Mindanao quake: GenSan residents remain outdoors amid aftershocks and damaged homes

Pia Piquero 06/10/2026

Fear has pushed thousands of residents in General Santos City to sleep outside following Monday’s powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which damaged homes, brought down buildings, and triggered ongoing aftershocks across southern Mindanao. As search-and-rescue teams continue working…

EMB-7: Monterrazas meets flood control rules, but long-term maintenance under watch

Airam Limatog 04/20/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Authorities have lifted the suspension order on the Monterrazas de Cebu development, but regulators stressed that sustained maintenance and monitoring will determine whether newly built flood control systems remain effective. The Environmental Management…

No risk of food shortage after Typhoon Tino – Cebu City Agriculturist

Airam Limatog 11/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Tino, Cebu City Agriculturist Joelito Baclayon said there was no risk of food shortage despite damage to local crops and livestock. “With regards to that [food…

2,900 police officers to secure Cebu for May 12 elections

Emmariel Ares 03/27/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 2,900 police officers will be deployed across the cities and municipalities in the province of Cebu and tasked to ensure that no acts of violence or intimation would disrupt the…

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