Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific saw its earnings in the first half rise by a staggering 153 percent from the previous year on higher passenger volume and an engine compensation package. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Cebu Pacific’s parent firm, Cebu Air Inc., reported a net...
CEBU CITY – A 40-year-old drug pusher was wounded in a shootout with police in Barangay Apas here on Tuesday night, Aug. 5. Police said suspect Harry Mistula Candaza fired the first shot in an attempt to elude arrest. The Mabolo Police Station was alerted that Candaza was involved in the illegal...
CEBU CITY – Two male Grade 11 students were arrested after they were caught using marijuana near a university in Barangay Sambag 1 here on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5. The two students, aged 18 and 16, were heading home after classes when they decided to “smoke and chill.” They were arrested...
CEBU CITY – After receiving a tongue-lashing from Sen. Pia Cayetano, the Cebu Normal University (CNU) is now the subject of an investigation by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). The agency on Tuesday, Aug. 5, announced that it will investigate officials of CNU after it shifted to full...
CEBU CITY – Ensure that the road is clear. Authorities issued this reminder to drivers of ambulances after a motorcycle was hit by a speeding ambulance in Barangay Kamagayan here past midnight on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Andrew Abesia was injured in the incident, which happened on the intersection of P....
CEBU CITY – A job-order worker of the Cebu City Hall was gunned down in what police suspected as a crime of passion in Barangay Suba here on Monday night, Aug. 4. Roldan Delima Minguito, 46, was shot at close range in the head inside his house past 8:15 p.m. Police said the victim had just...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has ordered an investigation into Cebu Normal University (CNU) – Main Campus following the unauthorized issuance of a memorandum circular that abruptly shifted all classes to a 100% online learning modality without consultation or Board of Regents (BOR)...
CEBU CITY – The Sinulog Festival, one of the country’s grand cultural spectacles, is still months away but preparations are already under way. Councilor Dave Tumulak said preparations have to be taken early to ensure the smooth conduct of Cebu’s biggest tourism and religious event held every...
CEBU CITY – A visa consultancy firm here was shut down after it was allegedly caught engaging in illegal recruitment. Officials from the Department of Migrant Workers-Central Visayas-(DMW 7) and Cebu City government served the closure order against Visa to America Manila Inc.-Cebu on Friday,...
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a leading developer in the Visayas and Mindanao, posted record revenues of ₱19.5 billion in 2024, alongside growth in net income and operating cash flows. The year was marked by strong sales, increased recurring income, and a milestone joint venture with Japan’s...
CEBU CITY – A 29-year-old man was arrested after he was caught allegedly sniffing shabu inside the toilet of the Cebu South Bus Terminal here. Bryan dela Torre del Puerto, a native of Barangay Ermita, Cebu City, was apprehended by a patrolling security guard using shabu past noon Thursday, July...
CEBU CITY – A policeman is facing a string of charges after he was accused of stealing a cellphone and indiscriminate firing in Minglanilla town, Cebu province at noon on Tuesday, July 29. Police Staff Sgt. Abraham Quijano, 45, and his civilian companion, Joel Butron Mandras, 41, were arrested in...