The National Wages and Productivity Commission clarifies the minimum wage review process for Davao and Bicol is on schedule, with public hearings set. Get the latest updates on the proposed adjustments.
Former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan arrives at NAIA Terminal 3 from Taipei. His return is noted under a DOJ Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order related to flood control project investigations.
Former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan is back in the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration confirms. His arrival follows a DOJ Lookout Bulletin linked to an investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Read the latest updates.
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was deported to Russia and barred from returning after being declared an undesirable alien for harassing Filipinos and disrupting public order. Read the full story.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival issues EO 051, banning alcohol sale and consumption within 300 meters of the Sinulog parade route from Jan 17-18, 2026. Violators face arrest and business permit revocation.
Tropical Storm Ada disrupts Northern Cebu, suspending face-to-face classes in 13 areas and sea travel. PAGASA warns of worsening weather conditions. Stay updated on the storm's path.
Residents of Barangay Polog, Consolacion, Cebu, voice outrage over traffic jams and health hazards from the AESC landfill. Officials demand compliance and permanent solutions. Read more.
Pampanga PPO Director Col. Eugene Marcelo leads a major reshuffle, appointing new police chiefs across several towns and San Fernando City to strengthen peace and order. Read the full list of assignments.
Controversial Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, arrested for law-breaking stunts in BGC, will be deported to Russia after completing his sentence. DILG Secretary Remulla reminds tourists to respect local laws.
President Marcos assures support for victims of the deadly Cebu landfill slide. 22 confirmed dead, 18 hospitalized, 14 missing. DENR issues cease order.
The Philippine Supreme Court issues a landmark ruling on impeachment, demanding strict due process. This decision reshapes the political landscape and tests institutional integrity. Read the full analysis.
Rescue operations persist at the Prime Waste Solutions landslide site in Cebu. The company denies negligence, citing regular inspections. Get the latest updates.
DENR Region 7 orders Binaliw landfill to stop operations following a trash slide. The operator must submit a compliance plan within 90 days. Read the latest on this environmental emergency.
Police Colonel Criscent Tiguelo was relieved as Negros Oriental police chief following a shooting that killed three officers. Read the latest updates on the investigation and PNP directives.
Samal Mayor Toto Reyes urges residents to report unfamiliar individuals after a group falsely claimed to be native islanders at city hall. Stay alert for community safety.
BAYAN Central Visayas condemns Gov. Baricuatro's Executive Order 61 creating a provincial Elcac task force, calling it a militarized approach that ignores poverty's root causes. Read why they demand its revocation.
President Marcos Jr. orders a 2026 amnesty for unpaid PhilHealth contributions from 2013-2024, waiving interest and penalties. Aimed at 300,000 members, it eases financial burdens. Learn more.
President Marcos orders a 2026 PhilHealth amnesty, waiving interest and penalties on unpaid contributions from 2013-2024. This move aims to ease financial burdens for 300,000 members.
Barangay Basak Captain Felipe Diano faces LTO 7 proceedings for riding without a helmet. His license is suspended, but his accountability sets a public example. Read about this test of equality before the law.
LTO-7 issues a show cause order to Barangay Captain Felipe Diano after a video of his traffic violations goes viral. His license is suspended for 90 days. Read the full story.
LTO 7 issues a show cause order to Basak, Mandaue City Barangay Captain Felipe Diano after a viral video shows multiple traffic violations. His license is suspended for 90 days.
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.
Police Regional Office 7's successful campaign against illegal weapons in 2025 netted 3,241 firearms, 93 explosives, and 5,900 rounds of ammunition, significantly reducing crime threats in Central Visayas.
Mandaue City achieved a peaceful holiday season with zero firecracker-related injuries and no major crimes. Police credit public cooperation and strict safety enforcement. Read the full story.
The Bureau of Immigration arrests and will deport Prakash Pathak, a Nepalese fugitive wanted for serious crimes. The move follows President Marcos Jr.'s directive against foreign criminals. Read more.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro signs EO 79, creating the Cebu Province Heritage Site Commission to protect and regulate heritage sites. Learn about its key powers and members.
Mandaue City's New Year passed peacefully with no firecracker-related cases. Police credit enforcement, public cooperation, and strict EO 2025-071. Read how the community ensured safety.
The Bureau of Immigration intensifies search for Lee Jingyu and Yang Heejun, who escaped from a Muntinlupa detention facility. Both are Interpol Red Notice subjects. Report sightings via BI hotline.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs EO 79, creating a Heritage Site Commission to protect cultural landmarks. This is among 80 executive orders she issued, focusing on transparency and institutional reform. Learn about the new body's powers and members.
Cebu City authorities apprehend 16 individuals for sidewalk obstruction days before Christmas. No charges filed as Mayor Archival offers a second chance. Read about the city's ongoing efforts.