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01/12/2025

Cebu City trims the Sinulog 2026 budget from P100 million to P78 million, redirecting funds to rehabilitation programs for communities hit by Typhoon Tino. Here's the report.

CEBU City has trimmed its Sinulog 2026 budget from the originally proposed P100 million down to P78 million, with the difference redirected to rehabilitation an

01/12/2025

Feeding hogs with swill or leftover food may seem economical, but experts warn it risks animal health, spreads diseases like African Swine Fever, and can even affect humans. Proper feed and composting of food waste are safer alternatives. Read more.

DA-Davao warns against swill feeding due to ASF and zoonotic risks, urging composting to prevent disease and huge industry losses.

01/12/2025

Alleged “Operation Supak” reportedly forced LGBTQIA couples to report to barangay halls and be separated. The CHR stresses these acts violate constitutional and human rights.

CHR flags alleged Operation Supak in Maguindanao del Sur separating same-sex couples and violating their privacy and LGBTQIA+ rights.

01/12/2025

ACT-Davao joins nationwide teachers’ strike, calling out unsafe classrooms, corruption, and neglect in the education sector. Alternative classes will focus on accountability, bureaucracy, and students’ rights.

ACT-Davao joins national sit-down strike, holding classes on corruption and unsafe classrooms while pushing for accountability and fair wages.

01/12/2025

DSWD-Davao launches Sine Makabata 2025, showcasing short films that inspire and raise awareness on child welfare, protection, and resilience across communities.

DSWD-Davao launches Sine Makabata 2025, showcasing films on child welfare, CICL, and child labor to raise awareness and inspire hope.

01/12/2025

PERFECT DIET FOOD FOR CHRISTMAS

We’re going LIVE with CHIME OSABEL, Co-founder of Diet in a Box, to share tips and insights on building the perfect diet-friendly Christmas menu.

Stay tuned and celebrate wellness with us! ��

01/12/2025

On this World AIDS Day, let us pause and pray for strength, healing, and hope for everyone living with HIV and AIDS. May they feel supported, loved, and never alone.

01/12/2025

The reward for info leading to the arrest of Barangay Captain Oscar Bucol Jr.’s killers now stands at P4 million. Authorities urge the public to come forward.

Reward for Brgy Capt. Bucol Jr.’s killers rises to ₱4M as PNP intensifies manhunt after his Nov 25 livestream shooting.

01/12/2025

Samal’s beauty draws crowds, but unstable power supply still dampens growth. Officials say reliable electricity is key to attracting more tourists and investors.

Samal logs 276K+ tourists, but officials warn Nordeco woes hurt growth; Davao Light aims full energization by 2026 with lower, stable rates.

01/12/2025

Good news for motorists! Diesel and kerosene prices drop by P2.90 and P3.20 per liter starting Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Gasoline, meanwhile, goes up slightly by P0.20. More details here.

THERE will be a bigtime price decrease on diesel and kerosene on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.In their respective advisories, Pilipinas Shell, Seaoil, Petrogazz, C

01/12/2025

Baste Duterte slams the government for letting foreign powers shape policies, ignoring social inequality, and failing to protect citizens -- calling for a closer look at who the system truly serves.

Acting Mayor Baste Duterte criticizes Marcos admin for enabling foreign influence, elite dominance, and unequal justice in the country.

01/12/2025

Cotabato’s Bookmobile Library Services reached 6,303 pupils in 48 schools, inspiring imagination, literacy, and critical thinking in even the most far-flung communities.

NorCot allocates ₱45.5M for Batang Cotabateño welfare, cutting stunting to 2.89% and boosting child-friendly programs, care, and services.