CEBU CITY–As Cebu’s economy expands, its power demand will also rise. Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro admitted that the province needs a more reliable power supply as Cebu’s expanding economy is putting greater pressure on a power system already facing tighter supply and transmission constraints....
CEBU CITY–Former Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia made a rare public appearance on Monday, Aug. 25, but refused to talk about politics. Garcia said talking about politics is not going to be “productive” when the country is beset with many problems. “It 's not going to help the people who...
CEBU CITY–The ban on the entry of live hogs and pork products from Negros Island into Cebu will last for a few more months Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro issued an Executive Order (EO) extending the ban for another 45 more days as part of an intensified effort to prevent the spread of African Swine...
As the first half of the year comes to a close, Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) is looking ahead with residential sales holding firm, recurring businesses gaining ground, and more than ₱25 billion worth of projects lined up for launch. Despite the shift in new project launches to the second half,...
CEBU CITY–Three persons were arrested when a suspected drug den was dismantled in Talisay City, Cebu on Friday night, Aug. 22. One of the arrested individuals was a certain, McLin, a 56-year-old construction worker who was allegedly the drug maintainer. According to Joel Plaza, regional director...
CEBU CITY – Authorities took custody of two students in separate cases involving school security in Cebu. In Pinamungajan, a 14‑year‑old student was found carrying a firearm while attending classes on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20. Police said a class adviser discovered an unloaded .357 Smith &...
In celebration of excellence, innovation, and leadership in the property sector, the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards honored the industry’s achievements of 16 organizations, setting the benchmark in 45 categories. The gala night was held at the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, on August...
CEBU CITY — Parents rushed to pick up their children after a shooting incident occurred outside a school here on Thursday morning, Aug. 20. The incident led to the suspension of classes at Don Vicente Rama High School and Don Vicente Rama Elementary School in Barangay San Nicolas. Police said a...
CEBU CITY — Think before you joke. A 20-year-old culinary student learned this the hard way after he was arrested for allegedly threatening to carry out a gun attack inside a university in Barangay Kamagayan. The suspect, identified only as Rence, claimed he was joking when he commented on a...
CEBU CITY– Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado and TIEZA Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Vice Chairperson Mark Lapid inspected several TIEZA-funded tourism infrastructure projects in Panglao, Bohol on Tuesday, August 18, to assess the progress of their implementation and discuss measures...
Now in its 10th year, the Cebu Lechon Festival continues to place Cebu’s beloved roast and the people behind it at the center of the celebration. The Mactan Newtown’s annual initiative, in partnership with the Cebu provincial government, continues to promote the Cebu lechon while highlighting...
CEBU CITY-A 39-year-old man died in a shooting incident here early morning Tuesday, Aug. 18. Police identified the fatality as a certain Paolo, who was attacked by two unidentified assailants in Barangay Sambag 2 around 2:50 a.m. Police said the victim was smoking a cigarette by the road when two...
