How to spot colorum vehicles and why regulators think they’re not safe?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When the term colorum comes to mind, Filipinos often describe them as private plate-vehicles, mostly vans or sports utility vehicles (SUVs), that ferry passengers to their destinations for a fee. But did you…

Spike is fault-free: Owner died due to heart attack, not by dog

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was heart attack, and not an aggressive attack from his dog, that killed 63-year-old George Mayol, the man found lifeless in his own home in Barangay Lawaan 1, Talisay City last September…

No more fees for using CRs in Cebu bus terminals

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Good news for passengers heading to bus terminals here in Cebu. They will no longer have to pay a P5 fee for using the comfort or restrooms there. The Cebu Provincial Government announced…

Survey: Central Visayas among top regions for ‘sugar babies’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas is among the top regions in the Philippines with the most number of ‘sugar babies’, a study from a dating platform revealed. Malaysia-based online dating service Sugarbook, in its Gifts, Allowances…

Probe continues on alleged food poisoning in Asturias, Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Investigations continue over the alleged food poisoning that downed at least 11 students in Asturias, Cebu after consuming homemade candies last September 15. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) confirmed that…

Businesses express concerns as minimum wage hike set to take effect

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Establishments of all sizes in Central Visayas are told to start preparing for the new daily minimum wage rate that will take effect this October. But business communities here in Cebu had reservations…

Amid rice price caps, Cebu City mulls reviving task force on price monitoring

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Government wants to reconvene its task force in charge of monitoring price controls following Malacañang’s order to put price caps on rice. Mayor Michael Rama on Thursday, September 7, said…

‘It’s sad but we will accept’ – Carcar mayor on new Pasigarbo results

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It may be sad but Carcar City accepted the new results of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023, which denied their contingent of what would have been their second consecutive win. Mayor Patrick Barcenas…

LIST: ‘New’ Pasigarbo 2023 winners

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following a re-computation of this year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, Minglanilla’s Sugat Kabanhawan Festival emerged as the Grand Champion of the Ritual Showdown competition. The results were unveiled on Wednesday, September 6. RITUAL SHOWDOWN…

Maguikay fire: 1 injured, P1.5M in properties lost

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least P1.5 million in properties went up in smoke after a fire hit a warehouse in Mandaue City late Tuesday evening, September 5, 2023. Flames gobbled up a family-owned warehouse, which was…

Heavy traffic in SRP: 16-wheeler truck stuck for nearly 7 hours after losing 2 tires

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 16-wheeler truck, which lost two of its tires while traversing the northbound lane of Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR), was blamed for the congestion that motorists experienced early Tuesday morning, September 5.…

Doc Annie: ‘A true spirit of service and commitment’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – On September 4, 2023, Cebu not only lost a healthcare professional but also a dedicated public servant whose mission was to help the underprivileged with their oral health needs. This was how the…

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