Davao City Urges Tricycle Operators to Register
Davao City Councilor Dolce Apostol calls for tricycle operators to renew permits as data shows only 991 have valid MTOPs, with 5,000 unregistered units operating.
Category : Politics
Sulu Island Residents Surrender Firearms for Peace Community
Civilians in Laminusa Island, Siasi, Sulu, have voluntarily surrendered firearms to military authorities, supporting efforts to establish a gun-free, peace-centered community through local collaboration.
P1.7M Drug Bust: Two HVIs Arrested in Sulu, Zamboanga
Police operations in Sulu and Zamboanga City led to the arrest of two high-value individuals and the seizure of P1.7 million worth of shabu, highlighting ongoing anti-drug efforts in Mindanao.
Sulu Island Residents Surrender Firearms for Peace
Civilians in Laminusa Island, Siasi, Sulu have voluntarily surrendered firearms to military authorities, supporting efforts to establish a gun-free, peace-centered community through sustained dialogue and local collaboration.
Soco Oversees Cebu During Basyang as Baricuatro Visits China
Acting Cebu Governor Glenn Soco monitors Tropical Depression Basyang while Governor Pamela Baricuatro leads a trade and health delegation to Fujian, China, exploring healthcare integration and waste management solutions.
Senate Panel Draft Recommends Plunder Charges vs Lawmakers
A draft Senate Blue Ribbon Committee report recommends plunder and other criminal charges against several senators and former officials over alleged irregularities in multibillion-peso flood control projects.
Police Seize Firearms, Arrest Two in Negros Raids
Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region operatives conducted search warrants in Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental, recovering firearms and arresting two suspects for violations of RA 10591.
Bacolod Mayor Probes Unauthorized Fee Collection by City Employees
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya directs the City Legal Office to investigate two City Treasurer's Office employees accused of illegally collecting fees from entertainment establishments at night.
Mayor Archival Discusses Leadership in Local Governance
Join Beyond the Headlines for an in-depth interview with Mayor Archival, exploring the real challenges of being a local chief executive, from tough decisions to public service demands.
MCWD Chairman Exposes Cebu Water Financial Crisis
New MCWD chairman Ruben Almendras discloses massive daily losses, non-revenue water issues, and hints at corruption, while planning rate hikes to address the crisis.
Presidential Backing for Danao Bridge Repairs Post-Typhoon
Danao City Mayor Ramon Durano announces Office of the President support to reprogram DPWH 2026 budget for urgent bridge repairs following Typhoon Tino damage.
Arayat Completes Ambulance Turnover to All Barangays
The local government of Arayat has successfully distributed patient transport vehicles to all 30 barangays, enhancing emergency response and healthcare access with a P59 million investment.
Sta. Ana Crime Drops 40%, Police Achieve 100% Solution
The municipality of Sta. Ana in Pampanga recorded a nearly 40% decrease in crime volume in 2025, with police reporting a 100% crime solution efficiency and 37 arrests of wanted individuals.
PNP-HPG Nears Charges in P1.1B Cigarette Smuggling
The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group is finalizing evidence to file criminal charges against individuals linked to the P1.1 billion cigarette smuggling operation in Batangas City, including a BOC employee and her husband.
PNP Chief Confident in Convictions for Police Killings
Philippine National Police Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. expresses optimism that cases against suspects in the killings of a policewoman, her son, and a police sergeant in Bulacan are airtight and will lead to convictions.
House Leaders Back 'No Work, No Pay' for Congress
Young Guns lawmakers rally behind House Bill 7432, proposing strict attendance-based compensation for Congress members to enhance accountability and protect taxpayer funds.
DSWD Expands Child Feeding Program with PHP9.26B Budget
The Department of Social Welfare and Development increases the Supplementary Feeding Program budget to PHP9.26 billion for 2026, extending coverage to more children nationwide.
Pangilinan: Boost AFP, PCG Budget for West Philippine Sea
Senator Francis Pangilinan calls for continued budget support for AFP and PCG modernization to defend maritime rights, citing recent aggressive Chinese maneuvers near Bajo de Masinloc.
LTO: All Offices Accept Multiple Payment Methods
The Land Transportation Office clarifies that all its offices accept cash, cards, and electronic payments, not just online options, following public concerns about payment restrictions.
Cebu Committee Backs UV Express Route Extension to Downtown
The Cebu City Council's transportation committee has endorsed Udotco's request to extend its UV Express route from Lapu-Lapu City to downtown Cebu, citing public convenience and improved accessibility.
Cebu Governor Leads Trade Mission to China for Health, Waste Tech
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro heads a delegation to Fujian, China, to explore integrating Chinese alternative medicine and advanced waste-to-energy technologies into provincial systems.
Lheslen Enad Becomes Minglanilla Acting Mayor
Lheslen Enad, first councilor and wife of suspended Mayor Rajiv Enad, takes over as acting mayor in Minglanilla, Cebu, following DILG protocols to ensure uninterrupted local government services.
Danao Barangay Captain Suspended for Misconduct by Ombudsman
Barangay Captain Celestino 'Dino' Durano-Sybico of Danao City faces a one-year suspension for Simple Misconduct and Oppression, following a social media post by former Mayor Thomas Mark Durano.
Cebu Police Push for Breath Analyzers to Reduce Road Crashes
Cebu Police Provincial Office aims to acquire breath analyzers through provincial government partnership to address rising road accidents, with LTO support and enhanced traffic enforcement training planned.
Pre-Trial Reset in P96.5M Ghost Flood Control Graft Case
Judge Nelson Leyco of Lapu-Lapu RTC Branch 27 resets pre-trial to February 27, 2026 for contractor Sarah Discaya and nine others facing graft and malversation charges over an alleged ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental worth P96.5 million.
PRO-7 Praised for ASEAN Summit Tourism Forum 2026 Security
Police Regional Office 7 receives commendation for maintaining peace and order during the ASEAN Summit Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu and Bohol, with no major incidents reported.
Cebu Committee Backs Extended UV Express Route
Cebu City's transportation committee endorses a proposal to extend a UV Express route from Lapu-Lapu City to downtown Cebu, citing public convenience and economic benefits.
Minglanilla Council Suspended Over Landslide Risk
The entire Minglanilla local government, including Mayor Rajiv Enad, Vice Mayor Elanito Peña, and councilors, faces a one-year suspension from the Ombudsman due to landslide risk management issues in Sityo Napo, Barangay Guindarohan.
DILG Warns Mayors on 'Award for a Fee' Scams
The Department of the Interior and Local Government issues a stern warning to mayors about fraudulent 'most outstanding mayor' awards that demand hefty fees, urging caution and verification.
Duterte Slams Makabayan's 'Serial Impeachment' vs VP Sara
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte questions Makabayan bloc's motives in filing impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling it a power grab.
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