DCWD Defends Proposed Water Rate Adjustment in Davao
Davao City Water District explains the necessity of a phased 30% water rate increase to sustain service. Critics warn of added burden on households. Full details inside.
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Three Bettors Win Multi-Million Peso Lotto Jackpots
Three lucky Filipinos from Laguna, Bulacan, and Quezon City are now multimillionaires after winning the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42. Discover the winning numbers and how the PCSO uses funds for charity.
Cebu's 2026 Budget Reopened for P179M in Cuts
Cebu's P11.9 billion 2026 budget faces delay as lawmakers reopen it for changes to meet national rules. Key allocations for disaster aid and tourism are adjusted. Read the full story.
Cebu Business Permit Deadline Extended to Jan. 30
Cebu City Council grants extension for business permit renewals until Jan. 30, 2026, waiving penalties. Relief for taxpayers amid heavy crowds. Get details here.
Health Alert for Millions at Black Nazarene Feast in Manila
The DOH urges safety for millions at the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Code White Alert raised with 20 medical stations. Read essential health tips for devotees.
Cebu Special Session for 2026 Budget Final Reading
The Cebu Provincial Board schedules a special session on Jan. 7 for the third reading of the 2026 budget. Learn about the timeline and what a reenacted budget means for the province.
Teachers' Group: 2025 Fruitful, 2026 Demands Decisive Action
The Teachers' Dignity Coalition celebrates 2025 advocacy wins, including school calendar reversion and health breaks. It now urges unity for a P15,000 salary increase and other key demands in 2026.
Davao City Council Approves New Investment Code
Davao City Council passes amendments to its 31-year-old Investment Code, expanding tax breaks for MSMEs and defining Priority Investment Areas to attract modern businesses. Learn about the new incentives.
Oil Prices: Diesel Up P0.20, Gasoline Down P0.10 Jan 6
The first oil price adjustment for 2026 takes effect Tuesday, January 6. Diesel and kerosene prices rise, while gasoline sees a slight rollback. Get the full details here.
Travel Tax Refunds Go Digital via GCash in 2026
Filipino travelers can now get instant travel tax refunds directly to their GCash wallets. TIEZA and GCash's new partnership modernizes government service.
200 DOH medics deployed for Nazareno 2026 procession
The Department of Health prepares for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, deploying 200 emergency personnel and raising a Code White Alert in key Luzon regions. Read more.
Mandaue City Staggers Business Tax Increase to 5% in 2026
Mandaue City Government phases in a 10% business tax adjustment, applying 5% in 2026 to aid recovery from recent calamities. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
Mandaue City Staggers Business Tax Increase for 2026
Mandaue City implements only a 5% business tax increase in 2026, deferring the full hike to 2027 to help firms recover from recent disasters. Learn how this decision affects local commerce.
Mandaue City Enacts Phased Business Tax Increase
Mandaue City starts a 5% business tax increase in 2026, with another 5% in 2027. Officials cite legal mandate and aim to balance revenue needs with business relief. Learn how this affects local enterprises.
755,000 Domestic Workers Get Wage Hikes in 11 Regions
Over 755,000 domestic workers in the Philippines benefit from 2025 wage increases. Discover which regions raised pay and by how much.
Office Romance Dilemma: Widower Seeks Advice on Age-Gap Relationship
A 45-year-old widower is torn after a 23-year-old female colleague confesses her feelings. An advice columnist weighs in on the legal and emotional complexities of their potential relationship. Read the full story.
Diesel, Kerosene Prices Up PHP0.60/L on Tuesday
Oil companies announce a PHP0.60 per liter increase for diesel and kerosene starting Dec. 30, reversing last week's rollback. Gasoline prices remain unchanged. Learn the reasons behind the hike.
Lapu-Lapu JO Workers Receive P60 Daily Wage Increase
Lapu-Lapu City's Job Order personnel receive a P60 daily wage increase to P528, with backpay from January 2025. Learn how this ordinance supports workers amid rising costs.
Lapu-Lapu City JO Workers Receive P60 Daily Wage Increase
Lapu-Lapu City Government job order personnel now earn P528 daily, a P60 increase. Eligible workers will receive differential pay from Jan 1 to Nov 30, 2025. Learn more about this boost for local workers.
DHSUD Proposes CIT Exemption for Economic Housing
The DHSUD and DTI-BOI are reviewing a plan to classify economic housing as tax-exempt mass housing under BP 220. This aims to speed up affordable home development and provide clearer incentives for private developers in the Philippines.
P1.2M smuggled cigarettes seized, 3 arrested
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
3 Fishermen Arrested, P865K Gear Seized in Zamboanga
Maritime police in Zamboanga City arrested three fishermen and confiscated illegal fishing equipment worth P865,500. The operations signal a crackdown on violations of the Fisheries Code. Read more.
Satellite Gov't Office Proposed for Cebu Upland Barangays
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.
SSS to Open Foreign Offices, Increase Pensions in 2026
SSS plans overseas expansion to Madrid, San Francisco, Macau, a second pension hike in Sept 2026, and extended emergency loans. Read about the 2026 reforms.
SC Clarifies Legal Term for Rape, Drops 'Simple'
The Supreme Court clarifies the correct legal term for rape under the Revised Penal Code, emphasizing its severity as a crime against persons. Read the full decision.
BIR Halts Field Audits Nationwide: Key Exceptions
The BIR suspends all field audits to reform the system. Learn which cases are exempt and how this impacts your tax compliance. Stay informed.
Tax Exemption Process Simplified for Affordable Housing
The BIR is streamlining tax exemption applications for socialized housing to encourage more projects for low-income families. New price ceilings are also set. Read more.
BARMM Kasambahay Wage Increase to P5,500 in 2026
Domestic workers in BARMM will see their minimum monthly wage rise to P5,500 starting January 2026. Learn about the new wage order and its coverage.
BIR Simplifies Tax Exemption Process for Mass Housing
The BIR streamlines tax exemption certificates for socialized housing, cutting costs and speeding up delivery to support the 4PH program. Learn how this reform benefits developers and homebuyers.
Cebu Advocates Urge Halt to Power, Water Rate Hikes
Cebu consumer group Cera calls for a freeze on utility rate increases and uninterrupted power this Christmas, as rising costs push households to the brink. Read their urgent appeal.
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