₱5K aid proposed for minimum wage workers amid Middle East tensions

Airam Limatog, Chinky O. Rondina | CTU - Tuburan Intern 03/31/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A one-time subsidy amounting to ₱5,000 is being proposed for release to minimum wage workers as fuel price spikes tied to Middle East tensions begin to strain incomes across sectors. The proposal aims…

All Set: CSAS squad heads to APBT 2026 Australia

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will be well-represented in the upcoming Asia Pacific Basketball Tournament (APBT) 2026 in Chadstone, Victoria, Australia, as the homegrown squad takes on local Aussie teams alongside the Zamboanga Valientes later this week.…

Drug-positive Cebu terminal drivers: What’s next for them?

Lyle Andales 03/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nine drivers flagged in a surprise drug screening at Cebu’s major bus terminals have tested positive in confirmatory tests, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) confirmed. With the results now…

CEBU FUEL PRICE WATCH: March 31, 2026 

CDN Digital Editorial Team 03/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Here’s the prevailing fuel price from some of the gasoline stations in Cebu on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  Diesel prices climbed as high as P153 per liter this Tuesday, March 31, as the…

Parents, schools in Cebu urged: Teach children AI literacy

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As generative artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes industries, classrooms, and even human relationships, schools and parents in Cebu are being urged to make AI literacy a core part of learning. With AI evolving…

Up to P100K: How higher fees could impact marathons, fun runs

Pia Piquero 03/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — How much will it cost to organize a marathon or fun run in Cebu City? Under a proposed ordinance, organizers could pay up to P100,000 in permit fees, part of a stricter framework…

Busan-Cebu flights still operating, local travel agencies say

Carl Ong, Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/30/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local travel agencies assured the public that as of March 30, South Korean airlines are continuing their flights to and from Cebu without any suspension plans. Travelers can still book Jin Air flights…

Gatchalian revives call to ban social media for teens 16 and below

Luisa Cabato 03/30/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian reiterated his call on Monday to prohibit social media use among minors aged 16 and below, citing Indonesia’s decision to restrict children from high-risk platforms. In a press release, Gatchalian cited results…

Trump hints Iran deal is within reach

Agence France Presse 03/30/2026

TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S.–Israel war against Iran has resulted in regime change and that a deal with Tehran could be reached “soon.” Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia,…

Trump says leadership shift underway in Iran

Agence France Presse 03/30/2026

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S.-Israel conflict had resulted in regime change in Iran, while also expressing confidence that he would “make a deal” with Iranian leaders. “I think we’ll make…

This Lent, sinigang sa bayabas and its rich origins

Pia Piquero 03/30/2026

SINIGANG, by instinct and tradition, is defined by its sourness. It is a sharp, mouth-puckering broth that has come to symbolize comfort in Filipino kitchens. But in one lesser-known variation rooted in the Tagalog region, that familiar…

Cebu City plans high permit fees for marathons, fun runs

Airam Limatog, Pia Piquero 03/30/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Organizers of fun runs and marathons in Cebu City may be required to pay as much as P100,000 in permit fees if a proposed ordinance by Councilor Dave Tumulak is approved. The measure…

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