Category : National Government


Galvez Steps Down as Presidential Peace Adviser

Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Carlito Galvez Jr. has resigned from his position. The Palace confirmed the appointment of former Interior Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento as his replacement.

PRO-NIR Relief Efforts in Negros Occidental After Armed Clash

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region led visitation, dialogue, and assistance activities for families displaced by a recent armed encounter in Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental, involving 242 families and 855 individuals across multiple evac

Safer Cities Initiative Cuts Violations by Half in Cebu

The Philippine National Police reports a significant decline in ordinance violations under the Safer Cities Initiative, with daily cases dropping from over 13,000 to about 6,500. Public drinking remains the top offense as authorities push for standardized

PDEA Busts Drug Den in Basilan, Arrests 3 HVTs

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives dismantled a drug den in Lamitan City, Basilan, arresting three high-value targets and seizing P40,800 worth of suspected shabu in a coordinated anti-drug operation.

Cebu Mayor Defends P981.9-M Supplemental Budget

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival justifies the proposed P981.9-million Supplemental Budget 1, aimed at addressing critical needs like waste collection, fuel assistance, and water supply ahead of summer.

Cebu Mayor Defends P981.9M Budget for Garbage, Water, Fuel

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival justifies the proposed P981.9-million supplemental budget, citing critical needs in waste management, fuel assistance, and water supply amid a dry spell, with funds sourced from realigned projects.

DSWD 7 Boosts 4Ps Registration in Bohol, Cebu with Data Tools

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 is registering 18,854 potential households for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Bohol and Cebu, leveraging the Community-Based Monitoring System for accurate targeting of poor and n

Pampanga Distributes P4M Medical Aid to 87 Residents

The Pampanga provincial government provided approximately P4 million in medical assistance to 87 Kapampangans, with many beneficiaries being cancer patients. Governor Lilia Pineda led the distribution as part of the ongoing health support program.

Marcos Sends Team to Czech Republic for Fugitive Ex-Lawmaker Co

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the DFA and DOJ to lead a high-level coordination team to the Czech Republic to facilitate the return of former Ako-Bicol representative Zaldy Co, who faces charges over a P289-million flood control project anom

PNP Driver Relieved Over Viral Edsa Busway Collision

The Philippine National Police Logistics Support Service has relieved a personnel involved in a weekend collision on the Edsa busway, with the driver apologizing for the incident that sparked online backlash.

Argao Welder, Mechanic Arrested in PDEA Drug Bust

A welder and auto mechanic from Argao, Cebu, were arrested in a PDEA buy-bust operation, with 50 grams of shabu worth P340,000 confiscated. Both suspects face charges under the Dangerous Drugs Act.

Cebu City Gives P500K Fuel Cards to 80 Barangays for Oil Crisis

Cebu City officials have distributed fleet cards worth P500,000 each to 80 barangays to ensure continuous fuel supply for garbage trucks and fire trucks during the oil price surge. The initiative, led by Mayor Nestor Archival, aims to maintain essential s

Lapu-Lapu City Adds P3M to Rice Program for Wider Reach

Lapu-Lapu City allocates P3 million from its General Fund to purchase additional rice supplies, enhancing the P20-per-kilo program. This initiative aims to benefit more residents, including those in mainland barangays, Olango Island, and neighboring small

Cebu City Gives P40M Fuel Subsidy to 80 Barangays

Cebu City provides P40 million in fuel subsidies to 80 barangays for operations, alongside a P35 million program for drivers. Lawmakers propose converting half of government vehicles to electric amid ongoing high oil prices.

Mandaue City Distributes Aid to PWDs in Barangay Umapad

The Persons with Disability Affairs Office in Mandaue City has successfully distributed the first tranche of financial aid to registered PWDs in Barangay Umapad, with plans for continued support and expansion of inclusive programs.

Farmer Arrested for Illegal Optical Clinic in Bohol

Police in Guindulman, Bohol, arrested a 55-year-old farmer operating an illegal optical clinic without a license for two decades, following a complaint from a competitor. The suspect faces charges under the Revised Optometry Law of 1995.

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