Uncle buried without mass: Family in Masbate questions parish rules

Caryl Evangelista 05/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A grieving family from Masbate has formally asked church authorities to review parish requirements for funeral rites after their 78-year-old relative was buried without a funeral Mass. The complaint, filed on April 26…

Another ambulance-motorcycle crash claims life in Argao, Cebu

Caryl Evangelista 04/30/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A collision between an ambulance and a motorcycle claimed the life of a man in Argao town, southern Cebu on Thursday, April 30, 2026.  Jovee Lomocso, 29, died after the motorcycle he was…

Cebu heat index reaches 37°C on Friday; rain likely by late weekend

Caryl Evangelista 04/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu continues to endure intense heat after nearly a month without rain, with the heat index reaching 37 degrees Celsius on Friday and expected to persist through Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,…

For Kingston: Kin rally for first trial, call for RA 10586 amendment

Caryl Evangelista 04/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What should have been a celebration of Kingston Ralph Ko Cheng’s 24th birthday on Thursday, April 23, 2026, instead marked a somber milestone, as the first trial in the fatal Banilad hit-and-run case…

Cebu City temporarily suspends ₱20 rice program

Caryl Evangelista 04/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Government has temporarily suspended its P20-per-kilo rice program to verify remaining stocks and recalibrate distribution, following strong public demand during its initial rollout. Mayor Nestor Archival announced on Monday, April…

City mulls calamity status for mountain barangays amid dry spell

Caryl Evangelista 04/13/2026

As the dry season intensifies, the city government has eyed declaring a state of calamity to support livelihoods, especially in the agriculture sector on mountainous areas in Cebu.…

Spot the mistake: Is it adultery or concubinage? 

Caryl Evangelista 04/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— From the law to the church, even to the psychological viewpoint, adultery and concubinage bear complex meanings, as confusing as why people choose to break their loyalty.  Both terms point to cheating, but who…

Transport strike on March 27: Piston Cebu to join nat’l protest

Caryl Evangelista 03/25/2026

As fuel prices continue to surge, transport group Piston-Cebu is set to stage a one-day protest on Friday, March 27, in solidarity with the national transport sector.…

From Food Waste to Fertilizer: Cebu City’s eco-friendly initiative

Caryl Evangelista 03/25/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Households can now turn kitchen scraps into free fertilizer, as the city ramps up composting demonstrations to slash its mounting garbage crisis. Giovanni Stephen Romarate, executive director of the Cebu City Eco Park, demonstrated…

Mandaue shrine unveils redevelopment plan toward basilica bid

Caryl Evangelista 03/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Plans to redevelop the National Shrine of St. Joseph in Mandaue City are moving forward, as parish leaders and architects unveiled initial designs aimed at supporting its bid for elevation to a minor…

No more lines: SSS launches face scan for pensioner verification

Caryl Evangelista 03/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pensioners can now verify their identity from the comfort of their homes through the Social Security System’s (SSS) newly launched facial authentication program. The SSS has launched a new online facial authentication system…

Why extreme heat in PH doesn’t always mean El Niño

Caryl Evangelista 03/20/2026

CEBU, Philippines — As hotter days begin to set in across the country, not every spell of extreme heat automatically means El Niño. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the country has…

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