MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala advanced to the third round of the Miami Open after she defeated Laura Siegemund of Germany 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-3. Siegemund, currently ranked No. 53 in the world, won a tough first set, but Eala, ranked No. 31, recovered and beat the German in three hours and 20 minutes. The victory against
Read More »‘What’s left for our families?’: Rising fuel costs push drivers to the brink
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was supposed to be food on the table that Richard Sumampong would bring home after every daily run, but with rising fuel prices, it now goes straight to gasoline. “Ang ginansya kay gamay ra kaayo, paingon na sa krudo, wala nay mauli sa pamilya,” said Sumampong, 41, a jeepney driver
Read More »The Iran war and the cost of killing ‘bad guys’
WASHINGTON, United States — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that it “takes money to kill bad guys” when asked if the Pentagon had requested $200 billion in funding for the Iran war. Exactly how much the war has cost so far has yet to be publicly disclosed, and the final bill will depend
Read More »Cebu among the best cities to study in the Philippines
CEBU CITY, Philippines — If you are looking for a city to study in, Cebu might be the perfect choice. EduRank, an independent metric-based ranking body, has identified Cebu as one of the best cities to study in the Philippines, alongside Quezon City, Manila, and Los Baños. This recognition is based on its database of
Read More »Rafaela David: Braving the waves to assert PH rights
MANILA, Philippines — The fishing boats were already out in the open sea in 2024 when Rafaela David and other civilian volunteers arrived near a “payao” (a fishing contraption) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Filipino fishermen were casting their lines in waters they had known for generations but were now regularly patrolled by Chinese
Read More »Daily Gospel, March 20, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for March 20, 2026, which is the Friday of the Fourth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 19, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 18, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 7, 1-2.10.25-30. Jesus moved about within Galilee; but he did not wish to
Read More »CDN Top Stories [Mar. 20] – Archival explains shared lane setup in BRT
Happy Friday, mga Ka-Siloys! And to our Muslim brothers and sisters, Eid Mubarak! As everyone looks forward to the weekend, we have compiled the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News, today, March 20, to help kickstart your day. Amid criticisms, Archival defends sharing arrangement in BRT lanes According to the Cebu City Mayor,
Read More »Marcos counting on coal imports for stable power
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines would import coal to ensure a stable energy supply in the country as the war in the Middle East continues to threaten global petroleum stocks. “We are trying to move away from coal, but because of this crisis we will reopen the importation and
Read More »Piston: Marcos should have deferred fuel tax, not PUV fare increase
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. erred in recalling a planned fare hike when he should have instead suspended the value-added tax and excise on fuel products, said the jeepney group Piston as it led a nationwide transport strike on Thursday to protest rising fuel costs caused by the Middle East conflict. Piston, which
Read More »Marcos can’t let go of Loyzaga, Frasco
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just can’t let go of some of his “trusted” people. The president has a penchant for placing officials he had already removed from his Cabinet to other token government posts. The president this week assigned new roles to former Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga and former Tourism Secretary
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