Category: Philippines

Business

CEBU CITY WARNS 61 DEVELOPERS: Only 4 of 65 Submitted Flood Plans—Now Legal Action Could Be Next

CEBU CITY — Cebu City is preparing to take a tougher legal route against property developers after only four of 65 developers identified for a flood-mitigation review had submitted the documents requested by the city government. The latest development has intensified scrutiny of hillside and upland developments in Cebu City, particularly amid recurring flooding in low-lying communities following heavy rains. According to Cebu City Chief of Staff Kenneth Siasar, the city had sent formal letters

August 25, 2026

Philippines

₱9.9-MILLION CEBU HEALTH CENTER STILL IDLE: Built to Serve Thousands, But One Missing Document Is Keeping It Locked

CEBU CITY — A ₱9.9-million Super Health Center in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City remains unused more than a year after it was turned over to the city government, raising fresh questions over why a completed public health facility has yet to open its doors to residents. The facility was formally turned over by the Department of Health (DOH) on May 5, 2025, with the center envisioned as a way to bring more medical services closer to communities and reduce pressure on major hospitals such as the Ceb

August 25, 2026

Philippines

GWEN GARCIA BREAKS SILENCE ON 2028: “BUHAT ANG PASULTION” — But Her Next Move Could Reshape Cebu Politics

CEBU — Former Cebu governor Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia is refusing to get drawn into the growing speculation over the 2028 gubernatorial race, saying there is still plenty of time before voters return to the polls. Instead, Garcia is putting the spotlight on education, skills training and livelihood opportunities—particularly programs aimed at helping Cebuanos gain practical skills and better economic opportunities. During a media interview in Mandaue City on August 24, Garcia was repeatedly aske

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Nearly Half of Philippine State Universities Face 2027 Budget Cuts as Students Warn of Deeper Education Crisis

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly half of the country’s state universities and colleges could enter 2027 with less government funding, raising fresh concerns over classrooms, laboratories, faculty support and the ability of public universities to accommodate thousands of Filipino students. Under the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), 49 of the Philippines’ 113 state universities and colleges (SUCs), or 43.46 percent, are facing lower individual allocations compared with 2026, accordin

August 25, 2026

Philippines

NIR MARKS NINOY AQUINO DAY IN PEACE — 1,650 COPS DEPLOYED, BUT WHAT KEPT THE REGION QUIET?

BACOLOD CITY — The Negros Island Region marked Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 with a largely peaceful and orderly observance, as police reported no untoward incidents connected to the holiday commemorations across the region. The peaceful outcome came after the Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) deployed about 1,650 police personnel to strategic areas throughout Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Siquijor and Bacolod City. Police visibility was increased in transportation hu

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Tacloban School Shooting Takes a Major Legal Turn — Now the Policewoman Who Owned the Gun Faces a Criminal Case

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — More than two months after a deadly school shooting stunned Tacloban City, prosecutors have taken a major step toward holding an adult firearm owner accountable for a gun allegedly accessed and used by a minor during the attack. The Office of the City Prosecutor in Tacloban has recommended the filing of a criminal case against Police Staff Sergeant Arla Ray Pacencia, the aunt of one of the two minors linked to the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School.

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Iloilo Eyes 7,000-Square-Meter Justice Hub in Molo as New Hall of Justice, Prosecution Complex Takes Shape

ILOILO CITY — A major expansion of Iloilo City’s justice infrastructure is taking a significant step forward, with a 7,000-square-meter government property in Barangay San Pedro, Molo district being prepared for a proposed consolidated Hall of Justice and prosecution complex. The proposed development would bring key judicial and prosecutorial offices together on one government site, potentially making it easier for litigants, lawyers and other clients to access different components of the justi

August 25, 2026

Philippines

Four Iloilo Villages Finally Get a Safer ₱2.48-M Crossing — But What Happens in the Next Major Downpour Will Matter Most

SAN DIONISIO, Iloilo — A crossing that residents once had to navigate with greater risk has been transformed into a permanent piece of infrastructure, giving four rural communities in northern Iloilo a safer and more dependable route for everyday travel. A newly improved ₱2.479-million box culvert in Barangay Mandu-awak, San Dionisio was formally turned over on August 20, providing an upgraded connection used by residents of Mandu-awak, Talo-ato, Batuan and Amayong. The project may appear mode

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

RYAN BANG, NAPALUHA SA NAPURNADANG KASAL KAY PAOLA: “HINDI PUMAYAG ANG TADHANA” — ANG MASAKIT NA DAHILAN SA LIKOD NG NAUDLOT NA PAG-IISANG-DIBDIB

MANILA, Philippines — Hindi napigilan ni Ryan Bang ang maging emosyonal nang muling balikan ang naudlot na love story nila ng dating fiancée na si Paola Huyong—at sa pagkakataong ito, isang maikling mensahe lamang ang kinailangan para muling bumalik ang bigat ng nakaraan. Sa isang segment ng It’s Showtime noong Agosto 22, sumali ang mga host sa isang “Shout Out To Your Ex” challenge. Dahil Buwan ng Wika, kailangan nilang ihayag ang mensahe para sa kanilang dating karelasyon sa paraang patula.

August 25, 2026

Philippines

NO FILIPINO VICTIMS: DFA Breaks Silence on Deadly Sweden School Sword Attack — But Police Are Now Probing the Suspect’s Online Trail

MANILA — The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed that no Filipino has been reported among those involved in the deadly sword attack at a school in Fagersta, Sweden, providing reassurance to the Filipino community as Swedish authorities continue investigating the incident. The Philippine Embassy in Stockholm reached out to Filipino community leaders following the August 21 attack at Brinell High School. According to the DFA, community representatives reported that none o

August 25, 2026