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The Cebu City Council has denied a request by SM Seaside Cebu Arena for a five-year exemption from amusement taxes, with councilors citing the possible impact on city revenues and public services. The Sangguniang Panlungsod rejected the request during its regular session on Tuesday, Aug. 18, after Councilor Dave Tumulak, chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance, moved for its denial. “Granting the request of five years would result […]

A total of 47 cities and municipalities have been placed under a state of calamity as the enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay affected more than 4.3 million people across the country, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported Friday, August 14. The weather disturbances affected 1,253,010 families or 4,344,354 individuals across 3,768 barangays in 10 regions, including the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, […]

Barangay Pasil is seeking financial assistance from the Cebu City Government to clear structures along the Guadalupe River and enforce the three-meter easement required along urban waterways as part of efforts to reduce flooding in the area. The Pasil Barangay Council unanimously approved a resolution on June 17 requesting funding for the proposed clearing and rehabilitation project. The request was formally transmitted on July 10 to Cebu City Mayor Nestor […]

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a criminal complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez confirmed Tuesday that prosecutors filed three counts of grave threats against Duterte before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court. The case is based on remarks she made during an online press conference in […]

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded 15 deaths and six missing persons as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continued to affect several parts of the country. PNP Public Information Office chief Col. Allen Rae Co reported the casualties during a press conference on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, as police units continued search, rescue, and retrieval operations in areas affected by flooding, landslides and other weather-related […]

The Cebu Provincial Government has adopted a localized, cluster-based approach to flood mitigation, requiring local government units (LGUs) to establish their own flood control task forces as part of a province-wide effort to strengthen drainage management and reduce flooding. The framework is contained in Executive Order (EO) No. 74, signed by Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro on Nov. 19, 2025, which created the Metro Cebu Flood Control and Drainage System Implementation […]

Behind every dazzling performance, elaborate costume, and unforgettable stage presence is a drag artist who needs a space to be seen. As Cebu’s drag community continues to grow, more performers are entering the scene with hopes of showcasing their artistry. However, despite the increasing number of talented queens, dedicated performance spaces for drag remain limited, creating challenges for artists looking for opportunities to share their craft. For many drag performers, […]

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a preliminary investigation into 20 individuals, most of whom are officials and employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), over alleged irregularities involving two flood control projects in Cebu's Third District. DOJ spokesperson lawyer Polo Martinez announced during a press briefing that the National Prosecution Service (NPS) received criminal complaints filed by the National Bureau of Investigation-Cebu District Office (NBI-CEBDO) […]

Seeing cats and dogs in random areas around the city is nothing new. Whether they are regularly fed or completely abandoned, stray animals have long been part of everyday life in Cebu. “Pspspspspsps.” The sound cut through the usual city noise as a small group gathered, calling to a group of cats that came running from different corners of the street. Two even wore makeshift tags, Caesar and Oreo. Food […]