Cebu's 2026 budget cuts total but boosts health, legislature
Cebu's 2026 budget drops 52% to P11.9B, yet health, disaster response, and legislative offices receive significant increases. Governor Baricuatro trims 'bloated' spending.
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Cebu's P11.9B 2026 Budget Approved by Provincial Board
Cebu's 2026 budget of P11.9 billion is now official after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan's special session. Read about the key details and the push for transparency.
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.
Cebu's 2026 Budget Reopened for P179M in Cuts
Cebu's P11.9 billion 2026 budget faces delay as lawmakers reopen it for changes to meet national rules. Key allocations for disaster aid and tourism are adjusted. Read the full story.
P100-M for Guagua Legislative Building in 2026 Budget
Guagua town secures P100 million for a new Legislative Building in the 2026 national budget, thanks to efforts by Arroyo and Marcos. Learn the details.
Marcos Vetoes P92.5B from 2026 Budget
President Marcos Jr. cuts P92.5B from the 2026 Unprogrammed Appropriations to strengthen fiscal safeguards. Discover which projects were vetoed and retained.
Cebu Special Session for 2026 Budget Final Reading
The Cebu Provincial Board schedules a special session on Jan. 7 for the third reading of the 2026 budget. Learn about the timeline and what a reenacted budget means for the province.
Teachers' Group: 2025 Fruitful, 2026 Demands Decisive Action
The Teachers' Dignity Coalition celebrates 2025 advocacy wins, including school calendar reversion and health breaks. It now urges unity for a P15,000 salary increase and other key demands in 2026.
Marcos Signs PHP6.79T 2026 National Budget into Law
President Marcos Jr. signs the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture. Read about the key allocations and fiscal safeguards.
Oil Prices: Diesel Up P0.20, Gasoline Down P0.10 Jan 6
The first oil price adjustment for 2026 takes effect Tuesday, January 6. Diesel and kerosene prices rise, while gasoline sees a slight rollback. Get the full details here.
Marcos Signs P6.79 Trillion 2026 Budget
President Bongbong Marcos enacts the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture while promising strict anti-corruption safeguards.
Mandaue City Staggers Business Tax Increase to 5% in 2026
Mandaue City Government phases in a 10% business tax adjustment, applying 5% in 2026 to aid recovery from recent calamities. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
Mandaue City Staggers Business Tax Increase for 2026
Mandaue City implements only a 5% business tax increase in 2026, deferring the full hike to 2027 to help firms recover from recent disasters. Learn how this decision affects local commerce.
Mandaue City Enacts Phased Business Tax Increase
Mandaue City starts a 5% business tax increase in 2026, with another 5% in 2027. Officials cite legal mandate and aim to balance revenue needs with business relief. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
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.
Lapu-Lapu OKs P4.72B 2026 Budget for Services, Disaster Prep
Lapu-Lapu City Council greenlights a P4.72 billion budget for 2026, boosting employee benefits, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Implementation starts Jan. 1, 2026.
Senate OKs PHP6.79T 2026 Budget, Focus on Key Sectors
The Senate ratified the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture for long-term growth. Discover the historic allocations.
P6.79T 2026 Budget Approved, Focus on Education, Health, Agri
The Senate approves the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, with massive allocations for education, health, and agriculture. Read the breakdown of key investments.
Diesel, Kerosene Prices Up PHP0.60/L on Tuesday
Oil companies announce a PHP0.60 per liter increase for diesel and kerosene starting Dec. 30, reversing last week's rollback. Gasoline prices remain unchanged. Learn the reasons behind the hike.
Lapu-Lapu JO Workers Receive P60 Daily Wage Increase
Lapu-Lapu City's Job Order personnel receive a P60 daily wage increase to P528, with backpay from January 2025. Learn how this ordinance supports workers amid rising costs.
Lapu-Lapu City JO Workers Receive P60 Daily Wage Increase
Lapu-Lapu City Government job order personnel now earn P528 daily, a P60 increase. Eligible workers will receive differential pay from Jan 1 to Nov 30, 2025. Learn more about this boost for local workers.
P32.87B Cebu Funds Spark Budget Transparency Debate
The revelation of P32.87 billion for one Cebu district opens a window into Philippine budget engineering. Explore the clash between development duty and equitable distribution.
Cebu 7th District Leads Region in P32.87B DPWH Allocation
Internal budget data reveals Cebu's 7th District secured P32.87B in DPWH funds from 2023-2026, more than Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue & Cebu City combined. Explore the spending disparity.
SSS to Open Foreign Offices, Increase Pensions in 2026
SSS plans overseas expansion to Madrid, San Francisco, Macau, a second pension hike in Sept 2026, and extended emergency loans. Read about the 2026 reforms.
Cebu PB Cuts PIO, Sugbo News 2026 Budgets
Cebu's Provincial Board recommends major budget cuts for the PIO and Sugbo News, citing excessive overtime pay and insufficient public service justification. Details inside.
Cebu SP Defends Impartiality in P11.9B Budget Cut Row
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Soco asserts the provincial board's impartiality amidst controversy over a P11.9 billion budget slash recommendation. Get the latest on the executive-legislative discussions.
Cebu's P11.9B 2026 Budget Gets 2nd Reading Nod
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
Cebu PB Shifts P14M in Budget, Tests Executive-Legislative Powers
Cebu's Provincial Board amends the 2026 budget, moving P14M from Gov. Baricuatro's CPAC. The clash highlights legal limits of executive power. Read the full story.
BARMM Kasambahay Wage Increase to P5,500 in 2026
Domestic workers in BARMM will see their minimum monthly wage rise to P5,500 starting January 2026. Learn about the new wage order and its coverage.
PH's P6.794T 2026 Budget: Will Funds Reach Barangays?
The Philippines' record P6.794 trillion 2026 national budget promises progress, but faces the old ghosts of underspending and inefficiency. Will it build trust? The people are watching.
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