Cebu Councilor Hit with 12 Cyberlibel Complaints
Cebu City Councilor Jun Alcover is accused of cyberlibel for Facebook posts about Colon Night Market. He calls the 12 complaints harassment. Read the full story.
Cebu City Councilor Jun Alcover is accused of cyberlibel for Facebook posts about Colon Night Market. He calls the 12 complaints harassment. Read the full story.
Philippine officials, including President Marcos, firmly dismiss allegations linking the country to terrorist training for suspects in the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting. The NSC finds no evidence to support the claims. Read the full statement.
President Bongbong Marcos dismisses claims Philippines trained Sydney attackers. NSC finds no evidence, cites improved security post-Marawi. Read the full statement.
Bacolod City Council urges LTFRB to pause permits for 21 modern jeepneys until a transport cooperative's internal conflicts are legally resolved. Learn the details.
The Philippine National AIDS Council clarifies that HIV transmission is linked to high-risk actions, not sexual preference, warning against harmful stigma. Learn the facts.
Police in Negros Island Region recover P365,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in two separate operations. Community tips lead to successful busts, protecting local revenue. #LawEnforcement #NegrosOriental
A total of 244 new police recruits have officially joined the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region in a ceremony in Bacolod City. They now begin rigorous training to serve and protect the community.
Cebu City Council suspends earth material hauling on Binaliw Road due to road damage and environmental hazards. Read the full report on the council's resolution and findings.
Police in Zamboanga City arrest four high-value drug suspects and confiscate over P2 million worth of shabu in two separate buy-bust operations. Read the full report.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro, as new RDC 7 chair, prioritizes infrastructure, inclusive economic growth, and health systems for her 3-year term. Read her full agenda.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro, as new RDC 7 chair, prioritizes infrastructure, inclusive growth, and health systems for Central Visayas. Learn about her post-disaster recovery vision.
A Philippine court dismissed an ATM skimming case against three Romanians due to mishandled evidence, highlighting critical lapses in investigation. Learn how procedural failures can derail justice.
Thousands of Cebu City health workers remain unpaid for their COVID-19 service due to bureaucratic delays. Councilors demand immediate release of P431M in allocated funds. Read more.
The DTI and World Bank are finalizing a technical and financial support program for Philippine exporters to enhance competitiveness and access global markets. Learn about the 2026 initiative.
Police Regional Office 6 reports significant declines in total crime, index crimes, and peace & order incidents for November 2025. PRO 6 Chief Brig. Gen. Ligan credits police work and community support. Read the full report.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula report major November successes: 176 loose firearms recovered and 485 persons arrested in anti-gambling ops. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Benitez files a resolution for an inquiry into the Slow Food Movement in Negros Occidental to assess its potential for sustainable development in the Visayas. Read more.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro is now the chairperson of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7). She succeeds Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, who passed the torch in a formal ceremony.
The British Council launches its Edge program in BARMM, providing English and digital literacy training to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and overcome educational barriers.
Arayat leads five Pampanga LGUs honored as 2025 PEACE Marker Champions for outstanding peace and order programs. The award highlights the province's drive for community resilience.
Police in Western Visayas arrest five top suspects for rape in coordinated operations across Aklan, Antique, and Iloilo. Read the full story on the intensified anti-crime campaign.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu confiscated over P21.4 million worth of shabu and marijuana in November 2025, arresting 182 suspects. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey graced The Fashion Awards 2025 red carpet in London. See her stunning midnight blue gown and memorable firsts.
Cebu City Council greenlights a P13.4 billion budget for 2026, prioritizing streamlined spending and manpower rationalization. Key allocations and amendments detailed.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula confiscated P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in November, arresting 25 suspects. Read about the intensified anti-smuggling operations.
PRO 6's month-long manhunt nets 194 fugitives, including the national most wanted and the region's Top 10. See the breakdown of arrests and how public cooperation led to success.
PRO-7 awards Medalya ng Kadakul-an to police officers and civilians who saved lives during the devastating flash flood caused by Bagyong Tino in Liloan, Cebu.
Police in Zamboanga City intercept a P21 million shipment of smuggled cigarettes in an intelligence-driven operation. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
The US-ASEAN Business Council is leading a push for practical Extended Producer Responsibility systems to transform packaging waste management across Southeast Asia. Learn how this collaborative effort aims to build a sustainable future.
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development held its first RNIP Dialogue, institutionalizing regional input into the national budget. Learn how this reform aims for coherent, inclusive development.