Read on for the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Thursday, April 23. Kingston Cheng: Hit-and-run trial set on victim’s 24th birthday The first day of trial in the hit-and-run case that claimed the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — First-time pageant contender Richard Jermaine “RJ” Perkins of Angeles City is gaining attention online. His appearance at the Mr. Pampanga 2026 swimwear competition drew praise for promoting body positivity. The 21-year-old candidate represented…
The U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. …
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s bets advanced to the next round of Miss Universe Philippines 2026 after organizers unveiled the official Top 31 delegates, expanding the roster from the initially announced Top 30. In a social media…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi delighted her fans and fellow celebrities after confirming her pregnancy through a heartfelt social media post that quickly went viral. On Instagram, Cortesi shared a striking silhouette…
MANILA – Over half of the PHP2.5-billion relief assistance to members of the transport sector has been distributed to its beneficiaries, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Saturday. DOTr Acting Secretary Giovani Lopez said at least PHP1.5…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Not all drivers here will receive the same amount of fuel subsidy, as the city government moves to adopt an “equitable,” not equal, distribution scheme for its proposed P35-million cash assistance. This approach,…
As fuel prices rise and daily earnings shrink, relief has come for drivers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started the rollout of cash aid for them.…
More than a thousand runners joined the inaugural Wellness Run 2026, held Sunday, April 12, at Cebu Business Park, giving Yes Wellness Inc. a promising debut in the local fun run scene. …
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will not appear at the impeachment hearings before the House of Representatives’ committee on justice, according to her lawyer and defense panel spokesperson, Michael Poa, on Tuesday. In an ambush interview…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Public voting for the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 evening gown preliminary competition has officially opened, giving fans a direct way to support their preferred candidates ahead of the semifinals. The voting period…
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Good Friday said that while hot and dry weather is forecast across the country on Black Saturday, localized thunderstorms and cloudy skies are possible, especially in Visayas and Mindanao.…
