Davao Oriental Earthquake Damages Chapel, No Injuries
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Manay, Davao Oriental, damaging a chapel. Officials report no casualties or displaced residents. Learn about the province's disaster response.
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Zamboanga Fire Injures 3, Destroys P200K Property
A major fire at a Zamboanga City wharf burned for over three hours, destroying two motorboats and injuring three crew members. The blaze caused an estimated P200,000 in damages. Read the full report.
How Digital Micro-Procrastination Harms Filipino Learners
New research in the Philippines shows digital distractions cause cognitive fatigue, fragmenting student focus and undermining deep learning. Discover the silent crisis in classrooms.
Security Bank Foundation Builds 62 Classrooms in 2025
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.
Bogo Schools Await Safety Checklist After Earthquake
Four months after a major earthquake, Bogo City's public schools remain closed, highlighting a recovery gap. Thousands of students face learning backlogs as safety checks delay reopening. Read the full story.
Medellin Schools Reopen After Earthquake Safety Inspections
Face-to-face classes resume in Medellin, Cebu on January 5, 2026, after engineers declared buildings safe. A key bridge remains partially damaged from the September 30 quake.
PHP85B 2026 Budget to Accelerate Classroom Building
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian says the 2026 national budget's PHP85 billion allocation will speed up classroom construction to tackle the education facilities backlog. Learn how DepEd plans to build 165,000 classrooms.
P85B Fund Aims to Build 165,000 Classrooms Nationwide
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.
Zamboanga Fire Destroys P960K Properties on New Year's Eve
A commercial establishment in Zamboanga City was gutted by fire on December 31, 2025, causing an estimated P960,000 in damage. Read the full report on the incident.
Barili Fireworks Market Fire Causes P2M in Damage
A massive fire erupted at a fireworks market in Barili, Cebu, destroying 9 stalls and causing over P2 million in damage. Two unidentified men are being sought as persons of interest. Read the full report.
Mandaue fire damages 20 houses; suspect faces arson
A man in Mandaue City faces arson charges after allegedly setting his house on fire, damaging 20 homes. The suspect, hospitalized with burns, claimed emotional distress. Read the full report.
Bam Aquino Leads PUBLiCUS Asia Survey with 54% Rating
Sen. Bam Aquino leads the latest PUBLiCUS Asia survey. Discover his plans for education reform and government transparency as he eyes 2026 priorities.
CTU San Fernando Classroom Delay Hits Students
A P7-month Cebu Technological University project is over a year late due to a political review, forcing students to endure classes under tents. Will the January 2026 promise be kept?
Central Visayas Schools Struggle with Rehab Funds, Engineers
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.
Bacolod Fire Razes 4 Houses, P270K Damage
A morning fire in Bacolod City's Barangay Singcang destroyed four homes, causing P270,000 in damage. No casualties reported. Read about the response and aid provided.
Cebu Voter Registration Delayed to Jan 2026 After Typhoon
Comelec Cebu offices in Liloan, Compostela, and Danao City suffer severe damage from Typhoon Tino, forcing satellite registration for new voters to be postponed. Read about the recovery efforts and 2026 election preparations.
Cebu Satellite Voter Registration to Resume in 2026
Comelec Cebu offices in Liloan, Compostela, and Danao City were damaged by Typhoon Tino, halting satellite voter registration. Operations will resume in 2026 as repairs are made for the 2026 BSKE. Register now!
Officials: Damaged Arayat Dike Puts Thousands at Risk
Arayat Mayor and Pampanga Rep. appeal for urgent repairs to the cracked Cupang dike, a critical flood barrier protecting thousands of families. Swift action needed to prevent disaster.
Cebu Churches Get P18M Aid, NHCP Plan for 2026 Quake Rehab
Cebu's historic churches damaged by the Sept. 30 quake set for 2026 rehabilitation. NHCP provides technical guidance as province allocates P18M aid. Details on the assessment and the nine churches listed.
Cebu City fire causes P420k damage, displaces 8 families
A fire in Sitio Sugarlandia, Cebu City, destroyed 5 houses and displaced 43 individuals. Damage estimated at P420,000. No injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
Students Share Struggles in Dilapidated Classrooms on Dec 3
Ayeesh, Mary, and Keira will discuss the harsh realities of Philippine classrooms on Dec 3. Learn about broken facilities and join the call for better learning spaces. #EducationMatters
Talisay City Flood Victims Still Displaced After Typhoon
A month after Typhoon Tino's flash floods, families in Talisay City's Purok Orchids remain in evacuation, battling mud and power outages. Read their story of resilience.
Davao Teachers Strike Over Unsafe Classrooms, Corruption
ACT-Davao supports nationwide sit-down strike, holding alternative classes on education neglect. 167,000 unsafe classrooms nationwide while ₱10B goes to confidential funds. Join the call for accountability!
MCWD recovers 90% water output post-Typhoon Tino
Metropolitan Cebu Water District restores 248,000 cubic meters daily, reaching 90% of pre-typhoon levels. Normal water pressure returns for 214,000 connections. Read the latest updates.
P1B DepEd Fund for Cebu Schools Damaged by Earthquake
The Department of Education has allocated P1 billion from its Quick Response Fund to repair Cebu schools damaged by the September 2025 earthquake. Learn how this funding will prioritize reconstruction efforts.
Record P1.038T Education Budget Approved in Senate
Senator Bam Aquino hails the historic P1.038 trillion education budget, the highest in Philippine history, funding classrooms, free college, and feeding programs. Stand for education, not corruption!
Cebu City Garbage Crisis Due to Bridge Damage
Cebu City faces waste disposal crisis as damaged Bacayan Bridge limits garbage trucks to one daily trip. Councilor Garganera urges immediate solutions and waste reduction.
Cebu's Resilience Tested by Series of Natural Disasters
Cebu confronts a series of calamities from an earthquake to typhoons Tino and Verbena. While effective disaster management prevented deaths, Olango Island's damage highlights community vulnerability. Learn the key lessons.
22 Homes Damaged on Olango Island by Verbena
Tropical Depression Verbena damaged 22 houses in Barangay Pangan-an, Olango Island. Strong winds from the seaside caused structural failures. No injuries reported. Read more.
21 Homes Damaged by Verbena on Olango Island
Tropical Depression Verbena damaged 21 houses in Barangay Pangan-an, Lapu-Lapu City. Strong winds and coastal proximity worsened impact. No injuries reported.
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