Senate Approves 2026 OVP Budget: P889M
Philippines Senate approves P889.236 million budget for Office of the Vice President for 2026, a 20% increase from 2025. No confidential funds allocated. Read full details.
Philippines Senate approves P889.236 million budget for Office of the Vice President for 2026, a 20% increase from 2025. No confidential funds allocated. Read full details.
Senator Marcoleta and former rep Zaldy Co reveal budget insertions scandal at INC rally. Comelec investigates campaign spending. Demand for genuine transparency grows.
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos welcomes ICI investigation after Zaldy Co's P50-billion budget insertion allegations. Read the latest developments in this ongoing political controversy.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival aims to shorten Sinulog 2026 festivities, limiting participants to 35 groups and reviewing P100M budget after Typhoon Tino. Learn about the changes.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro presents Central Visayas' top infrastructure and development projects, including the Metro-Cebu Expressway, for national funding approval. Learn about the region's strategic investments.
Malacañang casts doubt on former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co's video allegations against President Marcos and Martin Romualdez. The Palace urges Co to return and face formal proceedings. Public reaction remains divided amid corruption claims.
Senator Gatchalian reveals P8.6 billion infrastructure fund for state universities to accommodate more qualified students. Learn how this addresses education capacity issues.
Cebu Provincial Board Member Celestino Martinez III calls for urgent creation of updated master plan to address disaster recovery and development pressures. Learn about the critical timeline.
Cebu Provincial Board member Celestino Martinez urges reallocating P101M tourism budget to earthquake and flood rehabilitation. Critical funding debate continues this week.
Former Cebu City Planning chief Architect Joseph Michael Espina outlines three crucial strategies from JICA's master plan to address flooding and enable sustainable development in Metro Cebu through watershed-focused planning.
Lapu-Lapu City College faces investigation for failing to release part-time teachers' honoraria despite receiving P64.3M budget. Education committee demands transparency and accountability.
Lapu-Lapu City College explains honoraria delay was due to holidays, not budget issues. P64.3M allocation confirmed. Payment scheduled for Monday. Read the full story.
Lapu-Lapu City College faces scrutiny as part-time teachers experience honoraria delays despite P64.3M annual budget. Councilor Cuizon vows accountability and transparency.
Discover how Bookbed's writing event at Plan B Café empowered Davao writers with practical exercises and community support. Join the growing literary scene!
Cebu City Council halts the Colon Street Night Market, citing lack of DPWH and Gasa approvals. Learn about the legal hurdles and financial irregularities now.
Sultan Kudarat Governor clarifies Kalimudan Festival operated on P10M budget with sponsor support. Record 1.2M attendees celebrated cultural heritage.
Davao City Police is deploying over 16,000 personnel for Pasko Fiesta security. Discover how the city ensures a safe holiday season with this massive operation.
Philippine economy shows resilience with 5% year-to-date growth despite global uncertainties. Economic Planning Secretary Balisacan cites strong fundamentals and reform momentum.
Bureau of Working Conditions demands BPO companies establish emergency protocols after workers forced to work during Typhoon Tino. Learn about worker safety rights.
Business leader Rene Romero urges Sta. Ana LGU to expand industrial zone from 22 to 200 hectares, creating jobs and boosting Pampanga's economy. Learn how this transforms local investment.
Cebu City Council halts P12.5-million lease for Mayor of the Night program over legal concerns. Learn about the budget dispute and what's next for nighttime government services.
Discover Mactang Beach in Poro, Camotes - a free public shoreline with historical significance dating back to Magellan's 1521 visit. Perfect for budget travelers seeking untouched beauty.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte calls for congressional investigation into alleged ₱100B budget insertions involving President Marcos and ex-Speaker Romualdez. Read the latest developments.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro asks President Marcos Jr. to create a Metro Cebu Development Authority to oversee projects and enforce environmental compliance after Typhoon Tino.
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies resigning amid flood control corruption allegations involving P100B budget insertions. Get the full story on this political scandal.
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin denies resigning amid flood control corruption allegations involving P100B budget insertions. Get the full story on this political scandal.
Metropolitan Cebu Water District clarifies its Water Safety Plan remains operational despite DOH certificate lapse in 2022. Updated plan scores 89.42% approval, now awaiting final certification.
Senator Lacson reveals P100B budget insertions in 2025 GAA, clears President Marcos of involvement. Two officials accused of misrepresentation. Read the full investigation details.
Davao Rep. Isidro Ungab questions why Zaldy Co's credibility is doubted now after 3 years as Appropriations Chair. Co alleges ₱25B Marcos kickbacks. Palace denies claims.
Bantayan Municipal Council overrides mayor's veto to realign P39 million for barangay projects. Discover how this empowers local communities in Cebu.