Cebu City “will be debt-free,” says Mayor Michael Rama.

By acknowledging his predecessors’ contributions, the mayor cannot be accused of credit-grabbing.

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“Bureaucracy hampers improvements for international events.”

As it does more harm in the implementation of local projects.

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Cebu City orders removal of Vice Ganda ads.

Billboards are meant to attract not distract.

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Sawang Calero police station awarded for its local programs.

A feather in their cop.

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Police give McDonalds boy Daniel a glimpse of the future.

No, he didn’t see Robocop.

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Woman nabbed for kidnapping boy.

And the kid thought they were just playing “hide-and-seek.”

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Bikers find new Sibonga bridge slippery.

To resolve the matter, bikers are advised to walk when they cross the bridge.

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City to train 100 cops on calamity response.

They need to save their homes too, you see.

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Stop sale of sharks, Naga City told.

If that happens, there will be “jaw-bilation” in the shark community.

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Comelec to file cases against 36 individuals for campaign overspending.

Elections are costly – not just in terms of the amount you spend but also because if you overspend, it will cost you your political career.