Motorcycle crashes into firetruck in Mandaue intersection, rider dies

Futch Anthony Inso 03/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A motorist died after his motorcycle crashed into a firetruck that was responding to a fire in Zone Sili, Brgy. Paknaan in Mandaue City, on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The collision happened at…

Filipino bishop appointed by Pope Francis as Apostolic Nuncio to the EU

Futch Anthony Inso 03/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Pope Francis announced the appointment of a Filipino bishop as the Holy See’s Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. Archbishop Bernardito C. Auza, the titular Archbishop of Suacia, was currently the archbishop of Sweden and…

Huge fire in Paknaan, Mandaue City leaves 800 homeless

Futch Anthony Inso, Paul Lauro 03/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 800 individuals in a densely populated area in Brgy. Paknaan, Mandaue City lost their homes after a huge fire struck last Sunday, March 23. Firefighters on Sunday responded to a fire alert…

Garcia on calamity fund misuse allegations: ‘Check your facts’

Futch Anthony Inso 03/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Please check your facts. This was the advice of Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia to some members of the city council regarding the alleged misuse of calamity funds for political gain. Allegations…

Bohol’s new Tourist Rest Area to rise in Tagbilaran

Futch Anthony Inso 03/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Provincial Government of Bohol is set to construct its second Tourist Rest Area (TRA). The new TRA will be built at the historic Blood Compact Shrine and Friendship Park in Tagbilaran, Bohol.…

COMELEC: Rep. Richard Gomez not disqualified for reelection

Futch Anthony Inso 03/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Eastern Visayas clarified that Leyte 4th District Representative Richard Gomez was not disqualified from seeking reelection in the upcoming May 12, 2025, National and Local Elections. Lawyer…

43 petitioners seek transfer of Palompon’s election officer

Futch Anthony Inso 03/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 43 residents of Palompon town in Leyte province have expressed “grave concern” on the “numerous election violations” which they claimed were committed by Comelec in-charge Elvisia Tiu and her office…

Mother, live-in partner jailed after selling newborn; authorities rescue baby

Futch Anthony Inso 03/18/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Authorities successfully recovered a child after a statement from another child revealed that their mother had sold their newborn baby sister to buy a new phone. Catalina Abella, the Gender and Development (GAD)…

Leyte mayoral bet questions ‘dubious’ appointment of EB members

Futch Anthony Inso 03/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A mayoral candidate in Palompon, Leyte, has asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to reverse the “dubious” appointments of at least 43 members of the local electoral board (EB). Dr. Myra Georgina Arevalo especially questioned…

Toledo inks 3-way housing program deal with 2 gov’t agencies

Futch Anthony Inso 03/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 3,000 families will benefit from the three-way partnership deal for a housing project and program between the Toledo City government, two other government agencies. Toledo City Mayor Marjorie “Joie” Perales said that…

Release of ‘aid to the barangays’ starts on Monday – Raymond

Futch Anthony Inso 03/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Government will start on Monday, March 17, the release of financial assistance to barangays that already completed the requirements for its “Aid to the Barangay” program. In a phone interview,…

Duterte supporters hold rallies in Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso 03/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered in various parts of Cebu on Saturday to express their support for their leader who is currently detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC). In Consolacion…

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