Lapu-Lapu City fire: P7.5 million worth of properties burned

Futch Anthony Inso 07/26/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — At least P7.5 million worth of properties went up in smoke in a fire that hit Sitio Million Flower, Barangay Looc in Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2024. Based on the…

HUDO transfers CICC occupants to transitory housing

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/25/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Housing Urban and Development Office (HUDO) began transferring families living inside the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) to transitory housing on Wednesday, July 24. Approximately 21 families were the first…

Hayco: Celebrate the success, not the flaws of Cebu City’s Palarong Pambansa hosting

Glendale G. Rosal 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES— Two weeks have passed since Cebu City hosted the Palarong Pambansa 2024, and the city still buzzes with remnants of the grand event. Vendors and large Palaro signage are still visible around the uptown…

Vitor braces for tough test against Chinese foe at “Kumong Bol-anon 17”

Glendale G. Rosal 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental super featherweight champion, John Virgel “Valiente” Vitor, is preparing for a formidable challenge against China’s Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke. The highly anticipated title defense will headline the “Kumong…

No POGO in Mandaue City — Jonas

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/24/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines —  Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes stated on Wednesday, July 24, that there are no operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the city. Cortes said he ordered the Mandaue City Police Office…

Japanese boxer refuses win, apologizes to Filipino foe in Japan

Glendale Rosal 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  An odd but heartwarming turn of events stole the spotlight last July 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan when a Japanese boxer refuses his win against his Filipino opponent believing that…

Jerusalem itching to make first world title defense at home

Glendale G. Rosal 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem, currently the only Filipino boxing world champion, is excited to make his first title defense in front of his countrymen in September. The World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion will face…

Guizo fire victims receive financial aid from Mandaue City government

Mary Rose Sagarino 07/23/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Victims of the fire in Barangay Guizo received financial assistance from the city government on Monday, July 23, 2024. Homeowners received P10,000, while renters and sharers received P5,000. Approximately 100 families were displaced…

Dancesport: The saving grace of Central Visayas in Palarong Pambansa

Glendale G. Rosal 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The inclusion of dancesport as a regular event in the recently concluded Palarong Pambansa 2024 significantly bolstered Central Visayas’ (Region 7) position in the medal rankings, ensuring a top-five finish. Without the contributions…

Ando, Ceniza to take centerstage in last week of Paris Olympics

Glendale G. Rosal 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two of Cebu’s best bets to win a medal in the Paris Olympics 2024, Elreen Ando and John Febuar Ceniza, won’t be seen in action until the last week of the competition. The…

Extreme water sports in Lapu-Lapu City to undergo inventory

Futch Anthony Inso 07/23/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City government will conduct an inventory of all extreme water sports activities in the city from all tourism-related establishments. This was confirmed by Garry Lao, head of City Tourism Office (CTO),…

Torregosa breaks 14-year-old Prisaa record in gold medal win

Glendale G. Rosal 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Region 7’s track and field athletes continue to flex their might in the long-distance track races of the National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Games 2024 after Artjoy Torregosa broke a meet record…

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