Zamboanga City: Only 3 Authorized Fireworks Retailers
Zamboanga City's BPLO grants special permits to just three fireworks retailers from Dec 23, 2025 to Jan 6, 2026. Authorities seize illegal vendor items, urging safe New Year celebrations.
Zamboanga City's BPLO grants special permits to just three fireworks retailers from Dec 23, 2025 to Jan 6, 2026. Authorities seize illegal vendor items, urging safe New Year celebrations.
Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso highlights Dr. Jose Rizal's timeless values for the youth and nation-building during the 129th Rizal Day commemoration. Read his powerful message.
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.
Police arrest a man and confiscate P500,000 worth of illegal firecrackers in Zamboanga City. Authorities remind the public to strictly follow RA 7183 for a safe New Year's celebration.
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.
A high-ranking Abu Sayyaf Group member, alias Mundi, voluntarily surrendered to police in Zamboanga City. He faces charges for murder, kidnapping, and drugs. Read the full report.
Zamboanga City honors Muay Thai athlete Rudzma Abubakar with a P350,000 cash incentive for winning gold and bronze at the IFMA World Championships. Mayor Olaso led the ceremony.
Maritime police in Zamboanga City arrested three fishermen and confiscated illegal fishing equipment worth P865,500. The operations signal a crackdown on violations of the Fisheries Code. Read more.
Police in Zamboanga del Sur arrest a suspect and confiscate P735,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes in a Christmas Eve operation along Pagadian City's coast. Read the full report.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival supports EV taxis but urges a temporary halt on new units to study traffic and operator impact. The LTFRB hearing is postponed to January 2026.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival proposes a one-year moratorium on new taxi franchises to assess traffic impact. The move targets a planned rollout of 600 electric taxis. Learn how the city plans to balance green transport with congestion.
Zamboanga City's disaster office raises blue alert status for the holidays. Officials are on standby; residents urged to unplug Christmas lights when out. Hotlines provided.
New Highway Patrol Group 7 chief, Lt. Col. Wildemar Tiu, paid a courtesy call to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, pledging full support for city programs and traffic enforcement. Read more.
Two individuals survived a brazen daylight gun attack in Isabela City, Basilan. Police are investigating the motive. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Cebu City deploys four free buses for north and south routes to address the severe holiday transport crunch. Mayor Archival responds to public outcry over traffic and passenger overload.
Davao City Overland Transport Terminal nears its P50M 2025 revenue target, driven by peak holiday passenger traffic. Manager Aisa Usop expects to exceed the goal, citing strong 2024 performance.
Cebu City launches free electric bus service to ease holiday transport crisis. Mayor Archival responds to citizen's plea. Will this fix traffic or hurt jeepney drivers?
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Cebu City gears up for the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with free bus rides, traffic rerouting, and a power advisory. Get all the details for July 16.
Metro Cebu faces severe holiday gridlock with up to 100,000 vehicles. Authorities clear roads and adjust schedules for Misa de Gallo. Plan your trips wisely.
A Maxim delivery rider was killed after being hit by a Ford Ranger that counterflowed on MJ Cuenco Avenue in Cebu City. The driver faces reckless driving charges.
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?
Cebu City anticipates severe holiday traffic with up to 100,000 vehicles daily. Mayor Archival urges public cooperation and early travel planning to ease congestion. Learn key tips for navigating the festive season.
Traffic in Cebu and Mandaue cities reaches critical levels due to Christmas rush, extended school calendars, and Sinulog prep. Officials warn of worsening conditions until Dec 23. Plan your trips.
DCott launches Mindanao's longest direct bus route from Davao to Zamboanga City. Travel time is 18 hours, with fares from P1,200. Plan your trip now!
Traffic in Mandaue City surges due to Christmas shopping. Team head Hyll Retuya details congestion hotspots and measures like reinforced personnel and adjusted schedules to manage the flow.
DENR staff document a rare leucistic Philippine Pied Fantail during a patrol in Great Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga. A unique genetic sighting for conservation. Read more.
SM City Mindpro spreads joy this Christmas, distributing food packs to 50 indigent students at Edwin Andrews Airbase Elementary School through its ChriSMiles initiative. Read how community partnership made it happen.
Zamboanga City Government distributed P10,000 and rice to 20 families affected by separate fires. Mayor Olaso gave an extra P2,000 and offered materials for rebuilding homes. Learn more about the relief efforts.
Police in Zamboanga City arrest four high-value drug suspects and confiscate over P2 million worth of shabu in two separate buy-bust operations. Read the full report.