Japanese radars can be integrated with existing PH systems –Gibo

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 02/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the five coastal surveillance radars, provided by the Japanese government through its Official Security Assistance (OSA) Program, can be readily integrated into the country’s existing…

Kingston Ralph Cheng: A violin protégé and true friend

Pia Piquero 02/12/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond the business acumen that earned him success as a young entrepreneur, Kingston Ralph Ko Cheng was, to his fellow musicians, a disciplined and gifted violinist whose dedication set him apart. Cheng, 23,…

Discayas’ Rolls-Royce finally sold for P29M to Baguio theme park owner

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 02/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The controversial Rolls-Royce Cullinan (2023) seized from the Discaya couple has been sold for P29 million to a lone bidder, Igorot Stone Kingdom Inc., during the public auction of 10 luxury vehicles on Wednesday at…

Palace denies claims PBBM has colon cancer

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 02/11/2026

MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday dismissed rumors that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been diagnosed with colon cancer. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro slammed the claim about Marcos’ health, describing it as a…

Santa Fe resort owners warn Holy Week guests vs online scammers

Doris C. Bongcac 02/11/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – As they prepare for the surge of tourists during the Holy Week break, resort owners in Santa Fe town in Bantayan Island are appealing to would be visitors to exercise caution when booking…

President Marcos impeach raps: House plenary upholds their dismissal

Jose Cielito Reganit - Philippine News Agency 02/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives, sitting in plenary, on Tuesday overwhelmingly upheld the dismissal of two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for being insufficient in substance. Voting 284-8, with four abstentions, lawmakers adopted…

No WTE facility plan in Binaliw—Archival

Pia Piquero 02/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival on Tuesday said City Hall has no existing plan or official proposal to build a WTE (waste-to-energy) facility in Barangay Binaliw, even as he reiterated that he is not opposed…

Edsa at 40: Cebu Catholic schools urged to suspend classes Feb. 25

Ian Peter Guanzon 02/10/2026

A leading prelate has urged Catholic schools and universities in Cebu to replace regular classes on Feb. 25, 2026 with reflection and other activities to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power uprising.…

Cebu waste crisis: Dumping in Consolacion aboveboard —Archival

Pia Piquero 02/10/2026

Mayor Nestor Archival on Tuesday said the city observed proper coordination with the municipal government of Consolacion and did not lack courtesy in its temporary use of the town’s waste facility.…

Basyang: 162,000 families affected, deaths remain at 12

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 02/09/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Families affected by Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha) have climbed to 162,501 in seven regions, even as the number of deaths remained at 12, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said…

Nartatez orders probe into ‘kill plot’ vs Pam Baricuatro

Zacarian Sarao 02/09/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said it is already investigating the death threat made against Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro. This was after the governor bore an alleged P2.5 million bounty on…

Cebu waste crisis: Time running out, Aliko Garganera warns

Ian Peter Guanzon 02/08/2026

For years, Cebu’s garbage problem has been discussed in familiar phrases: segregation, composting, discipline, and cleanliness.…

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