How to spot colorum vehicles and why regulators think they’re not safe?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When the term colorum comes to mind, Filipinos often describe them as private plate-vehicles, mostly vans or sports utility vehicles (SUVs), that ferry passengers to their destinations for a fee. But did you…

DepEd-7 chief to teachers: Don’t use corporal punishment on misbehaving students

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) official urged teachers to look for alternative strategies to bring back their students’ attention instead of resorting to extreme disciplinary action. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, regional…

Parish priest wants to meet woman caught looting donation box

Paul Lauro 10/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A parish priest here wants to meet the woman who was caught by surveillance cameras looting their church’s donation box. The San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish Church in Brgy. Tisa, Cebu City has sought…

Beat morning traffic by traveling earlier, Traffic Management head suggests

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the temporary road closure of a portion of Osmeña Boulevard from October 2 to 22, 2023, the Traffic Management Committee (TMC) head in Cebu City is asking for the public’s understanding and…

Dr. Burden to run against Gwen in 2025 gubernatorial elections

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dr. Rowena Burden announced on Thursday, September 28, her intention to run for Cebu governor in the 2025 polls. Dr. Burden said on Thursday during a press conference that a group of businessmen…

Tejero fire: 150 left homeless, intentionally set?

Paul Lauro 09/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did someone deliberately start the Barangay Tejero fire that gutted 23 houses early Thursday afternoon, September 28? Fire investigators have information that this may be so. Flames erupted in Sitio Tevil Villagonzalo at…

Dead man found inside hut in Talisay City, family believes victim’s dogs attacked him

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 09/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A dead man who was believed to have been attacked by his dogs, was found inside a small hut in Sitio Molila, Barangay Lawaan 1, Talisay City, Cebu on early Thursday morning, September…

Archdiocese of Cebu: Don’t rush breakup, some Cebu priests say

Max Limpag 09/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The division of the Archdiocese of Cebu into three new territories should be centered on better pastoral management and not rushed to serve as a legacy for a retiring archbishop. It should also…

Language of chickens being deciphered by scientists using AI

09/23/2023

Deciphering the language of chickens and animals is the stuff of dreams for many people, and it could soon become reality, thanks to artificial intelligence. Researchers at the University of Tokyo claim to have succeeded in developing…

No more fees for using CRs in Cebu bus terminals

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Good news for passengers heading to bus terminals here in Cebu. They will no longer have to pay a P5 fee for using the comfort or restrooms there. The Cebu Provincial Government announced…

Jealousy drives husband to stab, wound wife in Moalboal

Paul Lauro 09/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A woman from Moalboal is in critical condition after her husband stabbed her out of jealousy on Monday evening, September 18. Police in Moalboal identified the victim as Rebecca Temblor. The 56-year-old Temblor…

Mandaue shooting: While playing mobile game, sales agent shot dead

Paul Lauro 09/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A still unidentified gunman killed a 36-year-old sales agent while he was playing a multiplayer battle arena game on his smartphone with his friends in Mandaue City on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Police…

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