Bretman Rock marks 28th birthday with Birth-of Venus-themed shoot

Ian Peter Guanzon 08/01/2026

Filipino-American content creator Bretman Rock celebrated his 28th birthday by unveiling a striking fantasy-inspired photoshoot that quickly drew attention across social media on Friday, Aug. 1.…

Kara David on relationships: Power, ethics matter more than age

Ian Peter Guanzon 08/01/2026

Veteran broadcast journalist Kara David said power dynamics and professional ethics, not age gaps alone, should be at the center of discussions about relationships, as she weighed in on a recent online debate during an episode of…

Katrina Llegado wins Miss Supranational 2026, ending PH’s title drought

Ian Peter Guanzon 08/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Katrina Llegado brought home the Philippines’ second Miss Supranational crown after emerging victorious at the 2026 edition of the international pageant held in Nowy Sącz, Poland, on Friday, July 31 (Saturday, Aug. 1,…

Sona outfits, protest art: Kabataan leaders wear hope

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/28/2026

Kabataan Partylist continued its yearslong tradition of using its Sona attire to amplify its positions on issues affecting Filipino youth.…

Marcos’ 5th Sona: Netizens weigh in on President’s speech

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/28/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some welcoming his focus on long-term government programs and others questioning the administration's accomplishments and the impact of its policies.…

Phivolcs: No tsunami threat to Philippines after magnitude 7.1 quake hits Japan

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/28/2026

The Philippines faces no tsunami threat following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck off Kyushu, Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).…

SONA 2026: President Marcos’ key quotes and highlights

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, highlighting his administration’s key programs, accomplishments, and plans for the country. Here are the key quotes…

Joshua Garcia trends after reposting TikTok on Sara Duterte impeachment

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/21/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Actor Joshua Garcia trended on social media after people noticed that he had reposted a TikTok video featuring highlights of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial before the Senate. The video, originally uploaded…

CDN Digital strengthens lead as Cebu’s top news website in first half of 2026

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — CDN Digital widened its lead as Cebu’s most visited news website during the first half of 2026, capturing nearly half of the market’s total traffic and outperforming its closest competitors across all major…

Marchel Espina posts bail over case linked to published opinion piece

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/18/2026

Former SunStar Cebu editor-in-chief Marchel Espina has secured temporary liberty after surrendering to authorities and posting bail.…

Philippine Eagle Sawaga-Dalwangan dies during rehab weeks after rescue

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/18/2026

Philippine Eagle Sawaga-Dalwangan, the critically endangered raptor that was rescued earlier this month amid a monkey attack, has died while undergoing rehabilitation at the Philippine Eagle Center, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on Monday, July 13.…

How the Badjao read the sea: Indigenous knowledge in disaster plans

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/14/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What if the sea itself could warn communities before disaster strikes? For the Indigenous Badjao community in Sitio Naba, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City, the answer has long been yes. Rather than relying only…

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