Japanese National Arrested for Rape in Cebu City
A 19-year-old Japanese man is in custody after allegedly assaulting his 17-year-old girlfriend in a rented room in Mabolo, Cebu. The victim's mother rescued her with the help of a security guard.
A 19-year-old Japanese man is in custody after allegedly assaulting his 17-year-old girlfriend in a rented room in Mabolo, Cebu. The victim's mother rescued her with the help of a security guard.
A former convict, identified as a primary shabu supplier in IT Park, Cebu, was arrested in a buy-bust operation. Police seized P1.1 million worth of drugs. Read the full story.
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
The BJMP female dormitory in Mandaue City will transfer to a new, flood-resistant facility by February 2026. The move addresses critical flooding issues and improves conditions for 112 detainees.
Cebu City Government launches a major information campaign from Jan 1-15, 2026, followed by strict enforcement to tackle garbage woes. Mayor Archival targets all 80 barangays and 115 schools.
The BJMP female dormitory in Mandaue City will transfer to a new, flood-resilient facility by February 2026. The move addresses severe flooding and poor conditions at the old Looc jail. Read more.
Police in Cebu City recover a stolen motorcycle that was traded for illegal drugs. The suspect and the buyer now face criminal charges. Read the full investigation details.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing his intoxicated friend's phone worth P5,000 after an online gambling dispute. Read the full story.
Cebu City Hall will implement a strict 'No segregation, no collection' garbage policy starting February 2026 to combat landfill overflow. Learn the new rules and timeline.
DSWD-Davao reports 257,059 households received conditional cash grants, exceeding targets. The program strengthens family welfare and supports the Bagong Pilipinas agenda. Read more.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City for allegedly stealing a phone from his intoxicated friend. The suspect confessed and faces theft charges. Read the full story.
PRO-NIR inaugurates the new Bacong Municipal Police Station, enhancing law enforcement and community safety through strengthened LGU partnership. Read about this milestone for Negros Oriental.
A 35-year-old sales clerk in Cebu City is behind bars after being caught diverting a customer's payment to her personal bank account. The theft occurred at an engraving shop in Barangay Sambag 2. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival mandates strict waste segregation starting January 2026, with penalties for violators. The plan includes eco-bricks, rainwater catchments, and bamboo planting to combat flooding.
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya confirms the second phase of Emergency Cash Transfer distribution for Typhoon Tino victims is underway. Over 44,000 families affected.
The Police Regional Office swiftly dismissed the Dolores police chief and 16 officers after a video showed them drinking alcohol on duty. This serves as a stark warning against misconduct.
Bacolod City's Bids and Awards Committee evaluates proposals from two contractors for garbage collection, hauling, and landfill management. The total approved budget is over P505 million. Read the latest updates.
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.
Cebu City's flooding and soaring landfill costs expose decades of neglecting the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Discover why enforcement, not new laws, is the solution.
Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 brand-new dump trucks to Cebu City barangays to strengthen local garbage collection. The P95M project, funded by the previous administration's LDF, aims to decentralize waste management.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 new dump trucks to barangays to improve garbage collection. The P95-million project was funded by the previous administration's Local Development Fund.
Over 1,300 tourism workers in Davao Oriental affected by October earthquakes receive P10,341 each via Emergency Cash Transfer. DSWD and DOT lead recovery initiative.
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City after police found 10.25 grams of shabu and a .22 caliber gun during a routine checkpoint. Read the full details of the incident.
A 32-year-old delivery boy faces Acts of Lasciviousness charges after allegedly groping a 50-year-old grandmother in Cebu City. Police arrested the suspect following a confrontation. Read the full story.
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City after being caught peeping on a naked 18-year-old woman. The suspect blamed 'demons' for tempting him. Read the full story.
A live-in couple faces drug charges after a buy-bust in Toledo City, Cebu, yielded 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. They will spend Christmas in jail.
The Supreme Court mandates the return of P60 billion in PhilHealth funds and voids a provision allowing GOCC fund transfers. Learn how this protects your healthcare benefits.
Palawan Group partners with RIA Money Transfer to launch Pera Padala Abroad, enabling Filipinos to send money to 200+ countries via app or 3,500+ branches. Fees start at ₱300.
A 35-year-old mason from Butuan City was discovered deceased in his Cebu City room. Authorities found no signs of foul play, with the family citing his known high blood pressure as a possible cause.
A 19-year-old man was arrested after violently assaulting his female cousin in Apas, Cebu City. The attack followed a dispute over P20 for food. Read the full details of this family violence case.