Bohol’s Virgin Island reopens on Feb. 2

Doris C. Bongcac 01/31/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Bohol Provincial Government has announced the reopening of Virgin Island on Monday, February 2, more than a year after it was closed due to environmental abuses. However, vendors will no longer be…

Cindi suspends f2f classes in Lapu-Lapu to prepare for ASEAN 2026

Doris C. Bongcac 01/27/2026

MANDUE CITY, Cebu – Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan has announced the suspension of face-to-face classes in their city on Wednesday, January 28, as they prepare to host delegates of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026. The shift…

Cebu’s water woes: Stable power supply to help address problems – CERA

Doris C. Bongcac 01/20/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The need for a stable water supply and power are interconnected. According to the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocate (CERA), water supply cannot be made stable unless there is also enough energy to power the…

Signature drive launched to urge SC to rule on pending Duterte arrest petitions

Doris C. Bongcac 01/20/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte have expressed grave concern over unresolved petitions questioning the legality of his arrest eight months ago for crimes against humanity in relation to his administration’s anti-drug war.…

Sinulog 2026: Tagbilaran City makes history, bags two major awards

Doris C. Bongcac 01/19/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Tagbilaran City made history after the first-time Sinulog participant bagged the championship in the Ritual Showdown of the Sinulog Based category and the Best in Musicality Award on Sunday. Mayor Jane Yap said…

Binaliw landfill collapse: Body count now at 36

Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – All the workers who went missing in the Binaliw landfill collapse last January 8 were already accounted for. Another body, the last missing worker, was retrieved at 5:41 a.m. on Sunday morning, raising…

Sinulog 2026: Tagbilaran City to showcase dances, ‘wall of sound’

Doris C. Bongcac 01/14/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — At least 400 Tagbilaran City residents will showcase their talents and music as they join the Sinulog Grand Parade for the first time this year. The city government is making history as it…

Former Mayor Cortes addresses misleading info on ‘disqualification’

Doris C. Bongcac 01/05/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has issued a clarification to reports circulating on social media on his perpetual disqualification from holding public office. In a statement that he shared Sunday night, Cortes…

Conversion of NGCP lots in Cebu City for residential use opposed by CERA

Doris C. Bongcac 01/05/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A plan to convert pieces of land located in Brgys. Duljo Fatima and Talamban in Cebu City from utility to residential use is seen to “cripple” Cebu’s dream of achieving energy stability in…

Cebu group warns of ‘critical’ power supply in 2026

Doris C. Bongcac 12/30/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA), through its convenor Nathaniel Chua, has warned of a “critical” energy phase for Cebu in 2026 if the island-province continues to rely on “imported” power brought here…

Claudine Barreto ug Milano Sanchez gabuwag na?

Doris C. Bongcac 12/15/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Wala ra gyud magdugay ang relasyon nila ni Claudine Barretto ug Milano Sanchez, ang igsoon sa broadcast journalist ug news anchor nga si Korina Sanchez. Migawas ang balita sa ilang panagbuwag uban sa…

33rd SEA GAMES: Richard Gomez leads Ormoc City delegation

Doris C. Bongcac 12/11/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Rep. Richard Gomez of Leyte’s 4th District is leading Ormoc City‘s delegation to the 33rd Sea Games. Gomez will compete in compak shooting along with Carlo Baltonado and Jed Rivilla. A total of…

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