Mandaue City secures P865 million in the 2026 national budget to start building a new City College campus and a modernized Level II City Hospital. Construction is set to begin by the end of Q1.
Mandaue City Council plans condolences & financial aid for Binaliw landfill landslide victims. Councilor Fortuna calls for urgent review of waste management system. Read more.
Cebu's 2026 Walk with Mary procession saw fewer devotees due to Typhoon Ada threats, but recorded zero major incidents. Authorities urge caution for upcoming Sinulog events.
Mandaue City's Traslacion 2026 proceeded peacefully with a crowd of 20,000 devotees. Police report no incidents. Read about the successful religious event.
Bacolod City Council requests Mayor Gasataya to halt Stadtoda's permit processing pending a complaint from Barangay Sum-ag. Read the latest local governance update.
Mandaue City temporarily uses the Mandaue Green Learning Park as a garbage transfer site due to the Binaliw landfill closure. Mayor Ouano seeks alternatives. Read the latest updates.
Bacolod City Council approves an ordinance regulating the P241-million public skate park in Barangay Vista Alegre, setting age limits, safety rules, and penalties for violations.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival refutes graft allegations over the 2025 Colon Street Night Market, asserting all permits were followed. The Ombudsman case involves P3.1M in fees.
Mandaue City mobilizes 105 responders for 24-hour duty to secure the Traslacion and fluvial procession. Medical stations are set up as the Santo Niño image stays overnight. Stay updated on safety measures.
Cebu City Council grants extension for business permit renewals until Jan. 30, 2026, waiving penalties. Relief for taxpayers amid heavy crowds. Get details here.
Mandaue City Police held a simulation for the Jan 15-16 Traslacion. Over 1,050 personnel will secure the Sto. Niño procession. Read the full security plan.
Cebu City declares a transport emergency after Christmas chaos. Officials plan free mass transit for Sinulog Festival crowds as long-term BRT project lags. Read the full story.
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.
Davao's City Council passes a resolution demanding a full study on EV taxi operations, citing lack of local consultation. Learn about the traffic, economic, and regulatory concerns raised.
The body of an Australian national was discovered in a state of decomposition at a Mandaue pension house on January 1, 2026. Police are investigating the cause of death.
Mandaue City achieved a peaceful holiday season with zero firecracker-related injuries and no major crimes. Police credit public cooperation and strict safety enforcement. Read the full story.
Police in Mandaue City are investigating the death of an Australian national discovered in a Guizo pension house on Jan. 1, 2026. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition. Read for details.
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 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 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.
Mandaue City's New Year passed peacefully with no firecracker-related cases. Police credit enforcement, public cooperation, and strict EO 2025-071. Read how the community ensured safety.
Mandaue's Traffic Enforcement Agency (TEAM) is set with over 70 personnel and contingency plans for the Sinulog and Traslacion. Officials urge public cooperation for smooth traffic flow.
Mandaue City's Traffic Enforcement Agency is ready for Sinulog 2025, deploying 70 personnel and patrols for the Traslacion. Learn the routes and contingency plans.
The BJMP in Mandaue City is preparing to launch a 'College Behind Bars' program in 2026, allowing qualified inmates to pursue degrees in Business Management and IT. Learn about this groundbreaking initiative.
The BJMP in Mandaue City is launching a 'College Behind Bars' program in 2026, partnering with Mandaue City College to offer Business Management and IT courses to qualified inmates. This initiative aims to provide rehabilitation through education.
Davao City's 20th Council concluded a productive term, passing nearly 400 ordinances. The new 21st Council has initiated key measures on transport, PWD aid, and AI security. Explore the legislative highlights.
Bacolod City Council greenlights Mayor Gasataya's request to sign a P327.9 million contract with a new consortium for garbage collection and disposal in 2026, aiming for improved services.
Davao City Council greenlights P187.3M supplemental budget for employee incentives. Learn about the SRI, gratuity pay, and the funding source.
The Bacolod City Council will hold a special session on Dec. 29 to authorize Mayor Gasataya to sign P440 million in environmental service contracts for 2026, ensuring uninterrupted garbage collection and landfill management.
The BJMP female dormitory in Mandaue City will transfer to a new, flood-resistant facility by February 2026. The move addresses critical flooding issues and improves conditions for 112 detainees.