LIST: Richest towns in Cebu in terms of assets, equity

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Consolacion is the richest town in Cebu, both in terms of assets and equity, according to the latest financial report from the Commission on Audit (COA). The top five wealthiest municipalities here have…

Pagasa warns of flooding, lahar from Kanlaon due to ‘Querubin’

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 12/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Querubin is expected to weaken into a remnant low within 24 hours, but it could still pose risks of flooding and lahar flows from the Kanlaon Volcano on Friday, the weather bureau…

Policeman from Lapu-Lapu City Police Office fails drug test

Futch Anthony Inso 12/18/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—A police officer from the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) tested positive in a random drug test initiated on November 8, 2024. This was revealed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of LCPO. He…

Finnish firms keen on tapping into PH’s growth — envoy

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Owing to its economic growth, Finnish firms are eyeing to invest in the Philippines, particularly in green energy, sustainability and mobility sectors. This was revealed by the newest Finnish Ambassador to the Philippines,…

Veloso, Filipina on Indonesia death row, arrives home

Agence France Presse 12/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipina who spent nearly 15 years on Indonesia’s death row tearfully reunited with family members Wednesday after arriving in Manila, where she now awaits a hoped-for pardon in a women’s prison. Mother of…

Veloso, Filipina on Indonesia death row, flies home to ‘new life’

Agence France Presse 12/18/2024

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A Filipina inmate on death row in Indonesia for nearly 15 years was transferred home Wednesday to what she called a “new life”, following an agreement for her repatriation after years of negotiations. Mother…

Pagasa: TD Querubin, shearline to bring rains over Visayas, Mindanao

Ma. Cristina Arayata - Philippine News Agency 12/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau said Wednesday the shearline and Tropical Depression Querubin will bring rains across the Visayas and Mindanao. Davao Oriental, still under tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1, will continue to experience rains with…

Vanuatu earthquake: Rescuers hunt for survivors as 14 feared dead

Agence France Presse 12/18/2024

PORT VILA, Vanuatu — Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake struck the capital Port Vila, leaving at least 14 people reported dead. People called out from…

LECPA 2024: Jianne Ilysse Yu, her journey to being No. 1 achiever

Pia Piquero 12/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At 21 years old, Jianne Ilysse Yu has proven that resilience, faith, and hard work are the formula for success. A resident of Guadalupe, Cebu City, Yu, recently achieved quite a feat after…

Pig kidney transplant gives US woman second chance in life

Agence France Presse 12/18/2024

WASHINGTON, United States — Towana Looney donated a kidney to her mother in 1999 only for the remaining one to fail years later due to pregnancy complications. Now, the 53-year-old from Alabama has become the latest recipient…

Sinulog 2025: Mandaue to compete in festival’s Grand Showdown

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/18/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City has confirmed its participation in the Sinulog Grand Showdown in January 2025.  The announcement was made to the Sinulog Foundation Inc. late last week, marking a  comeback for the city after…

Tips: How to avoid getting stuck in Cebu City’s holiday traffic rush

Emmariel Ares 12/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The yuletide season drives individuals out of their homes and into the streets to join others in various festive activities and gatherings in celebration of the religious holiday. As Christmas Day draws nearer,…

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