AUK karatekas dominate nat’l championships with 7 golds

Glendale G. Rosal 03/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renowned karatedo coach Rhodee Reynes Saavedra expressed joy and pride as her young karatekas delivered an outstanding performance at the 6th Karate Pilipinas National Championships, securing seven gold medals at the Tagaytay Combat…

Villar, Pacquiao on political dynasty: It’s the people who decide

Niña Mae Oliverio 03/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two senatorial candidates have openly expressed their stance on political dynasties in the Philippines, a phenomenon that is not uncommon in the country’s political landscape. “Wala akong problema diyan kung ano ang desisyon…

Malnutrition rate in Central Visayas drops in 2024

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The malnutrition rate in Central Visayas has dropped in 2024, according to the latest data by the National Nutrition Council (NNC-7). The data was based on the results of the 2024 Operation Timbang…

Weightlifting returns to Palaro as a demo sport

Glendale G. Rosal 02/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After strong lobbying efforts last year, weightlifting has finally made its way back to the Palarong Pambansa 2025 in Ilocos Norte—but with a caveat. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Palarong Pambansa…

Mandaue City hits P1 billion in business tax collections for January

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/01/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) reported a collection of over P1 billion in business taxes for January. Although the deadline for business tax payments ended on January 31, only…

Over 800 Mandaue teachers to serve as poll workers in May elections

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/31/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Over 800 public school teachers in Mandaue City are set to serve as electoral board members in the upcoming local and national elections this May. Over 800 Mandaue teachers to serve as poll…

Badian police probes death of bible school student

Futch Anthony Inso 01/27/2025

[Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide, self-harm] CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Badian town, southwestern Cebu are currently investigating the death of a 29-year-old bible school student. The victim, based on initial reports, reportedly took his own…

Revilla renews push for ‘OFW Hospital’ bill

Futch Anthony Inso 01/26/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has already passed a bill in the Senate that would establish and institutionalize OFW Hospital for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. “Well of course, OFW…

KCBL launches ‘fun season’ to spotlight amateur basketball talent

Glendale G. Rosal 01/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— After the resounding success of its second season, the Kingpin Cebu Basketball League (KCBL), one of Cebu’s premier basketball leagues, is turning its focus to amateur players with the launch of its inaugural “Fun…

Cebuano paddlers make history in ice dragon boat race in Mongolia

Glendale G. Rosal 01/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three Cebuano paddlers are making the most of a unique and thrilling experience by competing in a one-of-a-kind ice dragon boat race in Mongolia. Christian Ian Sy, Rene Joseph Balbuena, and Robert Conrad…

Plania set for WBC regional title bout in California

Glendale G. Rosal 01/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Magic” Mike Plania is set to face unbeaten American Omar Cande Trinidad for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas featherweight title on Friday, January 17 (Saturday, January 18 in the Philippines), in…

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…

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