Power restored to 99% of CEBECO I customers

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 03/13/2022

CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu I Electric Cooperative Inc. (CEBECO I) is now nearing full power restoration in southern Cebu, almost three months after the onslaught of typhoon Odette which damaged power lines there. General Manager Engr.…

CEBECO I: Power restoration in south Cebu now 96 percent complete

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 03/02/2022

CEBU, Philippines — Cebu 1 Electric Cooperative Inc. (CEBECO 1) has already reenergized 96 percent or 145,932 of the total number of households in southern Cebu as of February 28, 2022. It said in a report that…

Of Semana Santa and churches in southern Cebu

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 04/10/2020

Holy Week or Semana Santa, is one of the most significant events for many religious Filipino Catholics. It is a week of repentance, penance, and meditation, and it is also a week to commemorate redemption and salvation.…

NPA rebels attack CAFGU base in Guihulngan

Florence Baesa 03/20/2020

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, Philippines — Members of the New People’s Army (NPA) allegedly harassed a CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA) Patrol Base in Barangay Sandayao, Guihulngan City, on Thursday evening, March 19, 2020. The attack on the…

BFAR-7: Baby sharks near Santander shoreline is a normal phenomenon

Doris C. Bongcac 02/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) is asking the public not to fear the sightings of baby sharks on the waters off Barangay Pasil in Santander town in…

Storm warning signal in Metro Cebu, southern Cebu lifted

Rosalie Abatayo 12/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public storm warning signal for Metro Cebu and southern Cebu has been lifted as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019. The storm signal for northern Cebu has also been downgraded to…

Southern Cebu now under Signal no. 1; Pagasa warns against floods, landslides

Rosalie Abatayo 12/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The state weather bureau warns the public against possible flooding and landslides in high-risk areas due to the rainfall brought by Typhoon Tisoy. The entire Cebu province is expected to experience the effects of…

‘No ticket, no entry’ in Cebu’s south bus terminal

Rosalie Abatayo 10/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Only those with tickets will be allowed to enter the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) as the facility implements a “No Ticket, No Entry” policy starting Tuesday, October 29. The measure was put…

Stabbing incident in Pinamungajan, Cebu  leaves one dead, one in critical condition 

Benjie B. Talisic 08/05/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—One died while another is in critical condition in a stabbing incident in Pinamungajan town, southwestern Cebu on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Police Corporal Absalon Cerna II of the Pinamungajan Police Station told CDN Digital…

Cop shot in Samboan has alleged links with crime personalities

Morexette Marie Erram 04/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police are still examining multiple angles to shed light on the ambush attempt of an active police officer on Good Friday, April 19, in Samboan town. Authorities are also verifying claims that the…

Where to chase waterfalls in Cebu

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 04/07/2019

Away from the busy city life, the gridlocked traffic, the noise of the vehicles and the people rushing to their workplace, there is a place in the south where the beauty of nature truly abounds. Samboan, located…

Fewer southbound buses today – CSBT

Rosalie O. Abatayo 02/14/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — If you have trips bound for  southern Cebu today and tomorrow, better plan it well you have a long wait if you are to take a bus since over 40 buses will…

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