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CEBU. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama (left) and Metropolitan Cebu Water District chairman Jose Daluz III. (Photos from Cebu City PIO and Daluz’s Facebook account)

Seares: Daluz tells what probably pissed off the mayor: MCWD board rejected privatization of the water district and he proposed that Mayor Rama run as congressman or senator in the next election.

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Former PBA player shot after refusing to give P20 to a minor

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Parents seek justice after daughter ‘gang-raped’ in Naga

May 30, 2023

Cebu

3 hogs die from African swine fever

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Cebu bans anew hogs, pork meat from Negros

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Dole intensifies monitoring of child laborers in Central Visayas

May 30, 2023

Cebu

P4.4M drugs seized, over 100 nabbed in operations in Cebu City

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Doña Pepang heritage park set to break ground

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Trips cancelled for ‘Betty’

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Tax Notes: Clarifications on the entitlement of economic zone developers and operators to the VAT zero-rating on local purchases of goods and services directly and exclusively used in the registered project or activity

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Parents seek justice after daughter ‘gang-raped’ in Naga

May 30, 2023

DAY ONE attendees and speakers pose for a photo during the learning caravan organized by PLDT, Smart and Shopee that aims to upskill local micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises at Fort San Pedro in Cebu City. / CONTRIBUTED

Cebu

Caravan launched to help MSMEs in Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu

May 30, 2023

Cebu

PH gov't partners launch app promoting reproductive health

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Asoro tallies triple-double for Dea’s Bakeshop in PSL

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Man shot dead in Sibonga internet cafe

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Suarez-Orendain: Lightning strikes

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Keep looking: 5 ways Cebuanos can make the most out of their travel experiences

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Seares: Daluz tells what probably pissed off the mayor: MCWD board rejected privatization of the water district and he proposed that Mayor Rama run as congressman or senator in the next election.

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Former PBA player shot after refusing to give P20 to a minor

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Carvajal: By the whims and caprices of individuals

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Store bagger nabbed for illegal possession of firearms in Talisay

May 30, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Sto. Niño vestment on children ‘an expression of faith.’ Apparently not if worn by a Bb. Pilipinas beauty contestant posturing as a boy child. Augustinian friars remind Catholic devotees on ‘appropriateness of actions, with reverence, respect.’

May 31, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Cebu Provincial Board ordinance requires national agencies to consult Capitol on national projects and secure PB’s prior approval. Sec. 27 of Local Government Code explicitly supports LGU power. Problem could be bigger than DOJ chief Remulla first thought.

May 31, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Cebu City’s FOI ordinance needs only to have a list of exceptions. Unimplemented local law doesn’t have to be overhauled. World Press Freedom Day forum identified causes of delay in completing work of City Council, mayor.

May 31, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: If 'Doling' was not Guv Gwen, whom did Leo Lastimosa defame? Plus 7 takeaways from the Supreme Court ruling.

May 31, 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.

May 31, 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.

May 31, 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.

May 31, 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.’

May 31, 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.

May 31, 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.

May 31, 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.

May 31, 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.

May 31, 2023

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TAIWAN. Fishermen stay on a boat while taking shelter as Typhoon Mawar approaches to Taiwan in Yilan County, eastern coast of Taiwan, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (AP)

Network

‘Mawar’ lashes eastern Taiwan, northern Philippines as it heads for southern Japan

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Visually-impaired CNU graduate defies the odds, conquers LET

May 29, 2023

GUAM. This infrared satellite image from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center shows Typhoon Mawar as it approached Guam on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (AP)

Network

What makes a storm a typhoon? What's a super typhoon?

May 25, 2023

Cebu

Multiple fiber cuts cause service disruption in Central, Eastern Visayas

May 25, 2023

Bohol's Chocolate Hills (Photo from Provincial Government of Bohol)

Cebu

Bohol Island is PH’s first Unesco Global Geopark

May 25, 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

A LIFE OF HER OWN. Confronting every woman is the challenge, which remains immovable and insurmountable for many seeking an “inner life,” to balance the economic necessity of ensuring her survival and that of her children with the inner life’s demands for solitude and focus, not to mention time and resources./PEXELS

Cebu

Editorial: Nurturing the inner woman

May 31, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Preparing for ‘Mawar’ a.k.a. ‘Betty’

May 31, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Hold on to our nurses

May 31, 2023

MOTHER AND CHILD. Programs educating about and ensuring the health, well-being, and survival of mothers and their children are crucial for the security of the family and society. / ENRICO SANTISAS

Cebu

Editorial: Make motherhood safer

May 31, 2023

NO LONGER A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. The UN WHO declared last week that the Covid-19 is no longer a public health emergency. However, it remains a global threat that demands the vigilance of and sustained collaboration among stakeholders. / Pexels

Cebu

Editorial: Live with the Covid-19

May 31, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: No prior warning

May 31, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Value water

May 31, 2023

SCOURGE. As of March 12, 2023, only three out of the 17 regions have not reported a case involving rabies. Central Luzon and Calabarzon report the most number of cases/deaths involving rabies. / SUNSTAR FILE

