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This is the conclusion of a two-part special report on the flooding crisis in Cebu City. To read the first part, click here. CEBU CITY, Philippines — There have been various solutions proposed and implemented in addressing…
(This is the first part of a two-part special report about the flooding crisis in Cebu City, and how the ongoing climate change affects it.) CEBU CITY, Philippines — In typical urban areas in the Philippines…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – When Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) struck the Visayas a decade ago, it did not spare Cebu. In particular, the province’s northern towns and cities where thousands – if not millions – suffered…
(Last of two parts) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ginalyn Lawas, 35, who has been farming in Sitio Cantipla, Barangay Tabunan, in Cebu City, for 25 years, prefers rainy days to drought. “Ang pinakafailure sa mag-uuma g’yod is…
(Part 1) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ronald Robusto, 35, is a familiar sight to his regular customers as he braves the streets of Barangay Quiot in Cebu City while using his winnowing basket full of homemade “bibingka”…
This is the conclusion of a two-part special report on scammers targeting small tourism players in Cebu. Read the first part by clicking this link. Overpayment scams, particularly cheque-based overpayment scams, are among the most common types…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It all began with a picture of a child in a hospital bed, connected to an intravenous line. Her hand was wrapped with thick gauze, and her eyes were closed. The photo…
(Last of two parts) CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines —For many local governments around the country, reclamation projects can be their ticket to economic progress. According to lawyer Janilo Rubiato, Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) general manager and chief executive officer,…
(First of two parts) CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — In a few years, Cebu may no longer be that long and narrow island province on Central Visayas’ map. It may just take a new shape as four…
This is the conclusion of a two-part special report. Click here for the first part. CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Katie (not her real name) wants to take part in the national elections this…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City, the commercial center of Cebu, has one of the largest networks of roads on the island from the urban areas to the hinterlands. With this comes the daily struggles of motorists,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the first time in her two decades of teaching, Rebecca Padayhag will not personally meet her pupils in Matutinao Elementary School in Badian town, southwestern Cebu. This Monday, October 5, Rebecca will…
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