Gun-for-hire groups: Police say no active ones in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 02/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There are no active gun-for-hire groups in Cebu City as of today. This is what the the Cebu City Police Office said after a 15-year-old boy, suspected to be a gun-for-hire personality, was…

Mandaue Mayor Bercede, dismissed Mayor Cortes respond to cases in Ombud 

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/04/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede and dismissed Mayor Jonas Cortes have submitted supplemental memoranda in response to their ongoing cases of grave misconduct and usurpation of authority, following a clarificatory hearing held by…

Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman dies at 82

Filane Mikee Cervantes - Philippine News Agency 01/30/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Albay First District Rep. Edcel Lagman passed away on Thursday at the age of 82, his family confirmed. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father,” said Tabaco…

Daily Gospel, January 29

CDN Digital 01/29/2025

This is the Daily Gospel for today, January 29, 2025, which is the Wednesday of the third week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, January 28 Daily Gospel, January 27 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according…

Red Lantern Festival: Its celebration moved to Feb. 8

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of the actual day of the Chinese New Year celebration on January 29, Wednesday, the Red Lantern Festival in Cebu City will be moved to February 8, Saturday. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, chairman…

Police asset stabbed to death by his friends in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 01/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man, who is a police asset, was stabbed to death by two of his friends in Brgy. Luz, Cebu City on the early hours of Monday, January 20.  The victim was…

Danao City’s comeback victory: An offering of faith and devotion

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After seven years of non-participation in the Sinulog ritual showdown, Danao City in northern Cebu scored a remarkable comeback with victory in Cebu’s grandest festival on Sunday. The contingent of Danao City recently…

Trinidad outclasses Plania to retain WBC Continental Americas title

Glendale G. Rosal 01/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — American fighter Omar Trinidad showcased his boxing prowess, defeating Filipino challenger Mike Plania, to retain the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title on Friday, January 17 (Saturday, January 18 in the Philippines) in Commerce,…

Casama vs. Fujita: WBO featherweight title fight set in Tokyo

Glendale G. Rosal 01/17/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is set for the highly anticipated World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific featherweight title fight between Michael Casama and defending champion Kenji Fujita, scheduled for Saturday, January 18, at the…

Taiwan biz delegation eyes ecozone development in PH

01/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines – A business delegation from Taiwan met with officials of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to explore investment opportunities in the country, particularly in ecozone development. In a statement Friday, PEZA said the Taiwanese…

Sinulog Idol 2025: Santander’s Zal Cabanas bags Grand Champion title

Emmariel Ares 01/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Crizalina “Zal” Cabanas, a band vocalist and guitarist from Santander town in the southernmost tip of Cebu, is the grand champion of the Sinulog Idol 2025 competition. After a week of fierce singing…

Sinulog concertgoers reminded: No alcoholic drinks allowed in CCSC

Emmariel Ares 01/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities are reminding individuals who will be attending the free concert at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) on Thursday evening, January 16, that they are not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages inside…

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