New Cebu International Container Port to boost Consolacion’s cityhood bid

Mary Rose Sagrino 02/05/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The construction of the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP) in Barangay Tayud, Consolacion, is expected to significantly strengthen the town’s bid for cityhood. A groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-billion peso project took…

Consolacion stabbing: Fight over passenger leads to serious injuries

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 01/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An argument between two habal-habal drivers over who gets to take a passenger turned into a bloody stabbing incident in Consolacion town, northern Cebu last Sunday, January 19. The suspect, a 39-year-old man,…

Construction to finally start for much-delayed Consolacion port

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – After spending decades in the pipeline, the new container port in Consolacion town, northern Cebu will finally take off. This was, after the national government has given the go-signal for the contractor to…

LIST: Richest towns in Cebu in terms of assets, equity

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Consolacion is the richest town in Cebu, both in terms of assets and equity, according to the latest financial report from the Commission on Audit (COA). The top five wealthiest municipalities here have…

Consolacion brawl: Man shot, wounded by rival gang member

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 10/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  A group of individuals, believed to be members of rival gangs, engaged in a brawl inside a food park in Brgy. Pitogo, Consolacion town, northern Cebu on early Wednesday morning, October 30. The…

LTO opens new satellite office in SM Consolacion

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/21/2024

MANDAUE City, Philippines —The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Region 7 (LTO-7) opened its newest satellite office in Consolacion town on Monday, October 21. The Consolacion Extension Office is located on the second floor of the cinema…

USA Consolacion PDP Laban slate vows to address traffic woes

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/07/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The “USA Consolacion PDP Laban” slate, headed by Blessilda “Bingol” Villo, filed their Certificates of Candidacy on Monday, October 7. Villo, a former barangay captain of Tayud and a former municipal councilor, is…

Nene Alegado, son file COCs for Consolacion mayor, vice mayor

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/05/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Consolacion mayor Teresa “Nene” is seeking reelection next year with her son, former mayor Joannes Alegado, as her candidate for vice mayor. The mother and son tandem, together with other candidates under Alagad…

UV Green Lancers claim Mayor Alegado Cup, prepping for Cesafi three-peat

Glendale G. Rosal 09/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers showcased their dominance as they gear up for their Cesafi Season 24 men’s basketball campaign this month. The Green Lancers, back-to-back champions of the Cebu…

Binaliw landfill waste linked to severe water contamination in Consolacion

Pia Piquero 08/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Binaliw landfill’s waste discharge has allegedly severely impacted the water consumption and sources of residents in Brgy. Panoypoy, Consolacion town, northern Cebu This prompted the barangay captain to take action against the…

Drunk man nabbed for alleged rape of 17-year-old neighbor

Futch Anthony Inso 08/05/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday night, August 3, after he allegedly raped a minor. The suspect and his victim, a 17-year-old high school student, are neighbors in Brgy. Garing, Consolacion, the police said.…

Consolacion gunfight: 2 killed, 1 nabbed by the police

Futch Anthony Inso 07/16/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — One was killed, another was arrested while a third suspect tried to escape but was later on killed by the police in a gunfight in Sitio Mapo, Brgy. Garing in Consolacion town. Police…

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