Cebu City 2026 Budget Cut to P13.3 Billion
Cebu City Council reduces 2026 budget to P13.3B, citing unclear hiring plans and questionable manpower requests. Mayor Archival's fiscal policy drives cuts while key programs receive boosts.
Cebu City Council reduces 2026 budget to P13.3B, citing unclear hiring plans and questionable manpower requests. Mayor Archival's fiscal policy drives cuts while key programs receive boosts.
Cebu City Council trims 2026 budget to P13.3B, citing unclear manpower requests and procurement plans. Essential services like police and health get boosts. Learn more.
Over 40 medical experts urge WHO to adopt tobacco harm reduction, citing scientific evidence that smoke-free alternatives can save millions of lives. Read their compelling arguments.
Youth group Anakbayan condemns Davao Bus Project as anti-poor, warning of ₱35 fares and driver displacement. Project faces funding gap despite 2027 target.
PCSO delivers 82 medical transport vehicles to Negros Island Region and Western Visayas, enhancing emergency healthcare access for remote communities. Read how this initiative saves lives.
Eastern Visayas concludes its 6-month Libreng Sakay program with 613 free trips. Transport conditions improve as San Juanico Bridge restrictions ease. Read the full update.
Typhoon Tino's devastation in Cebu Province reaches 96 fatalities and 43 missing. Relief operations and infrastructure restoration are underway. Support the victims now.
Caja Kitchen Cebu launches its December 2025 buffet calendar with festive breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials. Celebrate the holidays with Filipino flavors at Bayfront Hotel. Book now!
Philippine lawmakers express concern over US excluding nursing from student loan policy. Government agencies urged to analyze impact on Filipino nurses working in America.
PCSO turns over 84 Patient Transport Vehicles to LGUs in Negros Island Region and Western Visayas on Nov 25, 2025, enhancing emergency medical services.
Cebu City Police conducted a clearing operation against illegal transport practices at the pier, issuing 71 citation tickets and impounding one motorcycle. Read the full story.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Cebu to address transportation crisis and MCWD water supply challenges. Key solutions and infrastructure updates revealed.
More than 300 public vehicles in Cebu remain non-operational after November 4 flooding. LTFRB reports severe transport disruptions and driver shortages affecting commuters. Learn how the region is coping.
More than 300 public utility vehicles in Cebu remain out of service weeks after Typhoon Tino, exposing transport system vulnerabilities. Learn about recovery efforts.
HSBC forecasts the Philippine peso to average 58 against the US dollar, with no further depreciation to 60 expected. Key factors include lower imports and stable OFW, BPO remittances.
Metrobank economist Nicholas Mapa predicts BSP easing could start in December 2025, with economic recovery expected in 2026. Learn how this affects inflation and the peso.
The Non-Aligned Movement condemns extra-regional military forces in the Caribbean, calling for withdrawal to protect regional stability. Learn about the diplomatic stance.
President Marcos Jr. directs DOTr to restore Aurora's transport hubs and expand Baler Airport for better disaster response. The project starts Q1 2026.
Cebu City Council begins deliberating ordinance to implement new public transport system. The LPTRP 2024-2028 aims to reorganize jeepney routes and integrate with BRT system.
DepEd-7 Director Salustiano Jimenez confirms Senior High School program continues despite false social media posts. Get the facts about education policy.
Cebu City is overhauling its public transport system with a new 5-year route plan. Learn how the changes will affect your daily commute and improve travel efficiency.
Cebu City Council approves financial relief for businesses hit by Typhoon Tino, waiving permit fees to speed up economic recovery. Learn how this helps local commerce.
The Department of Education faces critical gaps in monitoring and evaluation systems, leaving educational policies ineffective and disconnected from classroom realities. Learn how this impacts quality.
The World Bank's withdrawal from Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit phases disappoints, reviving past political battles. Will city leaders overcome this setback? Read more.
Cebu faces worsening floods as city and provincial leaders propose separate solutions. Will unified action emerge to protect communities from future disasters?
Subic Bay Freeport Zone tests electric buses in its CBD, a major step towards becoming the Philippines' first carbon-neutral economic zone by 2030. Learn more about this green initiative.
Governor Baricuatro pushes for an integrated water system to tackle Metro Cebu's flooding and scarcity. Learn how this revival aims to unify local governments.
The Department of Migrant Workers clarifies that the Philippines' visa-free policy applies only to tourists, not overseas foreign workers who must follow proper documentation channels.
Councilor Garland Yap clinches decisive victory in Cebu's recent elections, promising continued progress and community-focused governance for his constituents.
Young Filipino climate activists gain unprecedented government support as their groundbreaking recommendations receive official endorsement for COP30, marking a historic moment in Philippine environmental policy.