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CEBU. Angyl Faith Ababat (right) and her classmate Kristianne Joice Noelle Ona (left) are presented to media by the University of Cebu Banilad, with dean of College of Nursing Mercy Milagros Apuhin (center) on Friday, February 3, 2023. (Arnold Bustamante)

Nursing student in viral video gets scholarship from UC

February 03, 2023

CEBU. Cebu City Councilors Joy Pesquera and Noel Wenceslao (left photo) and the City Council in session. (Photos from Cebu City PIO)

EXPLAINER: Consultants of Cebu City councilors unpaid for 6 months. City accountant opposes payment, sees violation of law, COA procedure. Something wrong with process, says Kons Archival.

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Village residents urge City: Probe public roads ‘blockade’

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Mango seller saved from death, thanks to her ‘Angyl’

February 02, 2023

Cebu

Ahong issues closure order against resort owner for ‘reclaiming’ Agus Cove

February 02, 2023

Cebu

Fruit vendor survives neck slashing, recuperates in hospital

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Naga police to review subdivision’s CCTV footages over mass poisoning

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Talisay City Council approves installation of CCTV cameras in 8 schools

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Over P65M to renovate Cebu City Sports Center

February 02, 2023

Cebu

Termination of CCMC contract awaits Rama’s signature

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Smoking heightens risks of heart diseases by 'four-folds'

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Fruit vendor survives neck slashing, recuperates in hospital

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Fire breaks out in Toledo due to unattended cooking

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Nursing student in viral video gets scholarship from UC

February 03, 2023

Photo by Eiver Ky Villegas, USJ-R intern

Cebu

DepEd Cebu City teachers join Kaalamdag video production training

February 03, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Consultants of Cebu City councilors unpaid for 6 months. City accountant opposes payment, sees violation of law, COA procedure. Something wrong with process, says Kons Archival.

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Pagasa: Fair weather condition this weekend

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Village residents urge City: Probe public roads ‘blockade’

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Naga police to review subdivision’s CCTV footages over mass poisoning

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Minglanilla police chief seeks to shut down internet cafes accommodating minors

February 03, 2023

Photo from Barangay Captain Virgil Cabigon’s Facebook account

Cebu

3 minors held for sniffing drugs

February 03, 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.

February 03, 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.’

February 03, 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.

February 03, 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.

February 03, 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.

February 03, 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.

February 03, 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.

February 03, 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

February 03, 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.

February 03, 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.

February 03, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Public hearing on Cebu City budget spotlights Sanggunian dilemma: screen expenses or raise taxes first. On P50 billion 2023 outlay, Vice Mayor Garcia says, 'So what?' Risky for treasurer, bad for City Council, say Councilors Pesquera, Archival.

February 03, 2023

Cebu

EXPLAINER: Questions the Cebu City Council must address before passing Jun Alcover ordinance on 'tartanillas' and 'kutseros.' City to spend P1M a year for horses’ meds. Industry is dying, notes Joy Young.

February 03, 2023

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Exclusive Interview with Baron Geisler

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Sikatuna Bridge II

Karaang Taytayan sa Sikatuna

Cebu

Fruit vendor survives neck slashing, recuperates in hospital

February 03, 2023

Manila

Over 20M SIM cards registered nationwide

January 25, 2023

Manila

DA to determine surge in prices of eggs

January 25, 2023

Cebu

Governor Garcia to honor Sto. Niño wherever the venue

January 12, 2023

Tacloban

Eastern Visayas top cops heed DILG chief’s call, vow ‘stronger’ police force

January 10, 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

Cebu

Editorial: International Criminal Court’s decision

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: ‘Unpatriotic’ Filipino nurses

February 03, 2023

NO SPACE FOR ROAD MENACE. Motorists must exercise prudence and civility in sharing the road, refraining from endangering their lives and those of others for convenience, the desire to get ahead to one’s destination at all cost, or love for speed. (SunStar file)

Cebu

Editorial: Solve the ‘traffic crisis’

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Preventing suicide in 2 bridges

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Holiday non-economics

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Let independent body investigate

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Erroneous ‘truth tagging’

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: The ultimate decision

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Walk for Cebu

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: On the planned signal shutdown

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Band-aid garbage traps

February 03, 2023

Editoiral Cartoon by John Gilbert Manantan

Cebu

Editorial: ‘Only in the PH. Sigh’

February 03, 2023

Cebu

Domestic shipping firms seek separate policy for local seafarers

February 02, 2023

Cebu

Hong Kong offers 500K free air tickets to woo tourists

Cebu

Asian stocks rise after US Fed sees inflation improving

Cebu

Savoy Hotel Mactan prepares for Valentine’s Day; offers special promos

February 02, 2023

Cebu

Highpoint Service Network becomes an authorized service center for PlayStation® in the Philippines

Cebu

Uratex Monoblock launches ‘Bawal Ang Marupok’ campaign

Cebu

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

December 09, 2022

Cebu

EXO'S Xiumin & Chen, TVXQ's Yungho and Changmin, and 'the Queen of Kpop' BoA is in Cebu

Cebu

'Brand new' Xiumin set to perform in Cebu

Cebu

Savoy Hotel Mactan prepares for Valentine’s Day; offers special promos

Cebu

Highpoint Service Network becomes an authorized service center for PlayStation® in the Philippines

Cebu

Uratex Monoblock launches ‘Bawal Ang Marupok’ campaign

Cebu

Ayala Center Cebu celebrates Chinese New Year with fun activities

Cebu

Valencia, a Vista Land prime development, soon to rise in Cebu

Frank Malilong

Malilong: SRP, the Sinulog and the Palaro

Twice after the Sinulog, we went to the South Road Properties in Cebu City to see the controversial venue of the commercial/cultural side of the celebration honoring the Sto. Niño. We missed on our...

Editorial: Crafting Local Public Transport Route Plan

The issuance of Executive Order (EO) 5, series of 2023, by Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Tuesday, Jan. 31, definitely saved commuters—several of whom work at business process outsourcing firms at...

Atty. Elias L. Espinoza

Espinoza: No ‘war’ against worsening traffic congestion in Cebu City?

After a two-year disruption to our daily lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are now back to our normal routines. Unfortunately, the traffic in Cebu City and neighboring cities has returned to...

Editorial: Don’t bring back Colon Night Market, close Chibogan sa B. Rod

Streets are for vehicles. Closing them to traffic for a certain period of time to allow merchants to ply their trade is a mind-boggling move because they are designed for vehicles. Engineers at the...

Tell it to SunStar: Cayetano expresses support for sustained economic growth

“We have been emphasizing for some years now that the government must move on from the practice of setting annual goals to laying out multi-year programs that will sustain the gains of all projects...

Pachico A. Seares

Seares: Mayor Mike fends off nepotism charge with a dash of romance: 'Should love be stopped, marriage removed?'

WHEN asked, in Tuesday's (January 31, 2023) press-con, for (a) update of the complaint of nepotism and other offenses against him and (b) whether the two brothers-in-law he hired would be removed,...

Editorial: International Criminal Court’s decision

The Philippine government under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could be in a dilemma right now. Would the President take back what he had said that the country will not rejoin the Internatonal...

Orlando P. Carvajal

Carvajal: Country of make-believe

We like to use highfalutin lingo to make claims that, on closer scrutiny, are on the other side of reality.In Cebu City, the in-phrase is Singapore-like but, considering the socio-political disarray...

Tell it to SunStar: Drilon proposes solution to Maharlika funding woes

Former Senate president Franklin M. Drilon has proposed a quick fix for the funding problem that could stymie the passage of the controversial Maharlika Wealth Fund: privatize the government’s...