Davao City's Persons with Disability Affairs Office reports a 25% increase in registered PWDs from 2024-2026, driven by financial subsidies, employment initiatives, and enhanced local government support programs.
Cebu City Council passes Ordinance 2804, creating 70 specialized resident physician positions at CCMC to strengthen healthcare and address future patient surge.
Former Philippine National Police chief General Nicolas Torre has officially retired and been appointed as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, with leadership changes expected in the PNP.
DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirms that former Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. received no special treatment during his surrender, undergoing standard procedures like any detainee.
DPWH Undersecretary Ricardo Bernabe III confirms no sensitive documents were lost in the recent fire at the DPWH-CAR office, despite earlier claims by Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong.
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno has filed a cyberlibel complaint against Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga for social media posts alleging bribery in the speakership bid of Martin Romualdez. The case, filed in Antipolo, follows a similar complaint by businessman
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voices sadness over ex-Senator Bong Revilla Jr.'s involvement in alleged anomalous flood control projects, emphasizing due process and accountability regardless of personal ties.
Malacañang challenges critics to provide evidence for their claims against the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, defending its work and questioning lawmakers' progress on related bills.
House Committee Chair Jude Acidre expresses support for President Marcos Jr. regarding the ICI's work, emphasizing evidence-based accountability and urging the Ombudsman and DOJ to take the lead.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla criticizes claims that PNP knew Atong Ang's whereabouts for the P10M reward, citing raids and Interpol coordination in the ongoing search.
General Nicolas Torre III officially retires from the Philippine National Police, transitioning to lead MMDA. Acting Chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. steps up, promising reforms and discipline.
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and The Silent Majority group have lodged fresh plunder and graft complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte at the Office of the Ombudsman, citing alleged misuse of confidential funds.
The Cebu Provincial Government submits detailed design documents to the National Historical Commission for the Capitol's east wing renovation, aiming to transform it into the Governor's Office while adhering to strict heritage conservation standards.
The DILG has mandated the use of body-worn cameras during all fire safety inspections to enhance transparency and combat corruption in the Philippines.
A Cebu City councilor pushes for investigation into the Binaliw landfill disaster that killed 36 workers, as search operations continue and questions about liability mount.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has reconstituted the Cebu People's Action Center under her office and imposed a strict 72-hour service resolution rule following the Provincial Board's refusal to fund it as a separate entity due to legal concerns.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro establishes the Provincial Poverty Reduction Action Committee to enhance budget planning and ensure effective poverty alleviation initiatives in Cebu.
Cebu City Police, using GPS tracking, raided a cellphone repair shop in Leon Kilat Street, recovering over 100 stolen iPhones and arresting one suspect linked to thefts since last year.
Former Philippine National Police Chief General Nicolas Torre has officially retired to become MMDA General Manager, with acting chief poised for promotion.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Benitez Jr. has been relieved as head of Bacolod City's drug and intelligence units, transferred to a regional position with a commendable record.
Fugitive businessman and gaming tycoon Charlie 'Atong' Ang has surrendered five registered firearms through his lawyer to the Mandaluyong police, with one rifle reported missing, as confirmed by PNP officials.
Police in Maguindanao del Norte confiscated P3.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested two individuals in an intelligence-driven checkpoint operation in Parang village.
Police neutralized an armed and dangerous Kalinga politician wanted for multiple murder cases, including a 2002 ambush that killed two policemen, after a 30-minute gunfight in Lubuagan.
Pampanga police arrested six individuals in separate operations on January 19, 2026, for crimes including drug trafficking and violence against women. Read the full report.
PDEA 7 agents dismantled a drug den in Cebu City, arresting six individuals and seizing suspected shabu worth over P81,600. Read the full details of the Sunday morning raids.
A 17-year conflict between two MILF families in Basilan is over. Governor Hataman brokers a historic peace deal, promising a future free from fear for the province's children. Read the full story.
Malacañang has proclaimed special non-working days across multiple provinces and cities in 2026 for local festivals and anniversaries. Check the full list of dates and locations here.
The Department of Health in Davao Region warns the public about fraudsters impersonating officials to solicit money and personal information. Learn how to spot and report these scams.
PNP-Island Garden City of Samal reports progress in anti-drug campaign, with just three barangays pending clearance. Authorities intensify operations with PDEA support.
A suspect ranked 8th on Pampanga's Most Wanted list was arrested in Sta. Rita. The arrest is part of intensified PNP manhunt operations for public safety. Read more.