FACES OF CEBU: Niña Estenzo, environmental justice advocate

Pinky Rondina 05/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some people stumble upon their life’s mission. Others are born into it. For Niña Marie Gonzaga Estenzo, justice wasn’t just a concept, it was a family tradition. Raised among lawyers who championed the…

Molobolo Spring: Discover Tuburan’s cold spring sanctuary by the sea

Pinky Rondina 05/25/2025

TUBURAN CEBU, Philippines — Not far from the bustle of Cebu City lies a hidden gem of the Municipality of Tuburan in northwestern Cebu, where the water runs colder, the trees stand taller, and the sea waits…

Gwen Garcia sets up transition team for Baricuatro’s takeover

Pinky Rondina 05/22/2025

CEBU, Philippines — Outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is taking the helm of the province’s transition process, personally leading the team that will oversee the handover of power to the incoming administration following the 2025 elections. Garcia…

Pamela Baricuatro: From civic leader to Cebu governor-elect

Pinky Rondina 05/21/2025

CEBU, Philippines — For Pamela Silagan Baricuatro, her stunning victory in the 2025 gubernatorial race was never part of the plan, but perhaps, she says, it was destiny. “You know, I never expected that this would happen…

Mike Rama refuses to concede Cebu City mayoral defeat

Pinky Rondina 05/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City mayor and Barug party standard-bearer Michael “Mike” Rama has refused to concede defeat in the 2025 midterm mayoral race. He cast doubts on the electoral process’s credibility and vowed to…

FACES OF CEBU: Engr. Omar Lusares, 23, Top 4 passer, April 2025 EELE

Pinky Rondina 05/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Among the names that rose to the top of the April 2025 Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination stunned not only the public but, most surprisingly, his own family. Omar Lusares, 23, didn’t tell…

Dad dies days after kids perish in Bohol fire 

Marielle Surigao 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 54-year-old dad died after sustaining severe burns on his body when he attempted to save his children from a fire that burned their house in Purok 1, Barangay Manga, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.…

Losing a pet: How to cope with the heartbreak

Ricazen Tan 08/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Losing a pet is one of the most profound and heartbreaking experiences a person can go through. For many, pets are more than just animals—they are beloved family members who offer unconditional love…

Habal-habal driver dies in Cebu City road accident

Marielle Surigao 08/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 62-year-old habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) driver died in a vehicular accident that happened along Veterans Drive in Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City on Thursday evening, August 8, 2024. The accident involved three vehicles and happened…

Cebu City Public Library: Friendly space for visually impaired people

Jasmin Meode 08/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) is a friendly space for the visually impaired students and professionals, who would want to do research in a library. Leoniver Gaquing, acting head of CCPL’s Braille…

Avoid activities near rivers during rainy season, CCDRRMO says

Jasmin Meode 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) is warning the public to avoid activities near rivers as flash floods may occur anytime during the rainy season. In an interview with…

PRO-7 ready for legal proceedings against Teves

Mark Bandolon 03/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The regional police or PRO-7 reaffirm their readiness for legal proceedings against former Negros Oriental 3rd District representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. who was arrested in Dili, East Timor on Thursday. In a…

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