Danao City Mayor refuses permits for ₱89.35M DPWH road projects, calling for funds to be redirected to urgent bridge repairs and flood control after Typhoon Tino. A clash over local priorities vs. national planning.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refutes claims of P17.9B pork barrel in the 2026 budget, stating LGU funds are vital investments. Read his full defense.
Regular employees of Cebu Province will receive up to P55,000 in holiday incentives, while Mandaue City approves a P5,000 SRI. Learn the details and release dates here.
Pag-Ibig Fund invests P10B with Megawide to fast-track 7,143 socialized housing units in Dasmariñas, Cavite, under the Expanded 4PH program. Learn how this partnership aims to boost homeownership.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 brand-new dump trucks to Cebu City barangays to strengthen local garbage collection. The P95M project, funded by the previous administration's LDF, aims to decentralize waste management.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival turns over 12 new dump trucks to barangays to improve garbage collection. The P95-million project was funded by the previous administration's Local Development Fund.
The Commission on Audit raises serious concerns over Cebu City's financial reporting, asset management, and low use of development funds. Discover the key findings and recommendations.
COA's 2024 audit reveals Cebu City reported P11.18B as spent but not disbursed, with a P3.9B development fund only 7.4% used. Read the full report on financial transparency.
State auditors found Talisay City Government charged ineligible expenses like a traffic command center and salary differentials to its disaster risk reduction fund in 2023-2024. Read the full report.
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.
The Commission on Audit discovered Talisay City charged ₱26.6M in non-disaster expenses to its calamity fund. Officials defended the spending, but auditors rejected their justifications. Read the full report.
A new Metrobank survey reveals how Filipinos' savings priorities evolve from youth to retirement. Discover the top goals and how to start saving digitally.
The Supreme Court voids the transfer of P89.9B from PhilHealth, ordering its return. The ruling upholds the Universal Health Care Act and protects public health funds. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court mandates the return of P60 billion in PhilHealth funds and voids a provision allowing GOCC fund transfers. Learn how this protects your healthcare benefits.
Davao de Oro Province provides ₱4.5 million in financial assistance to 11 earthquake-affected LGUs in Cebu. Read how this act of solidarity supports recovery efforts.
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 Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.
Cebu Board Member Celestino Martinez clarifies his questions about P25M sea ambulances, emphasizing budget oversight role amid online reactions to Governor Baricuatro's comments.
A journalist reflects on 30 years covering police beat to business, revealing emotional toll and career transformation. Read this powerful personal journey.
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.
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.
Borbon Municipal Council approves an ordinance for P80 million in aid for earthquake and typhoon recovery. Learn how the funds will be used transparently.
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.
Davao City's CRMS wins national award for saving 1,091 trees and ₱51M through digital records management. Discover how this innovation boosts government efficiency.
Cebu City officials are expediting review of P1.5 billion unutilized Local Development Fund projects since 2016. Mayor Archival urges barangays to identify relocation sites for typhoon-affected families.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival directs barangays to identify relocation sites to move families from classrooms and danger zones. P1.5B in delayed projects reviewed.
Mandaue City maintains 11 active evacuation centers with 496 families displaced by Typhoon Tino. City seeks national aid as response funds prove insufficient for full recovery.
Davao del Sur boosts education with new covered stages for Sulop schools and welcomes 1,400 new scholars. Governor Cagas leads the investment in youth and infrastructure.
Cebu Province faces critical disaster fund shortage after earthquakes and typhoons depleted P110M. Officials warn of limited capacity for future emergencies. Pray for no December storms.