The Toledo City Development Council has approved a P6.37 billion Annual Investment Plan for 2027. The plan outlines programs and projects aimed at boosting local infrastructure and economic growth. The council meeting took place in Toledo City, Cebu. The investment will focus on improving public services and promoting sustainable development. Local officials emphasized the plan's role in enhancing the city's competitiveness.
Cebu City is considering the use of a landfill in Toledo City as a long-term solution for waste disposal, aiming to reduce its dependence on the Aloguin site. The city has been seeking alternatives to…
A senior citizen was discovered deceased following an accident in Sibonga City on September 18, 2026. The incident occurred around 12:15 PM in Barangay Kapusuan. Local authorities were called to the s…
Local authorities in the southern part of Sugbo have implemented a quarantine measure to protect pigs from the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). The initiative targets pigs from neighboring towns a…
A new hospital is set to open in Cordova, Philippines, as part of efforts to enhance health services for residents. The facility, which will be operational in the second quarter of 2027, aims to provi…
More than 250 farmers in Badian, Cebu are set to regain full irrigation access following the approval of P105.38 million for rehabilitation work. The Regional Project Advisory Board gave the green lig…
University of Southern Philippines-Foundation (USP-F) teams are set to compete in the Cesafi doubles event, facing off against some of the strongest teams in the region. The event, which features both…
Former NBA player Michael Sweetney has died at the age of 43 following a battle with illness, his family announced. Sweetney, who played for the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls during his four-year…
A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines, left at least two students dead and six others injured. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, according to local authori…
Families displaced by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in northern Cebu continue to live in temporary shelters. The disaster struck on September 30, 2025, causing widespread damage and forcing many reside…
A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato left three students dead and seven others injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on Tuesday, triggering a swift respo…
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has directed Congress to pass an anti-political dynasty law, prompting legislative action to curb long-standing family political dominance. The ruling follows year…
Cebu-based nursing schools produced nine graduates who ranked among the top 10 examinees in the August and September 2026 Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE), according to recent results. The achieveme…
A new corn dryer facility worth $2.28 million has begun operations in Medellin, Colombia, aimed at supporting local farmers. The project, which started in the second or third week of October, is part…
A 32-year-old man with a criminal record was discovered dead in the Quezon City neighborhood of Quiot. The incident occurred around 10 p.M. On Wednesday, September 17, 2026. Authorities have not yet i…
Three suspected drug pushers were arrested during a joint operation by police in Naga City and Danao City on Wednesday, September 17, 2026. The operation targeted individuals involved in drug traffick…
A police report from Balamban on Wednesday, September 17, 2026, revealed the arrest of four people involved in an illegal numbers game known as "swertres." The operation was conducted around 8:10 p.M.…
The University of San Carlos (USC) has initiated a River Scan Challenge to assess the condition of the Butuanon River and propose research-based solutions. Students and faculty members are conducting…
Comelec has initiated preparations for the Barangay and Sanggunian Election (BSKE) amid ongoing legislative delays. The commission emphasized its commitment to enhancing the electoral process, despite…
USC college basketball team is scheduled to take on high school opponents in a series of matches. The games are set for later this afternoon, with the team facing off against a high school team in a c…
Two former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) stars, Jimmy Alapag and LA Tenorio, will serve as head coaches for the PBA On Tour game. The event marks a return to competitive play after a period…
NGCP, the National Grid Corp. Of the Philippines, has finished five major transmission line projects this year. These projects aim to improve the country’s power grid reliability and efficiency. The c…
A Chinese vessel collided with a Philippine ship involved in delivering fuel subsidies to local fishermen near the Scarborough Shoal, according to Philippine coast guard reports. The incident occurred…
A Filipino overseas worker (OFW) was among the casualties of a fire that engulfed a passenger ferry traveling to Coron, Palawan, on September 9, according to a statement. The incident occurred as the…
Following the completion of the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE), the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) expressed commendation for the event. The elections, hel…
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) played a key role in supporting the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources' (BFAR) fuel subsidy mission for local fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea. The operati…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is pushing for legislation to postpone the November 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) before September 28. The move comes amid ongoing discussi…
