Category : National Government


Bacolod Gives P1.255M Aid to 117 Fire Victims

The Bacolod City Government and DSSD provided financial assistance to 117 families who lost homes in January 2026 fires, with funds allocated for rebuilding and relocation support.

Minglanilla Officials Suspended for 1 Year Over Permit Issue

Minglanilla Mayor Rajiv Enad, Vice Mayor Elanito Pena, and 10 councilors face a one-year suspension due to an administrative case involving the non-issuance of a permit to a private company, citing ground cracks and landslide risks in Barangay Guindarohan

Davao Occidental Crime Rate Falls 38% in 2025

Davao Occidental Police report a 38.38% decrease in eight focus crimes for 2025, with 61 cases compared to 99 in 2024, attributed to enhanced law enforcement and community cooperation.

DILG Enforces Anti-Epal Policy Nationwide

The Department of the Interior and Local Government mandates the removal of officials' names and images from all government-funded projects to curb political self-promotion.

Iloilo Police File Case Against Four for Public Disturbance

The Iloilo City Police Office has filed an alarm and scandal case against four individuals arrested for causing a public disturbance along Jalandoni Street in Mandurriao District early on January 31, 2026, despite attempts at amicable settlement.

Cebu City Hall Charter Day Bonus Under Review

Cebu City Hall employees may receive a Charter Day bonus this year, but the final amount depends on a review of departmental savings to ensure compliance with budget and audit rules.

Omar, Sulu Declared Gun-Free Peace Community

The municipality of Omar in Sulu has been officially declared a Gun-Free Municipality and Peace-Centered Community through a resolution adopted by the Sangguniang Bayan, marking a significant milestone in local peace and security efforts.

46 Police Chiefs Reassigned in Western Visayas

Police Regional Office 6 implements regular administrative relief and reassignment of 46 chiefs of police across Western Visayas effective January 30, 2026, to strengthen personnel management and organizational efficiency.

Pro-Duterte Rally Organizer Arrested in Cebu

Jun Abines, a critic of President Marcos Jr., was taken into custody after police blocked a pro-Duterte caravan from entering the South Road Properties during the ASEAN Summit in Cebu City.

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