More Typhoon-Hit Families Move to Mandaue Transitory Housing
Mandaue City relocates 13 more families to Pasilong sa Paradise. Mayor Ouano details the housing project's expansion and long-term plans for displaced residents. Read more.
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Bar Exam 2025: 5,594 Pass, Success and Heartbreak
The September 2025 Bar Exam results are out with a 48.98% passing rate. We explore the emotional journey of examinees, from anxious waiting to the mixed reactions of triumph and profound disappointment. Read the full story.
DCWD Defends Proposed Water Rate Adjustment in Davao
Davao City Water District explains the necessity of a phased 30% water rate increase to sustain service. Critics warn of added burden on households. Full details inside.
PhilHealth Announces One-Time Interest Waiver Program
PhilHealth implements a one-time interest waiver on missed premiums per President Marcos's directive. Employers and self-employed have a one-year window to settle. Learn how to restore your good standing.
BDO Launches P5 Billion Peso Sustainability Bonds
BDO Unibank launches a P5 billion peso-denominated sustainability bond offer with a 5.7125% annual coupon. The offer period runs from January 7 to 19, 2026. Read more for details.
BDO Issues P5-Billion Sustainability Bonds
BDO Unibank launches its fifth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond offer, with a minimum size of P5 billion and a 5.7125% coupon rate. Invest from January 7-19, 2026.
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.
Unemployment Rises to 4.4% in November 2025
Philippine unemployment climbed to 4.4% in Nov 2025, with 2.25 million jobless. Explore the sectoral shifts and what it means for the labor market recovery.
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.
BSP: Inflation Outlook Benign Despite December Uptick
BSP Governor Eli Remolona calls December's 1.8% inflation 'a welcome number.' The central bank signals the easing cycle is nearing its end. Read the full analysis.
Gov't Raises Housing Price Ceilings, Pag-IBIG Holds Low Rates
The Philippine government increases socialized housing price ceilings to improve build quality. Pag-IBIG Fund maintains a 3% interest rate to keep monthly payments affordable for Filipino workers.
Higher Price Caps for Socialized Housing, Pag-IBIG Subsidy Stays
The government has approved higher price ceilings for socialized housing to reflect construction costs. Pag-IBIG Fund continues its 3% subsidized loan rate under the Expanded 4PH Program. Learn how this affects your homeownership dream.
Mandaue City Moves 9 More Families to Guizo Shelter
Mandaue City Government resumes evacuee relocation to Pasilong sa Paradise in Barangay Guizo. Mayor Ouano prioritizes transfers after holiday delay. Read the full update.
Central Luzon Crime Rate Falls, Police Efficiency Rises
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.
Crime in Philippines down 12.4% in 2025, says PNP
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.
DHSUD Mandates 10-Day Approval for 4PH Housing Projects
The DHSUD directs regional offices to fast-track licenses for compliant socialized housing within 10 working days in 2026 to boost the Expanded 4PH program and economic activity. Read more.
Philippine Crime Rate Drops by 12.4% in 2025
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.
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.
Cebu City Addresses Delays in P200M Housing Project
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival addresses documentation delays stalling a P200M socialized housing project in Lorega San Miguel. Over 200 units await completion as the city plans more buildings for typhoon victims.
Cebu City to Finish Delayed Housing, Build 3 More MRBs
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival addresses documentation issues delaying a P200M medium-rise building in Lorega. The city plans three new MRBs in Talamban for disaster victims. Read the latest updates.
BSP: December 2025 Inflation to Stay Low at 1.2%-2%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projects December 2025 inflation within 1.2% to 2%, citing food and fuel risks. Read the central bank's full analysis and outlook.
Davao City Crime Drops 23% in 2025
Davao City ends 2025 with a 23.15% decline in index crimes, driven by a sharp fall in theft. Police credit community partnerships and targeted patrols for the improved safety record. Read the full report.
Over 74,000 Hired in 2025 DOLE Job Fairs
DOLE's nationwide job fairs placed nearly 75,000 Filipinos in 2025. Davao Region's anniversary fair saw 17 hired on the spot. Discover the latest employment figures and trends.
DHSUD Proposes CIT Exemption for Economic Housing
The DHSUD and DTI-BOI are reviewing a plan to classify economic housing as tax-exempt mass housing under BP 220. This aims to speed up affordable home development and provide clearer incentives for private developers in the Philippines.
Metro Cebu Home Prices See Sharpest Quarterly Drop in PH
Metro Cebu's residential property prices fell 8% in Q3 2025, the steepest quarterly decline among major Philippine urban markets. Explore the data and what it means for buyers and investors.
Typhoon Tino survivors move into new homes in Mandaue
Sixteen families displaced by Typhoon Tino in Mandaue City have received new modular homes just before Christmas. Read about their journey from evacuation centers to a safer community.
100 Housing Units Turned Over to Ex-MILF Families in Cotabato
The Bangsamoro Government delivers 100 new homes in Cotabato City to former combatants' families, marking a key peace milestone. Read about the Kapyanan program's impact.
16,575 NSCR Housing Units Targeted for 2026 Completion
The DOTr accelerates housing for NSCR-affected families, targeting 16,575 units by late 2026. Projects span Laguna, Cavite, Pampanga, and Bulacan to ensure timely relocation.
Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets Super Sale Extended to Dec 31
Pag-IBIG Fund extends its Acquired Assets Super Sale until December 31, 2025, offering foreclosed properties at big discounts with a reduced 3% down payment. Act now to secure an affordable home!
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