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PRO7 Nabs 33, Seizes P3.8M Shabu in Christmas Ops

Police in Central Visayas confiscated over half a kilo of shabu worth P3.8 million and arrested 33 suspects in a day-long anti-criminality blitz. Read how authorities are securing the region for the holidays.

Wet Weekend Forecast for Central Visayas

Pagasa warns of scattered rain and thunderstorms in Central Visayas this weekend due to easterlies. Residents advised to prepare for possible flash floods and landslides.

Ex-MILF Fighters' Kids Get P25K Education Aid

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.

Cawayan SLPA Wins DSWD Award, Earns P1.99M

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.

Sea Travel Resumes in Central Visayas After TD Wilma

Coast Guard stations in Central Visayas have lifted the initial voyage suspension as Tropical Depression Wilma weakened. Key routes from Cebu to Camotes, Toledo, and San Carlos resume operations. PAGASA continues to warn small vessels.

15 Homes Destroyed, 2 Injured in Cebu City Fire

A fire in Sitio Mayflower, Barangay Duljo Fatima, Cebu City, destroyed 15 houses and injured two. Over 100 individuals are displaced. Read the latest on the cause and response.

DSWD-Davao Pag-Abot Program Reaches 124 Beneficiaries

DSWD-Davao intensifies its Pag-Abot Program for street families this Christmas. 124 beneficiaries have received aid, with financial support up to P10,000. Learn how the program works and how you can help.

PRO 7 Arrests 4,000 in Illegal Gambling Operations

Police in Central Visayas arrested nearly 4,000 individuals in illegal gambling stings from January to November 2025. Brig. Gen. Maranan vows to continue the crackdown. Read the full report.

5 Cops Relieved in P14-M Porac Robbery Investigation

Five police officers in Central Luzon were relieved for alleged involvement in a P14-million robbery in Porac. PRO-3 Director Brig. Gen. Peñones vows no tolerance for misconduct. Read the latest.

Baricuatro Takes Helm as RDC-7 Chair in Central Visayas

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is now the chairperson of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7). She succeeds Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, who passed the torch in a formal ceremony.

PRO 7 Nabs P1B in Drugs, 9,267 Arrests in 2025

Central Visayas police confiscated P1B worth of shabu & other drugs, arrested over 9,000 suspects, and achieved a near-perfect conviction rate in 2025. Read the full report.

VAWC Cases in Davao Halved, Zero Target Set for 2030

DSWD-Davao Region announces a significant decline in Violence Against Women and Children cases from 2023 to 2024. Officials credit grassroots advocacy and strengthened reporting mechanisms for the progress.

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