Electric vehicle purchase increases by 500 percent in Central Visayas but…

Brian Ochoa, Lyle Andales, Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Roughly three years ago, fewer than 500 electric-powered vehicles (EVs) plied the streets in Central Visayas. But that number has surged more than fivefold, or 500 percent, today as more and more vehicle…

Quake survivors turn to ‘payag-payag’ construction in Bogo’s cemeteries

Immae Lachica, Marc Cosep, Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The seas surrounding Barangay Sambag, Bogo City, in northern Cebu had been Dennis Malinao’s source of livelihood. Until recently. When the deadliest earthquake in the island province jolted this fifth-class component city in…

Lineman dies of electrocution in Talisay City, Cebu

Niña Mae Oliverio and Paul Lauro 06/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A telecommunications company lineman died due to electrocution while working on internet connection installations in Talisay City, Cebu on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The victim was identified as Ral Pacana Estellore, 44 years…

Calamba dawn fire damage pegged at P300,000

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararana and Paul Lauro 04/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An estimated P300,000 worth of property were damaged in a fire that burned 15 houses along A. Lopez street in Sitio Mahayahay, Barangay Calamba, Cebu City, on Friday dawn, April 9, 2021.   …

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