LOOK: Corals thrive in San Remigio’s marine protected areas

Doris C. Bongcac 03/26/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Corals remain abundant in marine protected areas in San Remigio town in northern Cebu. Coral communities dominated by Porites, Pocillopora, Acropora, and Millepora—thrive along gently sloping, silty reef beds, thus increasing the population…

Century-old San Remigio church under review after earthquake damage

Lyle Andales 11/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The San Juan Nepomuceno Church in San Remigio, northern Cebu, is under review by the Cebu Archdiocese following structural damage sustained during the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the town on September 30.…

Cebeco II: No power yet for over 4,000 houses in northern Cebu

Airam Limatog 10/24/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — More than 4,000 households in northern Cebu remain without electricity nearly a month after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake mainly struck the area. Lowell Belciña, Cebu II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Cebeco II) general manager,…

Landslide-blocked river forms artificial dam that threatens to overflow

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Landslides triggered by the powerful September 30 earthquake blocked a river in the mountains in San Remigio and Bogo City, creating an artificial dam that now threatens to overflow. Local governments there have…

San Remigio most wanted nabbed during anti-criminality ops

Lyle Andales 10/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police arrested a woman listed as the Top 6 Most Wanted Person at the provincial level and Top 5 Most Wanted Person at the station level for possessing illegal drugs and paraphernalia during…

Sinkholes in Cebu: What are they and why do they appear

Pia Piquero 10/04/2025

CEBU, Philippines — The ground opening up beneath your feet may sound like a scene from a movie, but for residents of northern Cebu, it’s a real and growing concern.  Following the powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck…

San Remigio eyes tent city for quake evacuees amid rise of sinkholes

Pia Piquero 10/04/2025

CEBU, Philippines — San Remigio is planning to build a tent city to house evacuees displaced by the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake and the continued emergence of sinkholes across the northern Cebu town. San Remigio Mayor Mariano Martinez…

Cebu earthquake victims to trade banana and sweet potato for drinking water

Immae Lachica 10/03/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Imagine enduring the trauma of a strong earthquake and, instead of simply asking for help, offering whatever little you have in exchange. This is the sad reality of residents in Barangay Tacup, San Remigio town…

Fatalities reported in San Remigio after Cebu earthquake

Futch Anthony Inso, Lyle Andales 10/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities confirmed fatalities in San Remigio town after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu on Tuesday night, September 30. The earthquake caused widespread damage across San Remigio, with reports of collapsed structures. Police…

San Remigio drowning: Spearfisher rescued, companion found dead

Lyle Andales 09/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What started as a spearfishing trip ended in tragedy after two men were swept into deeper waters off Barangay Tambongon, San Remigio, Cebu, on Saturday evening, September 20. Authorities identified the fatality as…

Youth group Batan-on Na Pud gives 500 Hagnaya students a head start

Pia Piquero 07/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Armed with backpacks, notebooks, and a spirit of service, youth volunteers from Batan-on Na Pud returned to the place where their mission first began. This time, they served over 500 students at Hagnaya…

All systems go for the 26th Ornopia Cup Motocross Race on April 13

Glendale G. Rosal 03/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Everything is set for the highly anticipated 26th Ornopia Cup motocross race, happening on April 13 at the MS Motosuit Motorsports Park in Barangay Calambua, San Remigio, north of Cebu. MS Motosuit big boss Lou…

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