DBM May Use P20-B Malampaya Fund for Oil Purchases

The Department of Budget and Management plans to allocate P20 billion from the Malampaya gas project fund to bulk oil purchases in response to Middle East tensions, potentially boosting crisis response funds to P230 billion.

Impeachment Hearings Against VP Sara Duterte Begin

The House Committee on Justice has started formal hearings on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, proceeding with evidence despite her absence. The committee has recognized two complaints as sufficient in form and substance, allegi

House Hearing on VP Sara Impeachment: Probable Cause Only

A House representative clarifies that the impeachment process for Vice President Sara Duterte is currently focused on determining probable cause, not guilt, with hearings aimed at assessing evidence before potential Senate trial.

Benitez Files Bayanihan Act After Marcos' Energy Emergency EO

House Deputy Speaker Alfredo Benitez announces plans to file the Bayanihan for Economic Resilience and National Stability Act of 2026, supporting President Marcos' executive order declaring a state of national energy emergency due to global supply disrupt

Metro Cebu Water Bills to Increase 10% Next Month

Metro Cebu residents will see a 10% increase in water bills starting April 1, 2026, adding about P23 monthly to average households. The Metro Cebu Water District cites rising costs and a significant budget deficit as reasons for the adjustment, which was

MCWD Water Rate Increase Set for April 2026 in Cebu

The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) will implement a 10% supplemental water rate adjustment from April 1, 2026, to address operational costs and fund service improvements, with residential bills rising by about P23 monthly.

Panabo City Special Holiday for 25th Anniversary

The Office of the President has declared March 31, 2026, a special non-working holiday in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, to mark its 25th founding anniversary, with month-long celebrations planned.

Cebu Governor No Grudge After Dismissed DSWD Complaint

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro says she holds no ill feelings toward DSWD Director Shalaine Lucero after prosecutors dismissed a complaint against her and a foundation official. The case involved allegations of illegal solicitation by SimplyShare Foundat

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