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COA flags P6.8M in Cebu travel irregularities

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.

Mandaue City Staff Receive Year-End Bonuses

Mandaue City Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.

Cebu Sea Ambulance Sparks Political Controversy

Cebu Provincial Government faces criticism after revealing launched sea ambulance was borrowed, not purchased. Political rivals target Governor Baricuatro with AI-generated memes amid transparency concerns.

Davao del Sur Provides Financial and Material Assistance

Davao del Sur provincial government distributed over ₱1.3 million in cash and materials to barangays and organizations during Monday Convocation. Read about the beneficiaries and Governor Cagas's commitment.

Cebu City Rolls Out Weekly Pay for Casual Staff

Cebu City Government now releases weekly salaries for over 2,006 casual employees to combat debt and loan sharks. A pioneering move for financial stability in the Philippines.

Marcos: No Merry Christmas for Flood Project Accused

President Marcos pledges to imprison 37 individuals, including lawmakers and contractors, charged with irregularities in flood control projects before Christmas. Read how the government is ensuring accountability.

Davao City Proposes ₱1.5B Trust Fund for Bus Project

Davao City Government formally requests creation of trust fund for ₱76B Davao Bus Project. Local counterpart funding of ₱1.5B to be phased until 2030. Learn about the project timeline and funding challenges.

Gov't Monitors Ex-DPWH Chief Bonoan Amid Probe

Philippine DOJ confirms real-time tracking of former Secretary Manuel Bonoan's movements abroad via Immigration Lookout Bulletin. Learn about the Bulacan flood control investigation.

Comelec Disqualifies Ex-Mayor Mike Rama from Polls

Comelec's First Division disqualifies former Cebu City mayor Michael Rama from the 2025 elections due to a guilty verdict for nepotism and grave misconduct from the Ombudsman. Learn the full story.

Cebu City Introduces 24/7 Mayor of the Night Program

Cebu City Mayor Nestal Archival signs EO 027 establishing 24/7 government services for night shift workers. Program includes multiple departments and ₱12M budget. Learn how this innovative service will transform public access.

Cebu City May Release Early 13th Month Pay

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival explores early 13th month pay & Christmas bonus for employees affected by Typhoon Tino. Learn about the city's recovery plan and the call for private sector support.

Typhoon Tino Reveals Failed Disaster Preparedness

Typhoon Tino exposes critical gaps in Philippines' disaster response as mayors travel abroad during crisis. Investigation launched into officials' negligence during natural disaster.

Marcos Criticizes 'Chill' LGUs in Typhoon Response

President Marcos Jr. expresses dissatisfaction with local officials' relaxed approach during calamities while acknowledging effective preemptive evacuations that saved lives during Super Typhoon Uwan.

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