Cebu Richest Province: P339B Assets, But Gov Questions Impact
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro questions the value of being the richest province if assets aren't felt by citizens. COA's 2024 report shows Cebu leads with P339 billion in assets.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro attributes the province's top wealth ranking to including land valuations in assets, highlighting unused high-value properties. Learn the details from the COA 2024 report.
Governor Lilia Pineda leads Pampanga's year-end assessment, recognizing over 3,000 barangay officials and drivers for their service. Read about the Capitol's 2025 accomplishments.
The Lapu-Lapu City Hall must comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after BFP inspection found deficiencies. Mayor pledges cooperation. Read the full report.
The Bureau of Fire Protection in Lapu-Lapu City orders the City Government to comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after an inspection found deficiencies. Learn about the findings and the city's response.
Meralco Bolts star import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson suffers an ankle injury during EASL victory. Coach Vucinic hopes for quick recovery for PBA and TNT. Read the latest update.
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
Robinsons Land Corp. and its hospitality arm earn spots on Fortune Asia's 100 Best Companies to Work For, highlighting their people-first culture and Filipino excellence. Discover how they achieved this recognition.
Police Regional Office 6 reports significant declines in total crime, index crimes, and peace & order incidents for November 2025. PRO 6 Chief Brig. Gen. Ligan credits police work and community support. Read the full report.
A new UN report warns unmanaged AI could reverse decades of progress in closing the development gap between nations. Asia's role and the urgent need for inclusive policies are highlighted.
GSIS releases PHP3.93 billion in Christmas cash gifts to over 411,000 eligible pensioners, including pro-rata and Portability Law pensioners for the first time. Check your GSIS Touch app for APIR.
Cebu City Council greenlights a P13.4 billion budget for 2026, prioritizing streamlined spending and manpower rationalization. Key allocations and amendments detailed.
Senator Bam Aquino files Senate Bill 1559 to overhaul the party-list system, aiming to return it to its original purpose of representing marginalized sectors. Learn about the key reforms proposed.
The DOH reports a sharp rise in HIV cases in the Philippines, with over 5,500 new infections from July to September 2025. Learn the key regions affected and the reasons behind the increase.
The DOH reports over 5,500 new HIV cases from July to September 2025, a 22% increase. Learn about the regional hotspots and the reasons behind the surge.
Typhoon Verbena intensifies near Palawan, affecting 275,000+ individuals. Track the storm's path and safety updates as NDRRMC reports missing persons.
Landbank of the Philippines secured seven major international awards in 2025, recognized for excellence in banking, diversity, and the leadership of CEO Lynette V. Ortiz. Discover the full story.
UN report reveals nearly half of global population resides in urban areas, with megacities quadrupling since 1975. Discover urbanization trends shaping our future.
As cryptocurrency hacks reach alarming levels in 2025, Filipino investors are turning to non-custodial wallets like Best Wallet for enhanced security and control over their digital assets.
Typhoon Tino claims 269 lives with Cebu recording 150 deaths. Over 5 million affected, P484M agriculture damage reported. Latest updates on relief efforts.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook areas near Bogo City, Cebu on Saturday afternoon. Phivolcs reports tremors felt in Leyte and Bohol. Stay informed about earthquake safety.
Typhoon Tino leaves 108 dead, 1,365 injured, and 44 missing in Cebu Province. Search operations continue in hardest-hit areas. Read the latest updates.
Cebu Province faces devastating toll from Typhoon Tino with 108 fatalities, 1,365 injured, and 44 missing. Compostela records highest casualties as rescue operations continue.
Super Typhoon Uwan has killed 27 people across multiple Philippine provinces. Read the latest updates on casualties and damage from this devastating storm.
Super Typhoon Uwan destroyed 572 homes across Central Luzon. Tarlac recorded the highest damage with 320 affected houses. Stay informed about disaster response efforts.
Super Typhoon Uwan leaves 27 dead, 36 injured, and 3.6 million people affected across the Philippines. Damage to infrastructure exceeds ₱125 million. Learn how to help victims.
Typhoon Tino's death toll in the Philippines climbs to 232, with Cebu reporting the most casualties. Over 1.1 million families affected. Read the full report on the disaster's impact.
Tropical Depression Tino triggers catastrophic flooding across Negros Occidental, claiming 13 lives with 31 individuals reported missing as rescue operations intensify.
Tragedy strikes Liloan, Cebu as Typhoon Tino claims 35 lives, with rescue operations ongoing and communities grappling with devastating aftermath of severe flooding and landslides.
Labor groups in the Philippines are pushing for increased rice subsidies and enhanced annual benefits as inflation continues to impact workers' purchasing power.