Cebu City's P35-M Driver Subsidy Under Scrutiny

Cebu City's proposed P35-million driver subsidy program is under fire for unclear guidelines, raising concerns about misallocation and exclusion of legitimate beneficiaries. Officials debate distribution methods and validation processes amid fears of poli

Cordova Habal-Habal Drivers Get First Provincial Aid

Habal-habal drivers in Cordova town received P3,000 each under a Capitol-led program, marking the first targeted aid for informal transport. The initiative aims to transition them to legal livelihoods like delivery services.

Escudero: Use VAT Windfall for Fuel Crisis Assistance

Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero urges the government to allocate unexpected VAT revenues from petroleum products as direct financial aid to sectors impacted by rising fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict.

P2.9M Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Cotabato and Zamboanga Raids

Law enforcement operations in Cotabato City and Zamboanga City resulted in the confiscation of smuggled cigarettes worth approximately P2.9 million. Authorities arrested one suspect and launched investigations to identify others involved in the illicit tr

Former VP Aide Names Alleged Hitmen in Impeachment Hearing

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla reveals that Ramil Madriaga, the alleged former aide of Vice President Sara Duterte, has identified contracted hitmen in his testimony during impeachment hearings, with claims of assassination plots against key officials.

Mandaue City to Cut Garbage Costs by P2,000 per Ton

Mandaue City Government is finalizing a compromise agreement with Asian Energy Systems Corporation, aiming to reduce waste disposal costs from P3,000-P3,200 to P1,200 per ton, saving millions and avoiding legal disputes.

MCWD Audit Shows 89% Income Drop, Political Fights Blamed

A three-month audit confirms MCWD's massive financial losses, with net income plummeting 89.42% in 2024. Board chairman Ruben Almendras cites political-legal battles and mismanagement as key factors, while ruling out oversight failure as a cause.

Ex-Cops Among Four Killed in Parañaque Kidnap Rescue

A rescue operation in Parañaque ended with four suspects dead, including two dismissed policemen, after a kidnap-for-ransom incident involving an Indian-Filipino businessman. The PNP confirmed the details following a shootout.

Bacolod Rep. Benitez Gives P1,000 Fuel Aid to 1,780 PUJ Drivers

House Deputy Speaker Alfredo Benitez distributed P1,000 fuel subsidies to 1,780 public utility jeepney drivers in Bacolod City on April 16, 2026, using personal funds to help them cope with rising fuel prices. Meanwhile, Senator Chiz Escudero advocates fo

1103rd Brigade Opens 3rd Kalis Platoon Challenge 2026

The 1103rd Infantry Brigade in Zamboanga officially inaugurated its third annual Kalis Platoon Challenge, a rigorous three-day event designed to enhance operational readiness, discipline, and unit cohesion among soldiers from three battalions.

Cebu Police File Charges in Fatal Ambulance Crash

The Cebu City Police Office has filed reckless imprudence charges against an ambulance driver after a collision on a flyover killed a University of San Carlos student and injured another. Authorities emphasize that emergency vehicles must exercise full ca

Elderly Man Stabs Grandson in Cebu Over Door Argument

An 82-year-old man, alias Rodie, was arrested after stabbing his 37-year-old grandson, alias Miko, in a heated argument over opening a door in Cebu City. The victim is in stable condition at Perpetual Succor Hospital.

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