Major Fire in Cebu's Tejero Destroys 93 Houses
A massive fire in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, destroyed 93 houses, displaced 714 individuals, and caused P2.4 million in damage. The blaze started from a butane explosion while cooking.
A massive fire in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, destroyed 93 houses, displaced 714 individuals, and caused P2.4 million in damage. The blaze started from a butane explosion while cooking.
The Bureau of Customs Port of Clark achieved its highest-ever annual revenue of P5.51 billion in 2025, surpassing its target by over P654 million. This boost supports national development programs.
The Bureau of Customs moves the delivery deadline to Valentine's Day 2026 for over 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes. New logistics partners are tapped to speed up the process for OFW families.
Davao City's one-stop shop for 2026 business permit renewal runs Jan 5-31. Renew at multiple sites or online. Avoid penalties, renew now!
Davao City's one-stop shop for 2026 business permit renewal runs Jan 5-31. Learn extended hours, online processing at appbts.davaocity.gov.ph, and contact details. Renew now to avoid penalties!
Mark Joven Olvido, Pilipinas Got Talent Season 6 runner-up, is finally free after a nearly four-year drug case detention. Read his emotional New Year message to his family.
Davao City sets Jan 5-31, 2026, for mayor's permit renewal at multiple sites. Avoid 25% penalty by filing on time. Online payment via Land Bank is available.
Davao City saw two major fires on January 2, 2026: a house fire caused by faulty wiring and a Level 3 blaze at Gaisano Citygrand mall. Authorities urge electrical safety checks.
The Bureau of Immigration arrests and will deport Prakash Pathak, a Nepalese fugitive wanted for serious crimes. The move follows President Marcos Jr.'s directive against foreign criminals. Read more.
The Bureau of Immigration intensifies search for Lee Jingyu and Yang Heejun, who escaped from a Muntinlupa detention facility. Both are Interpol Red Notice subjects. Report sightings via BI hotline.
Philippine Coast Guard intercepts P840,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes on a passenger vessel in Jolo, Sulu. Read the full story on the latest border security operation.
A suicide attempt by fire in Mandaue City destroyed 20 homes, while a firecracker prank gutted nine stalls in Barili, Cebu. Authorities urge vigilance ahead of New Year's Eve. Read the full report.
The Bureau of Customs is processing 21 container vans of abandoned balikbayan boxes. 15 containers have been released. OFWs urged to choose forwarders wisely. #OFW #Balikbayan
Police in Zamboanga del Sur arrest a suspect and confiscate P735,000 worth of untaxed cigarettes in a Christmas Eve operation along Pagadian City's coast. Read the full report.
Shi Chunfang, a Chinese national wanted for kidnapping and murder, was arrested in Taytay, Rizal, and deported to China in a joint operation. Read about this milestone in PH-China law enforcement cooperation.
Police and Customs agents arrest a man and confiscate P4.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a Zamboanga City checkpoint operation. Read the full story.
President Marcos Jr. orders BOC to deliver 130,000 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families for Christmas. Commissioner Nepomuceno leads the inspection and distribution.
A morning fire in Bacolod City's Barangay Singcang destroyed four homes, causing P270,000 in damage. No casualties reported. Read about the response and aid provided.
BI confirms two Bondi Beach shooting suspects spent nearly a month in the Philippines, visiting Davao. AFP chief Brawner says all angles are being investigated.
The Bureau of Immigration confirms the two suspects in the Australia mass shooting spent weeks in the Philippines. Authorities are investigating their activities in Davao.
The Lapu-Lapu City Hall must comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after BFP inspection found deficiencies. Mayor pledges cooperation. Read the full report.
The Bureau of Fire Protection in Lapu-Lapu City orders the City Government to comply with fire safety requirements within 15 days after an inspection found deficiencies. Learn about the findings and the city's response.
A firefighter sustained injuries while battling a residential fire in Lamitan City, Basilan. Defective wiring suspected; stored gas tanks escalated danger. Read for safety tips.
A fire in Sitio Sugarlandia, Barangay Bacayan, Cebu City, caused an estimated P420,000 in damage, affecting 43 individuals from 8 families. No casualties were reported. Read the latest updates.
A fire in Sitio Sugarlandia, Cebu City, destroyed 5 houses and displaced 43 individuals. Damage estimated at P420,000. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
The Bureau of Customs, PCCI, and Philexport renew collaboration to enhance trade, ease of doing business, and digital transformation. Discover how this partnership aims to boost the Philippine economy.
Philippine senators warn that organized agricultural smuggling, involving foreign groups and dummy firms, is undermining food security and national stability. Urgent reforms are demanded.
A Bohol fire truck driver was injured after a collision with a 10-wheeler dump truck on a curved road in Loboc. The dump truck driver faces reckless imprudence charges. Read the full investigation details.
A fire broke out at the Senate building in Pasay City on Sunday morning. No casualties reported and all important documents remain safe. Read the latest updates.
The Department of Agriculture transfers regulatory control over veterinary drugs and the dairy industry from the FDA to the BAI and NDA. Learn how this impacts local industries.