DepEd Central Visayas races to repair 200+ schools damaged by the Sept. 30 quake and Typhoon Tino, but faces a severe P4.3B funding gap and a lack of structural engineers. Learn about the recovery priorities.
Andrew Kim Remolino leads Talisay City's medal haul with four at the 33rd SEA Games. Mayor Gullas and Vice Mayor Aznar announce honors and cash incentives for the champions.
DepEd 7 grapples with rehabilitating hundreds of Cebu schools damaged by a magnitude 6.9 quake and Typhoon Tino. With a P5.5B need and only P1.2B released, 700,000 students' education is at risk. Read more.
DepEd Central Visayas struggles with depleted funds and engineer shortage to rehab schools hit by September's earthquake and Typhoon Tino. Over 700,000 students affected.
Davao City has approved its 2026 Local School Board budget for public schools. The move comes as teachers renew calls for a monthly allowance, highlighting funding priorities and ongoing challenges in education.
DepEd-Davao City officials assert that complaints against teachers must be filed directly with the department, not barangays. This follows a summons issued to a teacher over a student's grades. Learn the proper grievance process.
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
Student leaders from Central Visayas gathered in Cebu City for a 3-day climate workshop, 'Galam Kalikupan,' to boost youth-led environmental action. Learn about their pledges and innovative projects.
Education Sec. Sonny Angara observed the School-Based Feeding Program & ARAL sessions in Las Piñas, highlighting improved literacy & a P28.66B budget boost for nationwide rollout.
Three individuals were injured in a South Road Properties accident after a van's drainage hose caused a motorcycle to slide. The incident occurred on December 4, 2025. Read the full report.
The Commission on Audit discovered Talisay City charged ₱26.6M in non-disaster expenses to its calamity fund. Officials defended the spending, but auditors rejected their justifications. Read the full report.
A 47-year-old housekeeper was arrested after police found 0.20 grams of shabu hidden in her shorts during a prison visit in Talisay City. Read the full details of the drug smuggling attempt.
A month after Typhoon Tino's flash floods, families in Talisay City's Purok Orchids remain in evacuation, battling mud and power outages. Read their story of resilience.
Over 700 students and teachers in Lapu-Lapu City were exposed to knee-deep floodwater, prompting a leptospirosis health alert. Health officials are offering free prophylaxis.
Heavy rain flooded a Lapu-Lapu school, exposing 700+ students. This comes as Cebu logs 426 probable leptospirosis cases. Authorities urge immediate action amid testing delays.
Heavy rains flood Mactan elementary school, exposing 717 students. DepEd and city health officials monitor for leptospirosis, offer free prophylaxis. Read for safety details.
A fire at an LPG storage facility in Talisay City, Cebu, caused severe burns to one worker and injured another. Authorities are investigating the cause, citing improper storage as a key factor. Read the latest updates.
Cebu Province reports 426 probable leptospirosis cases and 12 deaths in November 2025. Officials debate outbreak declaration amid delayed confirmatory tests from RITM. Read the full report.
A 19-year-old man died after losing control of his motorcycle on Cebu South Coastal Road. The tragic incident occurred during an exhibition ride on November 29, 2025.
The Philippine government allocates ₱26 billion for DepEd's school feeding program in 2026. This investigation examines transparency, effectiveness, and whether this massive investment truly addresses child malnutrition.
A 19-year-old ride-hailing driver, Cyrel Kent Mancia, died instantly after a street race in Talisay City. The tragedy highlights the dangers of illegal racing. Read the full story.
Student volunteers and ROTC members from Cebu City help clean Biasong Elementary School in Talisay City, restoring hope after Typhoon Tino's devastation on November 4, 2025.
A historic PHP1.38 trillion budget is proposed for the Philippine education sector in 2026, signaling a major commitment to national development through learning. Discover the plans for recovery and reform.
Philippine public school teachers gain access to PHP20/kg rice through DepEd-DA partnership. Program expands to remote areas starting January 2026. Learn more.
Six Persons Deprived of Liberty and one recently released individual married in a special mass wedding at Talisay City Jail, a step towards rehabilitation and family unity.
The Department of Education has allocated P1 billion from its Quick Response Fund to repair Cebu schools damaged by the September 2025 earthquake. Learn how this funding will prioritize reconstruction efforts.
A 30-year-old engineer from Talisay City shares his struggle to connect with relatives who look down on his success. Get advice on overcoming family envy and building bridges.
The Department of Education confirms school Christmas parties will proceed as scheduled, warning against fake social media posts spreading misinformation. Verify official sources.
The Department of Education denies false social media posts about cancelling Christmas parties in public schools. Learn the facts and how to spot fake news.
Talisay City cancels major events including Christmas program and Sinulog participation to redirect funds toward communities devastated by Typhoon Tino. Mayor Gullas prioritizes recovery over celebrations.