Marcos Signs P6.79 Trillion 2026 Budget
President Bongbong Marcos enacts the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture while promising strict anti-corruption safeguards.
President Bongbong Marcos enacts the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture while promising strict anti-corruption safeguards.
Barangay Sawang Calero councilor and fish trader Ramon Diamante was ambushed and killed by motorcycle-riding assailants on General Gines Street. Police are investigating business rivalry as a possible motive. Read for details.
Cebu Province deploys 325 new medical and non-medical personnel to 10 government hospitals to address chronic staff shortages and improve healthcare access, especially in remote areas.
Police Regional Office 7's successful campaign against illegal weapons in 2025 netted 3,241 firearms, 93 explosives, and 5,900 rounds of ammunition, significantly reducing crime threats in Central Visayas.
Cebu Provincial Government deploys 325 new medical and non-medical staff to 10 hospitals to address shortages and improve healthcare services across the province. Read more.
ACT Teachers Partylist condemns the transfer of P43.24B in salary and pension funds to the 2026 Unprogrammed Appropriations, risking payment for teachers and uniformed personnel. Calls for presidential veto and supplemental budget.
Cebu City's 2026 New Year celebration was peaceful with no firecracker injuries or stray bullet incidents recorded by PRO-7. Police vigilance and community cooperation ensured public safety. Read the full report.
Senator Imee Marcos explains her refusal to sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act, criticizing it as repackaged pork barrel. Discover the details of the P124.54B cuts and the political standoff.
The 38th Infantry Battalion strengthens ties with reservists in Tupi, South Cotabato through fellowship & firing drills, enhancing national defense unity. Read more.
Three Filipino fishermen were rescued by a US Navy ship after being adrift for days. Read about the dramatic South China Sea rescue and coordination with Philippine authorities.
The Bureau of Immigration intensifies search for Lee Jingyu and Yang Heejun, who escaped from a Muntinlupa detention facility. Both are Interpol Red Notice subjects. Report sightings via BI hotline.
Recent infant abductions inside Metro Manila hospitals reveal critical security lapses. Health Secretary Herbosa orders nationwide review and an Amber Alert system. Learn about the urgent need for prevention.
The DOH mandates stricter hospital protocols after two infant abduction attempts in Metro Manila. Health Secretary Herbosa calls for enhanced visitor control and ID systems.
Davao lawmakers oppose the ratified P6.79-trillion 2026 national budget, demanding transparency and accountability over unresolved 2025 corruption issues and executive interference. Read the full story.
DENR-Soccsksargen cites Holonman Aquathlon 2025 for permit violation. Lake Holon, South Cotabato, will close Jan 3-Mar 2026 for annual conservation. Learn the details and support preservation.
The Philippines' net external liabilities grew to P3.7 trillion in Q2 2025, driven by corporate and government borrowing. Discover the key factors and risks for the economy.
Myanmar's multiparty 2025 general election started on Dec 28. The historic vote uses a new MMP system and electronic machines across three phases. Follow the latest updates.
A man in Mandaue City faces arson charges after allegedly setting his house on fire, damaging 20 homes. The suspect, hospitalized with burns, claimed emotional distress. Read the full report.
A tragic fire at a nursing home in Manado, Indonesia, has claimed 16 lives. Authorities are identifying victims and investigating the cause. Read the latest updates.
A tricycle driver died in a hit-and-run accident at South Road Properties, Cebu City. Police are investigating the fleeing sedan. Read the latest details on the tragic incident.
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.
Police in General Santos City arrested a suspect and intercepted 7 kilos of high-grade marijuana (kush) shipped via courier. The operation highlights efforts to stop drug supply chains exploiting delivery services.
After a six-month audit, Cebu City's long-delayed medical center construction will restart in January 2025, aiming for partial use by November. Mayor Archival vows to complete this vital public health project.
A special counsel in South Korea demands a 10-year sentence for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on obstruction charges. The court's verdict is expected in January 2026. Read the full details.
The DOTr accelerates housing for NSCR-affected families, targeting 16,575 units by late 2026. Projects span Laguna, Cavite, Pampanga, and Bulacan to ensure timely relocation.
Police Regional Office 7 reports major anti-crime accomplishments in a week-long operation, seizing P28.7M in shabu and arresting wanted persons to ensure a safe holiday season in Central Visayas.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival enforces strict fireworks regulations, confining sales to SRP's Pond F from Dec 18 to Jan 1 to ensure public safety. Learn the new rules.
Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City enforce strict regulations for fireworks sales and use this holiday season to ensure public safety. Learn about the designated zones and new guidelines.
Persons with Disabilities in Mandaue City celebrated their Year-End General Assembly, sharing inspirational stories and strengthening community bonds. Discover how they advocate for an inclusive society.
Mekeni Food Corp. backed a major Hospital on Wheels medical mission in Porac, offering free healthcare to over 1,000, prioritizing indigenous communities. Read about this impactful collaboration.