Over 200 screened for free cataract surgery, leg prosthesis in Cebu City

Mary Grace Mancao 06/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 200 Cebu City residents seeking free cataract surgery and leg prosthesis assistance underwent screening and assessment on Friday, June 5, at the Cebu City Hall Social Hall, exceeding organizers’ initial expectations.…

SK Labangon hits ‘selective transparency’ amid accountability probe

Sheena Mae Mandawe 06/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Facing mounting complaints over transparency, governance, and a controversial Thailand trip, officials of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City, broke their silence on Thursday, arguing that they have become targets…

‘Love makes a family’: RACCO-7 urgently seeks more foster parents

Maru Grace Mancao 06/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 1,000 children remain under the care of child-caring facilities and government institutions in Central Visayas, prompting the Regional Alternative Child Care Office (RACCO)-7 to intensify its call for more families to…

Brigada Eskwela 2026: Parents, teachers brace for new school year

Mary Grace Mancao 06/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before public schools open each year, the Brigada Eskwela program gathers parents, teachers, and community volunteers to clean up classrooms, fix school furniture, and give facilities a fresh coat of paint. But more…

Brigada Eskwela 2026: Lapu teachers, parents prepare for school year

Sheena Mae Mandawe 06/01/2026

As the new school year approaches, educators and stakeholders in Lapu-Lapu City have come together for Brigada Eskwela 2026.…

Vendors turn Santacruzan into march vs Carbon market privatization

Mary Grace Mancao 05/29/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vendors and supporters of the Save Carbon Public Market Movement turned a traditional Santacruzan into a platform to raise concerns over the privatization of the Carbon Public Market on Friday, May 29. The…

Tropical Storm Domeng slightly intensifies over the Philippine Sea

Sheena Mae Mandawe 05/29/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The state weather bureau’s latest bulletin for Tropical Storm Domeng, internationally named “JANGMI,” has indicated a slight intensification as it continues its northwestward track over the Philippine Sea. According to the bureau’s 11…

A story of revolts: Retracing the global roots of the Philippine flag

Sheena Mae Mandawe 05/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine national flag is often introduced with this familiar story: sewn in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad and proudly unfurled during the declaration of independence…

Rise in dengue cases in CV seen this summer —DOH-7

Mary Grace Mancao 05/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dengue cases in Central Visayas reached 2,425 from January to the second week of May, with deaths climbing to 18, as health officials warned that unsafe water storage practices during the summer season…

Balik Eskwela: Officials prepare Cebu’s bus terminals

Mary Grace Mancao 05/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s major bus terminals have stepped up security and passenger assistance measures ahead of the anticipated Balik Eskwela rush, with thousands of students expected to return to schools in the coming weeks. The…

Capitol: Proposed FOI measure a step closer to becoming an ordinance  

Sheena Mae Mandaue 05/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It will soon be easier for citizens or Cebu residents to acquire some documents at the Capitol with the Cebu Provincial Board’s passing on final reading of the proposed Freedom of Information (FOI)…

Fuel subsidy distribution continues for Cebu’s PUJ drivers 

Mary Grace Mancao 05/25/2026

Public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers in Cebu received ₱1,500 in fuel subsidy on Monday, May 25, as part of the government’s continuing assistance program for transport workers affected by high fuel prices.…

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