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…

Defense objects to use of Waray in Sara Duterte impeachment trial

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/13/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A brief exchange over the use of language marked the fourth day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday, July 13. A member of the House prosecution panel, lawyer Amando Virgil…

Vico Sotto urges UP law graduates to resist everyday corruption

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/13/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto challenged graduates of the University of the Philippines College of Law to remain steadfast in their integrity, saying the country’s biggest corruption scandals began with small ethical compromises.…

Beyond diplomas: Why UP students hold lightning rallies at graduation

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/12/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A brief confrontation between student leaders and security personnel during the University of the Philippines Visayas’ (UPV) 47th Commencement Exercises has renewed public attention on one of the University of the Philippines (UP)…

41 years later: Cebu groups renew call for justice for Fr. Rudy Romano

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/12/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Human rights advocates, church leaders, activists, and members of the Redemptorist community gathered in Barangay Tisa on Saturday, July 11, to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Redemptorist priest Fr.…

FACES OF CEBU: Athena Antepuesto, UP Cebu valedictorian, serves communities

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/12/2026

For many students, graduating as class valedictorian is the culmination of years of sleepless nights, endless readings, and relentless pursuit of academic excellence.…

NUPL: Lawyer Amando Ligutan is not our member

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Facebook post by former government official Lorraine Badoy has sparked online discussion after she claimed that lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan is affiliated with the National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) and linked…

Atom Araullo urges graduates to be ‘the right kind of difficult’

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/04/2026

In an era of disinformation, growing inequalities, and deepening political divisions, award-winning journalist Atom Araullo dared graduates of the University of the Philippines Baguio to be “difficult to fool, difficult to buy, difficult to discourage, and…

UP Visayas challenges conventions with grassroots commencement speakers

Ian Peter Guanzon 07/04/2026

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — For the third straight year, the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) has chosen a grassroots fisherfolk leader to deliver its commencement address. Instead of inviting a politician, business executive, or celebrity, the university…

VP Sara, others face cases; Archbishop Uy bats for justice

Ian Peter Guanzon 06/28/2026

Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy urged Filipinos to choose truth, integrity, and justice as the country faces renewed calls for accountability involving public officials.…

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