Cebu Mayor in Manila for NPOC, Japan for Smart Cities
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival attends the National Peace and Order Council meeting in Manila and a Smart Cities Conference in Japan, while monitoring an incoming weather disturbance for Cebu.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival attends the National Peace and Order Council meeting in Manila and a Smart Cities Conference in Japan, while monitoring an incoming weather disturbance for Cebu.
White House eliminates punitive tariffs on Brazilian agricultural products including coffee, beef, and fruits. Move aims to ease inflation as 63% of voters disapprove of tariff policy. Full details.
Authorities arrested a regional target-listed drug personality and confiscated P102,000 worth of shabu in Wao, Lanao del Sur. The suspect now faces charges under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia warns of impossible choices if Bangsamoro districting law isn't passed by November 30. Supreme Court mandates elections by March 31, 2026. Read the full analysis.
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms no court order has been received to cancel Zaldy Co's passport. Learn about the legal requirements for passport cancellation under RA 11983.
Comelec expects 27 government contractors to explain campaign donations to 21 candidates in the 2022 elections. Chairman Garcia issues Friday deadline for show cause orders.
Comelec warns BTA that failure to pass Bangsamoro districting law by November 30 jeopardizes parliamentary elections. Chairman Garcia expresses uncertainty about automated polls.
Senator Raffy Tulfo files a bill for a P36,000 entry-level BPO wage, automatic work suspension during calamities, and immediate regularization. Read the full story.
Authorities confiscate P806,195 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrest one suspect in separate anti-smuggling operations across Basilan and Maguindanao del Sur. Read the full report.
Arayat LGU has donated land to PNP for a modern police station. Mayor Jeffrey Luriz and Colonel Leo Bacon lead the turnover to enhance local peace and order.
The Trump administration removes reciprocal tariffs on coffee, tropical fruits, and beef to ease rising prices. The move could impact Filipino exporters and global trade. Read more.
A landslide occurred in Sityo Canduang, Sogod, Cebu on November 14, 2025. Authorities confirm no injuries or damage but have ordered preemptive evacuations for resident safety.
Cebu City government launches weekly salary payments for 2,006 casual and job order employees to prevent loan shark dependency. New system starts Friday payouts.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival creates controversial 'Mayor of the Night' office headed by Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña. Learn about the P12M lease and legal debates.
Police Colonel Enrico Figueroa is relieved as Cebu City Police Chief. Police Colonel George Ylanan, a Cebuano, takes over. Get the latest updates on this major leadership change.
Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. issues EO 27 creating a 24/7 service center, addressing Vice Mayor Osmeña's 'Mayor of the Night' proposal. Learn how it works and the political debate.
The Bangsamoro government starts constructing P400 million worth of resettlement housing for former MILF combatants across six camps, a key step in the normalization process. Read more about this peace initiative.
Cebu Province classes resume November 12, 2025 after storm suspension. Local governments assess flood damage and school readiness. Governor Baricuatro's EO 72 lifts class suspension.
BARMM provides 50 new resettlement houses to ulama families in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte. The project, named Darussalam Village, features solar-powered water systems and promotes moral governance.
The Commission on Elections confirms the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections will push through on May 2025, addressing diplomatic corps' concerns about regional political stability.
Governor Jayson Ramos of Davao de Oro takes helm as new chairperson of Regional Peace and Order Council, promising enhanced security collaboration across Davao Region
The Philippine Coast Guard has officially lifted the temporary voyage suspension in Zamboanga Peninsula and two Bangsamoro provinces, restoring normal sea transportation operations across the region.
Davao City faces heated debate over proposed P2,000 wage increase. Workers demand living wages while businesses warn of closures and inflation. Regional wage board considers economic impact.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue updates tax treatment for previously exempt vehicles when transferred to new owners. Learn how this affects government, diplomatic, and international organization vehicles.
The Commission on Elections expresses growing apprehension as the delayed Bangsamoro electoral law threatens to disrupt the 2025 parliamentary elections in the region.
DCPO's comprehensive security operations ensure peaceful and orderly All Saints' Day observance in Davao City with zero major incidents reported.
PRO-6 confirms successful security operations during All Saints' Day 2025 in Western Visayas with zero major incidents reported across cemeteries and transport hubs.
PRO-3 reports successful security operations across Central Luzon during Undas 2023 with zero major incidents and enhanced public safety measures.
Authorities score major victory against illegal drugs with arrest of 3 individuals and seizure of P1.3 million worth of shabu in coordinated BARMM and Zamboanga Peninsula operations.
Breaking news: Filipino household service workers in Malaysia secure landmark P500 minimum wage, setting new regional standard for migrant worker rights and compensation.