TIMELINE: Major political developments in the Visayas – a year before elections

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The May 2025 Midterm Elections is still a year away but major political shifts are already taking place not only here in Cebu but also in other parts of the country. In Cebu…

Monday accidents: 4 injured in separate road crashes in Cebu City

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 06/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least four people got injured in two separate accidents during the Monday morning rush hour here on June 3. The first happened along the northbound lane of Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR)…

Rama files motion to lift suspension order against him

Pia Piquero 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and his legal team have filed a  motion before the Office of the Ombudsman to lift the suspension order against him and seven other city hall officials.…

1st vape-related death in PH recorded; DOH, PGH raise warning

Dexter Cabalza 05/31/2024

As the first vape-related death was recored in the country, doctors and health advocates are calling on parents and the government to save the youth from the dangers of electronic cigarettes. They also noted that more and…

Comelec releases 2025 elections schedule

Dexter Cabalza 05/31/2024

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday released the 2025 elections schedule of activities, procedures and regulations for the midterm elections on May 12, 2025, when Filipinos elect a new set of lawmakers in Congress, as well…

Mandaue senior high grads to receive P2,000 assistance

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/30/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue senior high school graduates from public schools will be given a financial assistance worth P2,000 by the city government. This was announced by Mayor Jonas Cortes during the commencement exercises of the…

Why the Philippines needs divorce, according to Cebu lawyers

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Divorce does not weaken a marriage, nor will it violate the sanctity of such union. This was the statement from several lawyers in Cebu who backed the passage of the Divorce Bill (House…

Divorce and annulment in the Philippines: An explainer

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – On top of investigations relating to Chinese offshore gambling operations, all eyes are on the Senate for another and equally important matter – the divorce bill. If enacted, it will effectively reinstate the…

‘3 a.m.’ completion rites in Lapu-Lapu school explained

Futch Anthony Inso, Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The “3 a.m.” completion rites in a school in Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City posted by a concerned netizen stirred public interest on Wednesday, May 29. However, there was a reason for it. Garvin Velos,…

Rama speaks up over Gwen’s leaving of PDP-Laban: OMG!

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has something to say over Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s decision to leave the Partido Demokratiko Filipino – Lakas ng Bayan, popularly known as PDP-Laban. In a strongly worded…

Forwarding of divorce bill to Senate deferred

ia Subingsubing, Tina G. Santos 05/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The transmission of the absolute divorce bill from the House of Representatives to the Senate has been deferred pending questions about the final vote count when the lower chamber passed it on third and…

LIST: All 69 officials suspended due to Chocolate Hills resort

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The case involving the controversial resort in Bohol’s famous Chocolate Hills was unprecedented. A total of 69 officials and government employees – from Gov. Erico Aris Aumentado down to the barangay level –…

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