Mother, son injured as thieves snatched child’s tablet in Talisay

04/12/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A street sweeper and her 14-year-old son were injured after individuals riding a motorcycle allegedly snatched the boy’s tablet in Talisay City. The incident, which was caught on CCTV, happened at around 4…

Tropical depression outside PAR may enter next week – Pagasa

Caryl Evangelista - USJR Intern 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) could enter next week, said Pagasa. As reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather forecast for Thursday, April 9,…

Intense heat ahead: ‘Danger’ heat index levels expected in May

Chinky O. Rondina - CTU Tuburan - CDN Digital Intern 04/08/2026

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas warns that temperatures will continue to soar in the coming weeks leading into May, which is expected to be the hottest month. The advisory comes as heat…

DSWD: Seniors will need national ID by April to claim social pensions

Caryl Evangelista - USJR Intern 04/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A stricter verification process will take effect this April as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) moves to require the use of the National ID for indigent senior citizens claiming their social…

Heat Index: Why Cebuanos should not take the heat for granted

Morexette Marie Erram and Pia Piquero 04/07/2026

CEBU CITY — With the dry season or summer here, expect the heat index to inch up to levels that might cause potential health risks.  Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) defines heat index as the…

VIDEO: Road rage in Minglanilla, Cebu

Ian Peter Guanzon, Morexette B. Erram 04/07/2026

Here’s a video of a road rage incident in Minglanilla, Cebu, where a motorist was seen brandishing his gun.  The incident occurred along the highway in Brgy. Lipata in Minglanilla, southern Cebu, at 10:20 p.m. on Monday,…

Minglanilla road rage: Motorist in hot waters for brandishing gun

Ian Peter Guanzon, Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/07/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A motorist is now in hot water for brandishing a gun during yet another road rage incident here in Metro Cebu. That’s why the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has issued…

Explainer: Heat index levels classification

Morexett Marie B. Erram, Pia Piquero 04/07/2026

As temperatures continue to rise across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) regularly issues heat index advisories to help Filipinos stay safe.  But what exactly is the heat index, and how are…

5.1 Cebu quake’s aftermath: No major damage reported

Airam Limatog, Lyle Andales, Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/06/2026

No major damage or casualties were reported in Cebu following the magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck Bogo City on Monday afternoon, April 6, local officials said.…

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rocks City of Bogo, Cebu on April 6

Lyle Andales, Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/06/2026

Cebu City, Philippines — [Updated] A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Cebu and neighboring areas in the Visayas on Monday, April 6, 2026. The epicenter of the temblor was located 17 kilometers southeast of Bogo City in northern…

Heart for Cebu: Takumi Senpai steps up for Ermita fire victims

Rose Mae Tapil 04/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines—When a fire broke out near Carbon Public Market in Cebu City on the night of Saturday, April 4, Cebu-based Japanese content creator Takumi Senpai didn’t only scroll past the news.  Having visited nearby Barangay…

Lotto draw results, April 5, 2026

04/05/2026

Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Sunday, April 5, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: PCSO: No lotto draws on Good Friday, Black Saturday Lotto Results Today PCSO lotto…

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