As v-hire begins transfer to Cebu South Bus, vendors express concern

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Beginning Thursday, May 4, the back portion of Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) served as the new terminal for vans-for-hire (v-hire). While v-hire operators and passengers welcomed this development, vendors at CSBT expressed…

‘Akyat bahay’ arrested in Talisay, Cebu after CCTV records his face

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 05/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Criminal complaints will be filed against a 34-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a house in Talisay City last April 30, 2023. Mayor Gerald Anthony ‘Samsam’ Gullas on Thursday, May 4…

Probe ongoing over viral photos of boy who reportedly got wounds, scars in school

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An investigation is now ongoing to find out why a toddler from Cebu City sustained injuries and scars while in school, photos of which went viral on social media. The Department of Education…

Press freedom and its evolution over time

Immae Lachica 05/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— As we celebrate World Press Freedom Day today, May 3, 2023, it is crucial to reflect on the current state of the press and broadcasting industry in Cebu, especially with the rise of social…

DOH-7 urges parents: Protect your children against measles, rubella, polio

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has appealed to parents to have their children vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases such as poliomyelitis, measles, and rubella. DOH-7 Director Jaime Bernadas…

No increase in COVID-19 cases in Central Visayas says DOH official

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — COVID-19 cases in Central Visayas in recent weeks have not increased, an official of the Department of Health in Region 7 (DOH 7) said on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. DOH 7 director Dr.…

Rama urges constituents to get jab amid rise in COVID-19 infections

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama continues to encourage Cebuanos to avail of the free vaccination against COVID-19. Rama made the call amid the recorded rise of COVID-19 positivity rates in several areas of…

Scattered rains and thunderstorms expected over Metro Cebu

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu and the rest of Cebu Province will have cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Jhomer Eclarino, weather specialist based in Pagasa Mactan, said this will…

Motorcycles are top on the list of vehicles involved in accidents in Mandaue  

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/02/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—Motorcycles are on the top of the list of vehicles involved in accidents here in March, the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) said.  TEAM recorded 891 vehicles involved in accidents in Mandaue City in…

As gov’t eyes reviving face mask rule, COVID vax drive needs more push

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The business community here continues to urge the public to take their booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine as the country saw an increase in the number of new infections, believed to be…

7 alleged rebels killed in Northern Samar

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Seven suspected members of the rebel-communist group were killed in a firefight with state forces in Northern Samar last Sunday, April 30, the military confirmed. The Commander of the Visayas Command (Viscom), in…

On Labor Day, groups in Cebu call to increase minimum wage to P750

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Various militant and labor groups in Cebu on Labor Day, May 1, 2023, joined the calls to implement a ‘livable minimum wage’ in the country. At least three separate rallies were held in…

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