Cebu Water Billing Dispute After Typhoon Tino
Cebu City Councilor Harold Go pushes MCWD to suspend charges for undelivered water after Typhoon Tino. Residents received bills despite zero consumption. Will billing policies change?
Cebu City Councilor Harold Go pushes MCWD to suspend charges for undelivered water after Typhoon Tino. Residents received bills despite zero consumption. Will billing policies change?
The DOH allocates P1 billion for a zero balance billing pilot in select LGU-run hospitals, aiming to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients. Learn about the rollout.
DOH expands Zero Balance Billing to LGU hospitals with a P1B budget, eliminating guarantee letters for medical aid. Learn how this reform changes healthcare access.
As 2026 begins, students from Talisay, Cebu, and Abellana schools share their resolutions for academic success, work-life balance, and personal growth. Discover their plans to stay committed.
Basilan province recorded no firecracker-related injuries during the 2026 New Year revelry. Governor Hataman credits security forces for the safe and peaceful celebration. Read more.
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.
Cebu students and teachers reveal daily struggles with long commutes, traffic, and hidden education expenses affecting productivity and well-being. Discover their coping strategies.
ACEN reaches a historic 100% renewable energy generation, completing a strategic shift from coal. The company now targets net-zero by 2050. Read the full story.
Lapu-Lapu City Council greenlights a P4.72 billion budget for 2026, boosting employee benefits, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Implementation starts Jan. 1, 2026.
Davao Region celebrated a peaceful 2025 Christmas with zero major crimes, thanks to the Ligtas Paskuhan campaign and over 2,600 deployed personnel. Read how security efforts ensured safety.
The BIR's new circular simplifies local purchases for export-focused businesses. Learn how the updated VAT zero-rating process affects Registered Business Enterprises.
The Philippines' net external liabilities grew to P3.7 trillion in Q2 2025, driven by corporate and government borrowing. Discover the key factors and risks for the economy.
As 2025 ends, a writer shares 10 powerful habits for real progress in 2026, focusing on systems, health, and relationships over dramatic changes. Start your year right!
The DOH is exploring an expansion of zero-balance billing to cover semi-private rooms for barangay health workers. This move follows a directive from President Marcos Jr. to widen the program's reach.
Cebu City and Province recorded no crimes during the first Misa de Gallo dawn mass on December 16, 2025, thanks to massive police visibility and proactive security measures.
Philippines' trade deficit narrowed sharply to $3.83B in October 2025 as exports surged 19.4% while imports declined 6.5%. Electronics led the export growth with $4.18B in shipments. Read the full analysis.
Cebu City reports no deaths or landslides from Tropical Depression Verbena thanks to community cooperation. High-risk barangays remain on alert as saturated ground poses landslide threat.
Cebu launches massive preemptive evacuations as Tropical Depression Verbena approaches. Officials target zero casualties, learning from Typhoon Tino's devastation. Stay informed and safe.
The Philippines' balance of payments registered a $706 million surplus in October 2025, boosting gross international reserves to $110.2 billion. Discover what this means for the economy.
Lapu-Lapu City deactivates emergency operations after Typhoon Tino. Mayor Cindi Chan confirms zero casualties and uninterrupted tourism services. Key infrastructure remains functional.
Discover the remarkable story of how Borbon, Cebu achieved zero fatalities during Typhoon Tino through proactive disaster preparedness and community resilience strategies.
Iloilo City achieves remarkable disaster preparedness milestone with zero casualties reported after Typhoon Tino's passage. Discover the effective strategies that protected the community.
Lapu-Lapu City showcases remarkable disaster preparedness as Typhoon Tino passes through with no casualties and only minor infrastructure damage reported across the island.
The Philippines' trade gap narrowed significantly to $3.99 billion in September 2023, marking a 14.7% improvement as exports showed resilience while imports moderated, signaling positive economic adjustments.