Galvez Steps Down as Presidential Peace Adviser

Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Carlito Galvez Jr. has resigned from his position. The Palace confirmed the appointment of former Interior Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento as his replacement.

PRO-NIR Relief Efforts in Negros Occidental After Armed Clash

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region led visitation, dialogue, and assistance activities for families displaced by a recent armed encounter in Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental, involving 242 families and 855 individuals across multiple evac

Safer Cities Initiative Cuts Violations by Half in Cebu

The Philippine National Police reports a significant decline in ordinance violations under the Safer Cities Initiative, with daily cases dropping from over 13,000 to about 6,500. Public drinking remains the top offense as authorities push for standardized

Comelec Sets Sector Order for Bangsamoro Election Ballots

The Commission on Elections has established the sequence for listing sectors on official ballots for the September 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, following recommendations from the Bangsamoro Elections Special Task Force.

4.1 Million Register for 2026 Barangay, SK Elections

The Commission on Elections reports over 4.1 million voter registration applications received nationwide for the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, with Calabarzon leading the count.

Kalis Platoon Challenge 2026 Concludes with 100IB Victory

The 1103rd Infantry Brigade's 3rd Kalis Platoon Challenge 2026 ended on April 16 after three days of intense competition. The 100th Infantry Battalion secured back-to-back victory, with 35IB and 41IB also showcasing exceptional performance.

PDEA Busts Drug Den in Basilan, Arrests 3 HVTs

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives dismantled a drug den in Lamitan City, Basilan, arresting three high-value targets and seizing P40,800 worth of suspected shabu in a coordinated anti-drug operation.

Two NPA Rebels Killed in Surigao del Sur Clash

A high-ranking officer and finance officer of the communist movement were killed in a firefight with government troops in Surigao del Sur. The clash occurred in San Miguel town, with additional surrenders reported following the operation.

Cebu Mayor Defends P981.9-M Supplemental Budget

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival justifies the proposed P981.9-million Supplemental Budget 1, aimed at addressing critical needs like waste collection, fuel assistance, and water supply ahead of summer.

Cebu Mayor Defends P981.9M Budget for Garbage, Water, Fuel

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival justifies the proposed P981.9-million supplemental budget, citing critical needs in waste management, fuel assistance, and water supply amid a dry spell, with funds sourced from realigned projects.

DSWD 7 Boosts 4Ps Registration in Bohol, Cebu with Data Tools

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 is registering 18,854 potential households for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Bohol and Cebu, leveraging the Community-Based Monitoring System for accurate targeting of poor and n

Cebu City to Monitor Monterrazas Developer for Violations

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival announced ongoing monitoring of the Monterrazas de Cebu project for local ordinance compliance, despite DENR-EMB 7 lifting an environmental order. The city will impose penalties if violations are found, with flooding concer

Key Issues for the 2028 Philippine Presidential Election

The 2028 Philippine presidential election will be pivotal, with foreign policy, corruption, and energy independence emerging as critical issues. Candidates like Sara Duterte and Leni Robredo face scrutiny amid debates on pro-China vs. pro-US stances and t

Pampanga Distributes P4M Medical Aid to 87 Residents

The Pampanga provincial government provided approximately P4 million in medical assistance to 87 Kapampangans, with many beneficiaries being cancer patients. Governor Lilia Pineda led the distribution as part of the ongoing health support program.

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