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Cebu

12 Cebu areas with ASF, says BAI

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Dams, 11 desalination plants needed to avert water shortage

March 29, 2023

Cebu

As temperatures rise, farmers seek help on water, fertilizer

March 29, 2023

Cebu

City Hall employee plans to spend P15K bonus for ill father’s hospital bills

March 29, 2023

“ENCROACHERS.” The Capitol’s Real Estate Division has identified 22 establishments from the Capitol to the Fuente Osmeña Circle that went beyond the allocated property line based on the Civil Code of 1949. / SCREENSHOT FROM GOOGLE MAP

Cebu

Capitol: 22 establishments encroach on provincial lots

March 29, 2023

Cebu

Store utility worker lands in jail after stealing chewing gums in Carcar City

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Cebu City soon to get revenue share from third Cebu-Cordova bridge

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Garcia eyes new route to Camotes Islands

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Bizwoman asks court to move estafa hearing to Metro Manila

March 29, 2023

Cebu

Japanese national dies after ‘shooting himself’ in Mabolo firing range

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Store utility worker lands in jail after stealing chewing gums in Carcar City

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Cebu City soon to get revenue share from third Cebu-Cordova bridge

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Garcia eyes new route to Camotes Islands

March 30, 2023

Cebu

12 Cebu areas with ASF, says BAI

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Pizza delivery rider robbed in Lahug

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Korean, Filipino woman nabbed for ‘pimping’ women

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Chinese national nabbed for selling ‘counterfeit medicines’ in Mandaue

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Zamboanga, Sangiao to see action in ‘ONE Fight Night 9’

March 29, 2023

Cebu

Ligas vs. Libranza for PH belt

March 29, 2023

Cebu

Dams, 11 desalination plants needed to avert water shortage

March 29, 2023

Cebu

As temperatures rise, farmers seek help on water, fertilizer

March 29, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Hazing death of student raises questions on responsibilities of Cebu school under amended law. Secrecy shrouded Dec. 10 hazing, causing failure to treat victim and delay of investigation.

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Why Sandiganbayan rejected Ronda town treasurer’s defense that the mayor coerced him on illegal P2.063M cash advances and he didn’t get a centavo from disbursements. Anti-graft court asks accountable officials to be courageous, not fearful.

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Is face-mask wearing in Cebu City over? Still voluntary. In schools, businesses, most public spaces, with owner/manager/head of office as decider on rule and enforcement. No official declaration of end to anti-Covid masks although Mayor Mike’s EO expired last December 31.

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: How they killed Kons Mary Ann’s attempt to override Mayor Mike’s veto of her ordinance granting City Council the power of subpoena and contempt. 12 councilors, who earlier supported it, abstained. Kons Joy Young wondered ‘why we can’t fight the mayor for our right.’

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Disagreement on Sinulog parade site threatens 'One Cebu Island' theme of festivity. Guv Gwen says Mayor Mike's SRP choice is ill-timed and may cause serious problems, notes that the mayor hadn't consulted other LGUs.

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Where Ombudsman lawyers failed in three charges against Dumanjug, Cebu Mayor Gungun Gica over 2014 'falsified' restaurant receipt. Prosecutors lost in Sandiganbayan despite certification of Ding Qua Qua manager and COA disallowance.

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Where’s Aloguinsan, Cebu ex-mayor Cynthia Moreno? Has she been brought before Sandiganbayan, which issued at least two warrants for her arrest? Last news, in November, about Moreno: SC rejected her request for house arrest.

March 30, 2023

(From left) Screenshot of Fr. Dennis Boltron and acolytes dancing to the tune of “Ting Ting Tang Tang”; Fr. Dennis Boltron, Msgr. Joseph Tan and Fr. Glenn Guanzon. (Photos from Facebook pages og Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish-Danao and Archdiocese of Cebu)

Cebu

EXPLAINER: 'Liturgical' dancing banned by Vatican as a rule. Would that ala-TikTok show in Danao City church fall under exception? Two Archdiocese officials split on whether priest must be sanctioned.

