Cebu Inaugurates P9-M Disaster Command Center in Apas
Cebu's new P9-million command center in Apas transforms a once-idle facility into a vital hub for disaster coordination, improving real-time response to typhoons, floods, and earthquakes.
Cebu's new P9-million command center in Apas transforms a once-idle facility into a vital hub for disaster coordination, improving real-time response to typhoons, floods, and earthquakes.
Nearly 3,000 individuals evacuated as Mayon Volcano's alert level raised to 3. Governor Rosal details emergency response and monitoring for lahar flows. Read the latest updates.
Bicol Region activates red alert as Mayon Volcano's activity increases. Over 160 families evacuated, receive DSWD food aid. Governor suspends classes, bans entry into danger zone.
Phivolcs raises Mayon Volcano's alert status to Level 3, signaling increased eruption risk. Authorities order evacuations within the 6-km danger zone. Stay informed.
Phivolcs raises Mayon Volcano to Alert Level 3 due to magmatic eruption. Evacuations ordered in the 6-km danger zone. Stay informed for safety updates.
Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama pushes a 2026 ordinance to mandate humane treatment, financial aid, and housing standards for people displaced by disasters and government operations.
Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama proposes a new ordinance to ensure humane treatment, financial aid, and proper shelter for those displaced by disasters and clearing ops. Learn about the plan.
As Cebu enters 2026, residents seek respite from 2025's twin calamities and systemic corruption costing billions. A journalist's personal reflection on national challenges and a plea for peace. Read the full analysis.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reflects on budget gaps, disasters, and reforms in 2025, while detailing plans for CCMC completion, tree planting, and waste segregation for 2026. Discover the roadmap for a more resilient city.
Months after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake and Typhoon Tino hit Cebu, hundreds of families spent Christmas away from home, still waiting for permanent relocation sites. Read their stories and the ongoing challenges.
The DOH recorded 91 fireworks-related injuries and 331 road crashes during Christmas week. Most victims were young males. Learn the full report and safety tips.
A new APEC report warns electricity demand in Asia-Pacific could soar 96% by 2060, driven by EVs and data centers. See the massive investment needed for the energy transition.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announces the Cebu City Medical Center construction will resume in January 2026 after a six-month audit revealed P400M in structural defects. The city aims for partial operations by late 2026.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announces the Cebu City Medical Center construction will resume in January 2026, targeting completion by October. The city also plans PhilHealth expansion to ensure the hospital's financial sustainability.
Cebu City Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr. proposes a satellite government office in the uplands to bring vital services closer to residents, reducing travel burdens and costs.
Recent tragic suicides, including a public figure's daughter and a call center agent, highlight a pressing mental health crisis in the Philippines during the festive season. Experts urge compassion and support, sharing critical hotline numbers.
After a six-month audit, Cebu City's long-delayed medical center construction will restart in January 2025, aiming for partial use by November. Mayor Archival vows to complete this vital public health project.
After 2025's disasters, a new journalism approach asks why Cebu suffered so much. It shifts focus from survival stories to accountability for flood control funds and failed projects. Read the investigation.
The Cebu City Police Office has launched a new command center to boost security monitoring and response ahead of major 2026 events like Sinulog and the ASEAN Summit. Read more.
Survivors of Typhoon Tino in Cebu City celebrated Christmas 2025 with karaoke and simple meals at an evacuation center, showcasing unity and hope after devastating floods. Read their inspiring story.
Borough Lasik Center opens in Cagayan de Oro, offering LASIK and bladeless cataract surgery. Achieve 20/20 vision with world-class technology. Book your screening today!
DOLE Secretary Laguesma mandates strict OSH compliance for pyrotechnics manufacturers and sellers ahead of New Year celebrations. Field personnel to coordinate with BFP, PNP, and LGUs for monitoring.
A large emergency-level fire came within 2km of Boddington, WA on Christmas Day, burning 3,700 hectares. Residents evacuated as firefighters battle the blaze. Read the latest updates.
Cebu's executive department is reviewing the CPAC's position after legislative funding denial. Officials assure public services will continue uninterrupted. Read the latest.
The DSWD inaugurated a Pag-Abot Center in the Pampanga Capitol Compound on December 22. The facility offers shelter, food, and services to homeless individuals and vulnerable sectors. Learn how this initiative aims to create safer living conditions.
A new P34 million DOH BUCAS Center is underway in Santa Ana, Pampanga, with a target opening in July 2026. The project boosts local healthcare access.
Anthony Joshua delivers a brutal knockout to YouTube star Jake Paul in their heavyweight match at Miami's Kaseya Center. Read the full fight recap and results.
Discover how Cebu's Janet Gordola and local artists embody the Christmas spirit, turning typhoon damage into symbols of hope. Join the special Beyond the Headlines edition.
Jake Paul takes on former heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua in Miami this Saturday, Dec 20. Can the YouTuber pull off the historic upset? Watch on Netflix.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala dominates Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-1, 6-2 to clinch the women's singles gold at the 2025 SEA Games, ending a 26-year wait for the Philippines. Read her triumphant story.