P11.9-B 2026 Budget Advances as PB Races Deadline
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 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.
Cebu Provincial Government faces criticism after revealing launched sea ambulance was borrowed, not purchased. Political rivals target Governor Baricuatro with AI-generated memes amid transparency concerns.
Hydrologist Danilo Jaque urges Cebu to combine P25B structural projects with reforestation and retention basins for effective flood control. Learn the hybrid solution.
Cebu provincial officials reveal sea ambulance used in medical missions was borrowed, not purchased. Budget deliberations uncover procurement process still pending. Read the full story.
A 55-year-old woman, Criselda Medrano Olloves, died after a large tree branch fell on her while she was fishing in Argao, Cebu. Read the full story for details on the tragic accident.
Danao City dominated the 2025 Drug Abuse Prevention Week awards, winning five major categories for its innovative anti-drug programs and community initiatives in Central Visayas.
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.
Davao del Sur provincial government distributed over ₱1.3 million in cash and materials to barangays and organizations during Monday Convocation. Read about the beneficiaries and Governor Cagas's commitment.
Cebu Provincial Board member Celestino Martinez urges reallocating P101M tourism budget to earthquake and flood rehabilitation. Critical funding debate continues this week.
Cebu City's Inayawan landfill rehabilitation faces delays due to ownership uncertainty. Learn how this legal limbo affects waste management and public health.
Cebu province records 106 suspected leptospirosis cases with 7 fatalities post-Typhoon Tino. Health officials warn of potential outbreak declaration. Learn symptoms and prevention.
Cebu Province faces leptospirosis outbreak with 106 cases and 7 fatalities in November 2025. Health officials urge immediate medical care after flood exposure. Learn prevention tips.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival directs barangays to identify relocation sites to move families from classrooms and danger zones. P1.5B in delayed projects reviewed.
Davao Oriental provides P1 million financial aid to Cebu after Typhoon Tino's devastation, a gesture of solidarity after Cebu's own P5M earthquake aid. Read more.
Governor Raul Mabanglo launches DDO-Iris digital referral system, revolutionizing healthcare access in Davao de Oro province. Discover how this innovation improves patient transfers.
Cebu Province faces critical disaster fund shortage after earthquakes and typhoons depleted P110M. Officials warn of limited capacity for future emergencies. Pray for no December storms.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro requires mining and quarry operators to plant trees for every cubic meter extracted. New environmental measures aim to prevent landslides and flooding in Cebu.
Mandaue Chamber of Commerce urges the national government to tackle corruption, accelerate disaster rehabilitation, and provide clear economic direction to sustain investor confidence in the Philippines.
A 62-year-old former AMGL-KMP rebel voluntarily surrendered in Pampanga, turning over a hand grenade. The Pampanga PPO provided aid, reinforcing its peace and security drive.
Cebu Provincial Capitol clarifies Monday's power outage was scheduled for security checks and Christmas lights installation, coinciding with anti-Marcos rally. Officials deny any participation.
Philippine Statistics Authority data reveals all highly urbanized cities grew in 2024, led by Puerto Princesa at 9.8%. Discover the top performers and their economic impact.
Over 6,000 Aeta families in Pampanga's upland villages received essential food packs from DSWD and the provincial government, reaching even remote sitios. Read how this aid supports indigenous communities.
Cebu's P40M 'Learning on Wheels' initiative deploys mobile libraries to bridge learning gaps in math and science, responding to the Philippines' alarming PISA 2022 rankings.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signs EO 72 to expand Kumbati Cebu framework, integrating typhoon recovery efforts after devastating floods and landslides. Comprehensive rehabilitation underway.
Cebu Province records 23 confirmed leptospirosis cases from November 1-14, 2025. Health officials warn residents exposed to floodwaters to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
Cebu Province reports 23 leptospirosis cases in early November 2025 after floods. Health officials urge residents to take doxycycline prophylaxis to prevent infection. Learn how to stay safe.
Cebu Governor signs EO 72, expanding the Kumbati Cebu program to include recovery from typhoons Tino and Uwan. Learn how the unified strategy tackles rebuilding.
Cebu's Provincial School Board greenlights an P85 million supplemental budget to construct 269 Temporary Learning Shelters for schools damaged by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake and subsequent storms. Learn how the province is ensuring uninterrupted educatio
Cebu faces a worsening flood crisis after Typhoon Tino. Advocacy group MLC demands six immediate government actions, including no-build zones and watershed rehab. Will leaders act?
Cebu Province introduces new safeguards to prevent project delays and unpaid contracts. Governor Baricuatro's P12-billion 2026 budget prioritizes transparency and accountability.