Cops still looking for witnesses on brutal murder of grandma, grandpa in Sibonga

Alven Marie A. Timtim and Paul Lauro 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sibonga police are still looking for witnesses, who would give details about  the January 16, 2020 shooting incident in Barangay Bae, Sibonga town in southern Cebu. Police Major Alfredo Kuhay Jr., Sibonga Police…

Farmer shot dead inside his home in Sibonga

Alven Marie A. Timtim 12/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A farmer was shot dead in his own home while his 12-year-old son was hiding in the other room in Barangay Bae, Sibonga town in southern Cebu  at past 8 p.m. on Monday,…

LGUs told to introduce new attractions during Suroy Suroy

Rosalie Abatayo 11/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Provincial Tourism Officer Maria Lester Ybañez has encouraged local government units (LGUs) to maximize Suroy Suroy Sugbo as an opportunity to promote new destinations, activities, and delicacies in their localities. The Suroy Suroy…

Barajan on MV Siargao Princess crew: ‘They left us’

Rosalie O. Abatayo 11/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —— None of the crew helped in keeping the 58 passengers of MV Siargao Princess safe during the sea tragedy last Thursday, November 7. This was how Seaman First Class (SN 1) Ralph Barajan…

Where grapes are grown in Cebu

Immae Lachica and Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 10/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s not widely known but do you know that there at least two farms in Cebu that grow grapes? Social media posts refer to them as vineyards but do not compare them to…

701st Provincial Mobile Force Company to replace 704th in Mabinay town

Florence Baesa 10/09/2019

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental – The 704th Provincial Mobile Force Company (704th PMFC) based in Mabinay, Negros Oriental will already be pulled out from the province effective on Thursday, October 10, 2019. But they will be replaced…

New PCL prexy pushes for P5k assistance for all councilors in Cebu

Rosalie Abatayo 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The newly elected president of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Cebu Chapter is planning to allocate at least P5,000 secured financial assistance for health emergencies of local legislators in the province. Tabogon Councilor…

Man drowns after joining contest on who can stay longer under water

Benjie Talisic 06/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A contest between friends and relatives on who could hold their breath the longest under water ended in tragedy after one of the contestants apparently drowned. The tragic incident happened during the feast…

Three dead in separate weekend shooting incidents in Cebu

Gerard Vincent Francisco, Zena V. Magto 06/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three persons were killed in separate shooting incidents in a span of one hour on the evening of Saturday, June 1, in Cebu province. First to fall was Richard Cabigas, 30, who was…

Two Sibonga residents nabbed for illegally selling gasoline

Benjie B. Talisic 05/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two men were arrested after they were caught allegedly illegally selling gasoline in Barangay Poblacion, Sibonga, 45 km south of Cebu City on May 9. Chrispher de Lima, 23, and Pablo Taneza, 55,…

Gov’t urged to explore wastewater treatment, desalination options to address water woes

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid the clamor for water supply in several areas in Cebu due to the effect of the dry season, an option that can be explored by the government and large firms can be…

Provincial water management body seeks passage of water code

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid scarcity of water supply due to the effect of the weak El Niño,  the Provincial Water Resources Authority (PWRA) hopes that the Provincial Board (PB) will prioritize the passage of the water…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.