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A regional trial court in Laguna has ordered the arrest of businessman and gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang and 17 other individuals in connection with the disappearance of several cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros, between 2021 and 2022. Arrest warrants were issued by Branch 26 of the Regional Trial Court of Sta. Cruz, Laguna, for the crime of kidnapping with homicide. The court did not recommend bail. Aside from Ang, the […]

Organizers of the 2026 Cebu Marathon issued an apology on Monday, January 12, after many runners in the 42-kilometer and 21-kilometer categories finished the race without receiving their finisher medals. The marathon, which drew around 12,000 participants, was marred by logistical problems that delayed the distribution of medals. Several runners reported waiting for hours at the finish line, while others left the venue empty-handed. The delayed distribution reportedly began close […]

The collapse of the Binaliw landfill has triggered a waste management crisis affecting Cebu City and neighboring local government units, prompting emergency measures, inter-city negotiations, and a temporary agreement allowing limited garbage dumping in Consolacion. Garbage trucks from the Cebu City Government were blocked from entering the Asian Energy landfill in Barangay Polog, Consolacion, on Sunday, January 11, and Monday, January 12, 2026. Barangay officials, led by Councilor Allan Balaba, […]

Senator Imee Marcos faced online criticism after photos of her visit to the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu on Saturday, January 10, circulated on social media, with netizens pointing out an apparent violation of the church’s dress code. Marcos made a surprise visit to the Basilica amid the Sinulog festivities. Photos posted on her official Facebook page showed the senator wearing a red, sleeveless blouse, which several netizens […]

Cebu City has begun diverting garbage to a temporary dumpsite at Asian Energy in Consolacion following the collapse of the Binaliw landfill, according to Liga ng Barangay President Franklyn Ong. Ong said the Department of Public Services (DPS) confirmed that waste collection and dumping operations at the temporary site will start this afternoon and will continue until further notice, as city officials work on a longer-term solution for solid waste […]

Grammy-winning pop artist Bruno Mars released his latest single, “I Just Might,” on Friday, January 9, marking the lead release from his upcoming full-length album titled The Romantic, which is scheduled to debut on February 27. Mars announced the new music earlier this week through a post on his official Instagram account on Thursday, January 8, sparking excitement among fans worldwide. “New music this Friday. ‘The Romantic’ coming 2.27,” the […]

Cebu City residents have been advised to temporarily refrain from disposing of their household waste as garbage collection operations remain suspended following the collapse of the Binaliw landfill, which left city-owned garbage trucks with no available site to unload collected trash. Councilor Joel Garganera said on Friday, January 9, that all garbage trucks were already full after dumping operations at the Binaliw landfill were halted, prompting the city to stop […]

Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival denied allegations of graft and abuse of authority related to the Colon Street Night Market 2025, saying the project complied with established permitting procedures and that he neither ordered its closure nor granted favors to any private organizer. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, January 7, Archival addressed complaints filed by Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover Jr. before the Office of the Ombudsman–Visayas, which accused […]

An estimated 240,000 devotees participated in the Penitential Walk with Jesus held in the early hours of Thursday, January 8, 2026, according to the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). Lieutenant Colonel Jose Losbaños, CCPO information officer, said the estimate was based on data provided by the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO). He noted that this year’s turnout was significantly higher compared to previous years. The figure […]