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“Libreng Sakay” Service in Cebu Falls Short: Only Half the Buses Serve When the Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched the Libreng Sakay (Free Ride) program in Cebu on July 23, 2025, there was a promise: free public transport during peak commuting hours along one of Metro Cebu’s busiest corridors, covering the route between V. Urgello Street in Cebu City to Parkmall in Mandaue City. The program was to run from […]

On September 11, 2025, the Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) officially launched the unified “911” emergency hotline nationwide. The new system consolidates multiple existing lines from local governments and government agencies into one single, free-to-use, 24/7 service. What is Unified 911? Unified 911 is intended to streamline emergency response by replacing many disparate hotlines. Before this system, cities, municipalities, barangays, and agencies like the Philippine National […]

Cebu Province is set to benefit from nearly ₱26.53 billion worth of infrastructure projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7) as part of the proposed 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP). The scale of investment was revealed during the September 8 session of the 17th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), where DPWH officials and district engineers presented a detailed breakdown of the proposed 796 projects. The discussion, […]

The 2025 PBA Rookie Draft, held on September 7, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City, was a monumental occasion for Cebu’s premier collegiate league, CESAFI (Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.). This year, a remarkable total of twelve former CESAFI athletes earned selection across various rounds of the draft—a testament to the caliber of talent the This milestone event marked the 40th edition of the […]

On October 9, 2025, during Filipino American History Month, Las Vegas will formally inaugurate Nevada’s very first Filipino Town, a new cultural district along Maryland Parkway—marking a historic milestone for Southern Nevada’s vibrant Filipino-American community. This long-anticipated designation follows months of community advocacy and planning. In April of this year, Clark County Commissioners unified in passing a resolution that officially establishes the district stretching between Flamingo Road and Desert Inn […]

The NBA has launched a high-profile investigation into allegations that Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard received a $28 million “no-show job” endorsement deal designed to bypass the league’s strict salary cap rules. The claim, revealed by journalist Pablo Torre on his podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out, centers on Leonard’s ties to Aspiration, a bankrupt fintech company linked to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. According to reports, Aspiration signed a $28 […]

NUSTAR Resort & Casino Cebu has unveiled “Rhythms of Wellness,” a month-long celebration this September 2025 that puts the spotlight on holistic well-being, lifestyle, and sports tourism. The initiative underscores NUSTAR’s vision to become not just a premier entertainment and leisure destination, but also a hub for wellness and community-driven activities in Cebu. According to NUSTAR Chief Operating Officer Sean Knights, the campaign’s theme highlights how wellness manifests in different […]

After a seven-year hiatus, pop powerhouse Fifth Harmony unexpectedly reunited on stage—sans Camila Cabello—during the Jonas Brothers’ “Jonas20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour” stop in Dallas, Texas, on August 31, 2025. Fans were both thrilled and surprised when Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, and Normani took the stage at the Dos Equis Pavilion, delivering electrifying performances of “Work From Home” and “Worth It.” Their appearance was preceded by a […]

After years of planning, Cebu City is finally set to conduct a dry run of its first package of the Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system. The local government—with determined support from Mayor Nestor Archival—is pushing for the trial to launch on September 15, 2025, ahead of previously suggested timelines. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), which is spearheading the initiative, is busy completing key preparations: turning over newly built bus lanes […]

In a stunning display of the fervor surrounding basketball’s most celebrated names, a 2007–08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman card—featuring autographs and game-worn jersey patches from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant—has just become the most expensive trading card ever sold, fetching an astronomical $12.932 million at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. The card eclipsed the prior record held by the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card, which fetched $12.6 million […]