Free funeral services law a victory for the poor – Frasco

Doris C. Bongcac 10/18/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The lapse of Republic Act No. 12309 or the “Free Funeral Services Act” into a law marks a significant milestone in expanding access to social welfare for poor and indigent Filipinos, according to…

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau nakit-an nga nag kiss, nag gakos sa yate 

Doris C. Bongcac 10/13/2025

Sweet kaayo ang rumored couple nga sila si Katy Perry ug Justin Trudeau sa mga hulagway nga kuha gikan sa usa ka yate. Makita sa mga hulagway nga mikatap karon sa social media nga nag kiss ug…

SOPA 2025: Bohol has fastest growing economy in CV – Aumentado

Doris C. Bongcac 10/13/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The economy of the Province of Bohol continues to grow ‘at a fast pace,’ in fact it is now considered the ‘fastest’ in Central Visayas. Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado made the announcement during…

Frasco taps services of vets to help operate Liloan dog pound

Doris C. Bongcac 10/12/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The local government of Liloan has already taken steps to improve the condition of animals at its dog pound. Mayor Aljew Jordan Frasco said they now had a veterinary consultant and two volunteers…

Palompon watershed: Expert supports plan to declare it a protected area

Doris C. Bongcac 10/12/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A watershed expert has warned of a looming disaster if the Palompon Watershed Forest Reserve (PWFR) is not cared for. Elfritzson Peralta, a watershed ecologist and a faculty member in the Department of…

Free Wi-Fi Law: Aquino calls for free internet access in public schools

Doris C. Bongcac 10/11/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – In this day and age where internet access is already a necessity, the lack of connectivity is becoming a hindrance to education and economic progress, according to Senator Bam Aquino. Aquino, co-author of…

Bohol: Bowmouth guitarfish spotted in waters of Balicasag Island

Doris C. Bongcac 09/29/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A bowmouth guitarfish also known as Rhina ancylostoma was spotted during the weekend by local divers in the waters of Balicasag Island in Panglao, Bohol. Governor Erico Aris Aumentado said the sighting of…

Aumentado: Gambling, redlight entertainment not welcome in Bohol

Doris C. Bongcac 07/01/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Determined to keep Bohol a family-friendly destination, Governor Erico Aris Aumentado said he would make sure that gambling and redlight entertainment would not find its way into their island-province. “We said no to…

Medical wastes found dumped in Brgy. Libjo in Tabogon, northern Cebu

Doris C. Bongcac 06/24/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The local government of Tabogon in northern Cebu is investigating the unauthorized disposal of medical wastes in a vacant lot in Brgy. Libjo. In a social media post on Tuesday afternoon, the local…

Desalinated water: Is it safe for drinking?

Doris C. Bongcac 06/23/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to produce freshwater that is suitable for human consumption and other use. But is desalinated water safe for drinking? It is,…

Desalination seen as a ‘stopgap’ to Cebu’s water supply needs

Doris C. Bongcac 06/23/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Finding a long-term solution to Cebu’s need for additional water supply is something that will not be realized in the next few years. With this, “stopgap” measures are needed to make sure that…

Bohol’s Tinapay crisp: A decades-old homemade treat

Doris C. Bongcac 06/09/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Aside from its famous calamay, Bohol province is also known for its Tinapay crisp, a thin and crispy sugar-coated treat. Tinapay crisp is a famous delicacy that a number of Boholano families started…

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