Moalboal diving issue: Dos and Don’ts for tourists

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The municipality of Moalboal, one of the country’s popular diving spots, has reminded visitors to comply with existing rules intended to preserve marine life. Following an incident involving tourists handling wild sea turtles…

Some top tourist spots in Visayas have high coliform level

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the top tourist spots in Central Visayas have poor water quality that might be unfit for swimming, prompting the Regional Development Council here (RDC-7) to urge the government to take action.…

Negros Island Region: NegOr governor welcomes reformation of NIR 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria welcomed the passage of the bill seeking to reform the Negros Island Region (NIR). Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas…

Around 400 lost homes after fire razes 2 sitios in Looc, Mandaue

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Close to 400 individuals lost their homes after a massive fire broke out in a densely populated area underneath the Osmeña bridge in Mandaue City on Tuesday noon, March 12. The fire erupted…

‘Little Cardo Dalisay’ in Cebu nabbed, accused of hurting people who did not give alms

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Harvey Cuervo, 19, dubbed as the Little Cardo Dalisay in Cebu, went viral once again. But this time, not for the right reasons. Cuervo is now detained at the Cebu City Police Station…

FACES OF CEBU: Eary Francis Miaga, 26, firefighter

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nothing but thick black smoke surrounded Eary Francis Miaga as he and his fellow firefighters tried to find a way out of a burning high-rise in Brgy. Kasambagan, Cebu City last year. Despite…

Cebu BRT tussle: Gwen says Capitol owns lots along Osmeña Boulevard

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As far as the Cebu Provincial government is concerned, they rightfully owned the lots along Osmeña Boulevard. This is the latest round of squabble among present and former officials of the Cebu City…

TIMELINE: The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Once operational, the bus rapid transit (BRT) in Cebu will be the first of its kind in the Philippines. After spending nearly two decades in the pipeline, the construction of the much-delayed public…

Capitol still wants Cebu BRT construction stopped

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol still wants construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stopped. This time, it’s coming from the provincial government’s legislative body. The Provincial Board (PB) on Monday, March 4 passed two…

Cebu’s power struggle: Race to secure energy future to avoid billions in economic losses 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It’s a race against time to ensure that Cebu has a sufficient power supply in the next two years. Unless it has a new power plant soon, Cebu, the economic and commercial hub…

Rama to Gwen on BRT: Enough is enough

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has had enough. The mayor hit Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on her orders to stop the construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in province-owned lots along…

‘More inclusive’ Tatak UP Award enters its 5th year

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a COVID-induced hiatus, the Tatak UP Awards will be staging its comeback this May. The University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA) – Cebu Chapter on Wednesday, Feb. 28, officially kicked off…

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