Following allegations of ongoing illegal sand and gravel mining despite Mayor Michael Rama's directive prohibiting all quarry operations as part of the implementation of Oplan Likay Landslide, the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) has increased its river surveillance.

Following the conclusion of the Coordinated Patrol Philippines-Indonesia (CORPAT PHIL-INDO) XXXVI-2022 at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City, the Philippine Border Committee (PHBC) and Indonesian Border Committee (IDBC) plan to conduct more frequent sea border patrols next year. #In60words

There were no Filipinos among the casualties in a deadly Malaysian campsite landslide that killed 21 and left a dozen more missing on Friday, December 16. According to the Malaysian state media Bernama, 51 adults and 30 children were registered for an overnight stay at the farm. #In60words

The Supreme Court of the Philippines, in partnership with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), the Philippine Association of Law Schools, the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), and Alternative Law Groups (ALG) conducted the 2022 National Legal Aid Summit on November 27 to 30 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental to expand access to justice through collaboration....

The Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) joined forces to improve the public health situation in the country. To better prepare healthcare professionals in various public health-related fields, DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire and OIC Undersecretary Beverly Lorraine Ho led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DOH and PAEF. #In60words...

Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros filed a bill decriminalizing libel to defend press freedom as it has been weaponized to stifle very basic fundamental rights.

According to the Department of Health's (DOH) disease surveillance data, more dengue cases were reported in the Davao Region this year. A total of 7,406 cumulative dengue cases were reported from January 1 to November 12 of this year, a 68 percent increase from the 4,397 cases reported during the same period in 2021.

On December 12, 2022, Davao de Oro Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga presided over the ceremonial groundbreaking for the P10 million, one-story Provincial Medicine Warehouse being constructed at the Provincial Capitol Complex in Nabunturan town.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placed three areas in Bicol under Signal No. 1 on Satuday, December 9, as the low pressure area northeast of Virac, Catanduanes intensified into Tropical Depression Rosal. #In60words

Despite its fight to stop such horrendous acts, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla admitted that the Philippines still leads in child sexual exploitation, placing the country as no. 1 in the world. #In60words

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a 4.5-magnitude earthquake that occurred on Tuesday morning, December 6, near the agriculturally prosperous province of Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao.

The Yuletide season is fast approaching. Best believe, everyone is already planning how they'll spend the Christmas season, but for everyone who wants a different destination for the holidays, here are some celebrity-owned Airbnb homes you can book for a day for a holiday like an A-lister experience. #In60words

Police Regional Office-7 has observed an increase in the number of incidents of violence against women in Cebu City and the rest of Central Visayas. According to Police Major Nio Lawrence Ibo of Police Regional Office-7, the number of incidents involving violence against women and children has been steadily rising in the city. PRO-7 has carried out 122 operations in connection with the Republic Act since 2016....

Christina Frasco, the tourism secretary, has pledged her complete support for the creation of other parks throughout the nation and voiced optimism for the sector's future growth. #In60words

Solane has been a trusted companion of Filipino households when it comes to cooking for over 50 years, may it be simple #LutongSolane meals at home or grand and festive celebrations and get-togethers. This Christmas, Solane wants to make sure that more Filipinos enjoy their meals and celebrations without breaking the bank, even if they want to enjoy festive meals outside the house. #In60words...