Amid Nueva Ecija shooting, LTFRB-7 reminds bus drivers to prioritize safety of passengers

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) reminded bus drivers to prioritize the safety of passengers amid the recent shooting inside a bus in Nueva Ecija. Two passengers were shot…

Wet weather in Cebu expected until weekend

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Wet weather is expected in Cebu starting Thursday, November 16, until the weekend due to the presence of a shear line. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in Mactan (Pagasa-Mactan) said…

Will there be signal shutdown during Fiesta Señor, Sinulog 2024?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discussions of security preparations for the Sinulog in January 2024 are underway, and among the topics include the probability of a signal shutdown in Cebu City. However, as of writing, there is still no…

Start Sinulog parade at 3 p.m., Cebu City councilor suggests

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/16/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu City councilor suggests adjusting the start of the Sinulog festivities earlier for the convenience and safety of participants and spectators. Councilor Philip Zafra, the council’s chair of the Committee on…

Fiesta Señor: New routes for foot processions, CCTO to tow vehicles that cause obstruction

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the celebration for the 459th Fiesta Señor is getting closer, the public who would like to attend the solemn foot procession can expect new routes for next year’s religious activities. The Basilica…

Tomas Osmeña on case against Mike Rama: ‘I will challenge it all the way up’

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former Mayor Tomas Osmeña is not giving up on the case he filed against incumbent and former city officials, including Mayor Michael Rama, over the sale of several lots in South Road Properties…

New Santa Fe port in Bantayan, Cebu to rise

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The town of Santa Fe in Bantayan will have a new port that may finally solve environmental concerns there. The Capitol announced it will lead the construction of the new port for Santa…

SUV driver in viral counterflow video summoned by LTO-7

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 19-year-old driver of the sport utility vehicle (SUV) caught counterflowing and hitting a pedestrian here in a viral video will be asked to explain why he shouldn’t face possible legal consequences. The…

Cebu City to open road near sports center to help decongest traffic

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As part of the preparations of Cebu City’s hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 and as per directive from Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, a road opening has been proposed near the Cebu…

Tropical depression may become typhoon by Saturday, to affect VisMin area

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao has become a tropical depression, and may intensify into a typhoon before it will bring heavy rains over the Visayas and Mindanao regions, the state weather…

LPA east of Mindanao has ‘high chance’ of developing into tropical depression

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Chances are high for the low-pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Mindanao to develop into a tropical depression soon, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in…

Passenger ship from CdO en route to Cebu tilts due to alleged ballast tank failure

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 11/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – (UPDATED, 10:20 a.m.) A passenger ship carrying close to 500 individuals failed to proceed to its scheduled trip to Cebu when it suffered listing problems shortly after departing the port of Cagayan de…

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