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…

Cebu City: P25,000 bonus for gov’t workers out soon as SB 3 okayed

Pia Piquero 11/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City government employees can look forward to a brighter holiday season as the Cebu City Council has approved Supplemental Budget No. 3 (SB3), which includes a P25,000 bonus for qualified personnel. The…

1-Pacman’s Milka Romero applauds Eddie Garcia Law approval

Pia Piquero 11/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Milka Romero, the first nominee of the 1-Pacman Party List and daughter of Congressman Mikee Romero, spoke with pride about the recent passage of the Eddie Garcia Law, a policy designed to establish…

Tomas: CBRT changes prioritize ‘business over public service’

Pia Piquero 11/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña criticized recent changes in the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project design, accusing some government officials of sacrificing “public benefit for commercial interests.” Osmeña made his statement…

Raymond Garcia offers to pay insurance premium for delivery riders

Emmariel Ares 11/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Christmas came early for over 2, 000 food delivery riders in Cebu City. Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has promised to personally pay the cost of their accident insurance premium in 2025 that will…

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