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: A colossal P51.45B budget for Cebu City in 2023. Is City Council humoring Mayor Rama? We’re giving him ‘benefit of the doubt,’ says Kons Wenceslao. Controls will guard against deficit spending, he says.

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Cebu City Council power of contempt won’t be like how Congress wields it. But Sanggunian, under the approved de los Santos ordinance, can look into almost anything ‘in aid of legislation,’ expanding its power to investigate under the City Charter

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Cebu City Council risks challenge in court on Kons Mary Ann de los Santos ordinance granting itself power of contempt. First in the country, says Kons Rey Gealon.

March 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Lapu-Lapu ex-mayor Arturo Radaza argued he had no part in awarding P83.9M streetlamps contract and the government didn't suffer loss or injury. Sandiganbayan struck down his defenses.

March 30, 2023

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Manila

Marcos to LGUs: Participate in programs aimed to address malnutrition

March 29, 2023

Manila

DepEd: No plans to revert student’s vacation during summer time

March 29, 2023

Cebu

‘Human statue of Colon’ to work as security guard

March 27, 2023

Manila

Call for entries to 71st Palanca Awards

March 24, 2023

Cebu

‘Human statue of Colon’ performs to send kids to school

March 23, 2023

Cebu

Bzzzzz: It's official: The first Cebu-Mactan bridge is now Serging Osmeña Bridge, named after the son, not Don Sergio. Raul del Mar bill lapsed into law... Cordova mayor's office stripped of all furniture, which ex-mayor Sitoy-Cho says are hers.

July 04, 2022

Cebu

Bzzzzz: Cris Saavedra pushes 'offer to help' Marcos Jr., seeks OPAV or PACC post, also writes Imee Marcos for 'second opinion.' Mayor Frasco is DOT secretary... Bea Osmeña says her family to keep on serving Cebuanos.

May 30, 2022

Cebu

Bzzzzz: State of calamity in 36 barangays declared by 4 City Council members. Coral reef off SRP coast 'alive and kicking' even as Odette damaged other coral reefs in Cebu. Dairy News 'breaking story.'

April 22, 2022

Cebu

Bzzzzz: Why the 230 contact tracers when Covid cases are down. Archival kids about getting a few as BOPK 'canvassers.' Miguel Osmeña on wife Bea and Heart. Pitch from Guv Gwen, daughter Christina.

April 07, 2022

Cebu

Bzzzzz: BOPK rally drew 13,000, minus 'short' people, minors. BBM's 'secret alliances' with Mike Rama. Cebu thrift bank latest of 5 banks shut down. Guanzon and Tomas.

April 04, 2022

Cebu

Bzzzzz: Who'll dominate next Sanggunian? BOPK packs north with veterans, south with newbies; Barug has 9 oldies, 7 rookies in two teams.

March 14, 2022

Cebu

Bzzzzz: Does Supreme Court rule barring Covid-positive bar examinees violate Cebu City ordinance? Councilor Dizon invokes local law on discrimination. Sanggunian limits help to expressing request.

February 04, 2022

Cebu

Bzzzzz: After blind item on 'cocaine user,' Duterte lobs 'most corrupt' tag on a presidential wannabe... Cebu City north House bet Piramide pitches skill in codifying ordinances.

January 25, 2022

NOTHING TOO SMALL. Micro entrepreneurship transforms the lives of many persons, especially women who aspire to improve their life and that of their dependents. / ENRICO SANTISAS

Cebu

Editorial: Invest in women

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Cebu City Medical Center’s future

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Another victim of domestic violence

March 30, 2023

BAWAL ANG BASTOS. March, observed as Women’s Month in the country, refocuses each stakeholder’s responsibility to recreate a culture where sensitivity, acceptance and communication replace discrimination, stigma and incivility. / ENRICO P. SANTISAS

Cebu

Editorial: Create a culture of safe spaces

March 30, 2023

REUNIONS OF OLD GHOSTS. Violence against not just lives but the ideals of civility, law and justice is the coda that strikes unease and fear in those who remember and see the rearing of impunity in spectacles that strike down people and subside in the collective forgetting until these are resurrected ad nauseam. / JOHN GILBERT MANANTAN

