Cargo ship tilts, 13 crewmen rescued off Zamboanga

PAGADIAN CITY - The Philippine Coast said Tuesday it rescued 13 crew members, including its skipper, after their cargo vessel tilted on its port side while sailing on bad weather.

Sharks, crustaceans washed ashore, nothing superstitious

CEBU CITY – With Filipinos believing in many superstitious and fantastic claims of divine miracles or anything paranormal, the sudden appearance of crustaceans, especially shrimps along the shorelines of Leyte and Negros Oriental provinces sparked fears among many and frenzy harvest to the others believing the phenomena was God given.

Small enterprises now compliant with labor laws

CEBU CITY – Over 90% of micro enterprises in Cebu province are compliant with the labor laws, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.

Voting precincts in malls are OK, but…

CEBU CITY - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said allowing voting precincts in shopping malls provide some ease to the public, but some still pose challenges, especially for the vulnerable sector.

Cebu, Mandaue sign agreement on river rehab program

CEBU CITY – The mayors of Cebu and Mandaue cities signed an agreement to rehabilitate two rivers that connect the two localities in an effort to address severe flooding.

Police renew commitment to uphold press freedom

CEBU CITY ­– The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas renewed its commitment to uphold press freedom as it also recognized the role of the media in providing the public with relevant information about peace and security.

DPWH told to finish Carcar road project

CEBU - Gov. Gwen Garcia directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office to finish the concreting of the unpaved section — over 100 meters — of the Carcar diversion road that will be used for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. 

DOLE visits micro establishments to ensure labor law compliance

CEBU CITY – To help micro establishments (ME) in Cebu from getting into trouble with their workers, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas visited workplaces to ensure labor law compliance.

Marcos calls on public to promote Cebu

CEBU CITY - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on the public to unite in promoting the historic city of Cebu and the province for tourism following the recent inauguration of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) here.

Attempt to smuggle Chinese onion foiled

CEBU CITY – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it is investigating an attempt to smuggle P10 million worth of white onions from China after two consignees allegedly abandoned 10 container vans declared as a cargo of “kimchi.”

Regional fish port eyed in Cebu

CEBU - The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (DA-PFDA) and the provincial government of Cebu are planning to construct a regional fish port (RFP) in the province.

Cebu to have 2 dioceses

CEBU – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has approved to divide the Cebu archdiocese into two creating the Diocese of Carcar in southern Cebu and the Diocese of Danao in northern Cebu to better serve the spiritual needs of the faithful.

Marcos backs DOT chief after controversial tourism video

CEBU - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr still fully trusts Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco despite the “Love the Philippines” tourism campaign controversy.

Cebu resort owners willing to demolish illegal structures

CEBU – Resort owners who built illegal structures within the easement zone of Looc River in Ginatilan town have asked the Governor Gwendolyn Garcia that they be allowed to do the demolition themselves so they can make use of what can still be salvaged from the ruin.

LBC Express slammed for lost package

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner has slammed courier company LBC Express for losing its parcel intended for a priest in Cebu City.

Carcar City to host ‘Pasigarbo sa Sugbo’

CEBU - This year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo street dancing and grand ritual showdown will be held in Carcar City, according to Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia.

Cebu launches campaign vs. culling of pigs

CEBU - Governor Gwen Garcia has called on all local governments across the country to join her in seeking the lifting of the policies imposed by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) against local government units that are allegedly infected with African Swine Fever (ASF). 

Lapu-Lapu solon announces P300-M bridge project

LAPU-LAPU CITY - In a bid to connect the islands here, Rep. Cindi Chan said P60 million will be allocated for the construction of Phase 1 of the P300-million bridge project that will link the main Olango Island Group to Pangan-an, an island village famous for seafood and white beaches.

Capitol takes over Badian falls, beach operations

CEBU CITY – The provincial government here has taken over the operations of the two famous tourist destinations in Badian town – the world-renowned Kawasan Falls where canyoneering is a major attraction, and the Lambug Beach which is known as Cebu’s paradise.

Cybersecurity tackled in US Embassy seminar

CEBU CITY – Over two dozen journalists from different parts of the country attended a two-day seminar on cybersecurity here organized by the U.S. Embassy in Manila.