A man accused of abusing a 14-year-old girl has been arrested by police in Sugbo, according to local media. The suspect was identified as one of the most wanted individuals in the province. Authorities confirmed the arrest following an investigation into allegations of child abuse. The case has drawn public attention due to the severity of the accusations. Local police are now conducting further inquiries into the matter.
VETERINARY inspectors in Cebu City confiscated over 1.8 tons of meat and animal products in July. The operation targeted illegal trade and violations of food safety regulations. Authorities condemned…
About one in eight Filipinos, or 12.8% of the population, were classified as multidimensionally poor in 2024, according to recent data. This means they live in households lacking access to several ess…
Alex Eala, the Filipino tennis ace, is set to compete in the 2026 US Open after a notable exhibition match. The 19-year-old, known for her rising prominence in women's tennis, has been training intens…
Philippines' Gilas Pilipinas secured a hard-fought victory over Jordan in the second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The match, hosted in Jordan, saw the Philippines' team overcome…
Cesafi, the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. Has announced significant changes for its 26th season. During a press conference held on August 26 at the Marco Polo Hotel Cebu, officials shared upda…
Davao City is seeking upgrades to its traffic signal system as part of efforts to enhance the efficiency of its public transportation network. The proposal, outlined by the city’s Department of Transp…
A financial services provider in the Philippines is intensifying its efforts to promote financial literacy, aiming to help more Filipinos make informed financial choices. This initiative comes after a…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reported that 98 percent of security measures are in place ahead of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) first parliamentary elections…
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) in Manila reached its highest daily ridership of the year on Tuesday, recording 501,875 passengers. The figure was noted on the last day of a free ride promotion…
PSA and GCash have launched a new initiative to expand digital financial inclusion in the Philippines by enabling National ID registration at local barangay outposts. This move aims to bring more Fili…
Malacañang has acknowledged that the rules governing the Confidential and Intelligence Funds (CIF) are clear, but officials suggest they may require additional safeguards to prevent potential misuse.…
Criminal charges have been filed against the father of a student and a school security personnel in connection with a fatal shooting at a Manila school on August 18. The incident, which resulted in th…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Announced plans to reduce the role of middlemen in the agricultural sector to boost farmers' earnings. Speaking in Manila, the president assured farmers that the gove…
The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) has announced it is strengthening its maintenance procedures following the discovery of a water leak inside one of its light rail vehicles. The incident, which occur…
Philippine defense officials have emphasized the importance of maintaining ASEAN solidarity as regional tensions continue to rise. The Department of National Defense (DND) official stressed that prese…
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) launched an anti-fake news campaign during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, aiming to address misinformation across member states…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced heightened security operations in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region following recent reports of increased activity. The move comes as authorities moni…
The Philippine government has announced plans to increase infrastructure spending in 2027, with assurances that new safeguards will be implemented to prevent misuse of funds. The Department of Budget…
A high-value individual was arrested in Barangay B after police seized 80 grams of shabu worth P544,000 and a.45 caliber firearm during a buy-bust operation. The arrest followed a coordinated effort b…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has pledged to intensify its efforts in monitoring and investigating reports of online grooming. The commitment comes after disturbing reports surfaced about group…
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has initiated legal action against the father of a minor accused in the August 18, 2026, shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. The incident, which occurred o…
A 15-year-old student at Don Vicente Memorial National High School in Barangay Basak Pardo, Cebu City, reportedly threatened to shoot fellow students on campus. The incident occurred during a routine…
A suspected drug trafficker was injured after a shootout with police officers in Minglanilla, Cebu, on Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026. The incident occurred as law enforcement officers attempted t…
A new model from Jaecoo, the J5, is now available in Cebu, offering both hybrid and electric powertrain options to local motorists. The vehicle, which targets eco-conscious drivers, provides a choice…
Mayor Nestor Osmeña faces growing scrutiny after a local journalist raised concerns about the use of flashing lights and sirens by VIPs, including the mayor himself and foreign ambassadors, during mot…
