Students may bring phones to school; class use limited —DepEd-7

Dlan Casinillo - UP Cebu Intern - CDN Digital 07/07/2026

The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) clarified that students may bring cellphones to school under the department's existing policy. But their use in classrooms is only allowed when it supports learning and with the teacher's…

DepEd Cebu to review Dumanjug’s proposed total phone ban in schools

Airam Limatog 06/30/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Cebu Province will evaluate Dumanjug Mayor Gungun Gica’s proposed school security measures, including a total cellphone ban and mandatory student inspections, to determine whether they…

Malacañang on Dumanjug’s cellphone ban: Penalty may be unreasonable

Luisa Cabato 06/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday weighed on the “total ban” on cellphones in Dumanjug, Cebu, saying that while the intention is good, the penalty appears unreasonable. Under the new rule taking effect June 29, any cellphones…

No inspection, no entry: Dumanjug bans cellphones in schools starting June 25

Pia Piquero 06/24/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dumanjug Mayor Gungun Gica has ordered a ban on cellphones in schools and mandatory student inspections starting June 25. This comes as the municipality moves to prevent a tragedy similar to the deadly…

CALDERON CUP: Dumanjug sweeps Malabuyoc, wins maiden title at home

Glendale G. Rosal 05/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Dumanjug completed a dominant two-game sweep of Malabuyoc to crown itself the inaugural champion of the Calderon Cup Inter-Municipalities 21-Under Basketball Tournament on Saturday night, May 9, at the packed…

CALDERON CUP FINAL: Malabuyoc, Dumanjug set up May 8 clash

Glendale G. Rosal 05/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is set for the Calderon Cup Inter-Municipalities 21-Under Basketball Tournament finals after Malabuyoc and Dumanjug survived tough semifinal battles Thursday night at the Dumanjug Astrodome in south Cebu. Malabuyoc pulled off…

Calderon Cup quarterfinals set Tuesday in Malabuyoc

Glendale G. Rosal 04/27/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The inaugural Calderon Cup Inter-Town 21-Under Basketball Tournament shifts into high gear as the quarterfinals tip off Tuesday, April 28, at the Malabuyoc Sports Complex in southern Cebu. Four teams will battle for…

Calderon Cup: Alegria, Dumanjug book semis tickets

Glendale G. Rosal 04/26/2026

Top seeds Alegria and Dumanjug lived up to their lofty billings, booking automatic semifinal tickets in the inaugural Calderon Cup 21-Under Inter-Town Basketball Tournament…

Calderon Cup: Moalboal escapes Ronda; Dumanjug seals semis berth

Glendale G. Rosal 04/25/2026

Moalboal held its ground against a late surge from host Ronda, escaping with a 72-67 victory to lock up the No. 2 seed in Bracket A as the elimination round of the Calderon Cup 21-Under Basketball Tournament…

Calderon Cup: Dumanjug regains Bracket A lead with win over Moalboal

Glendale G. Rosal 04/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dumanjug reclaimed the top spot in Bracket A after edging Moalboal, 62–54, to close out the first round of eliminations in the Calderon Cup Inter-Town 21-Under Basketball Tournament on Sunday, April 19, at…

Artemis II: Dumanjug woman also helped NASA moon mission

Neil Povadora 04/18/2026

A Cebuana from the town of Dumanjug also took part in operations in support of Artemis II's historic mission the moon.…

Ronda stuns Dumanjug in Calderon Cup upset

Glendale G. Rosal 04/13/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ronda pulled off a massive upset after toppling previously unbeaten Dumanjug, 86-79, in the ongoing Calderon Cup Inter-Town Under-21 Basketball Tournament at the Moalboal Sports Complex last Sunday, April 12. The victory snapped…

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