Cebu's 2026 budget cuts total but boosts health, legislature
Cebu's 2026 budget drops 52% to P11.9B, yet health, disaster response, and legislative offices receive significant increases. Governor Baricuatro trims 'bloated' spending.
Cebu's 2026 budget drops 52% to P11.9B, yet health, disaster response, and legislative offices receive significant increases. Governor Baricuatro trims 'bloated' spending.
Cebu's 2026 budget of P11.9 billion is now official after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan's special session. Read about the key details and the push for transparency.
Cebu's P11.9 billion 2026 budget faces delay as lawmakers reopen it for changes to meet national rules. Key allocations for disaster aid and tourism are adjusted. Read the full story.
Following the 2026 budget approval, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara commits to stronger disaster response & student safety. Learn about the new Learning Continuity Spaces.
DepEd strengthens Senior High School Voucher Program reforms, files 7 cases vs. schools & criminal complaints for fraudulent claims. Read about the new validation framework.
The Film Development Council of the Philippines receives the Outstanding Stakeholder Award from DepEd Quezon City for advancing film education. Discover how this partnership shapes future filmmakers.
DepEd intensifies reforms in the Senior High School Voucher Program, filing cases for P37.58M in fraud and implementing stricter controls to protect public funds. Read more.
With a P1.015-trillion budget for 2026, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara vows to strengthen learning continuity and build safer schools after 2025's devastating typhoons. Learn about the new plans.
President Marcos Jr. cuts P92.5B from the 2026 Unprogrammed Appropriations to strengthen fiscal safeguards. Discover which projects were vetoed and retained.
Philippine inflation for 2025 settled at 1.7%, below the government's 2-4% target. December saw a slight uptick to 1.8%. Read the full report and the government's plan for 2026.
The Cebu Provincial Board schedules a special session on Jan. 7 for the third reading of the 2026 budget. Learn about the timeline and what a reenacted budget means for the province.
San Remigio, Cebu resumes in-person classes in safe buildings after the Sept. 2025 quake. Over 2,700 classrooms damaged in northern Cebu. Read the latest updates on school recovery.
The Teachers' Dignity Coalition celebrates 2025 advocacy wins, including school calendar reversion and health breaks. It now urges unity for a P15,000 salary increase and other key demands in 2026.
President Marcos Jr. signs the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture. Read about the key allocations and fiscal safeguards.
President Bongbong Marcos enacts the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture while promising strict anti-corruption safeguards.
Four months after a major earthquake, Bogo City's public schools remain closed, highlighting a recovery gap. Thousands of students face learning backlogs as safety checks delay reopening. Read the full story.
Face-to-face classes resume in Medellin, Cebu on Jan 5, 2026, after safety inspections. The 6.9-magnitude quake damaged a bridge, leaving one lane passable. Read the latest updates.
The DA gets P4.89B for Central Luzon farm roads, aiming to cut transport costs and food prices. A major shift in the 2026 national budget empowers the agency.
Face-to-face classes resume in Medellin, Cebu on January 5, 2026, after engineers declared buildings safe. A key bridge remains partially damaged from the September 30 quake.
ACT Teachers Partylist condemns the transfer of P43.24B in salary and pension funds to the 2026 Unprogrammed Appropriations, risking payment for teachers and uniformed personnel. Calls for presidential veto and supplemental budget.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian says the 2026 national budget's PHP85 billion allocation will speed up classroom construction to tackle the education facilities backlog. Learn how DepEd plans to build 165,000 classrooms.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says the 2026 budget allocates P85 billion to construct and rehab classrooms, targeting the 165,000-room backlog. Learn how this will impact schools.
Senator Imee Marcos explains her refusal to sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act, criticizing it as repackaged pork barrel. Discover the details of the P124.54B cuts and the political standoff.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte thanks Duterte Diehard Supporters in his 2026 New Year message, criticizes the national administration, and explains his 'no' vote on the P6.793-trillion budget. Read his full statement.
Lapu-Lapu City Council greenlights a P4.72 billion budget for 2026, boosting employee benefits, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Implementation starts Jan. 1, 2026.
Davao lawmakers oppose the ratified P6.79-trillion 2026 national budget, demanding transparency and accountability over unresolved 2025 corruption issues and executive interference. Read the full story.
The Senate ratified the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture for long-term growth. Discover the historic allocations.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro greenlights over P2.14 billion for education, targeting infrastructure, disaster recovery, and innovation after finding P1B unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
The Senate approves the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, with massive allocations for education, health, and agriculture. Read the breakdown of key investments.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro activates over P2.14 billion for Cebu's education, including infrastructure and disaster rehab, after discovering P1B in unused funds. Read about the breakdown.