DICT Blocks Grok AI for Creating Nonconsensual Deepfakes
The Philippines has banned Grok AI for creating illicit deepfakes. DICT cites public harm, especially to women and minors. Read the full story.
The Philippines has banned Grok AI for creating illicit deepfakes. DICT cites public harm, especially to women and minors. Read the full story.
Cebu City bans alcohol sales and consumption within 300m of the Sinulog parade route on Jan 17-18, 2026. Police to enforce strictly with 'bust buses' for detainees. Read for safety details.
PRO-7 enforces a region-wide firearms suspension for the Sinulog Festival and ASEAN Summit. Over 10,000 police deployed. Learn the specific dates and coverage areas.
Police in Central Visayas suspend firearm permits to ensure safety during the 461st Fiesta Señor, Sinulog Festival, and the ASEAN Summit. Over 10,000 personnel deployed.
Cebu buzzes with events: UAP Cebu's 50th-anniversary launch, an art exhibit for church rehab, Enye's Michelin celebration, and a new healthy restaurant at SM City. Discover the details.
Police Colonel Abubakar Mangelen Jr. issues a strict ban on drinking in all Cebu PNP facilities following a deadly shooting in Sibulan, Negros Oriental. Read the full story.
The 2026 national budget prohibits politicians from participating in government cash assistance distribution. Learn about the new rules and which programs are affected.
A recent dumpsite landslide tragedy echoes the 2000 Payatas disaster, highlighting the Philippines' broken waste system. Greenpeace demands urgent action on plastic pollution and full RA 9003 enforcement.
Mayor Nestor Archival reports 144 health, infrastructure, and social service projects completed in his first 184 days. Key achievements include P80.3M medical aid and new digital systems. Read the full 2026 plan.
Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang is open to reviewing the city's long-standing firecracker ban. The proposal suggests regulated displays at the Coastal Road. Read about public sentiment and police data.
Cebu City officials announce a proposed ban on single-use plastics during nighttime hours to reduce pollution. Learn about the new ordinance and its potential impact.
SM Supermalls in Cebu launch AweSM Cebu 2026, a month-long Sinulog celebration with events, shows, and exhibits at SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, and SM J Mall. Experience the grand finale drone & pyro shows on January 18!
Cebu City declares a transport emergency after Christmas chaos. Officials plan free mass transit for Sinulog Festival crowds as long-term BRT project lags. Read the full story.
The Land Transportation Office begins enforcing a ban on e-trikes and e-bikes on national highways. Many drivers in Metro Manila and Central Luzon were caught unaware. Read about the new rules and regional calls for stricter implementation.
Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao reports six drowning incidents in Davao Region as of Jan 5, 2025, with three involving intoxication. Officials urge public to avoid drinking while swimming.
A 27-year-old vendor was arrested in Davao City for selling banned firecrackers. Police warn of strict enforcement and 'no mercy' for violators of the city ordinance. Read more.
Davao City Police will pursue criminal charges against adults responsible for a minor caught with firecrackers. The city's strict ban remains in full effect. Read the full story.
Davao City celebrates another incident-free New Year with zero firecracker-related injuries or stray bullet cases. Authorities credit strict ordinance enforcement and community cooperation. Read how the city maintains its safety record.
Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso orders penalties for vendors littering on RT Lim Boulevard. He urges public cooperation for cleanliness to prevent flooding and sea pollution. Read more.
Davao City Police intensify crackdown on illegal fireworks, arresting five and confiscating over 6,000 items. A 50-year-old caretaker's viral arrest highlights enforcement of the two-decade-old ban.
Cebu City's 2026 New Year celebration was peaceful with no firecracker injuries or stray bullet incidents recorded by PRO-7. Police vigilance and community cooperation ensured public safety. Read the full report.
Small-scale fishermen in Palawan and Eastern Samar battle illegal fishing and commercial competition, with catches plummeting. Read their plea for government intervention to save their way of life.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reflects on budget gaps, disasters, and reforms in 2025, while detailing plans for CCMC completion, tree planting, and waste segregation for 2026. Discover the roadmap for a more resilient city.
Davao City Police clarify a reported firecracker injury involving a child was false. The burn resulted from playing with alcohol. Authorities urge responsible social media sharing.
Davao City's Vices Regulation Unit cited nearly 100 individuals in early morning raids on three bars for violating the liquor ban. Authorities vow continued enforcement to maintain peace and order.
Police arrest a man and confiscate P500,000 worth of illegal firecrackers in Zamboanga City. Authorities remind the public to strictly follow RA 7183 for a safe New Year's celebration.
Cebu City will launch a major information campaign on waste segregation from Jan 1-15, 2026, followed by strict enforcement. Mayor Archival orders barangay officers to issue citations to violators.
Cebu City Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr. proposes a satellite government office in the uplands to bring vital services closer to residents, reducing travel burdens and costs.
Central Visayas police report a peaceful Christmas with zero firecracker victims and crimes during Simbang Gabi. Over 10,000 officers remain deployed for New Year's Eve. Read the full safety update.
Mandaue City enforces a ban on laser lights, drones, kites, and balloons across all 27 barangays to address security concerns raised by Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).