Cebu City Councilor Harold Kendrick Go pushes a new ordinance requiring developers to clearly disclose what buyers actually receive upon unit turnover, with fines up to P5,000 for violations. Learn how this protects your investment.
Cebu City Council passes a resolution banning all gambling ads, online and offline, citing addiction risks and exposure to minors. The move follows national efforts to curb gambling promotion.
Cebu City prohibits all gambling ads, online and offline, to protect public welfare and youth. The move aligns with national efforts to reduce problem gambling and its economic impact. Read more.
Cebu consumer group Cera calls for a freeze on utility rate increases and uninterrupted power this Christmas, as rising costs push households to the brink. Read their urgent appeal.
Philippine police in Cebu arrest 10 for illegal gambling days before Christmas. Suspects include swertres ushers, collectors, and a minor playing 'Tong-its'. Read the full story.
BSP surveys reveal Filipino households remain positive about the 2026 economy, planning more spending, while businesses turn cautious. Dive into the data on inflation, peso, and hiring.
Visa Philippines reports an 8% annual growth in Filipino Christmas spending, with December 23 as the peak day. Discover the spending trends and top tourist origins. Read more for insights.
Philippine business confidence rose to 29.7% in Q4 2025, fueled by holiday demand. Yet, consumer sentiment fell to -22.2% on inflation, corruption fears. Read the full BSP survey analysis.
An e-bike driver in Cebu City spent his P20,000 gambling win on shabu, leading to a violent breakdown and arrest. Police detail the chaotic incident in Barangay Inayawan.
A 43-year-old e-bike driver in Cebu City was arrested after threatening his family following a 3-day drug binge. He allegedly spent a P20,000 online gambling win on shabu. Read the full story.
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines welcomes the first-ever livestream of bicameral budget talks as a transparency win. It urges lawmakers to build strong public institutions over political patronage. Read more.
The PNP is intensifying market surveillance to protect consumers from price gouging and hoarding ahead of Christmas. Learn how this operation aims to ensure fair prices.
The Philippine National Police is intensifying operations in markets to prevent hoarding and profiteering as meat and vegetable prices rise ahead of Christmas. Learn how authorities are protecting consumers.
Police in Cebu Province arrested nine illegal swertres ushers in separate operations. One suspect was also caught with suspected shabu. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Police in Central Visayas arrest nearly 4,000 individuals in a major illegal gambling operation from Jan-Nov 2025, seizing over P578,000. Community urged to report activities.
Police in Central Visayas arrested nearly 4,000 individuals in illegal gambling stings from January to November 2025. Brig. Gen. Maranan vows to continue the crackdown. 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.
Two sisters were arrested in Minglanilla for illegal online sabong. Police are tracking 38 more suspects. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Rising car prices and economic worries push Americans to buy used cars and extend loans. The EV market slumps after a key tax credit ends. Discover the full impact on consumer spending.
Cebu police arrested 22 illegal gambling ushers in November operations across multiple towns. Confiscated gambling materials and charges under RA 9287 await the suspects. Read the full story.
Lapu-Lapu City officials intensify market inspections after confiscating 4 tampered scales. Daily random checks implemented to protect consumers during holiday shopping season. Stay informed!
BSP forecasts Cebu's November 2025 inflation between 1.1% and 1.9%. Discover the factors behind this economic trend and its implications for consumers.
RCBC reports a 32% surge in credit card billings as Filipinos spend more on travel and dining. Digital adoption grows 88%. Discover the trends driving growth.
Lapu-Lapu City market inspectors confiscated 4 tampered weighing scales from vendors. Stay alert this Christmas season as random inspections intensify.
A 28-year-old man was the only one arrested in a police raid on an illegal cockfighting session in Tabogon. He now faces charges after P238 was confiscated. Read the full story.
Cebu City Council reduces 2026 budget to P13.3B, citing unclear hiring plans and questionable manpower requests. Mayor Archival's fiscal policy drives cuts while key programs receive boosts.
Cebu City Council trims 2026 budget to P13.3B, citing unclear manpower requests and procurement plans. Essential services like police and health get boosts. Learn more.
Senator JV Ejercito urges continued infrastructure investment to boost the Philippine economy and create jobs, despite a 43% spending plunge and corruption scandal.
Comelec will decide on Senator Escudero's campaign donation case by Wednesday and Senator Marcoleta must explain P112M election spending discrepancies by next Friday. Read the latest updates.
Vietnam leads ASEAN in consumer optimism with UOB index score of 67, driven by economic stability and strong personal finances. Discover what this means for regional growth.