Cebu City police: No issues reported during Balik Eskwela 2025

Daryll Galindo - CDN Digital Multimedia Reporter 06/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The resumption of classes in public schools on Monday, June 16, went smoothly, according to the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). Police Lieutenant Colonel Maria Theresa Macatangay, CCPO deputy director for operations, said…

New school year, same old problems

Lieka Marie P. Fernandez, Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite a slight increase in the prices of school supplies, Nick Dan Rivera is eager to return to school. The 17-year-old from Liloan National High School is entering his final year of Senior…

Three dead fetuses found in plastic sorting facility in Liloan, Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso 06/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three dead fetuses were found by an employee of a plastic sorting facility inside their compound in Purok Sibukaw, Brgy. Cotcot, Liloan town, on Friday morning, June 13, 2025. The fetuses were discovered…

Cebu Gov-elect Pam: Working with Marcos admin ‘not a challenge’

Pia Piquero 06/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Politics is politics, but for Cebu Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro, governance must come first. Despite being a known ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, Baricuatro said she sees no problem working with the…

The dates signifying Philippine Independence

CDN Digital 06/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Every year on June 12, Filipinos across the country raise the national flag and commemorate Independence Day. But did you know that there are more than one date related to Philippine Independence? June…

Pam forms ‘legal team’ to focus on election protest as transition looms

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The camp of Cebu Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro remained optimistic that the electoral protests filed against her would be dismissed as the transition day draws nearer. Baricuatro on Wednesday, June 11, confirmed receiving the…

Falling pipe kills 26-year-old mason in Cebu City

Paul Lauro 06/11/2025

CEBU CITY — A 26-year-old construction worker died Tuesday, June 10, after he was struck on the head by a falling galvanized iron (GI) pipe while working at a high-rise building project in Barangay Zapatera here, authorities…

Mauro channels old winning form, tops SUGBU bowling tournament

Dale Rosal 06/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior bowler Romy Mauro turned back the clock and outshone the competition in last Sunday’s Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) Shootout Tournament held at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center. Mauro, 80, one…

Pacquiao holds back tears in emotional Hall of Fame speech

Dale Rosal 06/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao delivered an emotional and heartfelt speech as he was officially inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 9 (Manila time) in Canastota, New York. Pacquiao,…

FACES OF CEBU: Amanda Victoria Balaba, 22, Summa Cum Laude of Illinois Wesleyan University

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you want to study? When Amanda Victoria Balaba faced these questions shortly before finishing high school, she didn’t have any concrete…

Pam responds to Gwen’s electoral protest; ‘rough transition’ looms

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It’s looking like a rough transition between the new and outgoing administrations at the Capitol. Governor-elect Pamela Baricuatro hit back at outgoing governor Gwendolyn Garcia over the latter’s decision to question the outcomes…

Cebu City ranks 470th in global ‘best cities to live’ list – report

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City has been ranked 470th among the world’s best cities to live in for 2025, according to a new report from UK-based consulting firm Oxford Economics. The city landed just behind Nanchang,…

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