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.
Cebu's 2026 budget drops 52% to P11.9B, yet health, disaster response, and legislative offices receive significant increases. Governor Baricuatro trims 'bloated' spending.
Cebu Province inaugurates a new P9-million Command Center for its disaster office, featuring modern equipment like drones and water treatment machines to enhance emergency preparedness.
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.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces P10M for Sinulog Foundation and up to P5M for participating LGUs to ensure fair festival support. Read the full breakdown.
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.
Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda directs provincial employees to accelerate medical aid and social services. Read her New Year's mandate for enhanced public service.
Cebu Provincial Government deploys 325 new medical and non-medical staff to 10 hospitals to address shortages and improve healthcare services across the province. Read more.
ACT Teachers Partylist condemns the transfer of P43.24B in salary and pension funds to the 2026 Unprogrammed Appropriations, risking payment for teachers and uniformed personnel. Calls for presidential veto and supplemental budget.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves a new office to manage international and local sisterhood agreements, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and sustainable development. Learn how this move will shape Cebu's future.
The Pampanga Provincial Government received GSIS recognition for slashing unpaid premiums by over ₱5.6 million. This ensures uninterrupted benefits for employees and strengthens public trust. Read about the key agencies cited.
Cebu's Provincial Board passes a digital services ordinance on second reading, aiming to streamline government transactions and boost data protection. Read more about the P5M initiative.
Cebu's Provincial Board greenlights a digital services framework to enhance public service delivery and data protection. A P5M initial fund is allocated. Read the full story.
Cebu's executive department is reviewing the CPAC's position after legislative funding denial. Officials assure public services will continue uninterrupted. Read the latest.
BCGEU president apologizes for spoiled food at Bacolod City's Year-End event. Mayor orders investigation into the P3.2 million celebration. Details on accountability measures.
A P7-month Cebu Technological University project is over a year late due to a political review, forcing students to endure classes under tents. Will the January 2026 promise be kept?
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.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya demands reports on spoiled food served to 6,650 employees. A P3.2 million budget was allocated. Read the full investigation details.
Mandaue City employees set to receive a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive (PEI) before Christmas after the City Council finalized administrative guidelines. Read more about the holiday bonus.
Over 1,000 Cebu provincial employees could get bonuses up to P55,000 this Christmas. The supplemental budget will be discussed on December 22. Read the details.
Regular employees of Cebu Province will receive up to P55,000 in holiday incentives, while Mandaue City approves a P5,000 SRI. Learn the details and release dates here.
Cebu City's proposed 'Mayor of the Night' program faces implementation hurdles as national agencies are receptive but cannot commit personnel for night shifts. Councilor Alcover raises feasibility concerns.
A new bill filed in Congress proposes granting Civil Service Eligibility to casual and contractual government employees after five years of continuous efficient service, unlocking benefits and job security. Learn more about this push for justice in the pu
Regular employees of Cebu Provincial Government may receive up to P55,000 in bonuses this Christmas. Release expected after December 25. Read the full story.
Mandaue City Council approves a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive for all city government employees. Officials are working to release the funds before December 24. Read the latest updates.
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
Governor Baricuatro's office injects P75 million into CP-Gifts to settle unpaid stipends for Cebu scholars. Officials promise payments by early 2026 and vow stricter monitoring. Read the full story.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro criticizes the Provincial Board for removing the P14-million budget for CPAC, a key service delivery program. Read about the legal clash and its impact on public service.
Negros Occidental's provincial board greenlights P85 million in Service Recognition Incentive and gratuity pay for employees. Bacolod City also approves similar benefits, aiming for pre-Christmas release.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that casual and job order workers will receive a gratuity pay, not a bonus, before Christmas. Find out the eligibility and amounts.
The Cebu Provincial Board's budget committee recommends defunding the P14M 2026 allocation for CPAC, citing lack of formal office structure. Final vote set for December 22, 2025.