Aleson fleet grounded by DOTr over Basilan Ferry tragedy

Gillian Villanueva, Isabelle Pechay, Leah D. Agonoy 01/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The entire passenger fleet of Aleson Shipping Lines, owner of MV Trisha Kerstin 3, which sank off the waters of Basilan province on Monday, has been grounded by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). This…

Cebu solon wants to scrap travel tax

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines- A lawmaker from Cebu City has joined in the growing calls to scrap the travel tax for Filipino travelers. Cebu City – South District Rep. Eduardo “Edu” Rama Jr. has filed House Bill No.…

ASEAN, China ‘on board’ to accelerate Code of Conduct in South China Sea

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 01/28/2026

MANDAUE CITY – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are all “on board” to accelerate and conclude a code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea this year, an official said Tuesday. “[W]hat is…

Cebu in talks exploring waste-to-energy project with China

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, Cebu Province is exploring the possibility of partnering with the Chinese Government for a planned waste-to-energy (WTE) facility. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan paid a courtesy…

Cebu needs ₱19 billion for earthquake recovery

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/27/2026

The Cebu provincial government might need to allocate more funds if the island is to fully recover from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in September 2025.…

PNP tracking Atong Ang in Cambodia

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan 01/27/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed personnel to Cambodia to verify reports that fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang is seeking refuge there, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Tuesday. In a television interview, Remulla said information…

ICC: Duterte fit to stand trial; confirmation of charges on Feb. 23

Charie Abarca - Reporter / @charieabarcaINQ 01/26/2026

The International Criminal Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber I found former President Rodrigo Duterte fit to take part in the pre-trial proceedings on his crimes against humanity case. …

Around 1,000 personnel in Cebu undergo training for ATF

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From taxi drivers to tour guides, close to 1,000 personnel underwent training as part of Cebu’s preparations for the upcoming ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Tourism Forum (ATF) and Summit.  And all…

Minglanilla rejects Cebu City waste proposal following Binaliw disaster

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Minglanilla has firmly rejected any proposal to accept waste from Cebu City following the Binaliw landfill collapse, an industrial disaster now considered as one of the capital’s deadliest. National and local government officials…

Cebu province to jump-start waste-to-energy project

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/21/2026

Describing it as an urgent and immediate need, the Capitol wants to jump-start plans to set up a waste-to-energy (WTE) plant here.…

Over 100 stolen phones recovered by Cebu City police via ‘Find My Device’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/20/2026

The "Find My Device" feature found on Apple devices helped police here recover dozens of stolen smartphones and arrest an individual on Tuesday, January 20.…

Ada moves away from PH landmass, Pagasa lifts wind signals

Mary Joy Salcedo - @inquirerdotnet 01/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Ada is moving away from Philippines’ landmass, and there are no more tropical cyclone wind signals hoisted. This was according to the state weather bureau on Sunday. Ada was last located 275…

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