P32.87B Cebu Funds Spark Budget Transparency Debate
The revelation of P32.87 billion for one Cebu district opens a window into Philippine budget engineering. Explore the clash between development duty and equitable distribution.
The revelation of P32.87 billion for one Cebu district opens a window into Philippine budget engineering. Explore the clash between development duty and equitable distribution.
Internal budget data reveals Cebu's 7th District secured P32.87B in DPWH funds from 2023-2026, more than Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue & Cebu City combined. Explore the spending disparity.
Pinterest Predicts 2026 reveals a bold shift from quiet minimalism to maximalist joy, texture, and nostalgia. Discover the key trends, from 'Gimme Gummy' to the rise of brooches in Philippine 'anik-anik' culture.
Cebu's Provincial Board recommends major budget cuts for the PIO and Sugbo News, citing excessive overtime pay and insufficient public service justification. Details inside.
Comelec announces holiday break for voter registration for the 2026 Barangay and SK Elections. Over 1 million Filipinos have already applied nationwide. Registration continues until May 2026.
Cebu Vice Governor Glenn Soco asserts the provincial board's impartiality amidst controversy over a P11.9 billion budget slash recommendation. Get the latest on the executive-legislative discussions.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
Cebu's Provincial Board amends the 2026 budget, moving P14M from Gov. Baricuatro's CPAC. The clash highlights legal limits of executive power. Read the full story.
The Senate Economic Planning Office warns of tightening fiscal space and calls for structural reforms to protect the Philippines' long-term economic growth. Learn the key recommendations.
The Philippines' record P6.794 trillion 2026 national budget promises progress, but faces the old ghosts of underspending and inefficiency. Will it build trust? The people are watching.
Soaring food prices force many Filipino families to slash their Noche Buena budget to just P500 this year. Students share how simple dishes and family bonding keep the Christmas spirit alive.
The Senate version of the 2026 budget cuts P55B from personnel benefits to fund a P17.9B increase in discretionary LGU funds, sparking outcry from ACT Teachers Partylist. Calls grow to restore cuts and eliminate 'pork'. #Philippines #Budget2026
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refutes claims of P17.9B pork barrel in the 2026 budget, stating LGU funds are vital investments. Read his full defense.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will forgo his holiday break to conduct a thorough review of the proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, aiming to sign it into law before the year ends.
DPWH Sec. Vince Dizon commits to proper project implementation despite a P351.7B budget cut. Savings from cost standardization realigned to PhilHealth, disaster fund. Read more.
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines welcomes the first-ever livestream of bicameral budget talks as a transparency win. It urges lawmakers to build strong public institutions over political patronage. Read more.
Cebu Province scholarship beneficiaries face financial strain as allowance payouts are delayed for up to a year. Students call on Gov. Baricuatro for a systematic solution. #CebuNews #Education
1,767 children of decommissioned MILF combatants received P25,000 each for school fees, part of a P200,000 scholarship program under the Bangsamoro peace deal. Read how this initiative builds a brighter future.
The Cebu Provincial Board's budget committee recommends defunding the P14M 2026 allocation for CPAC, citing lack of formal office structure. Final vote set for December 22, 2025.
Cebu Province's 2026 revenue projections plummet by P10.12B after inflated estimates from the previous Garcia administration. Governor Baricuatro proposes a 'realistic' P11.9B budget. Read the full report on the fiscal overhaul.
64 young beneficiaries in Zamboanga del Sur receive educational grants under the government's SALW management program, turning surrendered firearms into opportunities for peace and progress.
Lapu-Lapu City opts out of Sinulog 2026 to concentrate resources on hosting ASEAN 2026 events in January. Tourism chief explains the strategic decision.
The DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.
University of Cebu METC announces 2,625 fully-funded scholarship slots for Tourism & Hospitality Management. Government funding covers nearly P100,000 per student yearly. Apply now!
University of Cebu founder Augusto W. Go announces 2,645 Tesda-funded scholarships for Hospitality & Tourism Management. Full tuition, books, and allowance covered. Apply by Dec 31!
Bacolod City Council unanimously approves a P4.75 billion budget for 2026, a P300 million increase. Funds target health, social services, and revenue generation. Read the details.
Bayan Central Visayas criticizes Cebu lawmakers for securing P55.77B in DPWH funds, arguing it neglects hospitals, housing, and education. Read the full investigation.
Cebu City Council greenlights a P13.4 billion budget for 2026, prioritizing streamlined spending and manpower rationalization. Key allocations and amendments detailed.
Malacañang remains optimistic about achieving the 5.5%-6.5% GDP target for 2025 despite hurdles. Palace urges Congress to fast-track the 2026 budget to avoid a reenacted spending plan. Read the latest updates.
Mandaue City's 2026 budget is approved, focusing on digitalization and flood control. Discover the key projects and the city's P4.5-billion collection target.