China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) focuses on tech, green energy & institutional opening. As the Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, cooperation in AI, clean energy & smart infrastructure offers a path to shared growth. Explore the potential.
Iloilo City starts 2026 with twin international awards: the Asean Clean Tourist City and UNEP Role Model City for ecosystem restoration. Discover how the city achieved this.
Jerrold Pete Mangliwan to lead Team Philippines as flag bearer at the ASEAN Para Games in Thailand. The 216-strong delegation aims to improve on its 2023 medal haul.
BDO Unibank launches a P5 billion peso-denominated sustainability bond offer with a 5.7125% annual coupon. The offer period runs from January 7 to 19, 2026. Read more for details.
PNP Acting Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announces full security preparations for ASEAN ministerial meetings in Cebu this January. Public cooperation is key to ensuring safety.
BDO Unibank launches its fifth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond offer, with a minimum size of P5 billion and a 5.7125% coupon rate. Invest from January 7-19, 2026.
PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. confirms security measures for ASEAN ministerial meetings in Cebu this January. Police to secure delegates while managing Sinulog Festival crowds.
DOT 7 projects over 300,000 visitors in Cebu this January, fueled by Sinulog 2026, extended holidays, and the ASEAN Tourism Forum. Discover the full story and travel insights.
BDO Unibank is the only Philippine bank ranked among Southeast Asia's 10 most valuable banking brands, with its brand value surging 48% to $3.7 billion. Discover how it reinforces its leadership.
Mayor Jonas 'Jonkie' Ouano mandates immediate repair of non-functioning streetlights on Mandaue's major bridges to ensure motorist safety and prepare for the upcoming ASEAN Summit. Read about the city's urgent infrastructure push.
Cebu's domestic tourism soared with 102,124 visitors this Christmas, showcasing resilience and readiness for the upcoming 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum. Discover how local travel drives recovery.
BPI announces a P5 billion peso bond offering to fund sustainable social projects. Learn about the terms, timeline, and impact of this green financing initiative.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano directs DPWH to urgently fix broken streetlights on major bridges, citing safety and upcoming ASEAN delegate traffic. Action promised next week.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim highlights ASEAN's role in strengthening regional stability in 2025. The bloc now passes leadership to the Philippines for 2026. Read the full story.
Pedro Amosco lived on Mandaue's streets for 8 years. The DSWD's Pag-abot Program finally brought him home to his family in Pinamungajan, Cebu, offering a new start with hope and support.
Police in Central Visayas arrest 353 suspects and confiscate P13.2 million worth of shabu in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read the full report on the operations.
Cebu City authorities detained 16 individuals, including minors used for begging, in a renewed push against street mendicancy. The operation highlights a coordinated, culturally sensitive enforcement strategy.
The Philippine National Police urges the public to keep holiday travel plans off social media to prevent crimes. Over 100,000 officers are deployed for security.
The PNP enforces new Supreme Court guidelines for authenticating social media evidence in criminal cases, enhancing digital due process and investigation integrity. Learn how this affects justice.
The Supreme Court rules that derogatory social media posts against a former partner constitute psychological violence under the Anti-VAWC Law, punishable by imprisonment. Learn the new legal guidelines.
The Philippine National Police will follow new Supreme Court guideposts for handling social media evidence in crimes. Learn how this affects online harassment cases and public trust.
The Philippine National Police will use new Supreme Court guideposts to authenticate social media evidence in criminal cases, ensuring stronger due process. Learn how this affects online crime reporting.
Jake Paul faced Anthony Joshua in a high-profile Netflix boxing match, suffering a broken jaw and multiple knockdowns. Analysts call it 'sweet justice' for the sport's purists. Read the full story.
The Cebu City Police Office has launched a new command center to boost security monitoring and response ahead of major 2026 events like Sinulog and the ASEAN Summit. Read more.
The DMW closed a record 32 firms and removed nearly 80,000 social media posts in 2025 for illegal recruitment. Learn how this protects OFWs.
Eight Badjao individuals were taken into custody in Cebu City for violating the anti-mendicancy ordinance. Police acted on a citizen's complaint about traffic and safety hazards.
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
The DSWD inaugurated a Pag-Abot Center in the Pampanga Capitol Compound on December 22. The facility offers shelter, food, and services to homeless individuals and vulnerable sectors. Learn how this initiative aims to create safer living conditions.
Cebu City Council passes a resolution for a complete ban on all gambling ads, aiming to protect public welfare, especially youth, and boost the local economy. Learn the details and implications.
LANDBANK receives historic Special Recognition at DOE's Sustainable Energy Awards 2025 for driving the Philippines' renewable energy transition. Read about its ₱176B loans and new 2026 bonds.