Bacolod OKs P4.75B 2026 Budget with P300M Hike
Bacolod City Council unanimously approves a P4.75 billion budget for 2026, a P300 million increase. Funds target health, social services, and revenue generation. Read the details.
Bacolod City Council unanimously approves a P4.75 billion budget for 2026, a P300 million increase. Funds target health, social services, and revenue generation. Read the details.
Delta Air Lines expects a $200M profit hit, while Alaska Air Group also faces losses after the 43-day US government shutdown disrupted flights. Read the full impact analysis.
Bayan Central Visayas criticizes Cebu lawmakers for securing P55.77B in DPWH funds, arguing it neglects hospitals, housing, and education. Read the full investigation.
Cebu City Council greenlights a P13.4 billion budget for 2026, prioritizing streamlined spending and manpower rationalization. Key allocations and amendments detailed.
Malacañang remains optimistic about achieving the 5.5%-6.5% GDP target for 2025 despite hurdles. Palace urges Congress to fast-track the 2026 budget to avoid a reenacted spending plan. Read the latest updates.
Mandaue City's 2026 budget is approved, focusing on digitalization and flood control. Discover the key projects and the city's P4.5-billion collection target.
Cebu City reduces Sinulog 2026 budget from P100M to P78M, reallocating funds for Typhoon Tino rehab. 37 contingents confirmed for parade. Mayor Archival vows a successful, cost-effective festival.
Cebu City slashes its Sinulog 2026 budget to fund post-typhoon recovery. See how the festival will adapt with 37 confirmed contingents and a new focus.
Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte accuses Marcos administration of allowing foreign interference and worsening wealth inequality in the Philippines. Read his full statement.
Cebu City residents criticize the DTI's P500 Noche Buena budget as insufficient for a traditional Christmas meal amid rising prices. Learn why families are calling the proposal 'insulting'.
DBM guarantees timely release of PHP113 billion PhilHealth subsidy in 2026 budget, doubling government support for universal healthcare. Learn how this impacts Filipino health coverage.
The Philippine government is providing full assistance to 23 OFWs affected by a major fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po. OWWA Chief Patricia Yvonne Caunan assures immediate support and 24/7 hotlines for families.
The P11.9-billion 2026 provincial budget clears committee review but faces tight December 31 deadline after late submission. Learn about the implications and next steps.
The 2026 national budget allocates PHP67B for free higher education, benefiting 5.7M students in SUCs and LUCs. Discover how this investment shapes the future of Filipino youth.
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.
Philippines Senate swiftly approves ₱889.236M OVP budget for 2026, raising transparency concerns despite improved government coordination. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. dismisses former lawmaker Zaldy Co's cover-up claims as baseless. He confirms only rice tariff talks were true. Read the full story.
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.
A political storm erupts after Imee Marcos alleges the President's drug addiction. Critics decry family betrayal, while supporters question priorities. Explore the deepening rift in Philippine politics.
The Philippines extends its molasses import suspension until March 2026. The move aims to stabilize local prices and support farmers and millers. Learn more about the impact.
Cebu Provincial Board member Celestino Martinez urges reallocating P101M tourism budget to earthquake and flood rehabilitation. Critical funding debate continues this week.
President Bongbong Marcos reveals family concern over Senator Imee Marcos's drug addiction allegations. Read the latest political drama unfolding in Manila.
Senator Imee Marcos's public criticism of President Bongbong Marcos at Iglesia ni Cristo rally sparks political turmoil. Read about the implications for Philippine governance.
Senator Imee Marcos publicly accuses President Bongbong Marcos of illegal drug use during rally. Palace denies claims, cites 2021 drug test results. Public opinion divided on family feud.
Nine years after Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s controversial hero burial, his son faces a political storm. Massive protests erupt as corruption allegations surface. Will history repeat itself?
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte challenges Interior Secretary Remulla's sedition warnings against government critics. Read the full political confrontation details.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte calls for congressional investigation into alleged ₱100B budget insertions involving President Marcos and ex-Speaker Romualdez. Read the latest developments.
President Marcos Jr. navigates a political storm with his sister's drug use allegations, graft charges against a former lawmaker, and a contentious Cabinet reshuffle. How will this affect his leadership?