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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Cebu City Police Office deploys over a thousand officers for New Year 2025 safety. Authorities focus on tourist areas and warn against social media posts and indiscriminate firing. Read for safety tips.
Police in Central Luzon destroy P500,000 worth of banned firecrackers in a safety drive ahead of New Year celebrations. Read about the operation and the items seized.
Police in Central Visayas arrest 353 suspects and confiscate P13.2 million worth of shabu in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read the full report on the operations.
Six former 4Ps beneficiaries from Central Visayas aced the 2025 Licensure Exam for Teachers, landing in the Top 10. Their success highlights the power of education and government support. Read their inspiring stories.
Police in Central Visayas arrested 353 individuals and confiscated P13.2 million worth of illegal drugs in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read about the ongoing security drive for Sinulog 2026.
Police in Central Visayas arrested 36 drug suspects and confiscated P4.2 million worth of shabu in a single day. Authorities warn criminals not to exploit the holiday season. Read more.
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 DSWD's AVRC II in Central Visayas held a festive year-end gathering for PWD trainees on December 19, 2025, featuring performances, games, and gift-giving to embody the holiday spirit.
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.
Toledo City establishes a PCCI chapter to unify businesses, attract investors, and accelerate economic growth. Learn how this move shapes the city's future.
Two children, aged 9 and 11, sustained eye injuries from a prohibited 'boga' device in Pampanga. Authorities urge the public to avoid illegal firecrackers to prevent more injuries this holiday season.
Police in Central Visayas arrested 36 drug personalities and confiscated P4.2 million worth of shabu in a single day. Read how authorities are intensifying the anti-drug campaign this holiday season.
Pagasa forecasts over 200mm of rain for Central Visayas in December 2025, 20% above normal due to La Niña. Residents advised to monitor weather bulletins closely.
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.
Cebu's 7th District secured the largest share of DPWH infrastructure funds for Central Visayas from 2023-2026. Get the full breakdown of allocations and what it means for the region's development.
The DOH reports a 49% drop in fireworks injuries this Christmas. Central Visayas records zero casualties due to strict police monitoring. Read for safety tips ahead of New Year.
A special counsel in South Korea demands a 10-year sentence for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on obstruction charges. The court's verdict is expected in January 2026. Read the full details.
Central Luzon police list banned and allowed firecrackers for New Year celebrations. Know the prohibited items and safety guidelines to avoid fines and ensure a safe holiday.
A Bacolod police officer was struck from behind with a steel pipe near Central Market. The suspect then pulled a knife, leading the officer to fire in self-defense. Both were hospitalized.
Police Regional Office 7 reports major anti-crime accomplishments in a week-long operation, seizing P28.7M in shabu and arresting wanted persons to ensure a safe holiday season in Central Visayas.
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.
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.
Cebu and the Philippine property sector will focus on rebuilding trust and affordable housing in 2026 after a tough 2025. Industry leaders Anthony Leuterio and Harold See outline the recovery path. Read more.