Lois Angelique Tan (above, center) waves to the crowd following the awarding of titles in the Miss Cebu 2007 contest. Runnerups in the competition at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel were (flanking Tan, from left) Maria Theresa Gorgonio (third), Kastrina Isabel Ros (first), Maria Ruby Guinto (second), and Carlisle Santos (fourth). (Sun.star photo/Arni Aclao)
CEBU CITY -- Saddened by the drop in the number of out-of-town contingents in this year's Sinulog, Mayor Tomas Osmeña wants Cebu's festival repackaged to give more exposure to performers from other provinces.
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Two persons died while 10 others were rushed to hospitals after inhaling fumes believed to be toxic gas from the cargo hold of a commercial ferry docked at the local wharf on Thursday.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Two persons were burned alive while around P250,000 worth of property was damaged after a fire struck a building compound in Zone 7, Acacia Extension in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City at 3:00 a.m. Thursday.