A 35-year-old sales clerk in Cebu City is behind bars after being caught diverting a customer's payment to her personal bank account. The theft occurred at an engraving shop in Barangay Sambag 2. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
A new study shows 60% of Filipino adults fell victim to scams in the past year. Learn about the common schemes and the new multi-sector alliance fighting back.
Authorities intercepted three suspects at Caticlan Airport for using fake credit cards to book Cebu Pacific flights. Learn how to protect yourself from travel scams.
A P27 million property scam reveals how fake land titles are issued in the Philippines. Learn the shocking details and how to protect yourself from real estate fraud. Buyer, beware!
Cebu Pacific warns passengers after three individuals were intercepted at Caticlan Airport for using fraudulent credit cards to book and resell tickets. Book only via official channels to avoid issues.
Traffic in Cebu and Mandaue cities reaches critical levels due to Christmas rush, extended school calendars, and Sinulog prep. Officials warn of worsening conditions until Dec 23. Plan your trips.
Cebu City Police intensify patrols for illegal fireworks sales. Only 18 vendors are authorized to operate in a single zone. Read the full safety guidelines.
As Christmas 2025 nears, a call for reflection on our 2024 actions emerges from Lapu-Lapu City. Will you commit to positive change and healing? Read the full introspection.
Seda Ayala Center Cebu illuminates its annual Christmas tree with the theme 'The Joy That Brings Us Together,' dedicating the event to communities affected by recent disasters. Discover their holiday offerings.
Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma reminds the faithful that Christmas is about love, family, and faith, not just material gifts. Read his heartfelt message for the season.
President Marcos Jr. directs the PNP to enhance security for Christmas. Over 100,000 police deployed to ensure safe Simbang Gabi and holiday travels. Read the full story.
Traffic in Mandaue City surges due to Christmas shopping. Team head Hyll Retuya details congestion hotspots and measures like reinforced personnel and adjusted schedules to manage the flow.
The Philippine National Police has ramped up security measures at key tourist spots following a Canadian travel advisory. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Nartatez assures 24/7 vigilance.
NBI-7 agents arrest four individuals for a P4 million estafa scam involving a fake land title in Mambaling, Cebu. One suspect remains at large. Public warned of holiday season fraud.
NBI 7 arrests five individuals for a P4 million real estate fraud in Cebu City. Suspects face estafa charges after using fake property titles. Stay vigilant this holiday season.
Lapu-Lapu City enforces strict safety checks on firecracker stalls. Officials limit stock, mandate safe distances, and warn of heavy penalties for violations. Stay safe this holiday season.
A Davao-based worker shares his journey of overcoming holiday stress and heartbreak by setting boundaries and focusing on mental health. Learn expert tips for a peaceful Christmas season.
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
PRO 6 increases patrols and coordinates with LGUs to secure churches, plazas, and transport hubs for a safe Christmas in Western Visayas. Report suspicious activity via hotlines.
The Philippines FDA advises parents to inspect toy safety labels before buying gifts this Christmas. Key details include age grading and compliance info to prevent accidents.
DOLE releases pay rules for the Dec 8 special non-working holiday. Workers get extra 30% pay, 50% if it's their rest day. Check the details now.
Mandaue City's BPLO mandates special permits for businesses holding events outside their premises this Christmas season to ensure public safety and order. Read the full guidelines.
Mandaue City's Business Permit Office reminds establishments to secure special permits for extended holiday operations. Mayor Ouano may form a monitoring team. Safety is the priority.
A personal essay on how a mother's simple chocolate-laden Christmas tree created a lifetime of sweet memories and a tradition of sharing joy in the Philippines.
Week 6 raffle winners have won P500 gift vouchers. The holiday season brings new prizes up to P10,000, with the raffle extended until January 4, 2026. Join the fun at scratchit.com.ph.
A Cebu court dismissed the P150,101 ATM skimming case against three Romanian nationals due to insufficient evidence, including lost CCTV footage and flawed warrants. Learn the details.
The Philippines' DA implements price controls on essential goods as inflation slows to 1.5%. Learn how this move aims to protect consumers this season.
Foodpanda's 'Pasko Na, We Gotchu' outreach delivered meals & care packages to Cebu City Medical Center patients & frontliners on Dec 5, 2025. Read about their holiday mission.
Home Credit Philippines alerts borrowers to rising loan-to-cash scams ahead of Christmas. Scammers pose as intermediaries, leaving victims with debt. Violators face 6-8 years in prison. Stay vigilant!
SM Supermalls in Central Luzon unveil unique Christmas centerpieces and themes for the 2025 holiday season. Families can visit and capture photos until the first week of January.