SEA-PLM 2024: PH Learning Gaps Persist
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
New SEA-PLM 2024 data shows only 27% of Filipino Grade 5 students are proficient in reading. Urgent, targeted action is needed to address widening inequalities in education.
In Cebu, the festive glow of Fuente Osmeña's tree masks a harsh reality for families like the Abellanas. As inflation bites and disaster victims rebuild, Christmas becomes a season of survival. Read how Cebuanos are finding hope.
Cebu bus terminals urge passengers to use new satellite pick-up points on Dec 22-23 & 29-30 to avoid congestion. Learn locations and travel tips here.
Experts warn the rice crisis, fueled by low farmgate prices and high imports, threatens national sovereignty. A 5-point plan calls for urgent reform to save Filipino farmers and ensure food security. #FoodSovereignty #SaveFarmers
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.
US and Russian negotiators are set for crucial peace talks in Miami to end the Ukraine war. Zelensky hints at NATO compromise for security guarantees. Read the latest.
Cebu's traffic grinds to a halt, with vehicles crawling 500 meters per hour. Experts blame policy failures and question the CBRT's effectiveness. Could bicycles be the simple solution?
A 40-year-old married man from Cebu confesses a secret relationship with his male cousin. Noy Kulas advises on navigating hidden bisexuality and family loyalty. Read his guidance.
DCott launches Mindanao's longest direct bus route from Davao to Zamboanga City. Travel time is 18 hours, with fares from P1,200. Plan your trip now!
European Chamber Chairman Antonio Peralta criticizes unverified claims linking Mindanao to the Sydney mass shooting, highlighting the region's strong economic growth and investor confidence. Read more.
Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya urges PrimeWater to improve services as new ownership takes over. The city faces water supply threats due to unpaid bills. Read the latest updates.
The Philippine National Police has ramped up security measures at key tourist spots following a Canadian travel advisory. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Nartatez assures 24/7 vigilance.
A look at Bangkok's massive tourism lead over the Philippines and the painful end to Alas Pilipinas' medal hopes in the 2025 SEA Games volleyball semifinals. Can the Philippines catch up?
Bacolod City officials demand transparency on the new owner of PrimeWater. A bulk water supplier's payment crisis highlights urgent water service issues. Learn the latest developments.
Coast Guard stations in Central Visayas have lifted the initial voyage suspension as Tropical Depression Wilma weakened. Key routes from Cebu to Camotes, Toledo, and San Carlos resume operations. PAGASA continues to warn small vessels.
Cebu's rural emergency response is in crisis despite P1.3B in hospital upgrades. A critical shortage of ambulance drivers leaves patients waiting, breaking the "Golden Hour." Discover the plan to fix it.
Tropical Depression Wilma weakened into a low pressure area on Dec. 7, 2025, allowing sea travel to resume in Cebu. However, Pagasa warns of continued rains and hazardous seas. Read for safety updates.
The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is paralyzed, unable to approve urgent repairs after Typhoon Tino due to a lack of board quorum. Learn how this governance crisis affects water supply.
The Commission on Audit questions P6.8 million in Cebu Province's 2024 foreign travel expenses, citing missing docs and procurement violations. Read the full report.
The Commission on Audit uncovers P6.8M in questionable foreign travel expenses by Cebu Provincial Government in 2024, including excess baggage fees for a non-participant. Read the full report.
Actor Miguel Tanfelix reveals he was scammed of P20,000 during his 27th birthday trip to Rio de Janeiro. Get the full story and his warning to travelers.
Heavy rain flooded a Lapu-Lapu school, exposing 700+ students. This comes as Cebu logs 426 probable leptospirosis cases. Authorities urge immediate action amid testing delays.
Explore Davao Region with the new Davao Tourist Passport. Get discounts, exclusive promos, and curated travel guides for P500. Valid for all of 2026. Discover more!
Archbishop Romulo Valles urges Filipinos to pray and act on corruption, drug allegations, and budget issues. He calls for truth and justice in a time of moral crisis.
Malacañang clarifies COA's ₱14M flag on OP travel funds, citing delayed reimbursements from other agencies. Over 55% already collected. Get the full story.
As political tensions escalate in the Philippines, citizens confront twin dilemmas of leadership succession and massive corruption. Can the nation break from its troubled past? Join the conversation.
One month after Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, victims face overwhelming financial recovery costs while failed systems face no consequences. Discover the real economic impact.
Tourism stakeholders in the BIMP-EAGA region are prioritizing cruise tourism development, capitalizing on the area's vast island networks to boost travel and connectivity.
New coalition demands President Bongbong Marcos Jr.'s resignation over governance crisis. Major rally planned for November 30. Constitutional succession advocated.
International tourist arrivals in Asia-Pacific climbed 8% from January to September 2025, signaling strong recovery momentum while still trailing pre-COVID levels by 10%. Discover the latest global tourism trends.