Cebu records highest heat index – so far

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite the presence of gray clouds and the rains experienced in the past days, the weather in Cebu continues to simmer. And on Tuesday, May 28, the island province recorded its highest heat…

Island hopping, snorkeling in Moalboal, Cebu suspended due to box jellyfish

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Due to the presence of box jellyfish, island hopping and snorkeling in one of Cebu’s most famous dive sites have been suspended until further notice. The local government of Moalboal town in southwestern…

Rainy season may start by 1st week of June, declares Pagasa

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter 05/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Rainy season may arrive as early as the first week of June, the state weather bureau Pagasa said on Monday. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Benison Estareja said the…

Rama’s suspension was ‘collateral damage’ – Digong

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The suspension meted against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama was a collateral damage, said former President Rodrigo ‘Digong’ Duterte. Duterte on Saturday, May 25, penned an open letter addressed to supporters in Tacloban…

Archdiocese of Cebu tells Sibonga parish church to take down LED board

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Roman Catholic church here has instructed the parish priests of a centuries-old church to take down a light emitting diode (LED) board mounted on its front door. The Archdiocese of Cebu has…

Capitol pledges P3M subsidy to Cebu LGUs amid rising farm losses

Pia Piquero 05/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has pledged a P3 million in assistance to each of the local government units (LGUs) across the province amid the rising farm losses due to El Niño. The number…

Nur Misuari founder of MNLF found guilty in P77-M graft case

Jane Bautista - Reporter 05/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Nur Misuari, the founder of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) was found guilty for two counts of graft in connection with procurements totaling P77 million from nonexistent companies toward the end of his…

Palarong Pambansa 2024: CCSC renovation may not be completed on time

Pia Piquero 05/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Will the renovation works at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) be completed in July for the Palarong Pambansa 2024? As preparations ramp up for the national multi-sports event, concerns about the CCSC’s…

Tropical Depression Aghon: Signal No.1 up in 12 areas

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter 05/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Aghon has maintained its strength and the state weather agency raised Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 in 12 areas nationwide on Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said…

Palarong Pambansa 2024 budget likely to be slashed – Garcia

Pia Piquero 05/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The P400 million budget allocation for the Palarong Pambansa 2024 is likely to be reduced. This follows after the three-day suspension of the procurement transactions by Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia to be…

CA dismisses petition for certiorari filed by Cebu City Mayor Rama, seven others

Pia Piquero 05/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The six-month preventive suspension against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama stays. This after the Court of Appeals dismissed the petition for certiorari with “prayer for issuance [of] injunctive relief” that Rama and seven…

Cebu City Council questions additional P74M funding for Palarong Pambansa seats

Pia Piquero 05/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An additional P74 million, on top of the P400 million appropriation for the Palarong Pambansa 2024, has been placed before the Cebu City chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee for resolution. The…

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