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…

Lapu-Lapu City police nab burglar in underwear at Toledo City port

Futch Anthony Inso 03/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City police have arrested the man, who was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) stealing a vault from a house in a subdivision in Brgy. Marigabo, wearing only an underwear. The suspect, who…

Lapu-Lapu supporters pray for Duterte amid ICC case

Futch Anthony Inso 03/13/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered at around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Sto. Niño de Mactan Parish to offer a solemn Mass for Duterte’s peace and good…

Toledo City accident kills pregnant mom, injures 2 others

Futch Anthony Inso 03/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A pregnant woman was killed while her son and common-law partner were injured in a road accident that happened in Toledo City Tuesday night, March 11. Rothchell Hernani, who was eight months pregnant,…

Cortes may be proclaimed if he wins, but taking office remains uncertain

Futch Anthony Inso 03/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes may be proclaimed if he wins the election in May 2025; however, allowing him to assume his post is another matter. This was the statement of Commission…

Cebu allies react to ex-President Duterte’s ICC arrest

Futch Anthony Inso, Mary Rose Sagarino 03/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Several local officials and political allies have expressed disappointment over the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, March 11. Some, like dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes, lawyer Regal Oliva and…

Burglar in underwear caught on CCTV stealing vault in Lapu-Lapu City

Futch Anthony Inso 03/10/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A burglar wearing only underwear was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage while stealing a vault inside a house in a subdivision in Brgy. Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at…

Raymond Garcia dismisses Tomas’ ‘bluff’ allegations on 93-1 ultimatum

Futch Anthony Inso 03/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia denies the allegation of former Mayor Tomas Osmeña that the governor was bluffing in implementing a deadline/ultimatum for the occupants of the 93-1 lot regarding their housing…

Ormoc City wins Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association crown

Futch Anthony Inso 03/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Ormoc City Division was hailed as the champion in the newly concluded 2025 Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA). This year’s EVRAA was held in 3 major venues in Tacloban City, Eastern…

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