Cebu chefs unite to put province on culinary map

Doris C. Bongcac 11/11/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Members of Cebu’s culinary community have come together to promote excellence in their field, mentor aspiring chefs, and help advance the local food and hospitality industry. The group, called the Cebu Professional Chefs…

Groups seek gov’t support, tech to boost Cebu food sustainability

Doris C. Bongcac 11/10/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Cebu’s market continues to grow, with around five million people to feed. However, local agricultural production remains insufficient to meet the province’s food requirements, according to Rey Calooy, chairman of the Philippine Inno-Ventures…

Bohol cloud seeding brings light to moderate rains to 11 localities

Doris C. Bongcac 11/09/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Cloud seeding operations in Bohol province generated light to moderate rains over the weekend, benefiting at least 11 localities, the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) said. In a report, the PAO said Saturday’s (Nov.…

Bohol PB member pushes sustained cloud seeding to protect farms

Doris C. Bongcac 11/07/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A Bohol Provincial Board member is pushing for sustained cloud-seeding operations in the province to help protect crops from extreme heat and mitigate agricultural losses. Board Member Lucille Lagunay, who represents Bohol’s first…

CCRA: Cebu City tax hikes to hurt businesses, jobs

Doris C. Bongcac 11/07/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Any increase in local taxes at this time is expected to hurt households and businesses alike, which are already struggling “under difficult economic conditions,” according to Nathaniel Chua, convener of the Cebu Consumer…

Cyber libel case vs. Ligas set for January 2027 hearing after failed mediation

Doris C. Bongcac 11/06/2026

MANDUE CITY, Cebu – The hearing on the three counts of cyber libel against radio commentator and boxing judge Edward Ligas is set to begin in January 2027 after he and the complainant, ZLREJ Trading and Construction…

Sinulog 2027: Tribu Malipayon to unveil ‘fresh concept’ in comeback performance

Doris C. Bongcac 11/05/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Tribu Malipayon of Consolacion, Cebu, is making a comeback in Sinulog 2027 after a year-long hiatus, promising a presentation that will be “something to watch out for.” Lemuel Rosos, the contingent’s choreographer, artistic…

Lapu-Lapu twin fires: 1 dead, 2 injured, 23 homes destroyed

Doris C. Bongcac 11/02/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A 38-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in one of two fires that broke out in Lapu-Lapu City Sunday night, November 1. Both fires destroyed 23 homes, according to an…

Kalag-Kalag 2026: Butane, bladed weapons seized at Cebu terminals

Doris C. Bongcac 11/01/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Bladed weapons, butane canisters and vape devices were among the prohibited items confiscated by security personnel from travelers at the Cebu South and North Bus Terminals over the past three days. Ahmed Cuizon,…

Aumentado offers P150,000 reward for info on Panglao killing

Doris C. Bongcac 11/01/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Bohol Gov. Erico Aris Aumentado has offered a P150,000 cash reward for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect in the killing of a woman whose body was dumped in…

Cebu consumer group broadens advocacy beyond electricity concerns

Doris C. Bongcac 11/01/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — From focusing on electricity concerns and their impact on businesses and communities, a local consumer group has broadened its advocacy to cover a wider range of consumer rights issues. Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates…

Raymond Garcia on Comelec en banc’s decision: More than a legal victory

Doris C. Bongcac 10/31/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Former Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said the Comelec en banc’s decision to dismiss the 2025 disqualification case against him may have become moot and academic, but it remained significant because it…

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