Two bloody incidents in January 2026 involving police officers turn protectors into perpetrators, raising serious questions about PNP protocols and public safety. Read the full investigation.
A former lawyer reveals systemic corruption in DepEd hiring and promotions, detailing demands for cash bribes and 'special services' from applicants and teachers seeking advancement.
Cebu's economy is booming with infrastructure and BPO growth, but faces challenges in traffic, waste, and power. Discover the island's path forward.
OPEC+ confirms a continued pause on oil production increases for February and March 2026. The group adopts a cautious stance ahead of its next meeting. Read the full analysis here.
Security Bank Foundation expanded its education programs in 2025, constructing 62 new classrooms and repairing 128 more to combat classroom shortages and support out-of-school youth in the Philippines.
Philippines hits UN education funding benchmark with P1.38 trillion 2026 budget. Senator Bam Aquino urges passage of Angat Sweldo Para sa Guro Act for P10,000 teacher pay increase. Read the full story.
A new SWS survey shows Filipino hope for 2026 has dipped to 89%, the lowest level since 2009. The poll followed a massive flood control corruption scandal. Read the full analysis.
As the 2026 flood control funds scandal unfolds, public outrage meets systemic rot. Can promises to jail masterminds be kept, or will pork barrel politics prevail? Read the latest analysis.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says the 2026 budget allocates P85 billion to construct and rehab classrooms, targeting the 165,000-room backlog. Learn how this will impact schools.
Cebu's retail sector expects flat sales in early 2026 due to weak consumer spending and delayed government projects. Industry leader Robert Go shares insights and potential second-half opportunities.
Advocacy groups hail the arrest of contractor Sarah Discaya but warn it's just the tip of the iceberg in the P96-million flood control scandal. Read why they demand systemic reform.
The body of DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was found in a 40-meter ravine along Kennon Road. Questions swirl around her death as she was a key figure in a flood control scandal.
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David appeals to those involved in the flood control corruption scandal, urging repentance and truth. He draws a parallel to the biblical story of Zacchaeus.
Senator Bam Aquino calls for urgent action to address the severe lack of support for over 5 million Filipino children with disabilities, highlighting gaps in education and funding.
A 40-year-old married man from Cebu confesses a secret relationship with his male cousin. Noy Kulas advises on navigating hidden bisexuality and family loyalty. Read his guidance.
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.
Peza Director General Tereso Panga is optimistic about achieving the agency's P300-billion investment approval goal for 2025, citing major pending applications. Read more about the Philippines' economic zone growth.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
Cebu City Councilor Michelle Abella-Cellona endorses an ordinance to partner with private firms for waterway cleanup, offering tax credits. A response to severe 2025 flooding.
167 fishermen in Masantol, Pampanga received ₱3,000 fuel subsidy and new fiberglass boats from BFAR and the local government to boost livelihood and the fisheries sector.
University of Cebu founder Augusto W. Go announces 2,645 Tesda-funded scholarships for Hospitality & Tourism Management. Full tuition, books, and allowance covered. Apply by Dec 31!
DOJ Undersecretary Jojo Cadiz resigns after being implicated in anomalous flood control projects and allegations of receiving P1 billion. The Ombudsman launches a probe.
The British Council launches its Edge program in BARMM, providing English and digital literacy training to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and overcome educational barriers.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
DOLE Secretary Laguesma reminds all private sector employers to release the mandatory 13th month pay by December 24, 2025. Compliance reports are due by January 15, 2026.
A Davao-based firm invests P500 million in a new convention center in Maa, set to rival SMX Davao. This major project signals robust growth in the city's MICE sector and economy. Read more.
ACT-Davao supports nationwide sit-down strike, holding alternative classes on education neglect. 167,000 unsafe classrooms nationwide while ₱10B goes to confidential funds. Join the call for accountability!
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.
Thousands joined nationwide protests demanding accountability for alleged corruption in flood control projects. Police deployed 17,000 personnel as demonstrations unfolded across multiple cities.