Davao Eyes Triangulated Air Routes for Better Connectivity
Davao City is pioneering triangulated air routes to enhance international links, attract investments, and boost tourism. Learn how this strategy moves beyond Manila-centric travel.
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Santo Niño Legend Meets Philippine Corruption Reality
A look at the legend of Lapulapu, Humabon, and the Santo Niño's miracle, contrasted with the Philippines' standing in global corruption rankings. What lessons can devotees draw?
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.
60-Year-Old Grandfather Arrested for Raping Granddaughters
A 60-year-old man, alias Jose, is in custody in Balamban, Cebu, facing charges of Qualified Rape and 5 counts of Acts of Lasciviousness against his three granddaughters. Read the shocking details of the case.
Davao Region Approves P268.9B Development Plan Update
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.
Davao Crime Rate Falls by Nearly 30% in 2025
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.
PRO-7 Hits 99.8% Drug Test Compliance Rate
Police Regional Office 7 reports a 99.8% compliance rate in mandatory drug testing for personnel. The drive aims to cleanse the police force and strengthen integrity. Read the full report.
DPWH Officials Face Court Hearing in Lapu-Lapu City Case
Fourteen individuals, including DPWH officials, attended their initial hearing via video conference. Their lawyers argue the Supreme Court's transfer order does not apply. Read the latest updates.
P865K Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Maguindanao del Norte
Law enforcement intercepts over P865,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in Barira, Maguindanao del Norte. One suspect arrested. Read the full details of the operation.
Central Visayas Police: P1B Drugs Seized, 9,568 Arrested
Police Regional Office 7 reports a massive haul of illegal drugs worth over P1 billion and nearly 10,000 arrests in a year-long anti-drug campaign. Read the full details of their 2025 operations.
PRO-7's 2025 Campaign Nets Over 3,000 Illegal Guns
Central Visayas police report a major drop in crime after confiscating thousands of unlicensed firearms and explosives in 2025. Read how Oplan Katok made communities safer.
Peaceful New Year 2026 in Central Visayas: PRO-7 Report
Central Visayas welcomed 2026 with a safe celebration. Police report no fireworks injuries or gunfire incidents on New Year's Eve. Read the full story.
755,000 Domestic Workers Get Wage Hikes in 11 Regions
Over 755,000 domestic workers in the Philippines benefit from 2025 wage increases. Discover which regions raised pay and by how much.
Malaysia Ends 2025 ASEAN Chair, Philippines Takes Over for 2026
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim highlights ASEAN's role in strengthening regional stability in 2025. The bloc now passes leadership to the Philippines for 2026. Read the full story.
PRO-8 Chief: One-Strike Policy vs. Indiscriminate Firing
Eastern Visayas top cop Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy warns police of immediate arrest for indiscriminate firing this New Year 2026. Read about the strict holiday security measures.
36 Drug Suspects Caught, P4.2M Shabu Seized in Central Visayas
Police in Central Visayas arrested 36 drug suspects and confiscated P4.2 million worth of shabu in a single day. Authorities warn criminals not to exploit the holiday season. Read more.
Cebu Media Wins Big at Globe Media Awards 2025
Cebu-based journalists and editors dominated the 12th Globe Media Excellence Awards. Read about the winners and stories that highlighted community issues and digital progress in the Philippines.
Asia-Pacific AI Boom: $1 Trillion Growth Forecast
The Asia-Pacific region is spearheading the global AI revolution, with China's innovation fueling an expected $1 trillion economic gain. Discover how regional cooperation is shaping the future.
36 Drug Personalities Arrested, P4.2M Shabu Seized in PRO 7
Police in Central Visayas arrested 36 drug personalities and confiscated P4.2 million worth of shabu in a single day. Read how authorities are intensifying the anti-drug campaign this holiday season.
Central Visayas Christmas: Zero Firecracker Victims, Crimes
Central Visayas police report a peaceful Christmas with zero firecracker victims and crimes during Simbang Gabi. Over 10,000 officers remain deployed for New Year's Eve. Read the full safety update.
10-Year Prison Sought for Ex-South Korean President Yoon
A special counsel in South Korea demands a 10-year sentence for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on obstruction charges. The court's verdict is expected in January 2026. Read the full details.
SC Upholds Conviction of Cops in Kian Delos Santos Murder
The Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of 3 cops for killing 17-year-old Kian Delos Santos. Youth group Spark says this strengthens the ICC case vs. Duterte. Read more.
SC Clarifies Legal Term for Rape, Drops 'Simple'
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.
Cebu Drug Raid: Suspect Shot, Shabu and Gun Recovered
A police operation in Cebu City turned violent as a suspect opened fire on officers serving a warrant. One man was shot, and authorities recovered suspected shabu and a firearm. Read the full report.
Judge Fired, Disbarred for Murder of Fellow Judge
The Supreme Court has dismissed and disbarred Judge Oscar Tomarong for masterminding the 2019 murder of Judge Reymar Lacaya. Read the shocking details of the judicial assassination plot.
Police Gift-Giving Lights Up Barangay Latasan for Holidays
PRO-NIR, led by BGen Arnold Thomas Ibay, spread joy to 100 kids in E.B. Magalona with a gift-giving drive. The initiative highlights police compassion beyond law enforcement.
Judge Dismissed, Disbarred for Orchestrating Fellow Judge's Murder
The Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal and disbarment of Judge Oscar Tomarong for the 2019 murder of Judge Reymar Lacaya. Read the full story on this shocking judicial scandal.
Student Nabbed, P204K Shabu Seized in Sultan Kudarat
Police in Sultan Kudarat arrested a 21-year-old student in a buy-bust operation, confiscating P204,000 worth of suspected shabu. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation.
PRO7 Nabs 33, Seizes P3.8M Shabu in Christmas Ops
Police in Central Visayas confiscated over half a kilo of shabu worth P3.8 million and arrested 33 suspects in a day-long anti-criminality blitz. Read how authorities are securing the region for the holidays.
DPWH Witness Death Mystery: Suicide or Foul Play?
The suspicious death of DPWH budget gatekeeper Ma. Catalina Cabral raises questions amid a multi-billion peso graft probe. Was it suicide or murder? Details inside.
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