Councilor Harold Kendrick Go proposes an ordinance to ban tinted windows on all Cebu City government vehicles to ensure transparency and prevent misuse of public funds. Non-compliant vehicles risk losing fuel and maintenance support.
Cebu City Councilor Harold Kendrick Go proposes an ordinance requiring clear windows on all city and barangay vehicles to promote transparency. Non-compliance could cut off fuel and maintenance funds.
The ban on e-trikes and e-bikes on major roads started Jan 1 in Metro Manila. Pampanga residents and officials now question when local authorities will implement the same regulation to prevent accidents. Read more.
Explore the debate over Sinulog crowd estimates and the impact of returning the grand parade to Cebu City's old route. Discover how faith endures despite recent disasters.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival orders a temporary truck ban on major roads on January 18, 2026, to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow for the Sinulog Festival. Learn about the routes and exemptions.
Mayor Nestor Archival orders a temporary truck ban on major Cebu City roads this Sunday to manage Sinulog 2026 traffic and ensure public safety. Check the restricted routes.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival issues EO 051, banning alcohol sale and consumption within 300 meters of the Sinulog parade route from Jan 17-18, 2026. Violators face arrest and business permit revocation.
The Philippines has banned Grok AI for creating illicit deepfakes. DICT cites public harm, especially to women and minors. Read the full story.
Cebu City bans alcohol sales and consumption within 300m of the Sinulog parade route on Jan 17-18, 2026. Police to enforce strictly with 'bust buses' for detainees. Read for safety details.
PRO-7 enforces a region-wide firearms suspension for the Sinulog Festival and ASEAN Summit. Over 10,000 police deployed. Learn the specific dates and coverage areas.
Police in Central Visayas suspend firearm permits to ensure safety during the 461st Fiesta Señor, Sinulog Festival, and the ASEAN Summit. Over 10,000 personnel deployed.
Police Colonel Abubakar Mangelen Jr. issues a strict ban on drinking in all Cebu PNP facilities following a deadly shooting in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. Read the full story.
The 2026 national budget prohibits politicians from participating in government cash assistance distribution. Learn about the new rules and which programs are affected.
A recent dumpsite landslide tragedy echoes the 2000 Payatas disaster, highlighting the Philippines' broken waste system. Greenpeace demands urgent action on plastic pollution and full RA 9003 enforcement.
Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang is open to reviewing the city's long-standing firecracker ban. The proposal suggests regulated displays at the Coastal Road. Read about public sentiment and police data.
Cebu City officials announce a proposed ban on single-use plastics during nighttime hours to reduce pollution. Learn about the new ordinance and its potential impact.
The Land Transportation Office begins enforcing a ban on e-trikes and e-bikes on national highways. Many drivers in Metro Manila and Central Luzon were caught unaware. Read about the new rules and regional calls for stricter implementation.
A 27-year-old vendor was arrested in Davao City for selling banned firecrackers. Police warn of strict enforcement and 'no mercy' for violators of the city ordinance. Read more.
Davao City Police will pursue criminal charges against adults responsible for a minor caught with firecrackers. The city's strict ban remains in full effect. Read the full story.
Davao City celebrates another incident-free New Year with zero firecracker-related injuries or stray bullet cases. Authorities credit strict ordinance enforcement and community cooperation. Read how the city maintains its safety record.
Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso orders penalties for vendors littering on RT Lim Boulevard. He urges public cooperation for cleanliness to prevent flooding and sea pollution. Read more.
Davao City Police intensify crackdown on illegal fireworks, arresting five and confiscating over 6,000 items. A 50-year-old caretaker's viral arrest highlights enforcement of the two-decade-old ban.
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.
Small-scale fishermen in Palawan and Eastern Samar battle illegal fishing and commercial competition, with catches plummeting. Read their plea for government intervention to save their way of life.
Davao City Police clarify a reported firecracker injury involving a child was false. The burn resulted from playing with alcohol. Authorities urge responsible social media sharing.
Davao City's Vices Regulation Unit cited nearly 100 individuals in early morning raids on three bars for violating the liquor ban. Authorities vow continued enforcement to maintain peace and order.
Police arrest a man and confiscate P500,000 worth of illegal firecrackers in Zamboanga City. Authorities remind the public to strictly follow RA 7183 for a safe New Year's celebration.
Central Visayas police report a peaceful Christmas with zero firecracker victims and crimes during Simbang Gabi. Over 10,000 officers remain deployed for New Year's Eve. Read the full safety update.
Mandaue City enforces a ban on laser lights, drones, kites, and balloons across all 27 barangays to address security concerns raised by Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
The EcoWaste Coalition urges Filipinos to adopt People-, Pet-, and Planet-friendly celebrations this Christmas and New Year to reduce waste and pollution. Learn how to have a safe, green holiday.