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4,000 Cebu City Health Workers Still Unpaid for Pandemic Service

Unpaid Pandemic Health Workers in Cebu City

Thousands of Cebu City health workers remain unpaid for their COVID-19 service due to bureaucratic delays. Councilors demand immediate release of P431M in allocated funds. Read more.

Philippines Money Supply Growth Accelerates to 8.3% in October 2025

PH Money Supply Growth Hits 8.3% in October

Philippine domestic liquidity (M3) expanded faster in October 2025, reaching P19.1 trillion. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas attributes growth to strong domestic claims. Read the full analysis.

PAL Expands Fleet with 5 New Airbus A320s for Domestic Routes

Philippine Airlines Adds 5 Airbus A320s to Fleet

Philippine Airlines boosts its domestic network with five new Airbus A320s. The first has arrived, enhancing connectivity and on-time performance for the peak travel season. Discover the expansion plans.

4,000 Cebu City Health Workers Unpaid Pandemic Allowances Since 2021

Cebu City Health Workers' Pandemic Allowances Unpaid

Nearly 4,000 Cebu City health workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic have yet to receive their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for 2021-2023, prompting urgent calls for action from city officials.

BARMM Distributes P42M Social Pension to 7,000 Seniors in Lamitan City

BARMM releases P42M pension to 7,000 Lamitan seniors

The Bangsamoro government disbursed P42 million in social pensions to 7,000 senior citizens in Lamitan City, Basilan. Each beneficiary received P6,000 for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2025. Read more about this vital support for the elderly.

9 Filipino Seafarers Freed by Houthis Return Home in High Spirits

9 Freed Pinoy Seafarers Return Home Before Christmas

Nine Filipino crew members of MV Eternity C, freed after five months of captivity by Houthi rebels, are safely back in the Philippines. OWWA pledges full government support for their recovery and reintegration.

69-Year-Old Farmer Arrested for Frustrated Parricide in San Remigio

Farmer Attacks Wife with Bolo in San Remigio

A 69-year-old farmer is facing frustrated parricide charges after allegedly attacking his wife with a bolo in San Remigio, Cebu. The incident stemmed from a drunken argument.

Mandaue City Employees Get Year-End Bonuses; More Incentives Pending

Mandaue City Staff Receive Year-End Bonuses

Mandaue City Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.

Fuel Prices Shift: Diesel Down P2.90, Gasoline Up P0.20 per Liter

Mixed Fuel Price Adjustments Announced for December 1

Oil firms announced a major P2.90/liter diesel rollback and a P3.20/liter kerosene cut on Dec 1, while gasoline increased slightly. Get the latest on fuel price trends and the global factors driving the changes.

Pag-IBIG Short-Term Loans Aid 3.2M Filipinos, Up 28% in 2025

Pag-IBIG Loans Help 3.2M Workers in 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund provided short-term loans to 3.2 million Filipino workers from Jan-Oct 2025, a 28% surge. Learn how Virtual Pag-IBIG makes financial aid faster and more accessible.

Samal Island Tourism Jumps 66% Despite Power Crisis

Samal Tourism Soars 66%, Power Woes Linger

Samal Island sees a 66% surge in domestic tourists from Jan-Aug 2025, but unstable power supply threatens future growth and investor confidence. Learn more about the island's potential.

Delivery Rider Albert's Struggle with Difficult Customers in PH

PH Delivery Rider Shares Customer Challenges

A Filipino delivery rider named Albert vents about rude customers who refuse parcels and make excuses. Papa Joe advises tolerance and legal solutions. Read this real-life service industry story.

23 OFWs Affected in Hong Kong Fire, Philippine Gov't Deploys Aid

23 OFWs Affected in Hong Kong Fire, Gov't Aid Deployed

The Philippine government is providing full assistance to 23 OFWs affected by a major fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po. OWWA Chief Patricia Yvonne Caunan assures immediate support and 24/7 hotlines for families.

OFW Stable After Hong Kong Fire, One Still Missing

OFW Stable After Hong Kong Fire, One Missing

Filipino worker injured in Hong Kong's Tai Po fire is recovering. DMW confirms one OFW remains missing. 58 other Filipinos safe. Stay updated on this developing story.

P204K Shabu, Firearms Seized in Maguindanao del Norte Drug Bust

HVT Arrested, P204K Shabu Seized in Maguindanao

Authorities arrested a high-value target and confiscated P204,000 worth of shabu and firearms in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. Read the full story on the latest anti-drug operation.

Eastern Visayas Minimum Wage Rises by PHP35 in Two Tranches

PHP35 Daily Wage Hike Approved for Eastern Visayas

Private sector workers in Eastern Visayas get a PHP35 daily wage increase. The hike starts with PHP17, effective 15 days after publication, and PHP18 from June 1, 2026. Kasambahay pay also rises.

Comelec Faces No-Win Situation as Barmm Districting Deadline Looms

Comelec's Election Dilemma: Manual Vote or Delay?

Comelec Chairman George Garcia warns of impossible choices if Bangsamoro districting law isn't passed by November 30. Supreme Court mandates elections by March 31, 2026. Read the full analysis.

Davao Police Boost OFW Protection Against Online Scams

Davao Police Enhance OFW Protection From Scams

Davao City Police strengthens multi-agency collaboration to protect Overseas Filipino Workers from illegal recruitment and online scams. Learn how this initiative safeguards OFWs.

Oil Prices Set for PHP1/Liter Hike Next Week, Jetti Petroleum Warns

Diesel prices may rise PHP1/liter next week

Oil prices expected to increase by PHP0.80-PHP1 per liter for diesel and PHP0.10 for gasoline next week due to supply disruptions. Learn how this affects Filipino consumers.

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