‘Snatcher’ in Cebu City jailed despite returning stolen phone, wallet

by Paul Lauro 05/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 39-year-old man accused of stealing a young woman’s phone and wallet on Junquera Street in Cebu City was arrested despite returning the items. The police confirmed that the man robbed the 21-year-old woman…

LIST: Cebu universities to implement tuition fee increase

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Parents as well as incoming college students in here may have to tighten their belt this year as several schools and universities will implement tuition fee hikes. At least nine universities in Central…

Ace Durano, 5 others acquitted over 2009 calendar graft case

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has acquitted former Tourism Secretary Joseph Felix Mari ‘Ace’ Durano and five others over the graft case involving a 2009 calendar campaign that went without public bidding. The Second…

Minors accused of stealing gadgets in Dalaguete school

Paul Lauro 05/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another crime involving minors took place in Cebu, and this time they were accused of stealing gadgets from an elementary school in Dalaguete town in the southern part of the province. Police in…

Fisherman from Alcoy, Cebu dies of heart attack while at sea

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 05/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The body of a fisherman was found on his pump boat that was floating on the waters of Purok Lumboy, Sitio Cambulak, Brgy. Granada in Boljoon town, southern Cebu early on Tuesday morning,…

58-year-old man missing after swimming in Moalboal

Paul Lauro 05/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Search and rescue operations continue for a father who went missing after swimming in the seas off Moalboal last Saturday, May 11. Police in Moalboal confirmed receiving a missing person alert last Saturday.…

Ex-convict nabbed for shabu in Boljoon, Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso 05/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- An ex-convict was arrested in a buybust operation in Barangay El Pardo in Boljoon town, southern Cebu on Sunday afternoon, May 12, 2024. The suspect was identified as Rosalito Filipino alyas “Ontoy,” 33 years…

Garcia orders urgent salary release for 4 City Hall employees

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has directed the new city administrator to promptly pay the six months’ worth of unpaid salaries to four City Hall employees who filed complaints leading to Mayor Michael…

Man kills self while visiting mother’s grave in Dalaguete, Cebu on Mother’s Day

Futch Anthony Inso 05/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – (UPDATED, MAY 13, 2024) A 24-year-old man died after he reportedly committed suicide while visiting his mother’s grave at the Mantalongon Cemetery in Dalaguete, Cebu on Sunday, Mother’s Day. Police Corporal Jerson Entice,…

Dream weaving: The art of banig making in Pilar, Camotes

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/12/2024

CAMOTES ISLAND, Cebu — On a Saturday morning, a delegation from the Provincial Government’s flagship tourism program gathered at Pier 1 in Cebu City to depart for an island off the eastern part of mainland Cebu. At…

Gabii sa Kabilin 2024: Must-visit cultural and heritage sites in Cebu

Emmariel Ares 05/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  The much-awaited Gabii sa Kabilin (GSK) 2024 offered participants of all ages an immersive experience of Cebu’s vibrant history, which has influenced the identity of its people over the years. This year’s event,…

Rama to contest suspension order in Supreme Court, readies legal fight

Pia Piquero 05/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama stays firm despite being ordered a preventive suspension by the Ombudsman. He now plans to ask for Supreme Court intervention, believing the decision might be politically motivated. Rama questions…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.