CEBU CITY, Philippines — Elite kegler GJ Buyco returned to winning form, capturing the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (Sugbu) Shootout Tournament crown last Easter Sunday, April 5, at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center. Buyco, who last won the shootout title on March 2025, showcased his sharp form anew by firing 192 pinfalls in the
Read More »Power grid in Cebu stable following Bogo earthquake — NGCP
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Power transmission services in Cebu remained stable after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off Bogo City on Monday afternoon, April 6. “The grid remains intact as there had been no reported cases of power interruptions and damaged transmission facilities in Cebu Province and nearby areas where the earthquake was felt,” the
Read More »Balicasag Island hides world of wonders: See for yourself
How long can you hold your breath to see wonders underwater?
Read More »Capuloy, Bacaro lose in Japan bouts
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rhonvex Capuloy and Carlo Bacaro came up short in their respective bouts held at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, April 4. Capuloy, fighting out of the Cebu-based Big Yellow Boxing Gym, absorbed a unanimous decision loss to former world champion Kenichi Ogawa, while Bacaro suffered a ninth-round technical
Read More »Lockdown unnecessary, to stall economy amid oil crisis, says solon
MANILA, Philippines — After Malacañang recently denied rumors of an energy lockdown, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian believes such a drastic measure is not necessary as it would adversely affect the economy. Gatchalian, in a press briefing on Monday, said that many individuals will lose their jobs if a lockdown, just like during the the COVID-19 pandemic, is
Read More »Kim Chiu Shares Reason Behind Her Paris Trip
Amid the rumors, Kim Chiu made this clarification. Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu has this to say to clarify some things after she was spotted in Paris, and the sighting ignited rumors. Previously, reports that Kim Chiu was in Paris quickly sparked online buzz because Paulo Avelino is also reportedly in the same country filming for ... Read more
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Read More »City resolution clears Monterrazas over Tino floods
A recent Cebu City resolution has stated that the flooding in Guadalupe Heights amid the onslaught of typhoon Tino resulted from "multiple contributing factors," rather than from a single development.
Read More »Cebu’s magnitude 5.4 earthquake felt across Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Cebu on Monday afternoon, with tremors felt across several parts of Eastern Visayas, prompting authorities to assess possible damage and impact. Initial data showed that the quake occurred at 3:22 p.m. with a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was traced near the City of Bogo in
Read More »Magsayo impresses in Zuffa Boxing debut, scores TKO win
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo made a strong statement in his move up to the 135-pound division, scoring a fifth-round technical knockout (TKO) over Ireland’s Feargal McCrory in their non-title bout at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, USA. The victory marked an impressive debut for
Read More »Metro Supermarket opens 6th Lapu-Lapu store at Mahi Center
Shoppers in Lapu‑Lapu City now have another convenient place to buy their daily essentials as Metro Supermarket officially opened its newest branch at the newly developed Mahi Center on March 27, 2026. The Mahi Center branch is the brand’s 82nd store nationwide and sixth in Lapu-Lapu City, reflecting Metro’s continued expansion to bring affordable and
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