EXPLAINER: What do color-coded rainfall warnings mean?

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/09/2025

Note: This article was first published on December 18, 2023. We are bringing this back especially since this year’s wet season has already started.   CEBU CITY, Philippines — When bad weather prevails, people often receive text…

Why energy stability is crucial for Cebu’s booming tourism sector

By Morexette Marie B. Erram, Carlo Lorenciana 06/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the beach just minutes from the airport, Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island—site of the historic clash between chieftain Lapulapu and Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan—has earned its title as the “Historic Resort City.”…

Talisay City confirms mpox case; Mandaue probes suspected infections

By Morexette Marie B. Erram, Mary Rose Sagarino 05/29/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas on Thursday, May 29, confirmed that the city has recorded its first case of the monkeypox virus (mpox). Gullas issued a statement on social media confirming…

Tensions rose during Cebu province’s board session on Monday

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Things got tense during the regular session of the 16th Provincial Board (PB) on Monday, May 26, as legislators argued over the controversial proposal to add P1.2 billion to Cebu province’s budget for…

Gwen Garcia admits ‘seeming defeat’ in first public speech since elections

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In her first public appearance since the May 12 midterm elections, outgoing Governor Gwen Garcia made remarks that hinted at acceptance of a “seeming defeat” in her reelection bid. While she stopped short…

Pamela Baricuatro: I’m the People’s Governor

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — She had no political machinery, no backing from local officials—yet Pamela Baricuatro emerged victorious in this year’s midterm elections, clinching Cebu’s gubernatorial seat. Baricuatro, the newly proclaimed governor-elect, expressed deep gratitude to the…

Gwen hits back at Ombudsman Martires’ order: ‘Noted. Salamat po’

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Even if the Ombudsman has urged her not just once but twice to vacate the Capitol, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has no intentions in doing so. On Saturday, May 3, Garcia reiterated that…

Amid suspension order, Gwen ‘to stay put’

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite a suspension order from the Ombudsman, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said she will not step down. Speaking to reporters in a press conference on Wednesday, April 30, Garcia said she will continue…

NBI-7 files cyberlibel case vs columnist Roberto Tiglao over Frasco’s complaint

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) has filed cyberlibel charges against columnist Roberto Tiglao over his opinion piece that allegedly defamed Deputy Speaker Duke Vincent Frasco. The agency announced on…

Ombudsman puts Gwen under preventive suspension

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/29/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has been placed under preventive suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman. The state’s anti-graft investigating body meted Garcia a six-month preventive suspension for grave abuse of authority, gross…

Palma urges faithful to always remember Pope Francis’ legacy

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Always remember Papa Francisco’s legacy of leading the Catholic church with humility and care for the poor and marginalized. This was Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma’s message as he joined the over 1.4 billion…

Gwen sues netizens for cyberlibel over viral ‘corruption’ claims

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The camp of Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has filed no less than 10 counts of cyberlibel against two netizens for accusing her and some of her family members of being “corrupt, extortionists, and abusive.”…

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