A police chief and two officers were shot dead by a fellow cop in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. The suspect surrendered hours after the Friday night shooting at a local bar. Authorities vow a transparent investigation.
PhilHealth implements a one-time interest waiver on missed premiums per President Marcos's directive. Employers and self-employed have a one-year window to settle. Learn how to restore your good standing.
Police Regional Office 7 reports a 99.8% compliance rate in mandatory drug testing for personnel. The drive aims to cleanse the police force and strengthen integrity. Read the full report.
Angeles City Police Office tests 708 personnel for drugs under Mayor Lazatin's accountable governance drive. A zero-tolerance policy is enforced to ensure a clean force. Read the full report.
SSS closes 2025 with strengthened social protection: pension increases, enhanced loan programs, digital transformation, and expanded coverage for millions of Filipinos. Learn about the 2026 roadmap.
FDC Misamis Power Corporation has distributed over ₱24 million in ER 1-94 benefits to Misamis Oriental and host barangays. The funds will boost electrification, livelihood, and environmental projects.
The Philippines' DOE terminated 84 renewable energy contracts, wiping out 5,372 MW of potential capacity. Find out why and what it means for the country's power supply.
Over 1,400 Aeta families in Pampanga received financial and in-kind assistance from the DSWD and local government. Three families also got livelihood grants. Read more about this holiday support initiative.
Bacolod City distributed P3,000 each to 814 scholars on Dec 24, 2025. Mayor Gasataya fast-tracked the P2.4M aid for immediate holiday needs. Learn more about the Peso program.
The Bangsamoro Government delivers 100 new homes in Cotabato City to former combatants' families, marking a key peace milestone. Read about the Kapyanan program's impact.
Cebu's executive department is reviewing the CPAC's position after legislative funding denial. Officials assure public services will continue uninterrupted. Read the latest.
The BIR is streamlining tax exemption applications for socialized housing to encourage more projects for low-income families. New price ceilings are also set. Read more.
Cebu City Council institutionalizes free annual health check-ups and mental health services for seniors, PWDs, LGBTQIA+, and low-income residents. Learn about the new citywide system.
DSWD-Davao reports 257,059 households received conditional cash grants, exceeding targets. The program strengthens family welfare and supports the Bagong Pilipinas agenda. Read more.
The BJMP in Mandaue City released 108 persons deprived of liberty on Dec. 22, 2025, under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Read about their journey to freedom and the program's impact.
DSWD Field Office 7 validates households for the Walang Gutom food aid program in Central Visayas. Learn how families get P3,000 monthly and nutrition education.
Detoxicare Philippines strengthens its Kaagapay Medical Assistance Program to help Filipino cancer patients navigate treatment costs and access government aid. Learn how this initiative supports timely healthcare.
Cebu City is set to roll out its subsidized P20-per-kilo rice program before 2025 ends, with 10,000 sacks for initial distribution. Mayor Archival details the barangay-led system to ensure it reaches the most needy families.
Cebu City begins its P20-per-kilo rice program pilot before 2025 ends, distributing 10,000 sacks to select barangays. Learn how to access affordable rice.
Mandaue City allocates P60M for 'Gugma sa Pasko,' distributing 100,000 Noche Buena packs to ease holiday expenses for families and students. Learn about the city's festive support initiative.
DAR empowers Zamboanga del Sur farmers with a P1.2 million mobile rice mill to cut losses and boost livelihood. See how this SuRE ARC project drives sustainable agriculture.
Highway Patrol Unit 7's compassionate outreach delivered holiday cheer, gifts, and support to young cancer patients at Perpetual Succour Hospital, offering a moment of relief and hope.
Cebu City's innovative Mayor of the Night program, aimed at BPO workers, faces delays as national agencies require central office approval for night shift personnel deployment. Will it push through?
A Cebu-based journalist shares his immersive experience in a Chinese media program, from initial anxieties to profound insights on China's development and regional dynamics. Read his unique perspective.
Governor Baricuatro's office injects P75 million into CP-Gifts to settle unpaid stipends for Cebu scholars. Officials promise payments by early 2026 and vow stricter monitoring. Read the full story.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival orders gradual waste segregation rollout in six barangays starting January 2026, aiming to cut annual P700M waste management costs. Learn about the Phinla program's role.
1,767 children of decommissioned MILF combatants received P25,000 each for school fees, part of a P200,000 scholarship program under the Bangsamoro peace deal. Read how this initiative builds a brighter future.
DTI and Landbank launch the Lifting MSMEs lending program, offering tiered loans from P100k to P50M to empower small businesses nationwide. Learn how to access this new financing.
Around 1,000 students in Candaba, Pampanga received P11,070 each from the SPES program, a joint effort by the LGU and DOLE to support education. Learn how this initiative helps local youth.
The Cawayan Sustainable Livelihood Program Association in Bohol, recognized as a 2021 Sulong Bayanihan awardee, has grown its gross income to nearly P2 million, supporting local nutrition and community development. Discover their inspiring journey.