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Mandaue City, Cebu — A 15-meter section of the Butuanon River flood control project in Barangay Casuntingan collapsed amid last week's torrential rains, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). During a press briefing on August 20, 2025, DPWH Cebu 6th District officials attributed the failure to redirected floodwaters, not substandard construction materials. Assistant District Engineer Eda de Guzman revealed that floodwaters had been unintentionally diverted behind […]

Jetstar Launches New Direct Flights Connecting the Philippines and Australia In a significant expansion of its Asia-Pacific network, Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar Airways has announced the launch of two new direct flight routes connecting the Philippines to Australia. Starting November 27, 2025, Jetstar will commence thrice-weekly direct flights from Manila to Perth. This will be followed by the introduction of direct flights from Cebu to Brisbane on December 3, 2025, […]

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Passion and determination carried Manila-based open water swimmer and coach Alizon Ruiz across a grueling 23-kilometer stretch of open sea between Bohol and Cebu last August 12, completing the crossing in 11 and a half hours. Ruiz began her swim in Getafe, Bohol and finished at Sulpa Island, Cebu, a feat she described not only as a personal milestone but also as a way to showcase […]

BINI Files Criminal Complaint Over Edited “Pinoy Street Food” Video That Sparked Online Hate August 18, 2025, 2:25 PM — P-pop girl group BINI has initiated legal proceedings after a heavily edited video of them tasting Filipino street food fueled online bashing and personal attacks. The criminal complaint, filed under Section 4(B) of the Cybercrime Prevention Act combined with unjust vexation charges, was filed following the release of a misleading […]

No Face-to-Face Classes in Cebu on August 18 Heavy rainfall in the early hours of Monday, August 18, 2025, prompted local authorities to suspend in-person classes across several parts of Cebu. This measure was taken to ensure the safety of students and school personnel as roads became perilous and areas were inundated by sudden flooding. Areas Affected Although the article doesn’t list every affected locality, it emphasizes that multiple regions […]

Legendary Actor Terence Stamp Dies at 87 London, August 17, 2025 – British acting icon Terence Henry Stamp has died at the age of 87, his family confirmed this morning. Known globally for his brooding presence and magnetic performances, Stamp's career spanned more than six decades, leaving behind an indelible legacy in both cinema and literature. Born on July 22, 1938, in London’s East End, the son of a tugboat […]

Cebu FC—officially known as Dynamic Herb Cebu Football Club and affectionately dubbed “The Gentle Giants”—has stamped its ticket to the group stage of the upcoming ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup 2025–26 through an emphatic aggregate victory over Brunei’s Kasuka FC. The journey reached its climax at Manila’s iconic Rizal Memorial Stadium on August 15, 2025, where Cebu delivered a standout performance in the second leg of their playoff tie, emphatically […]

Norwegian Pop Legend Per Øystein Sørensen of Fra Lippo Lippi to Grace Cebu with Live Concert Get ready, Cebu! Per Øystein Sørensen, the iconic voice of the renowned Norwegian band Fra Lippo Lippi, is set to enchant audiences with an exclusive live performance. Organized by LIVE Artists Management and TOPS, the highly anticipated show will unfold on August 15, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. within the intimate Events Space on the […]

In an electrifying showdown set against the spirited backdrop of Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Australian debutant Josh Ferris pulled off a stunning upset in the men’s pro division of the Ironman 70.3, while New Zealand’s Amelia Watkinson made a powerful comeback to claim the women’s title. Ferris powered through the grueling 1.9-km swim, 90-km bike, and 21-km run in an impressive 3:49:10, narrowly missing the local course record held […]