How Filipino Pop Music Reflects a Nation's Awakening
Explore how artists like BINI and Ben&Ben are shaping the national conversation. Their music reveals a generation's hopes and frustrations, marking pop's new 'conscience era' in the Philippines.
Explore how artists like BINI and Ben&Ben are shaping the national conversation. Their music reveals a generation's hopes and frustrations, marking pop's new 'conscience era' in the Philippines.
A Cebu court dismissed the P150,101 ATM skimming case against three Romanian nationals due to insufficient evidence, including lost CCTV footage and flawed warrants. Learn the details.
University of Cebu announces 2,645 fully funded Tesda scholarships for Hospitality & Tourism Management. Apply before Dec. 15, 2025 to avail of the P100,000 annual subsidy.
Senator Rodante Marcoleta is accused of violating election laws by allegedly falsifying his campaign finance report. Read the full details of the complaint.
Police Regional Office 6 reports significant declines in total crime, index crimes, and peace & order incidents for November 2025. PRO 6 Chief Brig. Gen. Ligan credits police work and community support. Read the full report.
A new P18.2-million, six-classroom building for Technical and Livelihood Education is now operational at Zamboanga City High School-Main, boosting skills training for students. Read more about this investment in education.
McDonald's Philippines opens its 36th Cebu branch at Il Corso, featuring sustainable design and launching the M for All hiring program for seniors & PWDs. Read more.
Philippine inflation slowed to 1.5% in November 2025, averaging 1.6% for the year. Officials credit food security measures and announce plans for more affordable rice and electricity subsidies.
Discover The Cliff Bar and Resort in Balud, Masbate—a unique dining destination offering stunning ocean views, great food, and a serene atmosphere. Perfect for celebrations or a peaceful getaway.
RPMC urges DPWH 7 to proceed with dam feasibility studies after Typhoon Tino. Search for bodies under Cotcot Bridge halted by rain. Master plan update needed.
Police in Sultan Kudarat seized P19.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and P13,600 in illegal drugs in a major raid. The suspect remains at large. Read the full story.
PDEA-BARMM operatives dismantled a drug den in Cotabato City, arresting four suspects and confiscating P149,600 worth of suspected shabu. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation.
The British Council launches its Edge program in BARMM, providing English and digital literacy training to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and overcome educational barriers.
Arayat leads five Pampanga LGUs honored as 2025 PEACE Marker Champions for outstanding peace and order programs. The award highlights the province's drive for community resilience.
The Department of Labor and Employment directs its field personnel to strictly monitor pyrotechnics firms for OSH compliance. The move aims to prevent workplace accidents during the peak production season.
Cebu City authorities vow to continue search and retrieval operations for six individuals missing since Typhoon Tino. A citywide profiling operation is set for December 17 to aid identification.
The 11th Infantry Division and Sulu State College formalize a strengthened partnership via a Memorandum of Partnership Agreement to advance education, peace, and community development in Sulu. Learn more about this milestone collaboration.
DOLE directs field personnel to monitor pyrotechnics industry compliance with OSH standards ahead of New Year celebrations. Coordination with BFP, PNP, and LGUs mandated.
A 76-year-old grandfather in Cebu confronted his 15-year-old granddaughter and her 20-year-old boyfriend in a cemetery. The teen had been missing for four days. Read the full story of the forbidden romance and the family's plea.
Police in Balamban and Argao, Cebu, arrest five individuals, including an elderly widow, in separate buy-bust operations, seizing over P40,000 worth of shabu. Read the full report.
Several CIDG officers are relieved after P13 million from a P141M raid on an illegal Pogo in Bataan goes missing. An internal investigation reveals shocking details. Read the full story.
DSWD-Davao Region announces a significant decline in Violence Against Women and Children cases from 2023 to 2024. Officials credit grassroots advocacy and strengthened reporting mechanisms for the progress.
Comelec reports over 768,000 new voter applicants ahead of the 2026 Barangay and SK elections. Registration is open until May 2026. Read the latest updates.
The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Grand Chamber Awards 2025 recognized business and civic achievements, highlighting innovation and local enterprise. Discover the key figures and impact.
Discover the proven formula for lasting success from a Filipino business family. Learn why clarity of focus must precede discipline, as shown by the Michelin-recognized Lantaw and House of Lechon.
A Pasig court issues an arrest warrant for Porac Mayor Jaime Capil over 7 graft counts linked to an illegal POGO. His camp says they are verifying the warrant. #Philippines #POGO
Police in Zamboanga City intercept a P21 million shipment of smuggled cigarettes in an intelligence-driven operation. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
Porac sand and gravel quarry operations resume December 5 after temporary suspension. Association confirms independent decision amid ecological tax dispute with local government.
Purple Haven, Davao del Sur's protection unit, celebrates its 2nd anniversary, reinforcing support for abuse survivors with new donations and community partnerships.
Philippine maritime operatives successfully rescued two individuals whose motorboat experienced mechanical failure in Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi. Read about this heroic sea rescue operation.