Cebu BRT Gets 'Unsatisfactory' Rating from World Bank
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank labels the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project's implementation as unsatisfactory, citing high risk and missed targets. Learn about the delays and implications.
A high-ranking Abu Sayyaf Group member, alias Mundi, voluntarily surrendered to police in Zamboanga City. He faces charges for murder, kidnapping, and drugs. Read the full report.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
Zamboanga City honors Muay Thai athlete Rudzma Abubakar with a P350,000 cash incentive for winning gold and bronze at the IFMA World Championships. Mayor Olaso led the ceremony.
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.
Police in Zamboanga del Sur arrest a suspect and confiscate P735,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes in a Christmas Eve operation along Pagadian City's coast. Read the full report.
The 97th Infantry Battalion and Tesda sign a pact to provide skills training to former rebels, military personnel, and their families in Zamboanga del Norte, boosting livelihoods and community development.
The Philippine Red Cross Zamboanga City Chapter concluded 2025 by providing free medical services, groceries, and kits to 180 underprivileged families in Guiwan. Read about this impactful community partnership.
Zamboanga City's disaster office raises blue alert status for the holidays. Officials are on standby; residents urged to unplug Christmas lights when out. Hotlines provided.
Police Colonel Barnard Daniel Dasugo leads inspections on firecracker sellers in Titay to ensure compliance with RA 7183 for a safe Ligtas Paskuhan 2025. Read more.
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.
DOH reports 11,146 road crash injuries during the 2024-2025 holidays, a sharp rise linked to travel and alcohol. Two died in a Bataan bus crash. Stay safe on the road.
Police and Customs agents arrest a man and confiscate P4.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a Zamboanga City checkpoint operation. Read the full story.
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle is now under care in Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay after a resident's responsible act. Authorities plan its release back to the wild. #WildlifeConservation #Philippines
Two individuals survived a brazen daylight gun attack in Isabela City, Basilan. Police are investigating the motive. Get the latest details on this developing story.
DAR empowers Zamboanga del Sur farmers with a P1.2 million mobile rice mill to cut losses and boost livelihood. See how this SuRE ARC project drives sustainable agriculture.
Cebu bus terminals urge passengers to use new satellite pick-up points on Dec 22-23 & 29-30 to avoid congestion. Learn locations and travel tips here.
Cebu City deploys four free buses for north and south routes to address the severe holiday transport crunch. Mayor Archival responds to public outcry over traffic and passenger overload.
Cebu City launches free electric bus services from Dec 18 to address the 'transport emergency' during the holiday rush. Routes cover Talamban and Bulacao, prioritizing PWDs and seniors.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
The National Irrigation Administration transfers 16 completed projects to Zamboanga Irrigators' Associations, boosting water access and farm productivity for sustainable agriculture.
Cebu City gears up for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with free bus rides, traffic rerouting, and a power advisory. Get all the details for July 16.
Cebu's traffic grinds to a halt, with vehicles crawling 500 meters per hour. Experts blame policy failures and question the CBRT's effectiveness. Could bicycles be the simple solution?
DCott launches Mindanao's longest direct bus route from Davao to Zamboanga City. Travel time is 18 hours, with fares from P1,200. Plan your trip now!
More than 6,000 jeepney drivers in Davao finish capability training for the Davao Bus Project. Learn how the city is preparing for the transport shift.
DENR staff document a rare leucistic Philippine Pied Fantail during a patrol in Great Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga. A unique genetic sighting for conservation. Read more.
SM City Mindpro spreads joy this Christmas, distributing food packs to 50 indigent students at Edwin Andrews Airbase Elementary School through its ChriSMiles initiative. Read how community partnership made it happen.
Private sector and domestic workers in Zamboanga Peninsula and Mimaropa will see higher pay starting January 2026. Get the details on the new minimum wage rates.
Vallacar Transit Inc., operator of Ceres Bus Liner, reports solid 2025 performance and unveils an accelerated modernization plan for 2026, focusing on fleet renewal and nationwide connectivity. Read more.