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Tacloban

Pinoy climate warriors pedal anew for clean energy

June 04, 2023

Second level of Kawasan Falls (Photo from Badian Tourism Facebook)

Cebu

Capitol to take over operations of Kawasan Falls; canyoneering activities suspended

June 06, 2023

Sergio Osmeña Sr. (left) and Antonio Sanson. (Photos from Britannica and Filipino Genealogy)

Cebu

EXPLAINER: How old was Juana Osmeña when she gave birth to Sergio Osmeña Sr.: 14, 16 or 20? Other takeaways from 'Big Reveal': father of Cebu's Grand Old man was Antonio Sanson who, Tomas Osmeña says, could've been convicted of statutory rape. Juana 'must have inspired' single moms.

June 06, 2023

AGREEMENT. From left, engineer Christian Jose Ybañez, plant manager and head engineer of Pacific Mactan Renewable Environmental Systems Inc. (PMRESI); Marnie Sisican, account officer assistant at Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Cebu North Lending Center, standing; Filipinas Rodriguez, executive secretary at PMRESI; Jesus Jayme Jr., president at PMRESI; lawyer Marissa Anino, vice president and head at DBP Visayas Lending Group; Rosa Celeste Pieras, assistant vice president and head at DBP Cebu North Lending Center, and Fay Anne Burlasa, account officer at DBP Cebu North Lending Center, standing, smile during the signing of the loan agreement between DBP and PMRESI for the construction of the P150 million hazardous waste treatment facility inside Mactan Economic Zone 1 in Lapu-Lapu City. / CONTRIBUTED

Cebu

MEZ facility to treat hazardous waste of 200 firms, hospitals

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Archdiocesan shrine of San Roque in Mambaling, Cebu City turns 50

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Cop cited for arresting man who robbed Swiss national

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Province okays travel app firm’s proposal to upgrade North Bus Terminal

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Siquijor student nabbed for 'shabu'

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Barangays: Hard to meet June 12 deadline to remove trash, dwellers

June 05, 2023

Cebu

Tax Notes: Availability of Annual Information Returns and BIR Form 0620 in the eFPS

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Batuhan: The weight of the nation

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Carvajal: Maharlika-ed into direr poverty

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Vivo showcases new smartphone at Cyberzone Mobile Mania

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Cop cited for arresting man who robbed Swiss national

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Province okays travel app firm’s proposal to upgrade North Bus Terminal

June 06, 2023

A college student was arrested during a buy-bust conducted by the members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA 7) and Siquijor Police Provincial Office around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Barangay Helen, Larena town, Siquijor. (Contributed)

Cebu

Siquijor student nabbed for 'shabu'

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Capitol to take over operations of Kawasan Falls; canyoneering activities suspended

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Man mauled for hacking dog in Carcar City

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Man arrested in Cebu City for selling fake money

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Road accidents in Liloan town rise this year

June 06, 2023

Cebu

June 06, 2023

Cebu

June 07, 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.’

June 07, 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.

June 07, 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.

June 07, 2023

Cebu

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

June 07, 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.

June 07, 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.

June 07, 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.

June 07, 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.’

June 07, 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.

June 07, 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.

June 07, 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.

June 07, 2023

Capelinha de Fatima Replica

Exclusive Interview with Baron Geisler

SunStar #RoadTrip: Capelinha de Fatima Replica

Sikatuna Bridge II

Karaang Taytayan sa Sikatuna

Manila

Super App for PH government services launched

June 02, 2023

Superbalita Cebu

Super Suroy: Ang nabantog Blue Hole sa Tuburan

June 01, 2023

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

WINDOWS FOR WOMEN. With the Follow-on Grant from the USAID, the BCPD is accepting applicants for the Opportunity 2.0 program, which will give 110 out-of-school young women, solo mothers and women of the Badjao community one year of training in food service technology. Aside from tuition, participants receive transportation allowance and on-the-job training with Cebu City restaurants, with an opportunity for employment after completing the program. / Pexels

Cebu

Editorial: Bridging the gender gap

June 07, 2023

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

June 07, 2023

Cebu

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

June 07, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Hold on to our nurses

June 07, 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

June 07, 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

June 07, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: No prior warning

June 07, 2023

Cebu

Editorial: Value water

June 07, 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

June 07, 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

June 07, 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

June 07, 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

June 07, 2023

Cebu

Tax Notes: Availability of Annual Information Returns and BIR Form 0620 in the eFPS

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Batuhan: The weight of the nation

Cebu

DMCI Power Corp. invests in wind energy in Semirara

Cebu

Vivo showcases new smartphone at Cyberzone Mobile Mania

June 06, 2023

Cebu

Shop and save big at the Cebu Home and Builders Centre Mid-Year Sale 2023

Cebu

‘Mainers’ enjoy the ‘Aura with Maine’ event from Vivo Philippines

(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

Cebu

Vivo showcases new smartphone at Cyberzone Mobile Mania

Cebu

Shop and save big at the Cebu Home and Builders Centre Mid-Year Sale 2023

Shangri-La Mactan Celebrates 30 Remarkable Years. (Contributed photo)

Cebu

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu celebrates 30 years; launches tropical escape online sale

Senator Francis 'Tol Tolentino (Contributed photo)

Cebu

Tolentino: 'Lanao del Norte'

Cebu

Celebrating industry excellence: CIB.O's 2023 Transformation Summit

Orlando P. Carvajal

Carvajal: Maharlika-ed into direr poverty

The good news is these welfare funds, SSS, GSIS, Philhealth, Pag-ibig, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa), Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and Home Development Mutual Fund...

Tell it to SunStar: Protecting our food sources

Marking Monday, June 5, 2023, as World Environment Day, we joined fisherfolk group Pamalakaya and environmental activists in calling for an end to nationwide reclamation projects destroying critical...

Tell it to SunStar: Stabilizing prices, supply of basic and prime goods

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the other members of the National Price Coordinating Council, met on May 31, 2023, to assess the nationwide price and supply situation of...

Bong O. Wenceslao

Wenceslao: The ‘Eat Bulaga’ issue

It is easy to sum up what is happening on television nowadays. Forget about who you should side with in the departure of icons Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon from “Eat Bulaga.” The main...

Tolentino: 'Lanao del Norte'

By Senator Francis 'Tol TolentinoOUR Mindanao island is truly beaming with beauty and blessings from nature. If you are a tourist looking for the fun and adventure that waterfalls offer, then the...

Editorial: Bridging the gender gap

Norms about male and female roles may be slow to change even in the face of actualities.Yet, it is a combination of the traditional and the new that enables the Macahilo sisters to change the course...

Nini Cabaero

Cabaero: Leaking roof and Degamo case

The latest twist in the case to prosecute those behind the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and nine others is similar to the travail of homeowners dealing with roof leaks.There does...

Melanie T. Lim

Lim: Occupied and divided

It was 1974 when Turks invaded the northern part of Cyprus. In four days, 160,000 Greek Cypriots lost their homes and became refugees in their own country.Today, three flags fly in the island: Cypriot...

Delta Dyrecka Letigio

Letigio: Gen Zs are resigning, now, what?

The weather has turned chilly and so have the workplaces in Cebu.I have seven close friends who are in executive, managerial, or supervisory positions in different industries such as digital tech,...