Mandaue Mayor Demands Urgent Bridge Lighting Repairs
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano directs DPWH to urgently fix broken streetlights on major bridges, citing safety and upcoming ASEAN delegate traffic. Action promised next week.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano directs DPWH to urgently fix broken streetlights on major bridges, citing safety and upcoming ASEAN delegate traffic. Action promised next week.
Bacolod City Council ratifies P327.9 million contracts for garbage collection and landfill management. New consortium promises 60 trucks to clear backlog swiftly. #Bacolod
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim highlights ASEAN's role in strengthening regional stability in 2025. The bloc now passes leadership to the Philippines for 2026. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court upheld the administrative liability of former Consolacion Mayor Avelino Gungob Sr. for allowing quarry operations without permits. Discover the legal details and implications.
Police in Central Visayas arrest 353 suspects and confiscate P13.2 million worth of shabu in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read the full report on the operations.
The Supreme Court has ruled former Consolacion mayor Avelino Gungob Sr. guilty of simple misconduct for authorizing limestone extraction without permits. Read the full story on the reversal of the Court of Appeals decision.
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
The Cebu City Police Office has launched a new command center to boost security monitoring and response ahead of major 2026 events like Sinulog and the ASEAN Summit. Read more.
Cebu City mandates waste segregation in schools to ease landfill congestion. Over 120,000 students must sort trash starting Feb 2026. Learn the new rules and schedule.
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.
BSP Deputy Governor Abenoja outlines plans for deeper money markets and tokenized payments at the ASEAN+3 forum in Hong Kong, aiming to strengthen financial stability and regional integration. Learn more about the Philippines' 2026 co-chair role.
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.
CIDG-Mandaue arrests a 29-year-old man in Consolacion for illegal butane canister sales. 23 crates of LPG-filled canisters seized. Read the full report.
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.
Lapu-Lapu City opts out of Sinulog 2026 to concentrate resources on hosting ASEAN 2026 events in January. Tourism chief explains the strategic decision.
Cebu FC secured their first point in the 2025-2026 ASEAN Club Championship with a 1-1 draw against Selangor FC. Read the match recap and see the updated Group A standings.
Team Pilipinas-Davao clinched the 2025 Asean Schools Games basketball crown in Brunei, sweeping all matches. Read how their teamwork and values led to victory!
Police in Central Visayas deploy personnel for Simbang Gabi masses starting Dec 16, 2025, and raise alert status through 2026 for Christmas, Sinulog, and the ASEAN Summit. Read about the security plans.
The US-ASEAN Business Council is leading a push for practical Extended Producer Responsibility systems to transform packaging waste management across Southeast Asia. Learn how this collaborative effort aims to build a sustainable future.
Tourism stakeholders in the BIMP-EAGA region are prioritizing cruise tourism development, capitalizing on the area's vast island networks to boost travel and connectivity.
The Philippines boys basketball team captured their first-ever ASEAN Schools Games championship with a thrilling 90-86 overtime victory against Malaysia. Read about this historic win for Davao-led squad!
Economist Michael Ricafort advocates for Philippine export market diversification through FTAs to strengthen economy against global protectionism. Learn how this strategy impacts growth.
The undefeated Philippine boys' basketball team, led by Davao, clashes with Malaysia for the gold medal at the 14th Asean Schools Games in Brunei. Read about their journey to the finals.
Cebu City faces waste disposal crisis as damaged Bacayan Bridge limits garbage trucks to one daily trip. Councilor Garganera urges immediate solutions and waste reduction.
A 34-year-old man was found dead in a Consolacion river after falling while intoxicated. Police investigation reveals tragic details of the incident.
Cebu City faces a growing waste management crisis as the Inayawan Landfill remains unrehabilitated despite a 2017 Supreme Court order. Councilor Joel Garganera urges immediate action for a sustainable solution.
Cebu City's Inayawan landfill rehabilitation faces delays due to ownership uncertainty. Learn how this legal limbo affects waste management and public health.
Vietnam leads ASEAN in consumer optimism with UOB index score of 67, driven by economic stability and strong personal finances. Discover what this means for regional growth.
Cebu City faces a public health emergency as garbage piles up despite government clean-up efforts. Councilor Garganera warns of irreversible damage without immediate waste management reforms.
Cebu Pacific wins ASEAN's strongest airline brand title with AAA rating and 86% value growth. Discover how the Philippine carrier achieved this remarkable recognition.