IN PHOTOS: Lapu-Lapu City celebrates 65th Charter Day

Airam Limatog 06/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thanksgiving and a festive atmosphere filled Lapu-Lapu City Hall on Wednesday, June 17, as officials, employees, and residents marked the city’s 65th Charter Day. The celebration highlighted Lapu-Lapu City’s achievements through the years…

Kuya Eric outlasts RKF Iloilo to capture Cebu City Charter hoop title 

Glendale G. Rosal 02/25/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The championship showdown between Kuya Eric and RKF Iloilo lived up to its lofty billing. It was filled with drama, intensity, and high-level hardcourt action to wrap up the Cebu City Charter Day…

Elreen Ando among six Cebuanos honored at 89th Cebu City Charter Day

Glendale G. Rosal 02/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two-time Olympian and Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Elreen Ando was among the six “Outstanding Individuals” recognized during the 89th Cebu City Charter Day celebration on Tuesday, February 24, at the Waterfront Cebu…

Mighty Warriors-Sherilin stuns Kuya Eric in Cebu City Charter hoop

Glendale G. Rosal 02/21/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mighty Warriors-Sherilin pulled off a statement win on opening night of the Cebu City Charter Day Basketball Cup, edging the heavily favored Kuya Eric, 77-75, on Friday, February 20, at the Cebu City…

RKF Iloilo routs KESB Construction in Cebu City Charter Day hoop opener

Glendale G. Rosal 02/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The visiting RKF Iloilo made a statement in their Cebu City Charter Day hoop opener, crushing KESB Construction, 101-79, at the Cebu City Sports Institute in Barangay Sawang Calero on Friday. The former Sinulog Cup…

Cebu City Charter Day hoop has new tipoff time, stricter rules

Glendale G. Rosal 02/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the inaugural Cebu City Charter Day Basketball Cup, which fires off on Friday, February 21, at the Cebu City Sports Institute in Barangay Sawang Calero. During a press…

Cebu City Charter Day bonus unlikely due to budget deficit — Archival

Airam Limatog 02/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City government employees may not receive bonuses for this year’s Charter Day celebration due to budget deficits and a lack of savings, Mayor Nestor Archival said. In a press conference on Monday,…

Medical mission, shooting tournament among highlights of Mandaue’s 56th charter anniversary

Mary Rose Sagarino 08/08/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City is introducing two new events—a general medical mission and a shooting tournament—as key additions to its 56th Charter Anniversary celebration this August, which features a total of 23 official activities throughout…

Cebu City: A few things you must know about the Queen City of the South

Pia Piquero 02/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippin es –From being the site of the first Spanish settlement to evolving into a bustling metropolis, Cebu City has played a pivotal role in the nation’s development while preserving its rich heritage. As Cebu…

Raymond Garcia announces long weekend in Cebu City

Pia Piquero 02/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City residents are set to enjoy an extended weekend because of the special non-working holiday on Monday, February 24, in celebration of the city’s 88th Charter Day. Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia made…

‘Chorizo de Cebu: Cebu City aims to strengthen its promotion

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/18/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — As part of the 88th Charter Day celebration of Cebu City, the local government, through its Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) and the City Market Authority, hosted the first ‘Chorizo…

Charter Day bonus: Cebu City Hall employees may receive P25,000

Pia Piquero 02/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia proposed a P25,000 Charter Day bonus for regular and casual employees of City Hall. The proposal now awaits the approval of the City Council. Garcia explained that…

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