Trash in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island: LGU reminds guests to observe cleanliness, follow local rules

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Once again, local officials in Santa Fe town in Bantayan Island, northern Cebu is reminding tourists not to litter, especially in the beach area. This after trash greeted beachgoers early Easter Sunday morning,…

Anthrax outbreak reported in Laos, Thailand steps up border control

03/30/2024

BANGKOK — Thailand’s government has ordered officials to closely monitor livestock along the border with Laos after more than 50 people were reported to have contracted anthrax in the neighboring country. Thai authorities have been working closely…

Girl, 8, only survivor of bus crash that kills 45 Easter pilgrims

03/30/2024

MMAMATLAKALA, South Africa — An 8-year-old girl was the lone survivor after a bus full of pilgrims making their way to a popular Easter festival in rural South Africa slammed into a bridge on a mountain pass…

CCLEX safety enhancements pushed after US bridge tragedy

Pia Piquero 03/28/2024

Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a…

Baltimore bridge collapse: What we know so far

Associated Press 03/27/2024

A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, March 26, 2024, causing the span to collapse and the presumed deaths of six people. Here’s what we know so far about the disaster: Baltimore bridge collapse: WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED?…

NCCA joins fray, tells Dep’t of Transportation to stop BRT works

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The tussle involving the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and ‘preserving the heritage’ of the Cebu Capitol Building has not yet ended. This time, a national government agency wanted to halt civil works…

Fuel prices in some Cebu City gasoline stations as of March 26

Niña Mae Oliverio and Emmariel Ares 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local oil firms announced an increase of prices in fuel effective on Tuesday, March 26. In separate advisories, the firms announced an increase of gasoline price by P2.20 per liter. The price of…

Father shoots son dead for disrespecting mom in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 03/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – He was only requested to turn off the lights of his hut, but his disrespectful response to his mother’s order ultimately led to his death. The fatal shooting of a 28-year-old jobless man…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City

03/26/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and out of Cebu. Here’s what you need to know this Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City A…

Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen

Pia Piquero 03/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos…

WPS tension: Chinese vessel blocks PH research ship

Nestor Corrales 03/23/2024

A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel again made “dangerous maneuvers” on Thursday and tried to block a Philippine fishery vessel carrying marine scientists conducting research in the West Philippine Sea or WPS. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast…

Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute

Pia Piquero 03/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office…

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