Pogo operators in Lapu-Lapu to face money laundering cases

Morexette Marie B. Errram 09/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The suspects arrested for running an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hub in Lapu-Lapu City in Mactan Island may face additional charges. This is after the National Bureau of Investigation in Central…

Minimum wage in Central Visayas: Government okays P33 increase

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beginning this October 2, workers in Central Visayas will expect a slight addition to their wages. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board here (RTWPB) on Monday, September 16, implemented a wage increase…

‘Bebinca’ may enter PAR on Friday, chances of landfall slim

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Bebinca is forecasted to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday, September 13, 2024, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)…

Mt. Kanlaon seismic activity intensifies, Phivolcs warns of possible eruption

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Alert Level 2 raised over Mt. Kanlaon may be elevated as seismic and volcanic activities intensify, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its latest volcano bulletin issued on…

Solving Cebu City’s ‘worsening’ flooding crisis: A billion-peso ambition

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2024

This is the conclusion of a two-part special report on the flooding crisis in Cebu City. To read the first part, click here.  CEBU CITY, Philippines — There have been various solutions proposed and implemented in addressing…

‘Bebinca’ to enhance habagat, rains in Cebu expected in next 4 days

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tropical Storm Bebinca may not directly impact the Philippines once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). But many parts of the country, including Cebu, may likely have a damp weekend as…

Rama dismissed from public office? Lawyers shut down rumors

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The camp of suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama shut down rumors that the Office of the Ombudsman has ordered him dismissed from public office. Rama’s legal counsel, in a statement, slammed reports…

Phivolcs warns of possible ‘eruptive unrest’ over Kanlaon

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/10/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Due to increased seismic activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned of a possible ‘eruptive unrest’ in Mt. Kanlaon. Phivolcs made this warning after they recorded multiple volcanic-tectonic earthquakes…

Moalboal’s sardine run beach among Southeast Asia’s best

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Once again, Cebu has been recognized for its thriving tourism in the international scene. This time, the popular sardine run along Panagsama Beach in Moalboal town, southwestern Cebu takes the spotlight. Travel magazine…

EXPLAINER: Regular vs. Special Non-Working Holidays

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It cannot be denied that we Filipinos love celebrating any sort of occasion. It’s also evident in the list of public holidays that we have every year. Aside from nationwide public holidays, there…

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