Mandaue City employees set to receive a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive (PEI) before Christmas after the City Council finalized administrative guidelines. Read more about the holiday bonus.
Over 1,000 Cebu provincial employees could get bonuses up to P55,000 this Christmas. The supplemental budget will be discussed on December 22. Read the details.
Cebu City's proposed 'Mayor of the Night' program faces implementation hurdles as national agencies are receptive but cannot commit personnel for night shifts. Councilor Alcover raises feasibility concerns.
A new bill filed in Congress proposes granting Civil Service Eligibility to casual and contractual government employees after five years of continuous efficient service, unlocking benefits and job security. Learn more about this push for justice in the pu
Regular employees of Cebu Provincial Government may receive up to P55,000 in bonuses this Christmas. Release expected after December 25. Read the full story.
Mandaue City Council approves a P5,000 Performance Enhancement Incentive for all city government employees. Officials are working to release the funds before December 24. Read the latest updates.
LTFRB Central Visayas Director Eduardo Montealto Jr. confirms his official relief. The move follows past protests from PUV operators demanding his removal. Read the full story.
Negros Occidental's provincial board greenlights P85 million in Service Recognition Incentive and gratuity pay for employees. Bacolod City also approves similar benefits, aiming for pre-Christmas release.
The Philippine government sets a hiring ceiling for contractual workers starting 2025. Learn how this move impacts public sector employment and worker welfare.
The chief of Dolores Municipal Police Station and 16 subordinates were relieved after a photo of their drinking session inside the station went viral. Read about the investigation and consequences.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that casual and job order workers will receive a gratuity pay, not a bonus, before Christmas. Find out the eligibility and amounts.
Mayor Nestor Archival clarifies that the P7,000 aid for Cebu City's casual and job order workers is a gratuity pay, not a Christmas bonus, aligning with national guidelines. Over 3,000 workers to benefit.
Davao City's Public Employment Services Office received nine regional awards for its exceptional job fairs and inclusive programs for PWDs and seniors. Discover their record-breaking results.
Mandaue City Council approves Service Recognition Incentive & gratuity pay for workers following President Marcos Jr.'s AO 40. Read how local gov't expedited the process.
Mayor Vilma Caluag's executive order suspends PrimeWater's permit, handing water service control back to CSFWD. Residents await reliable taps and clear updates. #SanFernando #WaterService
Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco prohibits all government employees from creating social media content during office hours to uphold professionalism. Violations face administrative action.
Bacolod City Hall employees will get a P30,000 performance bonus by Dec 31. The P45M fund was approved by the City Council. Negros Occidental provincial staff will also receive the incentive.
Police Regional Office 6 reports significant declines in total crime, index crimes, and peace & order incidents for November 2025. PRO 6 Chief Brig. Gen. Ligan credits police work and community support. Read the full report.
Arayat leads five Pampanga LGUs honored as 2025 PEACE Marker Champions for outstanding peace and order programs. The award highlights the province's drive for community resilience.
President Marcos approves a multi-year base pay increase for military and uniformed personnel (MUPs), boosting morale and welfare. The hike will be implemented in three tranches from 2026.
Mandaue City Hall confirms release of year-end bonuses for regular employees. Performance incentives & differentials for JO workers, BHWs pending council approval. Read more.
Danao City students return to classrooms on December 3, 2025, after safety inspections. Schools declared safe post-earthquake and typhoon. Executive Order No. 098 S. 2025 details the mandate.
Cebu City Hall will reimburse employees P4,000 deducted for uniforms never delivered under the past administration. Mayor Archival says the HRDO is finalizing the cash refund scheme. #CebuNews
DOLE Secretary Laguesma reminds all private sector employers to release the mandatory 13th month pay by December 24, 2025. Compliance reports are due by January 15, 2026.
Cebu City Hall employees will receive Christmas bonuses, with regular and casual workers getting P15,000. Mayor Archival confirms the plan, pending council approval. Read more.
Bacolod City issues cease order against Neo Food Corporation for illegal creek fencing causing flooding. Company given 72 hours to explain. #BacolodNews
Governor Pamela Baricuatro orders the resumption of classes in Cebu on November 26, 2025, post-typhoon. Mandaue City also resumes face-to-face learning. Stay informed on local education updates.
Private sector workers in Eastern Visayas get a PHP35 daily wage increase. The hike starts with PHP17, effective 15 days after publication, and PHP18 from June 1, 2026. Kasambahay pay also rises.
Former Cebu City official warns halted Monterrazas de Cebu development creates landslide danger. DENR stoppage order leaves slopes exposed without stabilization measures. Learn the risks.
Former Cebu planning director warns Monterrazas de Cebu faces immediate landslide threat due to exposed excavations. Tropical depression Verbena compounds the danger.