LTO Stops Confiscating Driver's Licenses, New 15-Day Rule
DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez orders LTO to suspend license confiscation for traffic violations. Drivers now have 15 working days to settle cases. Learn the new rules.
DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez orders LTO to suspend license confiscation for traffic violations. Drivers now have 15 working days to settle cases. Learn the new rules.
EastWest Bank partners with PayMongo to offer cheaper digital payments for Filipino businesses. The deal aims to accelerate the country's digital commerce growth. Read more.
The World Bank withdraws funding for Cebu BRT phases 2 & 3 due to slow progress. Local cycling advocates express dismay, fearing a 'white elephant' project. Will the government salvage it?
Bank Negara Malaysia allocs an extra $620M to aid SMEs, especially first-time borrowers. Total fund now $8.7B. Learn about the strategic shift to guarantee-based financing.
Architect Michael P. Espina proposes a multi-nodal land use strategy to decongest Metro Cebu's urban core and boost climate resilience. Can this plan avert a looming crisis?
BOF Bank kicks off 2026 with the blessing of its upgraded Candaba branch, featuring a new hybrid solar system. The event highlights sustainable growth for Central Luzon. Discover the future of rural banking.
Security Bank Foundation expanded its education programs in 2025, constructing 62 new classrooms and repairing 128 more to combat classroom shortages and support out-of-school youth in the Philippines.
Filipino travelers can now get instant travel tax refunds directly to their GCash wallets. TIEZA and GCash's new partnership modernizes government service.
Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay receive land titles and Certificates of Condonation, boosting land tenure security and farmer empowerment. Read more.
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.
Victoria Plaza, Davao City's pioneering mall, shut down on Dec 31, 2025, after 32 years. Read about the nostalgia, history, and future redevelopment plans for this iconic landmark.
Filinvest Land Inc. has fully paid its P5 billion fixed-rate bonds, demonstrating financial discipline. Funds were used for key projects in Quezon City and Ortigas. Learn more about their strategic growth.
Cebu City Mayor vows to launch the Bus Rapid Transit by 2026 after the World Bank pulls funding, rating the project 'unsatisfactory.' Can the city find new partners?
The Philippines boosts investment appeal as DTI and LRA enact rules extending land lease terms for foreign investors from 75 to 99 years, effective January 2026.
GCash is enhancing user security by moving One-Time Passwords (OTPs) from SMS to secure in-app push notifications starting Q1 2026. This change aims to combat phishing and fraud. Users are advised to enable push notifications.
The World Bank rates Cebu's Bus Rapid Transit project as 'unsatisfactory' due to major delays and missed targets. Key components may not be finished on schedule. Read the full report.
The World Bank labels the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit project's implementation as unsatisfactory, citing high risk and missed targets. Learn about the delays and implications.
Pag-IBIG Fund extends its Acquired Assets Super Sale until December 31, 2025, offering foreclosed properties at big discounts with a reduced 3% down payment. Act now to secure an affordable home!
DSWD Field Office 7 validates households for the Walang Gutom food aid program in Central Visayas. Learn how families get P3,000 monthly and nutrition education.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go reaffirms the 2026 target for the Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status, citing economic growth strategies and addressing forex challenges. Read the full story.
A 35-year-old sales clerk in Cebu City is behind bars after being caught diverting a customer's payment to her personal bank account. The theft occurred at an engraving shop in Barangay Sambag 2. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
A new study shows 60% of Filipino adults fell victim to scams in the past year. Learn about the common schemes and the new multi-sector alliance fighting back.
Japan recorded a 322.3 billion yen trade surplus in November as exports rose 6.1%. This strengthens expectations for a Bank of Japan interest rate increase. Read the full analysis.
A P27 million property scam reveals how fake land titles are issued in the Philippines. Learn the shocking details and how to protect yourself from real estate fraud. Buyer, beware!
Discover the complex reality behind local Filipino products disappearing from supermarket shelves. It's not about failure, but a challenging retail system. Learn the truth now.
Ayala Land unveils Gatewalk Drive, a new access road marking the start of Mandaue City's premier commercial and lifestyle district. Discover the vision for Metro Cebu's next growth wave.
Ayala Land unveils its second CityFlats in Cebu, providing 392 affordable co-living units to combat long commutes and high rents for young professionals. Discover a new way to live in the heart of the city.
An e-bike driver in Cebu City spent his P20,000 gambling win on shabu, leading to a violent breakdown and arrest. Police detail the chaotic incident in Barangay Inayawan.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro warns of legal action against those selling children on porn sites or to foreigners. Cebu aims to be a safe province for every child.
A 43-year-old e-bike driver in Cebu City was arrested after threatening his family following a 3-day drug binge. He allegedly spent a P20,000 online gambling win on shabu. Read the full story.