34 Maco Barangays Compliant with 2026 GAD Plans
Maco's GAD office endorses 34 barangays' gender-responsive budgets for 2026 to DILG, achieving 91.89% compliance rate. See the full list of compliant villages here.
Maco's GAD office endorses 34 barangays' gender-responsive budgets for 2026 to DILG, achieving 91.89% compliance rate. See the full list of compliant villages here.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian authors a bill for a 30-year infrastructure master plan to lock in long-term projects across administrations. Learn how the MIND Act aims to prevent policy shifts.
Rescue operations persist at the Prime Waste Solutions landslide site in Cebu. The company denies negligence, citing regular inspections. Get the latest updates.
The Marcos administration earmarks over PHP4 billion for 10,077 new military and uniformed personnel positions and PHP21.7B for pay hikes in 2026. Learn how this boosts national security.
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.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) focuses on tech, green energy & institutional opening. As the Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, cooperation in AI, clean energy & smart infrastructure offers a path to shared growth. Explore the potential.
The World Economic Forum's 2026 report reveals global cooperation is stable but changing, with climate action rising while peace efforts decline. Leaders must rebuild dialogue for shared challenges.
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.
RDC-11 greenlights Davao's 2023-2028 Midterm Development Plan, targeting an international logistics hub with P268.9B in projects. Discover the recalibrated strategies for growth.
President Marcos Jr. cuts P92.5B from the 2026 Unprogrammed Appropriations to strengthen fiscal safeguards. Discover which projects were vetoed and retained.
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.
Local writers in Davao City connected at Plan B Café for Bookbed's inspiring 'From Blank Pages to Breakthrough' event. Discover how the community supports budding authors and where to find their books.
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.
Cebu City will temporarily close the South Bus Terminal on January 18, 2026, for Sinulog. Buses rerouted to SRP. Plan your trip for safety and convenience.
Melanie Ng of PCCI-Visayas forecasts a cautiously optimistic 2026 for Cebu and Visayas, driven by tourism recovery, construction, and domestic investment. Read the full outlook.
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.
The Senate ratified the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture for long-term growth. Discover the historic allocations.
The Philippine Air Force enhances its air mobility with 10 new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters in 2025, boosting troop transport, logistics, and humanitarian aid capabilities. Learn about the PAF's modernization plans.
The Senate approves the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, with massive allocations for education, health, and agriculture. Read the breakdown of key investments.
The revelation of P32.87 billion for one Cebu district opens a window into Philippine budget engineering. Explore the clash between development duty and equitable distribution.
Internal budget data reveals Cebu's 7th District secured P32.87B in DPWH funds from 2023-2026, more than Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue & Cebu City combined. Explore the spending disparity.
Cebu's Provincial Board recommends major budget cuts for the PIO and Sugbo News, citing excessive overtime pay and insufficient public service justification. Details inside.
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Soco asserts the provincial board's impartiality amidst controversy over a P11.9 billion budget slash recommendation. Get the latest on the executive-legislative discussions.
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.
The Philippines' record P6.794 trillion 2026 national budget promises progress, but faces the old ghosts of underspending and inefficiency. Will it build trust? The people are watching.
Soaring food prices force many Filipino families to slash their Noche Buena budget to just P500 this year. Students share how simple dishes and family bonding keep the Christmas spirit alive.
Property developers warn outdated drainage systems threaten Cebu's growth. They demand a comprehensive, Metro Cebu-wide master plan to prevent flooding and secure investments. Action is urgent.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will forgo his holiday break to conduct a thorough review of the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, aiming to sign it into law before the year ends.