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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 […]

Nestled in northern Cebu, Liloan is known for its rich history, scenic coastal views, and iconic lighthouse, earning it the title “Light of the North.” But beyond its charming exterior lies a mysterious legend that has captivated locals for generations, a story about a gigantic fish believed to dwell beneath the town’s historic church. The name Liloan itself comes from the Visayan word lilo, which means whirlpool. This is fitting, […]

Music shares deep roots within Cebu City’s culture, where it continues to be rich in diversity as new performers introduce interesting blends into the scene. Rising artists Drippie Eric and MISTERMIL stand at the forefront of this continuous change, carrying afro-beats mixed with bisaya verses and setting a trend of this new heatwave of music. In a recent interview with the duo during TMC 105.1’s Top of the Morning, Radio […]

“Wa mani kahumanan ilang pag-ayos sa dalan oy” (This road construction has been going on forever) These expressions and sentiments have become common among residents of Barangay Lamac, Consolacion Cebu, as a road construction project that began more than a year ago continues to affect their daily lives. On February 6, 2025, the DPWH Cebu issued a resolution related to the ₱48-million infrastructure project aimed at improving local road networks […]