Pampanga Rep. Carmelo 'Pogi' Lazatin Jr. secures P220 million for 68 daycare centers and 13 computer labs. The funding, supported by President Marcos and DPWH, aims to improve learning facilities in the First District.
Cebu's 2026 budget drops 52% to P11.9B, yet health, disaster response, and legislative offices receive significant increases. Governor Baricuatro trims 'bloated' spending.
The Masantol LGU has acquired two new garbage trucks to enhance its solid waste management program, focusing on barangays along the Pampanga River. Read about the town's clean-up drive.
Cebu Province's CP-Gifts scholarship budget for 2026 is reduced to P143.5M to cover P6.5M in unpaid grants from 2023-2024. New rules aim to prevent future delays. #CebuNews #Education
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.
DPWH-Cebu explains the Sanctiongko Bridge project delay is due to safety risks and funding releases, not neglect. A new four-lane design is planned. Read the full update.
Gov. Lilia Pineda announces a 2026 agenda to create Youth Care Centers for autism and mental health, expand feeding programs, and support out-of-school youth. Learn about Pampanga's new healthcare push.
BPI announces a P5 billion peso bond offering to fund sustainable social projects. Learn about the terms, timeline, and impact of this green financing initiative.
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.
Philippines hits UN education funding benchmark with P1.38 trillion 2026 budget. Senator Bam Aquino urges passage of Angat Sweldo Para sa Guro Act for P10,000 teacher pay increase. Read the full story.
President Marcos Jr. signs the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture. Read about the key allocations and fiscal safeguards.
Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda directs provincial employees to accelerate medical aid and social services. Read her New Year's mandate for enhanced public service.
PhilHealth disbursed nearly P275 billion in medical claims from January to November 2025, a 79.58% increase year-on-year. See how this impacts healthcare access.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says the 2026 budget allocates P85 billion to construct and rehab classrooms, targeting the 165,000-room backlog. Learn how this will impact schools.
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?
Pampanga Police establish 40 designated areas for fireworks to ensure safe celebrations. Violators face fines up to P20,000. Check official advisories for locations.
The Senate ratified the PHP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget, prioritizing education, health, and agriculture for long-term growth. Discover the historic allocations.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro greenlights over P2.14 billion for education, targeting infrastructure, disaster recovery, and innovation after finding P1B unused funds. Read about the breakdown.
The Senate approves the P6.793 trillion 2026 national budget, with massive allocations for education, health, and agriculture. Read the breakdown of key investments.
The Pampanga Provincial Government received GSIS recognition for slashing unpaid premiums by over ₱5.6 million. This ensures uninterrupted benefits for employees and strengthens public trust. Read about the key agencies cited.
Internal budget data reveals Cebu's 7th District secured P32.87B in DPWH funds from 2023-2026, more than Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue & Cebu City combined. Explore the spending disparity.
Over 1,400 Aeta families in Pampanga received financial and in-kind assistance from the DSWD and local government. Three families also got livelihood grants. Read more about this holiday support initiative.
Cebu's Provincial Board approves the P11.9 billion 2026 budget on second reading. Key adjustments include reallocating P178M and clarifying CPAC's funding status. Final passage expected in January.
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.
Senator Bam Aquino calls for urgent action to address the severe lack of support for over 5 million Filipino children with disabilities, highlighting gaps in education and funding.
The Pampanga Provincial Government provides P2,000 cash, rice, and food packs to 4,281 patients battling serious illnesses. Governor Lilia Pineda leads the aid distribution to ease financial burdens.
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.
Pampanga High School students and teachers participated in a disaster preparedness drill led by the City DRRMO. Learn how the exercise aims to save lives.
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.