Central Visayas Crime Rate Falls 28% in 2025
Central Visayas records a 28.18% drop in major crimes for 2025, contributing to a 12.4% national decrease. PRO 7 credits intelligence-led operations and community ties. Read more.
Central Visayas records a 28.18% drop in major crimes for 2025, contributing to a 12.4% national decrease. PRO 7 credits intelligence-led operations and community ties. Read more.
Central Visayas recorded the Philippines' highest inflation in December 2025 at 3.8%, driven by food shortages after Typhoon Tino. Learn the impact and government response.
PRO-Davao reports a significant 29.61% decrease in eight focus crimes for 2025. Rape and robbery cases saw the sharpest declines. Police aim to sustain or improve this trend in the new year.
Typhoon Tino's devastation in Cebu fuels the highest regional inflation in the Philippines at 3.8%, driven by food supply disruptions. Learn about the economic impact and government response.
Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region reports a significant 22.1% decrease in 8-Focus Crimes for 2025. Read how strengthened operations and community efforts led to safer communities.
Crime in Central Luzon decreased in 2025, with focus crimes dropping to 3,228. Police credit a 70.42% crime solution efficiency rate. Read the full report.
The Philippine National Police recorded a significant 12.4% decrease in crime incidents nationwide in 2025. Rape, carnapping, and murder saw the biggest drops. Read the full report.
The Philippine National Police recorded a significant 12.4% decline in crime incidents in 2025. Rape cases saw the biggest drop. Acting PNP chief Nartatez credits police-community cooperation.
The Philippines' trade deficit fell sharply in November 2025 as exports jumped 21.3%. Electronics led the growth, with Hong Kong as the top market. Read the full analysis.
Ischaemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines for the first half of 2025, followed by cancer and stroke, according to PSA data. Learn the latest health statistics.
Ischaemic heart disease remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from Jan-June 2025, per PSA data. Learn the top 5 killers and what they mean for public health.
The DOH recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries, mostly among boys aged 10-14, and 331 road crashes during the Christmas week. Learn the key data and safety advisories.
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.
Seven minors, dubbed the 'Manok Gang,' were arrested for stealing prized fighting cocks worth P36,000 in Liloan, Cebu. Police recovered the roosters and two motorcycles.
Shi Chunfang, a Chinese national wanted for kidnapping and murder, was arrested in Taytay, Rizal, and deported to China in a joint operation. Read about this milestone in PH-China law enforcement cooperation.
Police Regional Office 7 reports major anti-crime accomplishments in a week-long operation, seizing P28.7M in shabu and arresting wanted persons to ensure a safe holiday season in Central Visayas.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing his intoxicated friend's phone worth P5,000 after an online gambling dispute. Read the full story.
Philippine construction activity fell sharply in October 2025, with residential projects down 27.4%. Get the full data and analysis on the sector's slowdown here.
Bold robbers hit a KFC outlet just meters from the Pampanga Police HQ, stealing goods worth P193,388. The brazen overnight heist involved power tools to crack a vault.
A recent armed robbery inside a Cebu City condominium unit raises serious concerns about security negligence. Unit owners demand action as management's legal obligations under Philippine law are scrutinized.
A 35-year-old sales clerk in Cebu City is behind bars after being caught diverting a customer's payment to her personal bank account. The theft occurred at an engraving shop in Barangay Sambag 2. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
A 24-year-old woman was robbed inside her condo in Guadalupe, Cebu City. The suspect threatened her with a knife and stole her cellphone. Police have launched a hot pursuit operation.
A 67-year-old man was arrested in Toledo City for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old girl inside a tricycle. The victim texted for help, leading to a swift police operation. Read the full report.
A Cebu City man faces Attempted Parricide charges after attacking his wife with a hammer and chasing her with a bolo due to jealousy. Police recovered the weapons and made an arrest.
An e-bike driver in Cebu City spent his P20,000 gambling win on shabu, leading to a violent breakdown and arrest. Police detail the chaotic incident in Barangay Inayawan.
A man was shot and wounded by police after a violent knife attack inside the Dumanjug Police Station. The suspect, known as 'Lingling,' now faces multiple charges. Read the full details.
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot on V. Rama Avenue in Cebu City. Police have identified a suspect and launched a manhunt. Read the latest on this developing story.
A 43-year-old e-bike driver in Cebu City was arrested after threatening his family following a 3-day drug binge. He allegedly spent a P20,000 online gambling win on shabu. Read the full story.
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot by two assailants in Cebu City. Police are hunting for the suspects. Read the latest details on the investigation.
NBI-7 agents arrest four individuals for a P4 million estafa scam involving a fake land title in Mambaling, Cebu. One suspect remains at large. Public warned of holiday season fraud.