Ex-convict ‘accidentally’ shot by friend in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 30-year-old man, who is an ex-convict, was rushed to the hospital after getting shot by his friend in Barangay Duljo Fatima in Cebu City on Tuesday evening, April 16, 2024. The shooting, however, was allegedly an accident while the suspect was trying to show off his firearm to his friend......»»
Minor bicyclist dies in accident
A 15-year-old died after his shoelace accidentally got caught in the pedal of the bicycle he was riding along Hilltop, Barangay Langub in Davao City on Friday morning, March 1......»»
87th Charter Day: Commemorating Cebu City’s founding anniversary
CEBU CITY, Philippines — This coming February 24, 2024 marks the 87th Charter Day of the City of Cebu. It was in 1937 that the city received its charter after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s grandfather and legislator, Vicente Rama, authored a bill that led to its cityhood. Cebu City Charter Day overview To trace.....»»
‘Radicalized’ 16-year-old shot dead by Australian police
SYDNEY — Western Australian police shot and killed a “radicalized” 16-year-old boy with a knife who had wounded a member of the public in Perth, police and the state premier said Sunday. The teenager “rushed” at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer, Premier Roger Cook told a news conference. “There.....»»
NGCP starts fixing damage on UN Avenue underground cable
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Personnel of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Tuesday checked the underground cable, the 138 kilovolts line, that was accidentally damaged by personnel of a contractor of the Visayan Electric. But NGCP foreman Arnold Rebutazo said that they will still have to excavate the affected area to determine.....»»
Tour guide dies after accidentally falling off cliff in Bataan
A local tourist guide in his late 30s fell off a cliff in Mariveles, Bataan last Thursday night, resulting in injuries and later on death......»»
Intensify efforts against child abuse – Cebu City dad
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City legislator urged barangays to intensify efforts against child abuse like trafficking, online, and sexual exploitation. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco penned a resolution requesting the 80 barangays of Cebu City through the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) to reconvene the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama Mayor Michael Rama has declared a state of water crisis in Cebu City following the rise in the daily heat index, which.....»»
Tommy Osmeña on call for stoppage of Cebu BRT civil works: ‘We have leaders acting like spoiled brats’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña lambasted several Cebu government officials following the call to halt the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) civil works. Osmeña called out officials, particularly City Councilor James Cuenco, the Provincial Board, and Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia. “It’s very important not to insult the funders of.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Tommy Osmeña to run for Cebu City Vice Mayor in 2025 elections
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, February 29. Tommy Osmeña to run for Cebu City Vice Mayor in 2025 elections Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña announced his plans to run for Vice Mayor in the 2025 midterm elections.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: 2 King Cobras killed in Cebu City
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. 2 King Cobras killed in Cebu City Two King Cobras were recently spotted and killed in a Cebu City barangay heightening fears about the highly venomous reptiles’ presence in the.....»»
Kris Tiffany Janson is Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City North’s bet, Kris Tiffany Janson, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2024, earning the honor of representing Cebu on the national stage. The coronation took place Saturday night, February 3, at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Aside from bringing home the crown, Janson also won various special awards,.....»»
Overpriced pay parking fees? Report this to Cebu City Hall, says councilor
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A Cebu City councilor is urging the public to report to the city hall pay parking areas collecting overpriced fees. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco, the city council’s chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Councilor James Cuenco urged those with concerns of overpriced parking fees to contact his office and tell them the.....»»
Cebu City shooting: Cops pursue lead in bar fight killing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Cebu City are now pursuing a lead to identify the suspect behind the shooting of a man outside a bar along Pelaez Street in Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City on early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024. The victim was identified as Joseph Esconde Ybañez, a 32-year-old native of Dalaguete, Cebu......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Yogi Filemon Ruiz looks to make Cebu City the ‘best city’
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, March 1. Mayoral candidate Yogi Filemon Ruiz aims to make Cebu City the ‘best city’ Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA-7) regional director Yogi Filemon Ruiz, the first to announce his interest.....»»
What an aweSM Sinulog Experience at SM Cebu Malls
Sinulog Festival, one of the grandest and most colorful festivals in the country was also the most aweSM celebration at the SM malls in Cebu City. SM Seaside City Cebu and SM City Cebu held a bigger, bolder, and brighter Sinulog festivities in partnership with the Cebu City government. Festive Sinulog decorations and centerpieces transformed ….....»»
Cebu City hotels fully booked as Sinulog season kicks in
Photo shows the skyline of uptown Cebu City where several business hotels are located. | CDN FILE PHOTO CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Sinulog season kicks in, hotels in Cebu City are almost fully booked, reaching 90 to 100 percent occupancy. Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI) president Alfred Reyes confirmed this.....»»
Cebu Chess Hub to revive standard games in local scene with cash-rich tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chess Hub will organize a cash-rich woodpushing tournament on February 23-25, at the Gmall of Cebu. The tournament aptly dubbed the “Cebu Chess Hub: Open Chess Tournament” will have a total of P88,000 prize money for the winning woodpushers. READ: UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City.....»»
Araneta earns world title shot with dominant TKO over Magramo
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Christian “The Bomb” Araneta finally earned a world title shot in devastating fashion after scoring a technical knockout victory against fellow Filipino Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo in the main event of “Kumbati 16” at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino on Friday evening, January 26, 2024. Araneta made easy work on Magramo, stopping the.....»»
Rama promises to transform Cebu City into a ‘Super City’ by 2031
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama has made another promise to the Cebuanos, and that is to transform Cebu City into a ‘Super City’ by 2031. At the same time, Rama also made a commitment to transform all of the 80 barangays into “city-like barangays” by then. Rama’s ‘Super City’ vision was the highlight.....»»
Cebu City eyes ‘Singapore-like’ railway system to improve transport
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Singapore-like railway system is being eyed by the Cebu City government in a bid to improve the transport system in the city. This was after Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, chairman of the Traffic Management Committee (TMC), penned a resolution urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct a study.....»»