Cop survives stabbing, kills attacker in self-defense

Lyle Andales 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A police officer survived after being stabbed in the chest by a man he was allegedly trying to help early Wednesday morning, April 8, in Cebu City. The incident later left the suspect…

Badian marijuana plants worth ₱80K uprooted, burned

Lyle Andales 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 400 fully grown marijuana plants with an estimated value of ₱80,000 was uprooted and destroyed during a joint eradication operation in the mountainous area of Badian, Cebu on Wednesday afternoon, April…

Suspect in Brgy. Luz shooting arrested with drugs, unlicensed gun

Lyle Andales 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A woman tagged as the suspect in a recent shooting incident in Cebu City remains in police custody after authorities allegedly found illegal drugs and an unlicensed firearm in her possession during her…

Osmeña warns: ‘Monterrazas must prove it won’t worsen flooding’

Pia Piquero 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Thursday warned that the burden of ensuring public safety in flood-prone areas rests on developers. He said that the controversial Monterrazas de Cebu project must prove it will…

Cebu City logs 382 violators under Safer Cities Initiative

Lyle Andales 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 382 individuals in Cebu City were apprehended, fined, or warned during a two-hour citywide enforcement operation carried out by the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) under the Department of Interior…

Jellyfish sightings prompt caution advisory in Moalboal

Pia Piquero 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities in Moalboal town have urged tourists and beachgoers to exercise caution following recent sightings of jellyfish in its coastal waters. In a public advisory issued on April 8, the Moalboal Tourism Office…

Hiring retired teachers for Grade 1-3 reading aid eyed

Pia Piquero 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Harold Go is pushing to tap retired teachers to conduct free weekend reading classes for early-grade learners, as nearly half of its Grade 3 pupils struggle to meet basic literacy standards. The…

‘Gasolina’ film commended by Cebu City councilor amid fuel crisis

Pia Piquero 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Joel Garganera has commended the viral short film “Gasolina” by content creator Joseph “Ungart” Sabello, using it to highlight the burden of rising fuel costs on ordinary Filipinos and to push for…

MCWD rate hike: 3-month delay sought

Pia Piquero 04/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — City legislators here are seeking a three-month deferment of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District’s (MCWD) latest rate hike, citing mounting economic pressures on households even as the utility defends the increase as necessary…

Cebu City floods: P15M calamity funds still tied up in gov’t process

Pia Piquero 08/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With floodwaters repeatedly paralyzing Cebu City, calamity funds have been released but remain stalled due to government procedures. Councilor Dave Tumulak, chairperson of the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CCDRRMC),…

Cebu City robbery: Stolen bag returned to Korean tourist

Emmariel Ares 04/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A bag that was stolen from a Korean tourist who was taking pictures at a popular tourist destination in Brgy. Busay, Cebu City last Sunday, April 6, has been retrieved. The victim and…

Gwen’s plea to bearers of stolen church artifacts: Just return them

Emmariel Ares 03/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “My plea was just return them.” This was the message of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to individuals who currently possess stolen artifacts that belong to the Church. Garcia made her appeal following the…

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