Authorities arrested a high-value drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Kalunasan, Cebu City on Monday evening, April 13.
Read More »Iran war’s global energy crisis sharpens China’s edge in clean tech
China is poised to benefit from the Iran war as global energy disruptions accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels and toward clean technologies and renewable power, industries that China dominates, experts say. Most of the oil and gas from the now mostly shut Strait of Hormuz was Asia-bound. Asian nations are scrambling to conserve energy and bolster dwindling
Read More »Cebu City in a ‘state of preparedness’ amid extreme heat
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City was placed under a state of preparedness after the City Council approved a resolution on Tuesday, April 14, in response to extreme heat conditions. The declaration, contained in a resolution drafted by Councilor Dave Tumulak, enables the city government to mobilize resources, intensify monitoring, and roll out immediate measures
Read More »Fire in Calamba displaces 19 families, injures 2
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 19 families were displaced after a fire hit a residential compound along V. Rama Street in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City on Monday afternoon, April 13. The blaze, which broke out at 4:39 p.m. in Quijano Compound, affected a total of 48 individuals, according to the Cebu City Fire Station.
Read More »Dy pushes fuel supply security plan under Kalinga bill
MANILA, Philippines – Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday emphasized fuel supply security as a critical pillar of the proposed Kalinga Act, saying the measure is designed not only to cushion prices but also to prevent shortages amid volatile global oil markets. Dy, together with House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos,
Read More »Legarda: Don’t tax the crisis; problem is rising costs, not lost revenue
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda said the government should not continue taxing fuel during a time of rising oil prices and then justify it as necessary to fund assistance, stressing that relief should come from lowering costs at the source rather than collecting more from the same crisis. The Senator emphasized that the current
Read More »DepEd urges campus journalists at 2026 NSPC to stand for truth
ORMOC CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) urged campus journalists during the opening of the 2026 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) to remain steadfast in pursuing truth and accountability, even as artificial intelligence reshapes the media landscape. This year’s NSPC, organized by DepEd in collaboration with the local government of Ormoc City, opened on Monday
Read More »Make your astronaut dream come true: Here’s how
For many Filipino children, the dream of becoming an astronaut starts simply, born as they gaze at the stars and wonder what lies beyond.
Read More »For beating up teen, 4 charged with attempted homicide in Talisay
Charges of attempted homicide have been filed against four individuals, including two minors, who allegedly mauled a 16-year-old boy.
Read More »Wellness Run 2026 draws strong turnout, organizers plan follow-up
More than a thousand runners joined the inaugural Wellness Run 2026, held Sunday, April 12, at Cebu Business Park, giving Yes Wellness Inc. a promising debut in the local fun run scene.
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