Fireworks-related injuries doubled in CV says DOH

Futch Anthony Inso 01/03/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- Fireworks-related injuries in Central Visayas have already doubled, the Department of Health (DOH)-7 said on Tuesday. Based on the data released by the health department, from December 21, 2022, to 6:00 a.m. of January…

Palma: Jesus is the light in all troubles in life

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Catholic faithful celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ followed by the Feast of the Sagrada Familia, of the three kings, and of the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu, Archbishop Jose Palma…

Family of Parian shooting victim cries for justice

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The family of the man who was killed by a stray bullet allegedly from two warring gangs on Thursday morning is cying for justice. Anthony Corro and his family were on their way…

Gale warnings up over Luzon, Visayas seaboards amid strong northeast monsoon

Jean Mangaluz 12/23/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) hoisted Friday, December 23, 2022, gale warnings over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas due to the strong northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan. The…

Pagasa says cloudy skies, rain to prevail in PH until Christmas Day

Jean Mangaluz 12/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies with rain could be the dominant weather condition in the country until Christmas Day as the Philippines is experiencing the effects of the northeast monsoon in Luzon and a low-pressure area (LPA)…

Cebu port braces for surge in passenger volume as Holidays draw near

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) is anticipating more passengers to flock to piers for this year’s Holiday season. CPA, in a statement, said they have already activated their “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Pasko 2022”…

Mayor Suan wants Cordova to be ‘Christmas Village’ 

Futch Anthony Inso 12/15/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan wants the town to be known as a Christmas Village, not only in Cebu but in the entire country. How will he do this? Suan said he will propose an…

Curfew for minors strengthened in Mandaue

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/14/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The curfew for minors in Mandaue City will be strengthened beginning December 16, the start of the Misa de Gallo. Mayor Jonas Cortes on Wednesday, December 14, said that curfew on minors will…

Firecrackers still banned in Mandaue?

Mar Rose Sagarino 12/07/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The selling and lighting of firecrackers this Christmas and New Year in Mandaue City may still be taboo. Mayor Jonas Cortes on Wednesday, December 7, said that they already had initial talks with…

Police set up security measures for Misa de Gallo

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 12/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The security measures for the celebration of Misa de Gallo in Central Visayas are already in place. However, Police Brigadier General Roderick Augustus Alba, director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas…

Aside from highlighting Christmas spirit, 27th ‘Pasko sa V. Rama’ will also feature sidewalk cleanliness

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 11/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The anticipated Christmas tradition along V. Rama Avenue dubbed “Pasko sa V. Rama” will be launched on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Rotary Club of Cebu-Guadalupe President and project director of Pasko sa V.…

Cordova awards first round winners of Christmas Lights and Facade Decoration contest

Futch Anthony Inso 11/08/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Cordova has awarded the barangays and schools that won in the first round of judging for the Christmas Lights and Facade Decoration contest on Monday, November 7, 2022. The contest…

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