Cebu's P11.9B 2026 Budget Gets 2nd Reading Nod
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
Cebu's Provincial Board amends the 2026 budget, moving P14M from Gov. Baricuatro's CPAC. The clash highlights legal limits of executive power. Read the full story.
Domestic workers in BARMM will see their minimum monthly wage rise to P5,500 starting January 2026. Learn about the new wage order and its coverage.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia warns the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections may be delayed due to a missed legislative deadline. The commission is now eyeing a move to November 2026. Read the latest updates.
Nine local terrorists, including the son of the late BIFF founder, surrendered to the 1BCT in Sultan Kudarat. They turned in firearms and vowed to seek peace. Read the full story.
A new nationwide survey reveals the top policy priorities for Filipinos. Discover what issues matter most across different political groups and what the government should focus on.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro establishes Cebu People's Action Center via executive order, criticizing the Provincial Board's budget cut. The move aims to enhance community service, especially during emergencies.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro criticizes the Provincial Board for removing the P14-million budget for CPAC, a key service delivery program. Read about the legal clash and its impact on public service.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro defends the Cebu People's Action Center after the Provincial Board recommends defunding. Read about the clash over public service priorities.
Authorities incinerated P468 million worth of shabu, marijuana, and expired regulated drugs in Cebu. The destruction, witnessed by top officials, highlights the ongoing campaign against narcotics in Central Visayas.
1,767 children of decommissioned MILF combatants received P25,000 each for school fees, part of a P200,000 scholarship program under the Bangsamoro peace deal. Read how this initiative builds a brighter future.
BARMM's MPW turns over a new P20-million student dormitory to Sulu State College in Patikul. The facility aims to ease accommodation constraints and enhance the learning environment for students and educators.
PDEA and PNP destroy P468 million worth of shabu, marijuana in Cebu. Officials vow to dismantle drug supply chain, reward informants. Read the full report.
The Cebu Provincial Board's budget committee recommends defunding the P14M 2026 allocation for CPAC, citing lack of formal office structure. Final vote set for December 22, 2025.
Cebu's Provincial Board revises its African Swine Fever ordinance to sync local biosecurity with national DA & BAI policies. New rules address testing concerns and aim to curb rising hog illnesses. Learn about the key changes.
Davao City has approved its 2026 Local School Board budget for public schools. The move comes as teachers renew calls for a monthly allowance, highlighting funding priorities and ongoing challenges in education.
The Office of the Special Assistant to the President calls for urgent enactment of the Bangsamoro districting law to ensure credible elections on March 30, 2026. Learn why this law is critical.
Sixty young leaders from Basilan underwent a four-day training to empower them for community development. Discover how the program aims to rebuild post-conflict areas.
Private sector and domestic workers in Zamboanga Peninsula and Mimaropa will see higher pay starting January 2026. Get the details on the new minimum wage rates.
Emergency services in 16 Cebu hospitals are delayed due to a critical shortage of ambulance drivers. The provincial government is now allocating funds to hire more personnel and strengthen response capabilities.
Cebu's rural emergency response is in crisis despite P1.3B in hospital upgrades. A critical shortage of ambulance drivers leaves patients waiting, breaking the "Golden Hour." Discover the plan to fix it.
Cebu's historic churches damaged by the Sept. 30 quake set for 2026 rehabilitation. NHCP provides technical guidance as province allocates P18M aid. Details on the assessment and the nine churches listed.
Law enforcement operations in Maguindanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Lanao del Norte led to seven arrests and the confiscation of over half a million pesos worth of shabu. Read the full details.
A groundbreaking ceremony in Datu Hoffer marks the start of a 100-unit housing project for former MILF fighters, a key step in the Bangsamoro normalization process. Learn more about this development initiative.
Metropolitan Cebu Water District operates with an incomplete Board of Directors, risking service disruptions. Mayor Archival demands immediate action to fill vacancies.
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is paralyzed, unable to approve urgent repairs after Typhoon Tino due to a lack of board quorum. Learn how this governance crisis affects water supply.
Southwestern University PHINMA celebrates 14 topnotchers and a 99.36% passing rate in the November 2025 nursing board exams. Discover the inspiring stories of resilience after Typhoon Tino.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro allocates P2 million each for nine northern Cebu churches damaged in the Sept. 30, 2025, earthquake to aid recovery and boost tourism. Read more.
The Cebu Provincial Board approved a resolution requesting P18 million from Gov. Baricuatro to repair nine heritage churches in northern Cebu damaged by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake. Read the full story.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro faces an administrative complaint for alleged false statements about a sea ambulance procurement. Byron Garcia filed the case with the Ombudsman. Read the full story.