Sea trips from Cebu cancelled due to #KristinePH

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With storm signals up in various areas in the country due to Tropical Storm Kristine, the Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) has cancelled sea trips from Cebu and Bohol The PCG-7…

Kristine’s trough to bring rains in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Tropical Depression Kristine may not directly hit Cebu but it will bring rains here until Wednesday, October 23, the state weather bureau said. The Mactan station of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical…

Luzon King Cobra: New species endemic in Philippines – study

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A study identified a new species of king cobra that’s endemic only in the Philippines. The European Journal of Taxonomy on Wednesday, October 16, published the latest research on the taxonomy of king…

Fur parents accuse Cebu-based group of profiting from free veterinary program

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A group offering spay and neuter services to Cebuano fur parents is in hot waters after being accused of financially profiting from a free spay and neuter here. The matter has reached Dr.…

MCIA vows net-zero target 2050

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has pledged to achieve net-zero by 2050 as part of its plans to becoming a sustainable gateway. Executives of MCIA’s two operators – Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority…

Another layoff in MEPZ: 300 workers axed

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another round of layoffs in the Mactan Export Processing Zone (Mepz) in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu led to over 300 workers losing their jobs, prompting labor groups here urging the government not to rely…

LIST: Unopposed candidates in Cebu province for 2025 elections

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 35 candidates in Cebu province will be running unopposed in the 2025 Midterm Elections. Data from the Commission on Elections in Cebu province (Comelec-Cebu) showed that in at least 20 areas…

Migs Magpale to run as Danao mayor under Team Frasco

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s going to be a Durano versus Durano fight in Danao City, northern Cebu. Danao City Councilor Miguel Antonio Magpale has lodged his bid to run for the mayorality race in Danao City.…

Cebu province, COC filing: The surprises and twists

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Even during the filing of candidacies, it has become a common occurrence that aspiring officials often submit their bid on the last day, especially when the date happens to be auspicious. A total…

PJ backs out of Congressional race

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rep. Pablo John Garcia has withdrawn his bid to be reelected as representative for Cebu’s 3rd Congressional District. Garcia on Tuesday, October 8, withdrew his Certificate of Candidacy (COC). His wife, Karen Flores-Garcia,…

Philantropist Pam Baricuatro to run as Cebu guv

Morexette Marie Erram 10/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There is another challenger against incumbent Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia in the gubernatorial race here. Cebuana philanthropist and social activist Pamela Baricuatro on Tuesday, October 8, filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for governor…

Nayong Pilipino whistleblower seeks seat in Congress for Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A distant relative of former President Rodrigo Duterte is running for Congress in Cebu’s 7th District. Maria Fema Duterte on Tuesday, October 8, filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) as congresswoman for the…

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