Cebu City deploys massive security force for the 461st Sinulog Festival. Police, military, and agencies on heightened alert to ensure safety for millions of visitors. Read the full security plan.
Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao reports six drowning incidents in Davao Region as of Jan 5, 2025, with three involving intoxication. Officials urge public to avoid drinking while swimming.
Local writers in Davao City connected at Plan B Café for Bookbed's inspiring 'From Blank Pages to Breakthrough' event. Discover how the community supports budding authors and where to find their books.
The deadly New Year's fire in Switzerland mirrors the 1996 Ozone Disco disaster in Quezon City. We examine the painful parallels and the vital lessons on fire safety and vigilance for the Philippines. Honor the victims with action.
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.
Cebu City officials and Governor Pamela Baricuatro agree to close the Cebu South Bus Terminal on Jan 18, 2026, to manage Sinulog traffic. Buses will be rerouted to SRP El Pardo. Plan your trip now!
Cebu City will temporarily close the South Bus Terminal on January 18, 2026, for Sinulog. Buses rerouted to SRP. Plan your trip for safety and convenience.
Cebu City officials request closure of the South Bus Terminal on Jan. 18, 2026, to ease Sinulog traffic. Buses rerouted to SRP. Plan your trip now!
The DOH reports a shocking 1,113 road accidents from Dec 21 to Jan 2, with 7 fatalities. Experts call for stricter enforcement, better infrastructure, and public education to curb the crisis.
The Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) declared the New Year festivities generally peaceful, with zero firecracker deaths and significant arrests. Read about the successful Ligtas Paskuhan 2025 campaign.
Melanie Ng of PCCI-Visayas forecasts a cautiously optimistic 2026 for Cebu and Visayas, driven by tourism recovery, construction, and domestic investment. Read the full outlook.
Mandaue's Traffic Enforcement Agency (TEAM) is set with over 70 personnel and contingency plans for the Sinulog and Traslacion. Officials urge public cooperation for smooth traffic flow.
Cebu City confirms mobile signals will stay on during Sinulog 2026 for public safety. New bans on lighted props and strict parade schedules announced. Get the full festival guidelines.
A look back at Cebu's turbulent 2025: election upsets, a deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake, fatal floods, and environmental policy reviews. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Luzviminda Noel, a Cebu tarot and palm reader with 49 years of experience, forecasts a year of success in 2026 with no major disasters. Read her insights on politics and the Sinulog Festival.
Mandaue City's Traffic Enforcement Agency is ready for Sinulog 2025, deploying 70 personnel and patrols for the Traslacion. Learn the routes and contingency plans.
The Philippine Air Force enhances its air mobility with 10 new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters in 2025, boosting troop transport, logistics, and humanitarian aid capabilities. Learn about the PAF's modernization plans.
A fire caused by a customer igniting fireworks destroyed stalls in Barili, Cebu, highlighting the critical need for strict safety enforcement and public responsibility during the holiday season.
Police in Central Visayas arrest 353 suspects and confiscate P13.2 million worth of shabu in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read the full report on the operations.
Police in Central Visayas arrested 353 individuals and confiscated P13.2 million worth of illegal drugs in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read about the ongoing security drive for Sinulog 2026.
Police Regional Office 7 leads inter-agency meeting to ensure robust security and smooth operations for the 461st Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival 2026 in Cebu. Read the full plan.
The Cebu City Police Office has launched a new command center to boost security monitoring and response ahead of major 2026 events like Sinulog and the ASEAN Summit. Read more.
As New Year revelry approaches, DOLE issues a stern reminder on pyrotechnics safety after 188 injuries were recorded last year. Discover the risks and safer alternatives for celebration.
DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma mandates strict OSH compliance for the hazardous pyrotechnics industry ahead of New Year celebrations. Monitoring intensifies with BFP, PNP, and LGUs.
The DOH reports two fatalities and 263 road crash injuries from Dec 21-26. Most victims were on motorcycles without helmets. Stay safe this holiday season.
DOH reports 263 road crash cases from Dec 21-26, 2025, mostly involving motorcycles. Officials urge safety as holiday travel peaks. Read for vital road safety reminders.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reveals drainage, lighting, and sidewalk issues on the Sinulog 2026 parade route. Urgent repairs are needed before the January festival. Read about the city's action plan.
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the Butuanon River in Mandaue City. His father demands an investigation as friends initially hid the truth. Read the full story.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival identifies flood-prone streets, poor lighting, and sidewalk obstructions as critical risks for the Sinulog Grand Parade. Read about the city's urgent preparations.
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.