PNP Commends Personnel for Record-Long Traslacion Security
PNP Acting Chief Nartatez lauds police for ensuring a peaceful 31-hour Traslacion for 7.3M devotees. Read about the security operation and the solemn moments.
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2026 Budget Bans Politicians from Cash Aid Distribution
The 2026 national budget prohibits politicians from participating in government cash assistance distribution. Learn about the new rules and which programs are affected.
Marcos Signs P6.793T 2026 Budget, Tightens Fund Rules
President Marcos signs the 2026 national budget but orders stricter, conditional release of funds. The DBM ensures fiscal discipline for the P6.793 trillion allocation. Read the details.
Stricter Rules for P6.79T 2026 National Budget Release
President Marcos signs the 2026 P6.793 trillion budget. DBM announces stricter, conditional fund release policies to ensure fiscal discipline and accountability. Learn the key provisions.
Law Student Arrested for Disrupting Cebu Penitential Walk
A 20-year-old law student faces charges after a drunken outburst during Cebu's sacred 'Walk with Jesus' procession. She cites academic pressure and anxiety. Read the full story.
PRO-NIR Arrests Over 2,000, Seizes P285M in Shabu
Negros Island police report massive anti-drug haul for 2025: 2,077 arrests and P285M in shabu seized. Details on regional operations and future strategy inside.
PNP Deploys Strategic Security for Sinulog 2026
Acting PNP chief Nartatez details coordinated security plans for Cebu's Sinulog Festival and Feast of Señor Santo Niño. Police are on heightened alert to ensure a peaceful celebration.
Crime in Negros Island Region drops by 22.1% in 2025
Police Regional Office in Negros Island Region reports a significant 22.1% decrease in 8-Focus Crimes for 2025. Read how strengthened operations and community efforts led to safer communities.
Drunk Ex-Boyfriend Threatens to Kill Former Partner in Liloan
A 41-year-old man is in custody for grave threats after allegedly threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend and her family in Liloan, Cebu. The suspect claims he was too drunk to remember the incident.
Arrest of Retired General Fuels Justice Equality Debate
The swift arrest of retired Major General Romeo Poquiz for inciting to sedition raises public questions about unequal justice application in high-profile corruption cases. Is the law truly blind?
Retired General Poquiz Posts Bail in Sedition Case
Retired Philippine Air Force General Romeo Poquiz is free on bail after his arrest for inciting to sedition. The case stems from his alleged call for military protests against corruption.
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.
Ex-General Poquiz Arrested at NAIA for Sedition
Retired Air Force General Romeo Poquiz was arrested at NAIA Terminal 3 on sedition charges. His lawyer accuses the government of weaponizing justice. Read the full story.
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.
Barangay Councilor Gunned Down in Cebu City
Barangay Sawang Calero councilor and fish trader Ramon Diamante was ambushed and killed by motorcycle-riding assailants on General Gines Street. Police are investigating business rivalry as a possible motive. Read for details.
Ex-Convict Nabbed Again in Cebu Drug Bust
A 56-year-old ex-convict is back in jail after a Parian Police buy-bust operation seized P850,000 worth of shabu. Discover the details of the arrest and his alleged drug network.
PRO-7 Confiscates 3,241 Illegal Firearms in 2025
Police Regional Office 7's successful campaign against illegal weapons in 2025 netted 3,241 firearms, 93 explosives, and 5,900 rounds of ammunition, significantly reducing crime threats in Central Visayas.
P43B Personnel Benefits Moved to Unprogrammed Appropriations
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 Peaceful 2026 New Year: Zero Firecracker Injuries
Cebu City's 2026 New Year celebration was peaceful with no firecracker injuries or stray bullet incidents recorded by PRO-7. Police vigilance and community cooperation ensured public safety. Read the full report.
Cebu Police Seize P20M Drugs, Arrest 245 in December
Cebu City Police netted P20 million in illegal drugs and arrested 245 suspects in a month-long December operation. Read the full report on the intensified anti-drug campaign.
Imee Marcos Rejects P6.79 Trillion 2026 Budget
Senator Imee Marcos explains her refusal to sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act, criticizing it as repackaged pork barrel. Discover the details of the P124.54B cuts and the political standoff.
Japanese National Arrested for Rape in Cebu City
A 19-year-old Japanese man is in custody after allegedly assaulting his 17-year-old girlfriend in a rented room in Mabolo, Cebu. The victim's mother rescued her with the help of a security guard.
Ex-convict arrested in Cebu with P1.1M shabu
A former convict, identified as a primary shabu supplier in IT Park, Cebu, was arrested in a buy-bust operation. Police seized P1.1 million worth of drugs. Read the full story.
Evidence Planting, Fake Charges Plague Activists in 2025
Two activists, Ramon Alcantara and Mike Cabangon, were arrested on trumped-up charges in Mindoro and Baguio. Human rights groups decry state tactics to silence critics. Demand justice and accountability now.
Davao Solons Vote No on P6.79T 2026 Budget Over Graft Concerns
Davao lawmakers oppose the ratified P6.79-trillion 2026 national budget, demanding transparency and accountability over unresolved 2025 corruption issues and executive interference. Read the full story.
PH Net External Liabilities Hit P3.7 Trillion in Q2 2025
The Philippines' net external liabilities grew to P3.7 trillion in Q2 2025, driven by corporate and government borrowing. Discover the key factors and risks for the economy.
15-year-old nabbed in Mambaling buy-bust, P1.2M shabu seized
Mambaling police arrest a 15-year-old boy in a buy-bust operation, confiscating P1.2 million worth of suspected shabu. The minor is now in custody as authorities prepare drug charges.
Myanmar 2025 General Election Kicks Off in Three Phases
Myanmar's multiparty 2025 general election started on Dec 28. The historic vote uses a new MMP system and electronic machines across three phases. Follow the latest updates.
Security Plans Finalized for Sinulog Festival 2026
Police Regional Office 7 leads inter-agency meeting to ensure robust security and smooth operations for the 461st Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival 2026 in Cebu. Read the full plan.
Liloan Buy-Bust Nabs Driver, Seizes P35.7K Shabu
A ride-hailing driver and his accomplice were arrested in a Liloan, Cebu drug sting. Authorities seized P35,700 worth of shabu. Both suspects have prior drug convictions.
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