Ursula forces 1,299 people in north Cebu to spend Christmas eve in evacuation centers

Rosalie Abatayo 12/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— At least 322 families or 1,299 individuals from five towns in northern Cebu have spent Christmas eve in evacuation centers. The local disaster offices of the towns of Daanbantayan, Poro, San Francisco, Santa Fe,…

Storm surge warning up in northern Cebu towns

Rosalie Abatayo 12/24/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Five towns in northern Cebu are advised to prepare for possible storm surges brought about by Typhoon Ursula. These towns are Santa Fe, Madridejos, Bantayan, Daanbantayan and Medellin. Romeo Aguirre, weather specialist…

Travellers continue to visit North Bus Terminal few hours before Christmas Eve

Rosalie Abatayo 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unmindful of the downpour caused by Typhoon Ursula, travellers continue to crowd by the North Bus Terminal (NBT) in Mandaue City to go home to their provinces. Police Corporal Marianne Sumarago, in-charge of…

Orange rainfall alert in northern, central Cebu

Rosalie Abatayo 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An orange rainfall alert has been raised for towns and cities in northern and central Cebu around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 24. An orange alert or orange rainfall advisory means that rainfall in…

Signal No. 3 raised over Camotes as Ursula intensifies into a typhoon

Rosalie Abatayo 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The four towns of Camotes Island are now under Storm Signal Number 3, the state weather bureau said in its 2 p.m. severe weather bulletin on Tuesday, December 24. This happened as Ursula…

No beach parties allowed in northern Cebu as Ursula approaches

Rosalie Abatayo 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beach activities are off the list of things one can do this Christmas in Bogo City northern Cebu. With Severe Tropical Storm Ursula nearing, the Bogo City government has prohibited all coastal activities pursuant…

‘Ursula’ prompts flight cancellations in Cebu

Rosalie Abatayo 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two airline companies have already cancelled flights to and from Cebu as Typhoon Ursula intensifies into a severe tropical storm a day before Christmas, December 24, 2019. In an advisory released by GMR…

2K passengers stranded in Cebu, Bohol ports

Rosalie Abatayo 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They may have to spend Christmas away from home. More than 2, 000 travellers were left stranded in the different ports in Cebu and Bohol provinces this afternoon, December 23, 2019, after the…

Signal No. 1 up over northern, central Cebu as TS Ursula intensifies

Rosalie Abatayo 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES — While the skies of Cebu have remained clear, Cebuanos are urged to already prepare for the effects of Tropical Storm Ursula. As of 11 a.m., the northern and central parts of Cebu province…

Typhoon Ursula may intensify to severe tropical storm before landfall in E. Samar – Pagasa

Rosalie Abatayo 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A stronger Tropical Storm Ursula may traverse through the Visayas islands between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In its 8 a.m. weather advisory on Monday, December 23, the state weather bureau said that…

Priest’s message to parents: Spend quality time with your children

Rosalie Abatayo 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —When your child fails, be the first to advise him on how to do better. When he succeeds, be the first to appreciate him. This was the message of Reverend Fr. Raul Cabugao as…

Israeli motorcycle rider injures two pedestrians in Argao road accident

Rosalie Abatayo 12/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  A girl who was about to buy a hamburger and a 59-year-old man crossing the national highway in Barangay Poblacion in Argao town southern Cebu sustained injuries after they were rammed by a…

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