CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following a fatal crash that killed a student, Mayor Nestor Archival plans to meet with motorcycle ride-hailing companies to strengthen safety measures for riders. Mayor Archival said he intends to coordinate with motorcycle…
MANILA – Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua has filed a bill returning to the state the power to step in when fuel prices swing sharply in the world market. House Bill (HB) No. 8839, or the…
MANILA – State-run Social Security System (SSS) is expanding access to its loan programs, offering loan penalty condonation, and fast-tracking the implementation of a pension increase amid the difficulties linked to the Middle East conflict. In a statement…
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday announced the extension of the validity of driver’s licenses and other documents expiring in April or later for three months. In a statement, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Habal-habal (the local term for motorcycles for hire) drivers in Cordova town had been given the chance to transition into legal transport work through financial assistance from the Cebu provincial government. During the…
Here’s the rundown of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Thursday, April 16. Family of Braille Nichole Kwek holds off charges, seeks damages The family of 18-year-old Braille Nichole Kwek has deferred filing…
(Updated at 10:48 a.m. of April 16, 2026) CEBU CITY, Philippines — The family of 18-year-old Braille Nichole Kwek has deferred filing charges over the fatal ambulance collision that claimed her life, opting instead to focus on…
MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday denied allegations of a supposed term-sharing agreement between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, following claims raised during a House hearing. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President…
MANILA, Philippines – A self-confessed former “bagman” of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday identified a Pharmally-linked figure, a former presidential adviser, and foreign businessmen as alleged sources of funding for her 2022 campaign. Ramil Madriaga, a key…
CEBU CITY – Philippines — A closely divided Cebu City Council on Tuesday voted down a proposed agreement that would have allowed the city’s scholarship program to accept students from ACTIEF’s Pit-os campus. This effectively halts what…
Here’s the rundown of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Wednesday, April 15. Cebu City under a ‘state of preparedness’ amid extreme heat Cebu City was placed under a state of preparedness after…
MANILA – Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) called for the “safe, unimpeded and continuous” transit of vessels and aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in the Middle East, and urged…
