CEBU CITY – A member of an influential political family in Cebu alleged that his rights were violated when he was arrested and detained last week. Byron Garcia, brother of former Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, is considering filing charges after he was allegedly denied due process and suffered...
CEBU CITY – A three-year-old boy was killed in a fire that destroyed his house on Wednesday morning, June 17, in Argao, southern Cebu. Police said that investigation conducted by Fire Officer 3 Michael Angelo Rodriguez showed that the victim was playing with a lighter before the fire started....
CEBU CITY – Anticipating the negative effects of El Niño, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is ramping up several water supply projects. MCWD General Manager DX Lapid said they have been coordinating closely with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services...
CEBU CITY – Business leaders welcomed a nationwide initiative that seeks to recognize micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Melanie Ng, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Area Vice President for Visayas and Director for MSMEs, said MSMEs are the country’s modern-day...
CEBU CITY – A town in southwest Cebu province has taken a harder stance against bullying. The local government unit of Pinamungajan has crafted an ordinance that seeks to protect residents from bullying in public places and online platforms. The Pinamungajan Anti-Bullying and Cyberbullying Policy...
Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest carrier by passenger volume, posted a slight recovery in travel demand in May as plane ticket prices eased on the back of a declining passenger fuel surcharge. In a regulatory disclosure, Cebu Pacific reported that it carried 2.40 million passengers in the...
Cebu Air Inc., the country’s largest budget carrier operator, announced that all flights under its boutique airline subsidiary AirSWIFT will be absorbed and operated by its regional unit Cebgo starting July 1, 2026. In a statement, Cebu Pacific said that the operational consolidation will not...
CEBU CITY – The brother of former Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia was arrested for alleged violation of a law that penalizes gender-based sexual harassment. Byron Garcia was arrested on Thursday afternoon, June 11, for three counts of alleged violation of Republic Act No. 11313, widely known as the...
Lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan considers it an absolute badge of honor to be given the opportunity to convict respondent Vice President Sara Duterte in her upcoming Senate impeachment trial. Ligutan cherishes this so much that he doesn 't mind the fake news, online ridicule, and personal attacks...
CEBU CITY – A Cebuana is slowly making a name for herself in the interior design industry. After years of global exposure, cultural immersion, and discovering beauty in different corners of the world, Marybeth Parantar-Lara is finally transforming a lifelong passion into a purposeful business...
In its recently concluded annual stockholders ' meeting for 2026 held at Radisson Red Cebu Mandaue, Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) highlighted its latest performance updates and a major movement in its leadership lineup as the firm outlined its growth direction. Chief Financial Officer Pacita...
Good design does more than make a space look attractive. In hospitality, it shapes guest experiences and gives properties a distinct identity. As travelers seek more meaningful and memorable stays, design has become an increasingly important factor in what sets destinations apart. This is evident...