Cebu

Editorial: Reiterating impunity

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Welcoming new ‘brothers’ without violence

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Refrain from rushing Scud project’s Phase 1

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Don’t join transport strike

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Remove bank fees for small-value transactions

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Unpack the feminization of migrant labor

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Senate’s inflationary allowance increase: Steeped in insensitivity

March 30, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Unending rescue of Cebu City’s homeless people

March 30, 2023

BIGGEST SO FAR. The 250-seater café is set to serve its signature coffee whose coffee beans are sourced locally from coffee farming communities in the mountains of Sagada, Benguet, Mt. Kitanglad, Mt. Matutum and Mt. Apo. / CONTRIBUTED

Cebu

Coffee chain opens biggest store in Marawi

March 29, 2023

Cebu

Cebu Pacific logs P56.8B revenues, up 261%

Cebu

Alternergy makes PSE debut

Cebu

‘Meanwhile in Palawan’ music festival to feature local music talents on April 21 to 22, 2023

March 28, 2023

Cebu

Vivo offers flexible payment options for the #AuraPortraitMaster Vivo V27 Series

Cebu

Facing the future with confidence

Cebu

Cebu dance crew to represent PH in international dance tilt

February 22, 2023

Cebu

‘Becoming Ice’ goes to Cebu for a post-Valentine's concert

Cebu

2,000 fans witness ‘Be You 2’ concert in Lapu-Lapu

Cebu

Grab Philippines officially launches GrabKitchen Cebu

Cebu

'Gabii sa Kabilin' to return on May 12, 2023

The Center for Advanced Nutrition finally opens.

Cebu

CebuDoc’s Center for Advanced Nutrition: Elevating nutrition intervention

P&A Grant Thornton Founders Ben Punongbayan and Joe Araullo share a toast with GT Regional Head for Network Capabilities - Asia Pacific Rodger Flynn. (Contributed photo)

Cebu

Building pathways for change: 35 vibrant years and beyond for P&A Grant Thornton

Cebu

Local food outlet turns over lost cash left by customer

Tell it to SunStar: Proposed merger of Landbank and DBP

The government should proceed cautiously and prudently with respect to the contemplated merger of the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) which,...

Tell it to SunStar: Welcome step

The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently released two new orders that are expected to change the usual process of recruitment, selection and appointment of personnel in the department.These...

Elias L. Espinoza

Espinoza: What is ahead of us?

With the onset of the El Niño phenomenon, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the aggressive posture of China against Taiwan and against our exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea, and the rather...

Pachico A. Seares

Seares: Bonuses for Cebu City Hall employees out not later than April 5... Confusion on plans for CCMC building: Like, 'Yes, we have no bananas'... Ordinance to rename street after Ernesto Herrera withdrawn

SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET #1, for P67.589 million (general fund) and P12.090 million (special accounts), was passed on third and final reading by the City Council Wednesday, March 29, 2023. That was not...

Orlando P. Carvajal

Carvajal: It’s what they want

“They” are the rich and powerful who, by themselves or their surrogates, have ruled this country ever since. “We” are the majority of the population who so far have not found the courage of...

Tell it to SunStar: Cebu’s water problem

Every year, it’s the same problem.During the rainy season, the metro is inundated with flood water. During the summer months, the metro suffers from a lack of water.Sometimes it’s hard to fathom...

Tell it to SunStar: Do not fear the truth

Families affected by extra-judicial killings under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “war on drugs” urge the International Criminal Court (ICC) to pursue with vigor an investigation...

Tell it to SunStar: Vigilance, anticipation of peak travel season, pandemic exit surge

As the summer travel season now goes into full swing, I remind the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Office of Transportation Security to make sure inbound and outbound travelers are never harassed,...

Bong O. Wenceslao

Wenceslao: Liberal democracy

The noose is tightening on former US president Donald Trump regarding his role in the effort to overturn the election that US President Joe Biden won. That effort resulted in the so-called...