CEBU CITY – Traffic snarled when major thoroughfares were flooded due to sudden downpour here on Wednesday, July 16. Several passengers were stranded while the downpour caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) led to suspension of classes and sea trips cancelations. The Cebu City Social Welfare...
CEBU CITY – A cell phone technician was arrested with more than P1-million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Ermita here on Wednesday afternoon, July 16. The 40-year-old suspect, Warren, yielded 150 grams of shabu valued at P1,020,000 when he was cornered by the...
Pope Leo XIV has named Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy as the new archbishop of Cebu. According to an article posted Wednesday on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News, the appointment came after the Vatican accepted the retirement of Archbishop Jose Palma, who, on March...
CEBU CITY – Gov. Pamela Baricuatro expressed frustration over the several fire safety violations discovered in the two key buildings inside the Capitol compound. “This is a safety issue. We always talk about progress but our very own seat of power is not even complying with a simple fire...
CEBU CITY – Ako Bisaya party-list Rep. Sonny Lagon denied accusations that he was involved in the disappearance of a group of cockfighting enthusiasts. The Cebuano lawmaker said claims by whistleblower Julie “Dondon” Patidongan that he was part of the so-called “Alpha” were “baseless...
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) and partner Japan’s NTT Urban Development (NTTUD) Asia have officially launched their ₱9.2 billion premium residential project in Cebu IT Park—Cebu’s premier business and lifestyle hub. Developed under their joint venture company CLI NUD Ventures, The Wave...
CEBU CITY – A 26-year-old passenger bound for Hong Kong was apprehended after he was caught bringing bundles of cash worth more than P1 million that he failed to declare before boarding a flight at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). The undeclared Philippine currency was found in the...
A Michelin recognition is one of the highest honors in hospitality, awarded to hotels that meet global standards. The guide evaluates properties based on five criteria, including architecture, service quality, and local relevance. This year, two Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR)...
CEBU CITY – The Brembo Southeast Asia Customer Conference kicked off in Lapu-Lapu City on Tuesday, July 15, the first time that the annual event is hosted by the country. Brembo, a renowned Italian brake systems manufacturer, gathered regional distributors and leadership team in Cebu to present...
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has flown nearly 14 million passengers in the first half of the year on the back of heightened demand in air travel ahead of the lean season during the third quarter. The Gokongwei-led airline reported that it served 13.91 million passengers from January to June, 21...
CEBU CITY – A man believed to be high on illegal drugs hacked and killed his father in their home in Barangay Sudlon 1 here. Police said the incident happened on Friday night, July 11, but it was just last Sunday, July 13, that the suspect identified as Jojo Overnario was arrested. The suspect...
CEBU CITY — Two mountain trekkers were rescued while their companion died after they were stranded in Budlaan Falls in Barangay Budlaan here on Saturday night, July 12. Personnel from the Special Rescue Force of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Central Visayas (BFP-7) launched what authorities...
