Beware of holiday scams: How to stay safe this Christmas

Pia Piquero 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The holiday season, a time of joy, generosity, and celebration, has also become a prime hunting ground for scammers targeting the unsuspecting public. As the excitement builds with shopping, parties, and travel plans,…

PRO-7 to deploy maximum force for Christmas season

Emmariel Ares 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will maximize the deployment of its personnel across the region to deter possible criminal activities during the Christmas season. PRO-7 spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard…

Authorities crack down on Negros Oriental drug den, seize shabu

Emmariel Ares 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities successfully shut down an alleged drug den in Barangay Poblacion, Sibulan, Negros Oriental, and arrested three suspects during an anti-illegal drug operation last Wednesday, November 13. The arrested suspects, including the alleged…

Red skies: Is it a sign of bad weather or simply a myth?

Pia Piquero 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. On November 14, 2024, at 5 a.m., residents of Camarines Sur woke up to the extraordinary sight of a…

If Pepito shifts, north Cebu may see Signal No. 1 — Pagasa Mactan

Pia Piquero 11/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Northern Cebu could experience Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 if Typhoon Pepito’s track deviates southward from its current forecast path, the chief of the local weather bureau based in Mactan said on…

Haze: What health risks does it pose?

Pia Piquero 11/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Hazy skies settled over Cebu City on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024, prompting officials to warn residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, of potential health risks. The Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas…

AI in Journalism: How AI can augment journos’ jobs

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The realm of digital technology is expanding. In a bid to introduce innovations that can assist humans in their activities, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial development. The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)…

Crimes in Central Visayas down by 11.32% in 2024 – PRO-7

Emmariel Ares 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Central Visayas will continue to employ the pro-active approach in securing public spaces especially since focus crimes in 10 months this year in the region have  gone down by 382 cases…

Cebu City: Illegal drugs worth over P489M destroyed

Emmariel Ares 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than P489 million worth of illegal drugs that were seized within Central Visayas were destroyed on Thursday, November 14. The confiscated pieces of drug evidence were burned at the thermal facility of…

Aboitiz InfraCapital gets 5-star BERDE District certification

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Economic Estates is empowered to do more as they reinforced their commitment to sustainable development and excellence after receiving a 5-star BERDE District Certification across all of their operating…

Cebu City Vice Mayor Hontiveros addresses resignation calls

Pia Piquero 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Donaldo Hontiveros is prepared to step down as Cebu City vice mayor if legally required, following online calls for his resignation that surfaced on social media. On Wednesday, Hontiveros clarified his position, stating…

MCWD: Cebu City’s freshwater faces growing saltwater contamination

Pia Piquero 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City faces a growing water problem as saltwater seeps into its freshwater sources due to excessive groundwater extraction. With communities already experiencing the effects and the risk of intrusion spreading, the Cebu…

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