Bacolod Mayor Seeks Fuel Subsidy for Drivers, Farmers
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya requests the inclusion of 10,551 drivers and 410 farmers in the national fuel subsidy program to ease financial burdens and stabilize public transport.
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Mandaue City Builds Unified Tourism Identity
Mandaue City is developing a unified tourism program by mapping assets across 27 barangays, connecting festivals, industrial tours, and local products for a distinct identity.
Lapu-Lapu City gives P3,000 fuel aid to 464 fishermen
Lapu-Lapu City distributed P3,000 each to 464 fishermen and banca operators to offset rising fuel costs, totaling P1.39 million in assistance.
John Labrador Tops Electrical Engineer Exam
John Labrador, a 24-year-old from Lapu-Lapu City, topped the April 2026 Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination with a rating of 94.25 percent, crediting discipline, faith, and strong support systems.
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BARMM Investment Hits P5.1B in Q2 2026, Surpasses 2025 Total
The Bangsamoro Board of Investments approved P2.6B in new projects, boosting total investments to P5.1B in Q2 2026, exceeding the 2025 full-year total and generating thousands of jobs.
Philippines Celebrates Labor Day Honoring Workers
Labor Day was celebrated on May 1, 2026, honoring workers' heroism. The holiday traces back to the 1886 Chicago strike for an 8-hour workday.
P884K Shabu Seized in Lanao del Sur Buy-Bust
Authorities arrested a high-value target and seized P884,000 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.
Truckers Seek Synchronized Truck Ban in Mandaue
Truckers in Mandaue City push for synchronized truck ban schedules with neighboring LGUs to ease delivery delays amid fuel crisis, not a total ban removal.
Most PH Banks to Keep Lending Standards Steady in Q2
The BSP's Senior Bank Loan Officers' Survey shows most Philippine banks expect to maintain lending standards in Q2 2026, supporting credit growth despite global uncertainties.
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Court Denies Injunction on Carbon Market Redevelopment
The Cebu City RTC denied a petition to halt the Megawide-Cebu City JVA for Carbon Market redevelopment, citing failure to meet injunctive requirements.
Cebu Governor to Issue EO for Unified Truck Ban Hours
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro will issue an executive order to standardize truck ban hours across the province, addressing business leaders' concerns over logistical chokeholds affecting supply chains and inflation.
Cebu City Approves New Public Transport System
Cebu City Council approves a new transport plan limiting traditional jeepneys to 40 specific routes and 1,013 units, aiming to reduce traffic and support the upcoming CBRT.
ASEAN Ministers Propose Trade Strengthening Measures
ASEAN economic ministers proposed measures to bolster regional trade, supply chain resilience, and response to external shocks amid the Middle East crisis.
Cebu Province to Standardize Truck Ban Hours to Ease Logistics
Cebu Province plans unified truck ban hours across 44 towns and 6 cities to ease delivery delays, cut costs, and curb inflation, following business warnings of a logistical chokehold.
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Cebu Launches First Provincial Service Contracting Transport
Cebu province seeks approval for 'Tabang Pambiyahe,' a first-of-its-kind transport program using service contracting instead of the boundary system, aiming to improve public transit before May 15, 2026.
Jobs and Wages Top Filipinos' Concerns in March 2026
A March 2026 survey by WR Numero shows that 63% of Filipinos prioritize job creation and 49% want higher wages, with other key issues including anti-drug campaigns and corruption.
DepEd, DOLE Launch Green Lanes for SHS Graduates at Job Fairs
DepEd and DOLE opened dedicated green lanes at Labor Day job fairs nationwide to accelerate entry of Senior High School graduates into the workforce, providing over 230,000 jobs.
AI, Part-Time Roles Reshape Philippine Labor Market
Jobstreet reports a surge in demand for AI engineers, data analysts, and part-time roles in the Philippines, highlighting the need for upskilling amid a shift toward specialized and flexible work.
PH External Trade Hits Record High in March 2026
Philippines' total external trade rose 15.3% to $20.85B in March 2026, the highest since 1991, driven by strong exports and imports.
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Digital Economy Accounts for 9.8% of Philippine GDP in 2025
The digital economy contributed 9.8% to the Philippine economy in 2025, generating P2.74 trillion in GVA and employing 10.39 million Filipinos, according to PSA data.
Visa, BPI Launch Real-Time Cross-Border Payment Service
Visa Inc. partners with BPI to launch Visa Direct, enabling real-time outbound transfers to bank accounts, cards, and digital wallets worldwide for Filipino consumers and MSMEs.
Opascor Union Marks First Independent Labor Day with Reforms
Ostra-Union celebrated its first Labor Day as an independent union, cutting monthly dues in half and launching a cooperative loan program, while preparing for CBA negotiations.
Two Jeepneys Collide in Cebu City, Several Injured
Two traditional jeepneys collided in Cebu City on May 1, 2026, due to traffic signal violations, injuring several passengers who were taken to the hospital.
4.7M Workers Benefit from Wage Orders
DOLE reports 4.7 million workers benefited from 2025-2026 wage orders, with increases from P20 to P100. Nearly 8.8 million more may benefit from wage distortion corrections.
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PhilHealth Expanded Maternity Benefits Now in Effect
PhilHealth reminds the public that expanded maternity benefits are now in effect, covering higher payments for deliveries and new antenatal diagnostics.
42 Ex-VTI Workers File Coercion Charges vs Officials
42 former Vallacar Transit Inc. employees filed grave coercion complaints against company officials, alleging forced dismissal amid a family ownership dispute.
RCBC Wins 3 Awards at RBI Asia Trailblazer Awards 2026
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) secured three awards at the RBI Asia Trailblazer Awards 2026 and ranked among top Philippine firms in TIME-Statista's Asia-Pacific Best Companies list.
Court Denies Bid to Stop Carbon Market Redevelopment
A Cebu City court has rejected a vendor group's bid to halt the redevelopment of Carbon Public Market, allowing the joint venture with Megawide to proceed.
Truck driver, friend held for pickpocketing Canadian
A truck driver and his friend were arrested for pickpocketing a Canadian national in Cebu City. The suspects denied involvement but were detained at Mabolo Police Station.
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Third Drug Bust: Ex-Painter Arrested Again in Dalaguete
A 38-year-old former painter was arrested for the third time in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Obong, Dalaguete, Cebu. Police seized 1.2 grams of shabu worth P8,160.
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