12 years on, Cebu City still seeks answers over CCMC delays

Pia Piquero 07/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Twelve years after the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) reconstruction began, city councilors on Tuesday ordered another investigation into the long-delayed project. Budget Committee Chairman Dave Tumulak disclosed that the current construction phase…

Tumulak rebuts Osmeña’s ‘waste of time’ remark, cites house rules

Pia Piquero 04/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Majority Floor Leader Dave Tumulak on Wednesday countered Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s criticism, after the latter called the council a “waste of time.” Tumulak reminded the presiding officer that council deliberations were governed…

‘Big mess’: Tomas slams Cebu City’s ₱964M supplemental budget

Pia Piquero 04/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña slammed the proposed P964.19-million supplemental budget as a “big mess” of flawed practices, drawing a rebuke from Councilor Dave Tumulak, who insisted the process follows the law. In a…

Cebu City in a ‘state of preparedness’ amid extreme heat

Pia Piquero 04/14/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City was placed under a state of preparedness after the City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday, April 14, in response to extreme heat conditions. The declaration, contained in a resolution drafted…

Higher Cebu marathon fees fair to city, Archival says

Pia Piquero 03/31/2026

Mayor Nestor Archival on Tuesday defended the proposed increase in permit fees for fun runs and marathons, saying it is only “fair” for organizers to pay more given the scale of resources the city deploys for such…

Night out in Cebu to cost more? City eyes ₱15 tax on bars, clubs

Pia Piquero 03/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City aims to boost its social amelioration fund by hiking the per-patron tax on nightlife spots from P10 to P15 and expanding coverage to more entertainment venues. The measure, outlined in a…

Rising waste hauling costs may force Cebu City to cut projects

Pia Piquero 03/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City may be forced “to sacrifice” some government programs and projects if waste hauling costs surge due to rising fuel prices, a city councilor warned. This as officials brace for the possibility…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Daluz and Tumulak potential tandem for 2025 midterm election

CDN Digital 02/14/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Daluz and Tumulak potential tandem for 2025 midterm election Despite telling the…

Tumulak says seeking election with Daluz was an ‘opportunity’ but…..

Pia Piquero 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Basak Pardo Barangay Captain Dave Tumulak is open to the possibility of accepting the offer of Lawyer Jose Daluz III to be his running mate in the 2025 midterm elections. But first, he…

Daluz and Tumulak potential tandem for 2025 midterm election

Pia Piquero 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite telling the public that he is still awaiting a “sign” to announce his candidacy for the mayoral position in the 2025 midterm election, Lawyer Jose Daluz III told CDN Digital that he…

2 vehicular accidents in Manipis road injures 3

Paul Lauro 01/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—In a span of just three hours, two vehicular accidents occurred along Manipis Road in Talisay City on Thursday, January 19, 2023. At least three individuals sustained minor injuries, according to authorities.  The first accident…

Rama promises non-partisan politics

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama became emotional in his proclamation speech on May 10, 2022, shortly after he got a fresh mandate as mayor. “I dedicate this victory to my parents, my…

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