How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

Associated Press 01/05/2026

WASHINGTON — For months, the U.S. military had been amassing a presence off Venezuela’s coast and conspicuously blowing up alleged drug trafficking boats and killing the occupants. At the same time, U.S. intelligence agencies were carefully studying…

Cebu Capitol to hold public consultation for EV taxis

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol said on Saturday that there will be a public consultation for the entry of electric vehicle (EV) taxis in Metro Cebu this Monday, January 5. They invited stakeholders to join the…

P43-B gov’t fund transfer to affect workers’ benefits

Krixia Subingsubing - Reporter 01/03/2026

The proposed 2026 national budget could delay pay increases and retirement benefits for teachers, civil servants and uniformed personnel after more than P43 billion in mandatory personnel benefits were moved to the government’s unprogrammed appropriations (UAs). ACT…

Young Palestinian boy drowns in muddy water flooding Gaza tent camp – UN

Associated Press 01/02/2026

JERUSALEM — The U.N. said Thursday that a Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip drowned in floods that engulfed his tent camp, with videos showing rescuers trying to pry his body out of muddy waters by pulling…

‘Compassion, respect, hard work’: Gov. Pam’s call for Cebu in 2026

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/01/2026

CEBU CITY — Cebu Gov. Pam Baricuatro on New Year’s Day urged Cebuanos to move forward together with compassion, respect, and hard work as the province welcomes 2026. On Thursday, January 1, Baricuatro called for unity and…

Influential business leaders in the Philippines who died in 2025

Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta 01/01/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Businesses in the Philippines usually treat year-end reviews as a means of assessing profits and losses to prepare for the year ahead, but before another year begins, the business community is also looking over…

North Korea’s Kim hails ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia

Agence France Presse 01/01/2026

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised his troops fighting abroad as forging an “invincible alliance” with Russia in a new year’s message, state media said Thursday. Pyongyang has sent thousands of…

SK Labangon chair defends Thailand trip, says critics are longtime family enemies

Pia Piquero 01/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The chairperson of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in Barangay Labangon in Cebu City has defended his recent trip to Thailand, saying it was a private family matter and not a government-funded activity. This…

7 years, 7 firsts: How CDN Digital redefined Cebu journalism

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/01/2026

Marking its seventh year, CDN Digital highlights seven defining milestones that chart its rise as a leader in Cebu's digital news space.…

New Year 2026: Live simply, love generously, choose what is right, says Archbishop Uy

01/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy encouraged his flock to begin the new year “not with fear or worry, but with hope and trust in God.” His message echoed Pope Leo XIV’s message for…

Soco urges public leaders to serve people better, deliver results in 2026

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Cebu enters the new year, public leaders are urged to renew their commitment to serving the people. Cebu Vice Gov. Glenn Anthony Soco stressed that the year ahead presents an opportunity for…

Debris of China rocket may fall in north Luzon waters, says Philsa

Keith Clores - @inquirerdotnet 12/31/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) warned that debris from a Chinese rocked, which was launched Wednesday morning, might fall in north Luzon waters. According to Philsa, a Long March 7A rocket has been launched…

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