Davao del Sur Provides ₱50.8M Social Aid in 2025

The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur allocated ₱50.8 million in social assistance during 2025, with over ₱33.9 million dedicated to urgent hospital bill support for thousands of beneficiaries across various programs.

Murcia Councilor Killed in Shooting Attack

A 59-year-old barangay councilor in Murcia, Negros Occidental was fatally shot by an unidentified assailant on January 26, 2026. Police are investigating the motive and have formed a task group to solve the case.

Cebu Mayor Appoints Roble to MCWD Board

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival appoints lawyer-engineer Mariefel Resma Roble to the Metro Cebu Water District board, citing MCWD's failure to initiate nomination process as required by law.

Mayor Survives RPG Ambush in Maguindanao del Sur

Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Ampatuan escapes unharmed after his armored vehicle is hit by an RPG-7 in an ambush, marking his fourth assassination attempt. Two security personnel are injured but stable.

Ex-Convict HVIs Arrested in Bohol Drug Bust

Two high-value individuals, both ex-convicts, were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Corella, Bohol, with shabu worth P514,080 and a .45 caliber pistol seized. The suspects had prior convictions for murder and drug violations.

Davao Police Commemorates SAF 44's 11th Anniversary

The Davao City Police Office held a solemn ceremony honoring the 44 Special Action Force commandos killed in the 2015 Mamasapano clash, with survivors and officials reflecting on their sacrifice for national security.

SUC Funding Crisis in Free Tertiary Education Law

Cebu Technological University's performance review highlights structural inequities in State Universities and Colleges due to uniform subsidies under the Free Tertiary Education Law, affecting quality.

CA Upholds Suspension of Ex-Mandaue Mayor Cortes

The Court of Appeals affirms a one-year suspension for former Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes due to grave misconduct in appointing an unqualified OIC to the City Social Welfare Services Office.

Baricuatro Leads Visayas Development Committee

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has been elected as chairperson of the Regional Development Committee–Visayas Area Committee, a key economic planning body for the Visayas region.

Palace Denies Fake News on Marcos Jr.'s Health Condition

Malacañang officials have dismissed reports of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. undergoing surgery for diverticulitis as false, confirming he is actively working in the Palace while managing the common age-related condition.

Cebu City Valentine's Cash Aid for Seniors

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival confirms P2,000 cash assistance distribution for over 100,000 senior citizens from February 13-15, calling it a 'love offering' during Valentine's month.

Cebu Police Pay Tribute to SAF 44 Fallen Heroes

Police Regional Office 7 held a solemn ceremony at Camp Sergio Osmeña to honor the 44 PNP-SAF officers killed in the 2015 Mamasapano operation, with families and officials renewing their pledge to remember their sacrifice.

Philippines to Launch UPCAD for 911 Emergency Response

The Philippines will integrate the Unified Platform for Communications & Dispatch (UPCAD) into its national 911 services in February 2026, featuring advanced tools for first responders and real-time coordination.

Sibulao Village Electrified: 201 Families Benefit in Zamboanga

The National Electrification Administration's Sitio Electrification Program brings electricity to Sibulao Village in Zamboanga City, ending decades of darkness for 201 households through a P16 million project funded under the Rural Electrification Program

Akbayan Youth Condemns China's Sovereignty Violations

Akbayan Youth strongly condemns China's repeated violations of Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, citing militarization, resource extraction, and harassment of Filipino vessels as clear breaches of international law.

Russian Vlogger Deported, BI Officials Resign

Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy deported as undesirable alien after harassing Filipinos. Three BI officials resign following bribery allegations involving his detention filming.

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