A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 jolted Cebu and nearby provinces on Tuesday night, Sept. 30, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. In its Earthquake Information No. 2, Phivolcs said the tectonic quake struck at 9:59 p.m., with its epicenter traced...
CEBU CITY – The newly installed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cebu urged the faithful to pray as the nation continues to grapple with allegations of massive corruption in government infrastructure projects. Archbishop Albert “Abet” Uy said the faithful can turn to prayers as the quest to...
CEBU CITY – A police officer allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in Ginatilan town, Cebu province. Reports reaching the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CCPO) said the alleged abuse happened past midnight on Sunday, Sept. 28. The incident was formally reported to the Ginatilan Police Station past 10...
Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is planning to raise up to ₱5 billion from the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds as the third and final tranche of its three-year shelf registration program of up to ₱15 billion. Philippine Ratings Services...
The SM Foundation conducted medical missions in Cebu this September, further bolstering its health and medical programs following the recent turnover of the San Remigio Primary Care Facility and the Naval Base Rafael Ramon Medical and Dental Dispensary in the province. The first mission was held on...
CEBU CITY – Archbishop-designate Alberto “Abet” Uy vowed to join the fight against anomalous infrastructure projects. “Dinhi sa Cebu, kauban ko ninyo sa pagdumili sa ghost projects (Here in Cebu, I join you in rejecting ghost projects),” Uy said on Monday, Sept. 29. Uy expressed his...
CEBU CITY – Two girls were rescued and three alleged pimps were arrested in Toledo City, Cebu province on Saturday, Sept. 26. Operatives of the Women and Children Protection Desk of the Toledo City Police Station and personnel of the City Social Welfare and Development Office and Department of...
CEBU CITY – A father and son were found dead after they went missing in Tuburan town, Cebu province at the height of severe tropical storm ‘’Opong’’ on Friday morning, Sept. 26. Marcelino Suelto, 69, and his 49-year-old son Joselito, both fishermen, were found in separate places in...
CEBU CITY – Hundreds were stranded while close to 1,000 families were evacuated as Cebu province felt the effects of severe tropical storm ‘’Opong’’ on Friday, Sept. 26. In Camotes Island, a fisherman was rescued after he went missing at dawn on Thursday, Sept. 25. The weather was still...
CEBU CITY – The two-day Cebu Goes Culinary 2025, the biggest culinary event in the Visayas, kicked off on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Sky Hall of SM Seaside City Cebu here. Co-organized by the Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI) and the National Food Showdown, the event...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) warned the public of dubious text messages warning individuals of existing arrest warrants against them. The PRO-7 confirmed that a number of individuals have complained that they received text messages, reminding them to take action...
CEBU CITY – Heavy rains brought by severe tropical storm "Opong" forced the suspension of classes in several areas in Cebu province on Thursday, Sept. 25. Class suspensions on all levels in both public and private schools were declared in around 20 towns and cities until Friday, Sept. 26. Among...
