Category : National Government


Cebu Police Recover 154 Stolen iPhones After Sinulog

Cebu City Police Office recovers 154 stolen iPhones from a fencing operation. A government employee from General Santos City identifies his device among the recovered phones after initial mall security issues.

Duterte Sons Take Oath as Davao City Mayor and Vice Mayor

Sebastian Z. Duterte and Rodrigo S. Duterte II officially became Mayor and Vice Mayor of Davao City after their oath-taking ceremony on January 23, 2026, succeeding former President Rodrigo Duterte who could not assume office due to ICC proceedings.

Cebu Vice Mayor Rejects Landfill Probe, Proposes Solutions

Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña dismisses a council investigation into the Binaliw landfill landslide, calling it ineffective. He suggests leasing garbage trucks and building an incinerator to address the city's waste crisis.

Dead Body Found in Quiapo Estero, MMDA Reports

MMDA personnel discovered a decomposed male body floating in Estero de San Miguel, Quiapo, during waste operations. Police investigation ongoing to identify victim and cause of death.

PH Gov't Approves Development Cooperation Action Plan

The Philippine government has approved the Philippine Action Plan for Effective Development Cooperation to strengthen quality and coordination in national development projects, following a high-level forum led by DEPDev.

Remulla Seeks Marcos' OK for Portugal Trip

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla requests President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s approval to travel to Portugal, where former House Appropriations Chairman Zaldy Co is believed to be hiding.

Cebu Establishes Provincial Council for PWD Welfare

Governor Pamela Baricuatro of Cebu has formed the Cebu Provincial Council for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PCWPD) through Executive Order No. 85, Series of 2025, to enhance policy coordination and services for PWDs across the province.

Bangsamoro Election Delay Sparks Senate-House Standoff

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region faces another election postponement as Senator Zubiri proposes March 2026 while Representative Adiong pushes for September 2026, creating uncertainty in the peace process implementation.

Baricuatro Leads Visayas Development Committee

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has been elected as chairperson of the Regional Development Committee–Visayas Area Committee, a key economic planning body for the Visayas region.

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