PRO-7 Arrests 4,000 in Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Police in Central Visayas arrest nearly 4,000 individuals in a major illegal gambling operation from Jan-Nov 2025, seizing over P578,000. Community urged to report activities.
Police in Central Visayas arrest nearly 4,000 individuals in a major illegal gambling operation from Jan-Nov 2025, seizing over P578,000. Community urged to report activities.
Police in Central Visayas arrested nearly 4,000 individuals in illegal gambling stings from January to November 2025. Brig. Gen. Maranan vows to continue the crackdown. Read the full report.
Inflation in Central Visayas accelerated to 3.3% in November 2025, driven by rising electricity and transport costs. Discover the key factors behind the regional surge.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is now the chairperson of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7). She succeeds Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, who passed the torch in a formal ceremony.
Police Regional Office 7 reports arresting nearly 5,000 wanted persons from Jan 1 to Nov 27, 2025. Read about the successful manhunt operations and community safety efforts.
Police Regional Office 7's year-long manhunt nets over 5,000 fugitives, including 936 Most Wanted Persons. Discover how this operation makes Central Visayas safer.
Central Visayas police confiscated P1B worth of shabu & other drugs, arrested over 9,000 suspects, and achieved a near-perfect conviction rate in 2025. Read the full report.
Police in Central Visayas deploy personnel for Simbang Gabi masses starting Dec 16, 2025, and raise alert status through 2026 for Christmas, Sinulog, and the ASEAN Summit. Read about the security plans.
Bayan Central Visayas criticizes Cebu lawmakers for securing P55.77B in DPWH funds, arguing it neglects hospitals, housing, and education. Read the full investigation.
DSWD-Davao Region announces a significant decline in Violence Against Women and Children cases from 2023 to 2024. Officials credit grassroots advocacy and strengthened reporting mechanisms for the progress.
DSWD Field Office-Davao temporarily halts guarantee letter issuance for AICS and AKAP starting Nov 30, 2025. Other aid forms continue. Learn more.
The DSWD launches Administrative Order No. 11, reserving 1% of all positions for persons with disabilities. This progressive policy aims to ensure equal employment opportunities and promote inclusivity in public service.
Negros Power has fully restored electricity to nearly 250,000 customers in Central Negros after Typhoons Tino and Uwan. Read about the swift recovery effort and community resilience.
DSWD-Davao launches Sine Makabata 2025, a film festival with short documentaries promoting child welfare, protection, and resilience. Discover stories of hope and change.
Central Luzon's cultural and culinary treasures captivated thousands at Philippine Festival Tokyo 2025. Discover how Kapampangan delicacies and traditional crafts impressed Japanese visitors.
Progressive groups marched in Central Visayas demanding wage hikes, farmer subsidies, and anti-corruption measures. Join the conversation about social justice.
Police Regional Office 7 escalates to full alert status for November 30 Trillion Peso March 2.0 protest and holiday travel. Enhanced security measures implemented across Central Visayas.
Cebu City transforms former COVID-19 quarantine facility into transitional housing for homeless families and street dwellers through new structured reintegration program with DSWD partnership.
DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula conducts rigorous quality checks on Family Food Packs to ensure safe consumption for disaster-affected families. Learn how they maintain relief standards.
Family of 5-year-old boy who died in Argao, Cebu demands justice after he was found with neck wounds. Mother believes cousin's actions were intentional, not accidental.
Police Regional Office 7 achieves remarkable 99.70% conviction rate in drug-related cases from January to November 2025. Learn how proper evidence handling and legal protocols ensure justice delivery.
10 stakeholders unite to save Philippines' seaweed industry from climate change threats. New technical working group aims for coordinated revival strategy. Read the full story.
Family of 5-year-old boy in Argao, Cebu demands justice after his tragic death. Mother claims evidence suggests intentional killing by 9-year-old cousin. Read the full story.
Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte says Dabawenyos rejected vote-buying claims, electing Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod despite AICS distribution controversies. Local lawmakers demand transparency.
Cebu City transforms former COVID-19 quarantine facility into shelter for homeless individuals. Mayor Archival confirms new program to address street dwellers with DSWD support.
Cebu City converts former COVID-19 facility into homeless shelter at SRP, launching comprehensive reintegration program with DSWD's Pag-Abot Program to assist 400+ street dwellers.
Cebu City transforms a former Covid-19 facility into a social services hub, launching a sustainable reintegration program for street dwellers with financial and housing aid.
Central Visayas proposes a P1.873-trillion investment portfolio for 2026-2027, with facility construction leading and Bohol securing the majority of major project endorsements. Discover the regional funding priorities.
Davao congressmen reveal alleged misuse of DSWD's AICS program to influence voters during 2025 elections. Calls for COA investigation and transparency in fund distribution.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro presents Central Visayas' top infrastructure and development projects, including the Metro-Cebu Expressway, for national funding approval. Learn about the region's strategic investments.