Five injured in Balamban, Cebu motorcycle collision

Marielle Surigao, Paul Lauro 08/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Five persons were injured when two motorcycles collided along the national highway in Brgy. Arpili, Balamban town, southern Cebu on Wednesday evening, August 21, 2024.  Among the five individuals who sustained injuries, two are reportedly…

Brazil plane crash: Doctors whose job was to save lives lose their own

08/14/2024

RIO DE JANEIRO— Arianne Risso worked every day to help her patients battle cancer. That made it all the more heart wrenching when her life — along with that of seven other doctors — ended abruptly in…

Habal-habal driver dies in Cebu City road accident

Marielle Surigao 08/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 62-year-old habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) driver died in a vehicular accident that happened along Veterans Drive in Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City on Thursday evening, August 8, 2024. The accident involved three vehicles and happened…

Rider dies after motorcycle rams into center island in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A motorcycle rider died in a tragic accident early Thursday morning, July 25, when his motorcycle rammed into the center island along the F. Llamas street in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City. A closed-circuit…

PUV runs over nurse’s arm in Talisay, Cebu accident

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 56-year-old nurse was rushed to a hospital after the motorcycle she was driving was hit by a public utility vehicle (PUV) in Brgy. Tabunok, Talisay City, Cebu on Thursday morning, July 25,…

Carabao attacks, kills farmer in Northern Samar

Joey Gabieta 05/16/2024

TACLOBAN CITY — A farmer was killed after being attacked by his carabao in Las Navas town, Northern Samar province, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Alvin Pagaban, 42, was attacked by his carabao while tending to it in a…

Baltimore bridge collapse: What we know so far

Associated Press 03/27/2024

A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge early Tuesday, March 26, 2024, causing the span to collapse and the presumed deaths of six people. Here’s what we know so far about the disaster: Baltimore bridge collapse: WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED?…

What should bystanders, drivers do when witnessing an accident?

Pia Piquero 02/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – If one witnesses an accident, whether as a driver or bystander, one must immediately call the emergency hotline. For Cebu City, dial 911; for Lapu-Lapu City, use 9999-72-1111; for Mandaue City, dial 383-1658;…

Jeslar Uriel Larumbe: Hit-and-run victim was an MVP on and off the court

Dale Rosal 02/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Jeslar Uriel Larumbe, a victim of a hit-and-run incident, will surely be missed by the basketball community in Cebu. Larumbe died on Sunday, February 4, in a reported hit-and-run incident in uptown Cebu City. He…

Marigondon motorcycle accident: Two killed, one injured 

Futch Anthony Inso 01/16/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu— Do not drink alcoholic beverages and still drive. This is a fitting reminder to motorists after two individuals—one was a woman—died in a motorcycle accident in Marbeach Road, Barangay Marigondon in Lapu-Lapu City on…

Don’t die on the road during the holidays: Tips on avoiding fatal accidents

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 12/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines—As the holiday season whirls into full swing, the public is reminded to be responsible, stay vigilant, and take it slow — quite literally — to prevent road accidents during what should be the most joyful…

LTFRB-7 to drivers: ‘Think about your family when driving’

Pia Piquero 12/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Every driver on the road carries the crucial responsibility of ensuring safety, not just for themselves, but also for the well-being of others. So, in every case of injury or death caused by…

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