CDN Top Stories [June 11]: Governor defends ₱10M aid to General Santos

06/11/2026

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for Thursday, June 11, 2026. Cebu quake survivors’ questions prompt governor to explain ₱10M aid to GenSan Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro defended the provincial government’s decision to extend…

Cebu lifters win 3 golds as quake stops nat’l tilt in GenSan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/09/2026

The ongoing National Weightlifting Championships of the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) in General Santos City was officially canceled following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8.…

Cebu Province OKs P10M aid for quake-hit General Santos

Lyle Andales 06/08/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Board on Monday, June 8, approved a resolution authorizing Governor Pamela Baricuatro to release P10 million in financial assistance to General Santos City following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck…

Mindanao quake: Senate majority to visit stricken areas

Wilnard Bacelonia 06/08/2026

Members of the Senate majority may proceed to areas affected by Monday morning's magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.…

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks southern Mindanao

06/08/2026

[UPDATED] A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake jolted southern Mindanao on Monday morning, June 8, 2026.  The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles) off the island of Mindanao, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.…

Cebu City sends off 430-strong Batang Pinoy delegation: We aim to win

Glendale G. Rosal 10/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) Chairman Dr. Rhoel Dejano and Mayor Nestor Archival shared one clear message for the 430-strong Cebu City Niños bound for the Batang Pinoy National Finals in General Santos…

Santisima brothers triumph in General Santos boxing event

Glendale G. Rosal 12/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu-based boxing siblings Alex Jr. and Gabriel Santisima showcased their prowess with commanding victories in their respective bouts during a Sanman Boxing event held in General Santos City on Wednesday night, December 18.…

Robbery suspect: ‘Sky is the limit,’ stolen money spent on women and drinks

Emmariel Ares 12/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of the alleged suspects of a robbery in Barangay Binaliw, a mountain barangay in Cebu City, confessed that he spent the stolen money on women and drinks, citing that he felt like…

General Santos Airport sustains hairline cracks after Sarangani quake

Luisa Cabato 11/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines —“Hairline cracks” were found on the terminal building of the General Santos Airport after the magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Sarangani, Davao Oriental, on Friday afternoon. “Hairline cracks were noted on some of the airport’s columns. The…

All systems go for Paradero vs Mama bout in South Cotabato

Dale Rosal 06/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The battle of ex-world title challengers is officially a go as Jayson “Smasher” Mama and Robert “Kapitan Inggo” Paradero both passed the mandatory weigh-in on Monday at the Sanman Boxing Gym in General Santos City. …

Astrolabio to fight Puerto Rican boxer for IBF world bantamweight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Top-ranked bantamweight contender Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio earns a shot for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) world bantamweight title against Emmanuel Rodriguez of Puerto Rico. This was announced this week by the IBF,…

Cataraja’s fight against Heno is a good test if he’s ready for bigger fights, says promoter

Dale Rosal 01/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sanman Boxing Promotions’ chief JC Manangquil will test the mettle of Cebuano world-ranked prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja to check if he’s ready for bigger fights, particularly for a world title. Manangquil and Sanman Boxing…

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