Young adults, teens arrested after viral riot in Liloan, Cebu

Paul Lauro 06/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police apprehended several young adults and minors who were involved in a riot in Liloan town, northern Cebu last Sunday, June 16, videos of which went viral on social media. The Liloan Police…

Man from Cebu City jailed for losing payroll money in casino

Futch Anthony Inso 06/16/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The liaison officer of a security agency in Cebu City was arrested after he allegedly used their payroll money to gamble in a casino. Jovanni Barcelote Borres, 35, is currently detained at the Abellana…

Northbound BRT lane on N. Bacalso Avenue now open to motorists

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good news for the motorists who will be passing through the northbound lane of N. Bacalso Avenue. Councilor Jerry Guardo said that the northbound traffic passing through E-Mall can already use the Cebu…

Fuente Osmeña Circle sections to close temporarily for 30 days from June 15

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parts of Fuente Osmeña Circle will be closed to traffic for 30 days from June 15 due to ongoing Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) Project road works.  Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) announced…

Alcover wants Baclayon replaced before taking role as city agri chief

Pia Piquero 06/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Councilor Jun Alcover announced he won’t oversee the Cebu City Agriculture Department (CAD) unless its current chief, Joey Baclayon, is replaced. Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia gave Alcover this role, but Alcover insists on Baclayon’s…

Councilors demand clear plans, transparency in CBRT

Pia Piquero 06/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Council members have called for greater transparency and detailed planning in the implementation of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project. In an executive session on June 14, councilors, including Joy…

Tricycle driver shot for allegedly selling ‘salt’ instead of drugs

Futch Anthony Inso 06/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- A 26-year-old tricycle driver was injured after two individuals riding a motorcycle shot him in Barangay Balud, Dalaguete town in southern Cebu around 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The victim was identified…

Cebu City housing developers, owners protest steep rise in RPT

Pia Piquero 06/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The proposal to revise real property tax (RPT) rates here is met with opposition from housing developers and property owners. Despite acknowledging the need for an update, stakeholders argue that the planned increase…

Cebu City’s super family health center to open this June

Pia Piquero 06/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The first-ever super family health center in Cebu City will officially open its doors to the public before the end of the month. After an inspection of the project site on Tuesday, June…

Cebuano PT topnotcher: ‘I failed my senior year subjects’

Kurt Romariz 06/11/2024

He failed in some of his major subjects in his last semester in college. But it was not the end of the world for this newly licensed physical therapist from Cebu City. Bryan Jacob Bongcayao, 23, said…

‘Nothing is final’ on City Hall offices moving out of MCWD building

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Nothing is final, not unless it is written in stone.” This was the response of Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia when asked if all the satellite offices of the City Government…

Garcia’s first month as Cebu City acting mayor: Overwhelming but fulfilling

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is still a lot of work to be done but serving as the acting mayor is fulfilling. Thirty days after he received his appointment from the Department of Interior and Local Government…

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