Central Visayas logs 19 suspected rabies-related deaths

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas is experiencing a rise in animal bite cases, with 19 suspected rabies-related deaths being investigated. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) observed an increase in the total number of…

Israel declares war; death toll now 1,100

10/09/2023

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli government formally declared war Sunday, October 8, 2023, and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the military tried to crush…

Mactan airport, all commercial air strips on heightened alert following bomb threat

10/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Mactan Airport and all commercial airports across the country are placed on heightened alert after the Air Traffic Service (ATS) received a bomb threat via electronic mail (email) on Friday. The Civil Aviation…

Child displacements due to climate disasters: 43.1 million

10/06/2023

Weather disasters fueled by climate change — from floods to droughts, storms to wildfires — sparked 43.1 million child displacements from 2016 to 2021, the UN Children’s Fund warned Thursday, October 5, 2023, slamming the lack of…

Fare hike of P1: Not enough for drivers, additional burden for commuters

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The P1 provisional jeepney fare hike is simply not enough, jeepney drivers in Cebu City said. On Tuesday, October 3, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved the additional P1 on…

Road rage motorists ordered to pay fines or face legal action

Futch Anthony Inso 10/05/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The two motorists who were involved in a road rage in Barangay Marigondon on Monday, October 2, were ordered to pay their fines or risk being hailed to court. Mario Napuli, head of…

Thief nabbed for stealing valuables, groceries in downtown Cebu City house

Paul Lauro 10/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 28-year-old man is behind bars after being accused of stealing valuables, food, and groceries from a home in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Cebu City last Monday, October 2, 2023. The Abellana Police Station…

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…

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