Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro calls for understanding after Sen. Imee Marcos faces backlash for a dress code violation at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. The governor admits her own oversight.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro calls for understanding after Senator Imee Marcos faces online criticism for a dress code misstep at the Basilica del Santo Niño. She urges embodying the Sinulog spirit.
A viral post questions dress code enforcement at Santo Niño Basilica after Senator Imee Marcos visits in a sleeveless top. The Basilica reiterates its policy for all devotees.
Photos of Senator Imee Marcos in a sleeveless top inside Cebu's Basilica Minore del Santo Niño ignite a fierce online debate over the fair enforcement of the church's strict dress code policy.
Cebu City Council grants extension for business permit renewals until Jan. 30, 2026, waiving penalties. Relief for taxpayers amid heavy crowds. Get details here.
The DOH urges safety for millions at the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Code White Alert raised with 20 medical stations. Read essential health tips for devotees.
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.
Davao City Council passes amendments to its 31-year-old Investment Code, expanding tax breaks for MSMEs and defining Priority Investment Areas to attract modern businesses. Learn about the new incentives.
The Department of Health prepares for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, deploying 200 emergency personnel and raising a Code White Alert in key Luzon regions. Read more.
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.
Mandaue City Government phases in a 10% business tax adjustment, applying 5% in 2026 to aid recovery from recent calamities. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
Mandaue City implements only a 5% business tax increase in 2026, deferring the full hike to 2027 to help firms recover from recent disasters. Learn how this decision affects local commerce.
Mandaue City starts a 5% business tax increase in 2026, with another 5% in 2027. Officials cite legal mandate and aim to balance revenue needs with business relief. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
A 45-year-old widower is torn after a 23-year-old female colleague confesses her feelings. An advice columnist weighs in on the legal and emotional complexities of their potential relationship. Read the full story.
A look back at the Philippines' tumultuous 2025: ICC arrest of Duterte, flood control anomalies, a major cabinet revamp, a shocking family accusation, and deadly storms. Explore the year's defining events.
A look back at the Philippines' turbulent 2025: ICC arrest of Duterte, massive flood control anomalies, a Cabinet revamp, political family drama, and devastating climate disasters. Explore the year's defining events.
Maritime police in Zamboanga City arrested three fishermen and confiscated illegal fishing equipment worth P865,500. The operations signal a crackdown on violations of the Fisheries Code. Read more.
Cebu City Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr. proposes a satellite government office in the uplands to bring vital services closer to residents, reducing travel burdens and costs.
The Supreme Court clarifies the correct legal term for rape under the Revised Penal Code, emphasizing its severity as a crime against persons. Read the full decision.
The Lapu-Lapu City Hall must comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after BFP inspection found deficiencies. Mayor pledges cooperation. Read the full report.
Senator Imee Marcos brings hope to families affected by Typhoon Tino with Christmas gifts and food packs for 800 beneficiaries in Danao City and Liloan. Read how the community found relief.
Mandaue City is overhauling its investment code to boost competitiveness & attract jobs in EVs, data centers & manufacturing. Local chamber leads reforms amid national uncertainty.
Cebu City Treasurer's Office recommends tax relief for businesses impacted by Typhoon Tino for 2026 computations, but clarifies it cannot waive penalties without a city ordinance. Learn about the proposal and its legal basis.
A complaint alleges Senator Rodante Marcoleta violated election law by not declaring campaign donors in his SoCE. The case was filed with the Comelec on December 5, 2025.
Senator Rodante Marcoleta is accused of violating election laws by allegedly falsifying his campaign finance report. Read the full details of the complaint.
San Fernando, Pampanga mayor confirms PrimeWater's suspension remains after court denies injunction. EO cites poor service, water quality violations. Read the latest.
Davao City's Office of the City Building Official (OCBO) mandates subdivision developers to provide essential documents for building permits. Failure to comply causes delays for unit owners. Learn about the required papers and developer obligations.
A former college activist reflects on protesting Marcos Sr., the disillusionment with radical change, and why he now prefers the democratic process over revolution. Read his journey.
Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte accuses Marcos administration of allowing foreign interference and worsening wealth inequality in the Philippines. Read his full statement.
As political tensions escalate in the Philippines, citizens confront twin dilemmas of leadership succession and massive corruption. Can the nation break from its troubled past? Join the conversation.