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Eligible PhilHealth members may now access selected cancer screening services at Mactan Doctors' Hospital (MactanMed) without paying out of pocket through the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) YAKAP program. The initiative aims to encourage the early detection of cancer by providing qualified beneficiaries with access to screening tests, recognizing that many forms of the disease may not exhibit noticeable symptoms during their initial stages. According to MactanMed, the program covers […]

Video games are a masterclass in boundless creativity. They possess the rare, brilliant ability to build worlds from scratch, inspire intricate narratives, and allow players to explore both fortunate and unfortunate circumstances within a safe, digital boundary. Yet, despite this wealth of artistic expression, the medium is consistently subjected to the worst kind of societal scapegoating. This regressive attitude has taken center stage in the current Philippine climate. Historically, the […]

Fresh from BINI's successful Signals World Tour stop in Cebu, fans of Cebuana member Aiah Arceta have another reason to celebrate. This Tuesday, July 14, the official fanbase BINI Aiah OFC will bring the third leg of "Fur the Love of AIAH" to Lapu-Lapu City, a charity fun run that combines fitness, community, and animal welfare. Set at Mactan Newtown, the event welcomes not only Blooms but also families, friends, […]

The afternoon sun cast its light on a sea of rainbow flags as thousands of Cebuanos filled the streets from the Cebu Provincial Capitol to Plaza Independencia on June 27. The usual sound of passing vehicles was replaced by cheers, music, laughter, and chants calling for equality. For a few hours, the city’s busiest roads transformed into a vibrant avenue where people proudly celebrated not only who they are, but […]

Police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old man who was found inside a rented residence in Barangay Basak San Nicolas on Wednesday evening. The victim, identified only by the alias "Rey," was a native of Manalongon, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental. He was found by his siblings at around 7:20 p.m. on July 8 inside the house they were renting in Dapdap Extension, according to the initial investigation conducted by […]

Residents of Balamban are being urged to wear face masks and take immediate health precautions amid volcanic ashfall linked to the latest eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Balamban advised residents to wear face masks, preferably N95 or KN95 masks, when going outdoors to reduce exposure to fine volcanic ash particles. The advisory comes as Kanlaon Volcano […]

Cebuana breakout star Kai Montinola is off to the shores of Motunui after capturing hearts on Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11 (PBB). Disney has officially announced that the young actress and singer will sing "Hangganan Ko," the Filipino version of the iconic track "How Far I'll Go," for the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Moana. Born and raised in Cebu City, Kai first earned national recognition as the “Singing Gwapa […]

Inflation in Central Visayas is expected to remain elevated in the coming months as global commodity prices, geopolitical tensions, weather-related disruptions and power supply challenges continue to put pressure on the prices of essential goods and services, according to the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Region 7. In its First Quarter 2026 Regional Economic Situationer, DEPDev said the region remains exposed to several external and domestic risks that […]

Dark roads often tell two stories. For some, they mean a quiet ride home under the night sky. For others, they can mean uncertainty, limited visibility, and concerns over safety. In Barangay Pakigne, Minglanilla, those late-night roads may soon look very different. New solar street light posts have now been erected along the stretch from Sitio Tingkuro to Spring Village, marking another infrastructure development aimed at improving safety and visibility […]

Authorities have uncovered 25 more shipping containers believed to be carrying smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes worth around P900 million, marking another major development in the government's ongoing anti-smuggling campaign at Gothong Wharf in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City. The latest seizure, carried out on July 2, came just over a week after authorities confiscated 11 container vans loaded with suspected illicit cigarettes during a joint operation at the same port on June […]