Animal welfare groups file charges under the Animal Welfare Act after a viral video shows a man beating a stray dog in Lapu-Lapu City. The dog later died from its injuries. Learn how to stay safe around strays.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
The Philippine Coconut Authority brings free medical checkups and consultations to Lamitan City, Basilan from Dec 18-20, 2025, prioritizing the health of coconut farmers and their families.
Davao Light completes key power lines in Kapalong, aiming to bring lower electricity rates to new customers despite Nordeco's legal resistance. Read the latest on the franchise transition.
The US Trade Representative warns of retaliatory measures against the EU for what it calls discriminatory regulations targeting American service providers. Read the full story.
Cebu City's flooding and soaring landfill costs expose decades of neglecting the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. Discover why enforcement, not new laws, is the solution.
Pampanga police arrested six suspects and confiscated over PHP 100,000 worth of illegal drugs in coordinated operations across the province. Details on the crackdown inside.
A former painter identified as a high-value drug suspect was arrested in Dalaguete, Cebu. Police seized P13,000 worth of shabu and a motorcycle. Read the full report.
Lapu-Lapu City enforces strict safety checks on firecracker stalls. Officials limit stock, mandate safe distances, and warn of heavy penalties for violations. Stay safe this holiday season.
Davao City has approved its 2026 Local School Board budget for public schools. The move comes as teachers renew calls for a monthly allowance, highlighting funding priorities and ongoing challenges in education.
The DHSUD has extended the BHDP compliance deadline for developers to March 31, 2026, supporting the 4PH program and economic growth. Read the latest updates.
A Davao-based worker shares his journey of overcoming holiday stress and heartbreak by setting boundaries and focusing on mental health. Learn expert tips for a peaceful Christmas season.
A pastry-making workshop for parents of child laborers in Malita highlights economic empowerment's role in preventing abuse and strengthening family resilience. Learn how this initiative works.
Tagum City LGU and NCSC awarded cash assistance to 231 octogenarians and nonagenarians under RA 11982. Read about the milestone distribution and its impact on the local elderly community.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced cash rewards and new uniforms for thousands of Cebu's Barangay Health Workers during the 2025 BHW Summit. Read about the support for these frontline heroes.
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.
Amid renovation debates, the Cebu Provincial Capitol's restoration follows strict national laws like RA 10066. Discover how legal protocols protect this 1938 landmark's integrity for future generations.
Rising Filipino band It All Started In May closes 2025 with their latest single 'Naaalala,' a song about past romance. The band also signed a new ambassadorship with LYRIC. Read more about their journey.
Davao Oriental starts construction of "Bai ni Ompo," a 240-bed Mandaya-inspired care home for abandoned seniors in Mati City. The facility, set to open in 2026, aims to provide dignity and family reunification. Learn more about this vital project.
Iloilo police arrest a high-value drug suspect and confiscate P3.4 million worth of shabu in Dumangas. Read the full details of the successful operation.
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Cebu City after being caught peeping on a naked 18-year-old woman. The suspect blamed 'demons' for tempting him. Read the full story.
A couple in Toledo City, Cebu, faces drug charges after a police buy-bust netted 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. Their Christmas will be spent behind bars. Read the full investigation details.
CIDG-Mandaue agents arrest Rafael Bulalacao Sorono, 65, in Toledo City after a raid yields unlicensed .45 pistol, ammunition, and an air gun. Suspect now faces charges under RA 10591.
Nearly 4,000 Cebu City health workers who served during the pandemic have not received their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) for 2021-2023. Councilor Jun Alcover Jr. demands immediate action and explanation for the years-long delay.
The DBM commits to timely fund release for PhilHealth's P113B 2026 subsidy, the largest single-year investment for poor Filipinos' healthcare, backed by sin taxes and restored SC funds.
A live-in couple faces drug charges after a buy-bust in Toledo City, Cebu, yielded 88 grams of suspected shabu worth P598,400. They will spend Christmas in jail.
CIDG-Mandaue arrests Rafael Sorono, 65, seizes unlicensed .45 pistol, ammo, and air rifle in Toledo City raid. Suspect faces charges under RA 10591. Full details inside.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro faces criminal and administrative complaints for alleged graft and violation of the National Heritage Act during the Capitol renovation. The NHCP inspected the site on December 5, 2025.
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.
Former Capitol consultant Byron Garcia accuses Gov. Pamela Baricuatro of violating heritage laws in a P2.6M renovation. This is the third complaint filed in recent weeks. Read the full story.