From humble beginnings in northern Cebu to becoming one of the region’s respected business leaders, Mark Anthony Ynoc’s journey is a story of resilience, vision, and perseverance. Raised by hardworking parents, a fisherman from San Remigio and a farmer...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Cebu’s candidate for Binibining Pilipinas 2026, Christine Jorelle F. Usaraga, could have worn a typical Sto. Niño-inspired ensemble to represent her hometown’s famed Sinulog Festival. Instead, she showcased another of Cebu’s greatest treasures: its seas. At...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — A province-wide feeding program, mobile kitchens, and micronutrient distribution will form part of Cebu’s campaign against malnutrition following the Provincial Government’s announcement of a P140-million allocation for nutrition interventions. Baricuatro announced the initiatives during the Provincial...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — In its 128th year anniversary, the Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) highlighted the region’s continuing gains in food security, agricultural production, and sustainable farming. During the celebration, DA-7 also recognized outstanding local government units...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Cebu City has taken a step toward addressing the growing mental health needs of students by convening a wide-ranging consultation at City Hall’s legislative building. The meeting, led by Councilor Michelle Abella-Cellona, brought together educators, mental...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — After a reported shooting threat disrupted classes at a private school, Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) Director Police Colonel Ricky Sumalde said the CCPO has intensified police visibility in all public and private schools to help...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — The National Bureau of Investigation-Cebu District Office (NBI-CEBDO) has seized 25 additional 20-foot container vans loaded with suspected smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes worth an estimated P980 million at the Gothong Wharf in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City on...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — In a vote of 7-2 with four abstentions, the Cebu City Council rejected the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) proposed realignment of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project to include the South Road Properties (SRP), supporting...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is investing about P55 billion in transmission projects in Cebu to meet the region’s growing electricity demand, strengthen grid reliability, and expand the capacity to import power from...
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — Authorities have yet to identify the individuals behind the attempted smuggling of imported cigarettes worth an estimated ₱813 million seized in Cebu, as the investigation remains ongoing. The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7)...
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