DSWD P5,000 Aid for PUV Drivers Starts Next Week

The Department of Social Welfare and Development will begin distributing P5,000 financial assistance to public utility vehicle drivers in Metro Manila on March 17, 2026, to offset rising fuel costs, with nationwide rollout to follow.

Cebu City Halts Illegal Quarrying to Prevent Landslides

Cebu City officials are intensifying efforts to stop unauthorized quarrying and earth-moving in upland barangays, citing high risks of landslides and environmental harm. Legal actions target multiple companies for violating safety orders.

Cebu Governor 'Prepared for War' in Tax Settlement Row

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has declared she is 'prepared for war' after Vice Governor Glenn Soco questioned a proposed tax compromise with Apo Land and Quarry Corp., involving a reduction from P1.218 billion to P211.56 million.

Sulu Villages Surrender Firearms in Peace Drive

Residents from two villages in Siasi, Sulu, voluntarily surrendered high-powered firearms, including rifles and a grenade launcher, following community engagement with security forces and local government units, reinforcing the town's commitment to peace.

PRO 6 Recovers 377 Firearms, 81 Explosives in Crackdown

Police Regional Office 6 in Western Visayas reports major success in its Tokhang Kontra Armas Luthang campaign, with 33 arrests and significant community cooperation leading to the recovery of hundreds of firearms and explosives.

Ex-Rep Criticizes Cebu Muffler Crackdown, Ignites Debate

A former congressman and police colonel has criticized LTO 7's enforcement against loud motorcycle mufflers in Cebu City, raising concerns about selective enforcement while authorities defend noise pollution regulations.

Comelec Speeds Up Probe on Marcoleta's Election Spending

The Commission on Elections is hastening its investigation into Senator Rodante Marcoleta's Statement of Contributions and Expenditures following the 2025 midterm elections, amid questions about his reported zero contributions and P112.86 million spending

DSWD P5,000 Aid for Drivers Amid Fuel Price Surge

The Department of Social Welfare and Development will begin distributing P5,000 financial assistance to public utility vehicle drivers next week to counter rising fuel costs, starting in Metro Manila before expanding nationwide.

Manila Adopts 4-Day Workweek Over Oil Price Surge

The Manila city government enforces a four-day workweek for employees to address soaring fuel costs from Middle East conflicts, with Mayor Isko Domagoso signing an executive order for condensed schedules.

DepEd Adopts 4-Day Onsite Work for Energy Conservation

The Department of Education has enforced a four-day onsite work week for non-teaching staff to comply with a government energy conservation directive amid Middle East tensions, aiming to reduce electricity and fuel consumption by 10-20%.

De Lima: Duterte Camp Behind 18 Ex-Soldiers' Claims

Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila De Lima supports former Sen. Trillanes' claim that the Duterte camp may be orchestrating the emergence of 18 ex-soldiers to divert attention from impeachment and ICC cases.

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