P500 Noche Buena Budget Forces Simpler Christmas in Philippines
Rising food prices force Filipino families to rethink Noche Buena with budgets as low as P500. Students share how to celebrate meaningfully. Discover affordable holiday strategies.
Rising food prices force Filipino families to rethink Noche Buena with budgets as low as P500. Students share how to celebrate meaningfully. Discover affordable holiday strategies.
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano reiterates a strict ban on firecracker use and sale. Violators face fines up to P30,000 and one-year imprisonment under RA 7183.
Highway Patrol Unit 7's compassionate outreach delivered holiday cheer, gifts, and support to young cancer patients at Perpetual Succour Hospital, offering a moment of relief and hope.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala dominates Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-1, 6-2 to clinch the women's singles gold at the 2025 SEA Games, ending a 26-year wait for the Philippines. Read her triumphant story.
The DEPDev celebrates 9 decades of national development planning, highlighting a shift to evidence-based policy for inclusive, resilient growth. Discover the journey and future vision.
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Experts warn the rice crisis, fueled by low farmgate prices and high imports, threatens national sovereignty. A 5-point plan calls for urgent reform to save Filipino farmers and ensure food security. #FoodSovereignty #SaveFarmers
Mandaue City Mayor Jonkie Ouano reiterates the strict ban on firecrackers, urging residents to celebrate safely. Violators will face enforcement action.
Philippine officials, including President Marcos, firmly dismiss allegations linking the country to terrorist training for suspects in the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting. The NSC finds no evidence to support the claims. Read the full statement.
A Philippine National Police colonel faces dismissal after allegedly beating a patrolman over a parking dispute following a Christmas party. Get the latest details on the case.
Cebu City Police intensify monitoring of firecracker sales as Christmas nears. Only 18 authorized retailers can sell at the South Coastal Road. Read about the strict enforcement measures.
President Bongbong Marcos dismisses claims Philippines trained Sydney attackers. NSC finds no evidence, cites improved security post-Marawi. Read the full statement.
Three artists triumphed in the Andrea Domingo Foundation's inaugural national painting contest. Discover the winners and explore the museum's collection of National Artists' works.
The Philippine National AIDS Council clarifies that HIV transmission is linked to high-risk actions, not sexual preference, warning against harmful stigma. Learn the facts.
Cebu City Council approves two new ordinances to combat contraband smuggling and drone deliveries in jails. Stricter penalties and a 100-meter no-fly zone aim to enhance BJMP facility security.
A police officer narrowly escaped serious injury after his car was swept off the Transcentral Highway by a landslide and water surge. The incident highlights the road's danger during heavy rain.
Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi Chan vows strict enforcement of noise ordinances against late-night videoke and public drinking after repeated complaints. Residents urged to report violations via barangay or 911.
Mayor Cindi Chan orders strict enforcement of noise and public drinking laws in Lapu-Lapu City. Residents urged to report violations via 911. Crackdown includes 'bora-bora' mufflers.
Cebu's historic churches damaged by the Sept. 30 quake set for 2026 rehabilitation. NHCP provides technical guidance as province allocates P18M aid. Details on the assessment and the nine churches listed.
A police officer sustained minor injuries after strong floodwaters swept his vehicle off the Transcentral Highway in Balamban, Cebu. Get the full details on the incident.
Toboso Mayor Richard Jaojoco prohibits all government employees from creating social media content during office hours to uphold professionalism. Violations face administrative action.
The Rizal Memorial Library and Museum in Cebu City, the nation's first 24/7 public library, was officially recognized with a historical marker by the NHCP. Discover its rich past.
Davao City National High School Centennial Choir secures consecutive victory at Namcya 2025. Conductor reveals intense training and seeks sponsors for international competitions.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro faces criminal and administrative complaints for alleged graft and violation of the National Heritage Act during the Capitol renovation. The NHCP inspected the site on December 5, 2025.
PNP Drug Enforcement Group 7 arrests Lalith Chellaram Sangwani, seizing 320 grams of suspected opium from his mini mart. Read the full details of the operation.
Davao City's Office of the City Building Official (OCBO) mandates subdivision developers to provide essential documents for building permits. Failure to comply causes delays for unit owners. Learn about the required papers and developer obligations.
A multicab driver fell asleep at the wheel, crashing into a concrete fence in Dimiao, Bohol. Four people were injured and rushed to hospital. Details of the accident investigation inside.
The LTO suspends the ban on e-bikes and e-trikes on national roads, moving enforcement to January 2026 for a public information drive. Officials cite safety concerns and lack of regulation.
Malacañang remains optimistic about achieving the 5.5%-6.5% GDP target for 2025 despite hurdles. Palace urges Congress to fast-track the 2026 budget to avoid a reenacted spending plan. Read the latest updates.
Archbishop Romulo Valles urges Filipinos to pray and act on corruption, drug allegations, and budget issues. He calls for truth and justice in a time of moral crisis.