Cebu police: Recent school, bomb threats were not coordinated

Airam Limatog 07/07/2026

Police have ruled out any coordination behind the recent wave of school shooting and bomb threats circulating in Cebu.…

Super Typhoon Bavi: No direct hit but Cebu alert for rains

Airam Limatog 07/07/2026

Cebu has maintained disaster preparedness measures although Super Typhoon Bavi poses no direct threat to the province, with authorities expecting possible rain from an enhanced southwest monsoon.…

Free anti-venom in Cebu eyed for provincial hospitals that get permits

Airam Limatog 07/07/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Free anti-venom treatment may soon be available in all Cebu provincial and district hospitals once they secure the permits to administer the medicine. The planned expansion comes after the Cebu Provincial Government acquired…

Filipinas ready for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, head coach says

Glendale G. Rosal 07/07/2026

Philippine women's national football team (PWNFT) head coach Mark Torcaso is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares the Filipinas for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.…

Northern Cebu airport: PB seeks feasibility study for proposed project

Airam Limatog 07/07/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial Board has expressed its support towards a proposed international airport in northern Cebu, urging national government agencies to begin feasibility studies that could pave the way for the project’s future…

Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Cebu City cops ready for rallies

Lyle Andales 07/06/2026

The Cebu City Police Office has placed its police stations and special units on standby for possible deployment should rallies arise.…

Cebu authorities warn online threat posters: You will be found, charged

Lyle Andales 07/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities have a message for people posting bomb or shooting threats online: hiding behind a social media account does not guarantee your anonymity. The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-CEVRO) on…

Rainy season: Common diseases and how to stay protected

Lyle Andales 07/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the rainy season now officially underway, health authorities are reminding the public to take extra precautions against diseases that commonly increase during prolonged rains, flooding, and changing weather conditions. The Philippine Atmospheric,…

Free on plea bargain, drug offender nabbed anew in Mandaue with ₱340K shabu

Lyle Andales 07/06/2026

A 40-year-old high-value drug suspect who previously entered into a plea bargaining agreement in an earlier drug case was arrested anew during a buy-bust operation in Mandaue City early Sunday, July 5.…

Help available for cops who testify or face cases in court

Lyle Andales 07/06/2026

lice officers facing service-connected court cases or required to testify as prosecution witnesses can now apply for financial assistance under a newly launched program that also introduces an online portal aimed at speeding up the processing of…

Capitol to recognize outstanding LGU-CSO partnerships across Cebu

Airam Limatog 07/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will soon recognize local government units (LGUs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) with exemplary partnerships through a newly established provincial awards program aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing community-driven governance. The Cebu…

Archival set to report first-year gains in inaugural SOCA Tuesday

Pia Piquero 07/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival will deliver his first State of the City Address (SOCA) on Tuesday, July 7, where he will present his administration’s accomplishments during its first year in office and outline the…

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