Cebu

Editorial: Wipe out rabies

May 31, 2023

SAVE THE FISHERS. Public and private stakeholders advocate that illegal, unreported and unregulated challenges are addressed through a range of interventions, from the cultural to the institutional. / SUNSTAR FILE

Cebu

Editorial: Sustain local fishers

May 31, 2023

ARENA OF PUBLIC CONSCIOUSNESS. Human rights (HR) abuses and extra-judicial killings (EJKs) took a backseat during the coronavirus disease pandemic and the ensuing economic dislocation. How do we fare in bringing justice to the victims of EJKs and HR abuses? / John Gilbert Manantan

Cebu

Editorial: Resurrect human rights

May 31, 2023

LIFE AND DEATH MATTERS. Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/STI can empower individuals of all genders to preserve personal safety and share the responsibility for public health. / ENRICO SANTISAS

Cebu

Editorial: Parsing genders in HIV/STI literacy

May 31, 2023

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

May 31, 2023

Cebu

May 30, 2023

Cebu

Soriano: The advantages of family members working in the family business

Cebu

Pag-Ibig partners with top transport network, app-based courier companies

Globe prepares network, personnel for powerful Super Typhoon Mawar. (Contributed Photo)

Cebu

Globe prepares network, personnel for powerful Typhoon Mawar

May 26, 2023

Cebu

Watsons to postpone ‘Race for Wellness: The Beauty Adventure’ in Cebu City due to Super typhoon Mawar

Cebu

CTNP Corporation opens largest call center in Cebu City

(Screenshot from Pia Wurtzbach Instagram)

Cebu

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach now Mrs. Jauncey

May 05, 2023

Cebu

Cebu dance crew to represent PH in international dance tilt

Cebu

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

Senator Francis 'Tol Tolentino (Contributed photo)

Cebu

“Privatization of NAIA”

SMART PORT. Liloan town’s Pier 88 will integrate digital technology into its operations by using QR codes and a radio frequency identification-ready system manageable through a mobile application, providing passengers with seamless and convenient traveling./ Pier 88 Ventures Inc.

Cebu

Pier 88 to revolutionize Visayan Sea Travel

TOURISM. Tourists will now have a more convenient and streamlined entry points to tourist spots

Cebu

Pier 88, economic gateway to the north

Cebu

Globe prepares network, personnel for powerful Typhoon Mawar

Cutting the ribbon are President and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Savings Bank Francisco Dizon; Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Director of Sun Savings Bank Augusto S. Gonzales, and Representative of the Vice Mayor, Atty. Ronald Guinto.

Cebu

Sun Savings Bank opens new branch in Carbon

Pachico A. Seares

Seares: Daluz tells what probably pissed off the mayor: MCWD board rejected privatization of the water district and he proposed that Mayor Rama run as congressman or senator in the next election.

JOSE Daluz III, chairman of Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), is a former city councilor and the head of Panaghiusa Party. Panaghiusa allied with Partido Barug and Kusog in the 2022 elections...

Orlando P. Carvajal

Carvajal: By the whims and caprices of individuals

Spain colonized us for our rich natural resources, not to Christianize us as we were made to believe. Or else, why is it that since colonial days, the Filipino masses have always been poor. Why has no...

Pachico A. Seares

Seares: Did Mayor Rama 'declare independence' from Joey Daluz, other political influencers? City manager Rosell, in clarifying what the mayor meant, slams deceivers, pretenders, 'mentally dishonest.' Rama 'will fight for what is right and against corruption'

LAST Friday, May 26, 2023, during flag retreat at Cebu City Hall, Mayor Mike Rama "declared independence" and vowed "sole allegiance" to his constituents.The mayor could just be...

“Privatization of NAIA”

By Senator Francis 'Tol TolentinoTOURISM is one of the Philippines’ primary industries. Tourists travel to the country to experience its tropical warmth, the beauty of its pristine waters, and...

Editorial: Nurturing the inner woman

Women need more than bread to keep body and soul, having at core a creativity that needs to be stoked by more than the conventions of maternity and domesticity.In nearly four decades of teaching in...

Melanie T. Lim

Lim: Cyprus

When the plane touched down in Larnaca, I didn’t know what to expect. When I was planning this trip, I was only looking to visit a country I had not been to for which my long-term Schengen visa...

Tell it to SunStar: Ungentle DSWD over Gentle Hands

Government officials need not feel KSP (kulang sa pansin), much less if it would behoove them to make exaggerated, sensationalized actions just to lure public attention and make waves in the news. A...

Delta Dyrecka Letigio

Letigio: Is my boss a monster? Should I leave my job?

Hey Delta,My boss is a difficult person to handle. He keeps changing office policies and issuing memos every week for the most unnecessary things.He makes impulsive decisions and imposes...

Nini Cabaero

Cabaero: Not enough lessons from Odette

Their recollection of what transpired when super typhoon Odette hit in December 2021 informed most of the decisions of government and private individuals to prepare for “Betty,” and rightly...