Illegal lechon: 87 kilos of ‘hot meat’ seized and buried in Cebu City

Doris C. Bongcac 05/11/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Local authorities confiscated three lechons weighing a total of 87 kilos on Sunday morning, May 10, for lacking the required permits. The lechons, which were being sold by sidewalk vendors in Barangays Apas…

High inflation rate in CV, Zamboanga: Gov’t intervention needed, pushed

Doris C. Bongcac 05/08/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The spike in the inflation rate in Central Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula is something that already requires government intervention. “Bukod sa monitoring, kailangan natin ng agarang tugon para hindi tuluyang lamunin ng presyo…

LOOK: KZ Tandingan, TJ Monterde entertain crowd ahead of Mandaue fiesta

Doris C. Bongcac 05/08/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Asia’s Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan and her husband, singer-songwriter TJ Monterde, entertained Mandauehanons ahead of the city’s fiesta celebration on May 8. Both artists gamely spoke in Cebuano as they interacted with fans…

Frasco consults constituents ahead of Duterte impeachment vote

Doris C. Bongcac 05/08/2026

MANDAUE CITY, CEBU – Rep. Vincente Franco “Duke” Frasco of Cebu’s 5th District is seeking guidance from his constituents on how he should vote on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. On Monday, May 6,…

BOC achieves 3.5% revenue growth amid Mideast crisis, trade headwinds

Doris C. Bongcac 05/06/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Despite challenges in global and domestic trade and the economic impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) still managed to exceed its collection target for April…

Anti-drunk driving law: Fix proposed to address flaws

Doris C. Bongcac 05/06/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Calls to strengthen the country’s anti-drunk and drugged driving law are beginning to gain traction. On Monday, Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero filed Senate Bill No. 2078, seeking to bolster the country’s existing law…

Duterte–Marcos tandem ruled out; other names floated for Sara’s VP

Doris C. Bongcac 05/03/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Various names are being floated as potential running mates for Vice President Sara Duterte as she eyes the country’s top post in the 2028 national elections. For Senator Imee Marcos, the question of…

Kalanggaman Island: A summer escape to one of the world’s best beaches

Doris C. Bongcac 05/03/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte, is one destination you should not miss this summer. The island takes pride in its long sandbar, powdery white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear, shallow waters.  Located about 10 kilometers…

State of emergency enough reason to postpone BSKE — Imee Marcos

Doris C. Bongcac 05/03/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The declaration of a state of national emergency in the country due to the ongoing Middle East crisis is a sufficient reason to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) scheduled for…

LOOK: Mayon Volcano ashfall blankets 39 brgys in Guinobatan, Albay

Doris C. Bongcac 05/03/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Ashfall from Mayon Volcano has affected at least 39 barangays in Guinobatan, Albay, with roads experiencing near-zero visibility on Saturday night. Clearing operations, including continuous road flushing, are ongoing to remove volcanic ash…

ASEAN Summit: Lapu-Lapu City bans kite, drone flying from April 29 to May 12

Doris C. Bongcac 04/29/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Kite and drone flying will be banned in Lapu-Lapu City from April 29 to May 12 as part of the security measures that will be implemented during the hosting of the 48th Association…

Special holiday pay for Lapu-Lapu City workers on April 27

Doris C. Bongcac 04/27/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Today, April 27, is a special non-working day in Lapu-Lapu City, in commemoration of the Kadaugan sa Mactan. In an advisory, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Visayas (RTWPB-7) said…

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