Cebu Man Shot Dead by Friend After Fight, Suspect Caught
A 35-year-old man in Cebu City was fatally shot by his friend during a brawl in Pasil. Police arrested the suspect and recovered a .38 revolver, filing murder and firearms charges.
Category : Politics
Cebu Radio Host Arrested for Estafa During Police Clearance
A radio block timer from Dalaguete, Cebu, was apprehended at Argao Municipal Police Station while applying for a police clearance due to an outstanding warrant of arrest for estafa issued in 2024.
Man Claiming to Be Radio Blocktimer Arrested for Fraud
A 43-year-old man who identified himself as a radio blocktimer was arrested for estafa at Argao Police Station after applying for a National Police Clearance. Leonardo Asuque was flagged by the system for an outstanding warrant issued in 2024.
DPWH 7 Alerts Cebu on Scammers Using Director's Name
The DPWH Central Visayas office issues a public advisory warning against scammers using the name of new Director Simon Arias for illegal solicitations and fake deals.
Anti-Dynasty Bill Revived in Congress Under Speaker Dy's Initiative
Speaker Faustino Dy III urges Congress to revisit over 20 anti-dynasty bill proposals, addressing long-standing constitutional gaps and political family dominance in Philippine elections.
DOTr Bans License Confiscation for Traffic Violations
The Department of Transportation mandates the LTO to stop confiscating driver's licenses during traffic stops, implementing a 15-working-day settlement period to curb corruption and provide clarity for motorists.
DPWH 7 Warns of Scammers Using Director's Name
The DPWH Central Visayas office issues a public advisory warning against scammers using the name of new director Simon Arias to demand money or negotiate fake deals.
Cebu Board Proposes P15,000 Cap on Office Rent
The Cebu Provincial Board introduces a new proposal to cap satellite office rentals at P15,000 monthly, clarifying P25,000 budget usage for utilities and rentals to enhance transparency in local government spending.
Cebu Mayor Appoints Roble to MCWD Board for Water Service
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival appoints lawyer-engineer Mariefel Resma Roble to the MCWD Board to fill a professional sector vacancy and maintain reliable water services for the community.
American Citizen Shot in Minneapolis ICE Operation
A second American citizen has been fatally shot during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, raising serious questions about law enforcement accountability and constitutional protections.
DOTr Grounds Aleson Shipping Fleet After Basilan Sinking
The Department of Transportation suspends all Aleson Shipping Lines passenger vessels following the sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin off Basilan, with 18 confirmed fatalities and 10 missing. A maritime safety audit is ordered.
Soldiers Wounded in Basilan Gun Attack
Two soldiers from the 45th Infantry Battalion were shot near their camp in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, while buying supplies. Authorities have launched pursuit operations.
P72.5M Drug Bust: Malaysian, Ex-Official Arrested
Authorities seized P72.5 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested three suspects, including a Malaysian national and a former youth village councilor, in separate anti-drug operations across Bangsamoro and Zamboanga Peninsula.
PNP Investigates Police, Coast Guard in Cigarette Smuggling
Philippine National Police investigates possible collusion between security forces and smugglers after seizing P10.7 million worth of cigarettes in Mindanao operations, with nationwide seizures reaching P3.3 billion.
1.46M Voter Applications for 2026 Barangay, SK Polls
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reports over 1.46 million applicants for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, with Calabarzon leading registrations.
Comelec Issues Strict Rules for Antipolo Special Elections
The Commission on Elections prohibits suspension of local officials, transfers of civil servants, and distribution of government social services ahead of the March 14, 2026 special elections in Antipolo City's Second District.
Mayor Survives Fourth RPG Attack in Maguindanao
Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Ampatuan escaped unharmed from a rocket-propelled grenade ambush, his fourth assassination attempt. Two security personnel were wounded in the attack that prompted heightened alerts and a swift investigation.
Lazatin Files Bill for More PWD Privileges in Philippines
Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo 'Pogi' Lazatin, Jr. has filed House Bill No. 7290 to amend the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability, proposing new benefits including free assistive technology, tax exemptions, and employment quotas.
Davao City Issues 41 Anti-Smoking Tickets in Two Days
Davao City's Vices Regulation Unit reports 41 individuals ticketed for violating the Anti-Smoking Ordinance from January 16-17, 2026, as part of a broader enforcement campaign that collected over ₱17.5 million in fines in 2025.
Angeles City Police Arrest Fugitive After 16 Years
Station 5 of the Angeles City Police Office apprehended a man facing 26 counts of rape, ending a 16-year evasion. Acting PNP chief commended the operation.
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.
Gonzales Denies 'Cong-tractor' Tag Amid Project Controversies
Former Third District Representative Aurelio 'Dong' Gonzales Jr. denies being a 'cong-tractor' amid allegations linking his company to multi-billion peso infrastructure projects during his term.
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.
Filipino Killed Fighting with Russian Forces in Ukraine
The DFA is verifying reports that a Filipino citizen was killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, with Ukrainian intelligence identifying the deceased.
Impeachment Proceedings Start Against President Marcos Jr.
The House of Representatives has formally referred two verified impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the Committee on Justice, marking the official start of proceedings under constitutional rules.
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.
LTO-7 Orders TV Reporter to Explain Hit-and-Run Violations
The Land Transportation Office in Region 7 has issued a show cause order against a TV reporter and his media company for serious traffic violations following a hit-and-run incident in Cebu City.
LTO-7 Orders Media Personality to Explain Traffic Violation
The Land Transportation Office in Region 7 has issued a show cause order against a media personality involved in a viral traffic incident, emphasizing that no one is above the 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.
Cebu Police Arrest Nearly 2,000 in Anti-Crime Operations
Cebu Police Provincial Office reports 1,770 ordinance violators, 71 drug suspects, and 47 wanted persons arrested in intensive operations from January 19-25, 2026.
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