Ukraine Peace Talks: Competing Plans, Dec 2025 Deadline
Russia claims a Ukraine settlement is near but accuses the West of sabotage. Zelensky proposes a referendum on a 20-point peace plan if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire. Read the latest.
Russia claims a Ukraine settlement is near but accuses the West of sabotage. Zelensky proposes a referendum on a 20-point peace plan if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire. Read the latest.
Recent tragic suicides, including a public figure's daughter and a call center agent, highlight a pressing mental health crisis in the Philippines during the festive season. Experts urge compassion and support, sharing critical hotline numbers.
A police operation in Cebu City turned violent as a suspect opened fire on officers serving a warrant. One man was shot, and authorities recovered suspected shabu and a firearm. Read the full report.
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
Soldiers from the 101st Infantry Battalion and local officials conducted a successful clean-up drive in Luuk and Omar, Sulu, promoting environmental protection and stronger community ties. Read more about this initiative.
In Cebu, the festive glow of Fuente Osmeña's tree masks a harsh reality for families like the Abellanas. As inflation bites and disaster victims rebuild, Christmas becomes a season of survival. Read how Cebuanos are finding hope.
Highway Patrol Unit 7's compassionate outreach delivered holiday cheer, gifts, and support to young cancer patients at Perpetual Succour Hospital, offering a moment of relief and hope.
Experts warn the rice crisis, fueled by low farmgate prices and high imports, threatens national sovereignty. A 5-point plan calls for urgent reform to save Filipino farmers and ensure food security. #FoodSovereignty #SaveFarmers
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.
US and Russian negotiators are set for crucial peace talks in Miami to end the Ukraine war. Zelensky hints at NATO compromise for security guarantees. Read the latest.
Cebu's traffic grinds to a halt, with vehicles crawling 500 meters per hour. Experts blame policy failures and question the CBRT's effectiveness. Could bicycles be the simple solution?
A 40-year-old married man from Cebu confesses a secret relationship with his male cousin. Noy Kulas advises on navigating hidden bisexuality and family loyalty. Read his guidance.
Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya urges PrimeWater to improve services as new ownership takes over. The city faces water supply threats due to unpaid bills. Read the latest updates.
A Davao City center provides free therapy for over 1,000 children with autism and cerebral palsy. Parents share stories of transformation and hope this Christmas season. Discover how early intervention changes lives.
Bacolod City officials demand transparency on the new owner of PrimeWater. A bulk water supplier's payment crisis highlights urgent water service issues. Learn the latest developments.
Cebu's rural emergency response is in crisis despite P1.3B in hospital upgrades. A critical shortage of ambulance drivers leaves patients waiting, breaking the "Golden Hour." Discover the plan to fix it.
A live-in couple faces drug charges after a buy-bust in Toledo City, Cebu, yielded 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. They will spend Christmas in jail.
PNP Forensic Unit 7 collects DNA from families in Cebu City to identify victims of the November 4 flash flood. Over 30 lives lost, 5 still missing. A crucial step for closure.
Two sisters were arrested in Minglanilla for illegal online sabong. Police are tracking 38 more suspects. Read the full details of the crackdown.
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is paralyzed, unable to approve urgent repairs after Typhoon Tino due to a lack of board quorum. Learn how this governance crisis affects water supply.
Heavy rain flooded a Lapu-Lapu school, exposing 700+ students. This comes as Cebu logs 426 probable leptospirosis cases. Authorities urge immediate action amid testing delays.
Archbishop Romulo Valles urges Filipinos to pray and act on corruption, drug allegations, and budget issues. He calls for truth and justice in a time of moral crisis.
As political tensions escalate in the Philippines, citizens confront twin dilemmas of leadership succession and massive corruption. Can the nation break from its troubled past? Join the conversation.
One month after Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, victims face overwhelming financial recovery costs while failed systems face no consequences. Discover the real economic impact.
New coalition demands President Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s resignation over governance crisis. Major rally planned for November 30. Constitutional succession advocated.
Purple Haven, Davao del Sur's protection unit, celebrates its 2nd anniversary, reinforcing support for abuse survivors with new donations and community partnerships.
Cebu City faces waste disposal crisis as damaged Bacayan Bridge limits garbage trucks to one daily trip. Councilor Garganera urges immediate solutions and waste reduction.
Student Christian Movement calls for President Marcos Jr.'s resignation, systemic reforms, and civilian-led transition council amid corruption allegations.
Thousands in Metro Cebu face water shortages for weeks as MCWD struggles to restore service. Infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed. Learn about the impact on communities.
Cebu City faces a growing waste management crisis as the Inayawan Landfill remains unrehabilitated despite a 2017 Supreme Court order. Councilor Joel Garganera urges immediate action for a sustainable solution.