Talisay City records 15 road crash deaths in six months

Doris C. Bongcac 07/05/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Road crashes reported in Talisay City from January 1 to July 5, 2026, have already claimed 15 lives. Jonathan Tumulak, head of the City of Talisay Traffic Operations and Development Authority (CT-TODA), expressed…

BOC probes cigarette smuggling in Cebu, rest of the country

Doris C. Bongcac 07/05/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) continues to investigate cigarette smuggling across the country, including in Cebu, as part of its efforts to protect legitimate businesses and safeguard government revenues. The bureau’s ongoing investigation…

Matag-ob, Leyte fiesta cockfighting under scrutiny; permits sought

Doris C. Bongcac 07/04/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The former mayor of Matag-ob, Leyte, is seeking documents to verify the legality of a cockfight event held in Barangay Bonoy last month, which was reportedly sanctioned by municipal officials. In a letter…

LOOK: Bomb threat disrupts operations at mall in Cebu IT Park

Doris C. Bongcac 07/04/2026

MANDAUE CITY, CEBU – Local authorities conducted a sweep of a mall at the Cebu IT Park following a report that a bomb had been planted inside the premises on Friday afternoon, July 3. The Philippine National…

Bohol eyes five-year plan to develop ubi industry

Doris C. Bongcac 07/04/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – With foreign firms expressing interest in Bohol‘s ubi industry, the provincial government is seeking ways to boost local production and strengthen farmers’ resilience. “Ang ubi adunay dako nga panginahanglan sa internasyonal nga merkado.…

Cebu Capitol acquires polyvalent antivenom for snakebite treatment

Doris C. Bongcac 07/04/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Treating snake bites will now become more accessible for Cebuanos after the Cebu Provincial Government acquired a supply of polyvalent antivenom. A polyvalent antivenom contains antibodies that can neutralize the venom of multiple…

Cindi halts Navforcen firing range operations

Doris C. Bongcac 06/29/2026

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan has ordered the temporary suspension of operations at a firing range inside the Naval Forces Central (NAVFORCEN) compound in Barangay Looc following reports of stray bullets allegedly coming from the facility. …

Tacloban shooting: CICC imposes ban on game app GoreBox

Doris C. Bongcac 06/23/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday imposed a temporary ban on the gaming application GoreBox, which was linked to a recent school shooting in Tacloban City. Initial police investigations showed…

Warrants issued vs Edward Ligas for 3 counts of cyber libel

Doris C. Bongcac 06/23/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Talisay City has issued warrants of arrest against radio commentator and international boxing judge Edward Ligas in connection with three counts of cyber libel previously filed against…

Tacloban shooting: Padilla seeks amendment of Juvenile Justice Act

Doris C. Bongcac 06/22/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The shooting incident at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City is another indication of the urgency to already amend the Juvenile Justice Act, according to Senator Robin Padilla. Padilla said…

Kitty calls ‘Rody’ Duterte best papa, an even better patriot

Doris C. Bongcac 06/22/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Veronica “Kitty” Duterte said that she will always be grateful to have former president Rodrigo Duterte as her father. “i hold my head so high, knowing i have your fire, and i place…

Philippine brown deer spotted in Balilihan, Bohol?

Doris C. Bongcac 06/20/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado has called for the protection of wildlife after what is believed to be a Philippine brown deer was spotted in Barangay Hanopol, Balilihan town. According to reports, the…

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