Photos of passengers sleeping on the aisle of Bantayan-bound bus go viral

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With bus operators being compelled not to accept standing passengers, or face a penalty worth P5,000,  it’s now up to the passengers to find novel ways to catch a fully loaded bus and…

NORTHERN CEBU IN A STATE OF CALAMITY

Morexette B. Erram 12/18/2017

CAPITOL DECLARES Nine towns and one city in northern Cebu were placed under a state of calamity after Tropical Storm “Urduja” left some of their areas submerged in floodwater, damaged crops and infrastructures, left hundreds of tourists…

TS ‘URDUJA’ LEFT TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie B. Erram, Nestle L. Semilla, Rosalie O. Abatayo 12/16/2017

STORM AFFECTED NORTHERN CEBU Heavy rains and wind spawned by Tropical Storm Urduja left widespread damage in Cebu, with hundreds of people evacuated and stranded in ports and island-resorts, and at least 35 domestic flights canceled even…

Students, faculty members strut wares in GRCA footrace

James Nicole Franz R. Savellon 02/25/2017

A TENTH grader was among the winners in the Family Run and Foam Party, a footrace held as part of the celebration of the 2nd Foundation Day of the Green Rose Center For Academe Inc. (GRCA) in…

‘These kids need guidance, not jail’

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/02/2017

House move to lower minimum age of criminal responsibility opposed When he was 11 years old, Gerard (not his real name), together with his friends, was involved in stealing incidents and would sometimes get caught and spend…

Cordova-based firm to offer franchisable BPO businesses

Aileen Garcia-Yap 12/11/2016

Looking to encourage more local players to get into the outsourcing business, an owner of a local large BPO company based in Cordova, Cebu will soon be offering franchisable BPO businesses. Michael Cubos, 32, who founded Performance…

New building for Tudela police station

Dominic D. Yasay 11/08/2016

For more than 25 years, the police station in Tudela town, northern Cebu has been occupying a space in the municipal hall. But not anymore. The Tudela police will soon have their own building. A three-story building…

Drug suspect killed in Consolacion

Norman V. Mendoza 11/05/2016

A drug suspect with several theft cases was shot dead Friday afternoon in Barangay Lanipga, Consolacion town, northern Cebu. Jenie Reuyan, 38, died instantly after sustaining gunshot wounds in the body. Witnesses, however, failed to identify the…

Floods trigger suspension classes in Medellin

Doris C. Bongcac 11/04/2016

Classes were suspended in two public schools in Medellin town northern Cebu after incessant rains triggered floods that reached waist deep on Friday morning. The suspension of classes at the Caputatan Norte public elementary and high school…

Drug suspect takes son hostage in raid

Rene F. Alima 10/20/2016

A suspected drug pusher who already surrendered to the police through Oplan Tokhang but allegedly returned to his illegal drug activities was arrested yesterday morning in Barangay Jubay, Liloan town, northern Cebu. Prior to his arrest, Julfran…

Jeepney drivers warned against trip-cutting

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/18/2016

PUBLIC utility vehicle (PUV) drivers who practice trip cutting will lose their license or pay fines ranging from P3,000 to P6,000. Vice chairman Rey Elnar of the regional Land Transportation Franchise and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) issued this…

The Seaside Villa: An oasis in the North

Dominic D. Yasay 07/11/2016

Looking for an accessible resort that’s quite secluded from the hustle and bustle of a busy Metro Cebu? You might want to check out this newest getaway destination down north. Accessibly located on Poblacion, Compostela, Seaside Villa…

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