Internationally applauded eskrimador to play role of Lapulapu in Kadaugan sa Mactan 2023

Futch Anthony Inso 04/10/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – The Lapu-Lapu City government is giving priority to local talents in the Kadaugan sa Mactan reenactment scheduled this April 27. Jonel Espinosa Pepito, an internationally applauded eskrimador and the father of the Lapu-Lapu…

Aui Padawan rules Sugbu Bowling Shootout Tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 04/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Former national-level champion Aui Padawan shined the brightest in last Sunday’s Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) Bowling Shootout Tournament held at the SM Seaside City Cebu Bowling Center. Padawan finished his campaign with 835 pinfalls…

Birthing centers warned against nonsubmission of registration of live birth to Cordova’s LCR

Futch Anthony Inso 04/10/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Cordova Mayor Cesar Suan has signed an ordinance that would penalize operators of birthing centers who would fail to immediately submit the registration of live birth to Cordova’s Local Civil Registrar (LCR). Penalties…

P700, 000 worth of properties lost in Easter Sunday fire in Banilad, Mandaue City

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/10/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A total of 349 individuals were displaced in the fire that hit a residential area in Sitio Orel in Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City in the afternoon of Easter Sunday, April 9. Senior Fire…

Pregnant woman nabbed in Lapu-Lapu City with P21M worth of ‘shabu’

Futch Anthony Inso 04/10/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Pamila Legaspo, 43, was jailed for theft while she was in Novaliches in Quezon City in 2010. But she was released from detention after she posted bail. On Saturday, April 8, she was…

Puto bumbong sa Mandaue, anyone?

Doris C. Bongcac 04/10/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – When was the last time that you ate puto bumbong? This street food is a popular snack that is usually served after Misa de Gallo during Christmas season. But in Mandaue City, you…

CPA reports 21 percent increase in Holy Week 2023 travelers

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) accommodated a total of 394,136 Holy Week travelers at the different passenger terminals here in the last seven days, from April 2 to 8, 2023. Of the number,…

LTO-7: 63 PUVs fail Holy Week roadworthiness inspection

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 63 public utility vehicles (PUVs) were not allowed to ply its routes this Holy Week after these failed the roadworthiness inspection conducted by personnel of the Land Transportation Office in…

Santa Fe-bound tourists fall victim to scams; Local gov’t eyes return of QR codes

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The local government of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island is mulling the reimplementation of quick-response (QR) codes if it meant putting a stop on scams targeting tourists who want to visit their town.…

IN PHOTOS: The 26th ‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ street play of Cebu City

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 04/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of devotees and spectators braved the heat as they witnessed the iconic Lenten street play “Buhing Kalbaryo.” The first act of the play was held at the grounds of the San Nicolas…

Japanese military helicopter goes missing with several people on board

Reuters 04/06/2023

TOKYO — Japan on Thursday said it had lost contact with a military helicopter carrying several crew and passengers near Miyakojima, part of its southwest Okinawa island chain. The UH60 troop transport, commonly known as the Black…

Celebrities reflect on faith, life this Holy Week

Anne Pasajol 04/06/2023

Celebrities may have different ways of spending the Holy Week but it has been a routine for most to use this time not only to enjoy vacations, but also to pause and reflect. While taking a breather…

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