After proposals for a settlement reached a dead-end, the Cebu Provincial Government will have to face cement manufacturer Apo Land and Quarry Corp. (AQLC) in court over multiple tax disputes.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising temperatures are becoming more noticeable, especially during the warm and dry season, with May expected to bring the most intense heat. Heat index levels in parts of the Visayas remain elevated, with conditions possibly shifting from “extreme caution” to “danger” levels. Jhomer Eclarino, weather specialist of PAGASA Visayas, said that

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Two kilograms of suspected shabu, worth an estimated P13.6 million, were confiscated from an electrician during a joint buy-bust operation in Sitio Sudlon, Barangay Maguikay, Mandaue City, on Monday evening, April 6. A 24-year-old man known as “Gorio,” a resident of Sitio Elma, Barangay Cogon Pardo, Cebu City, was arrested during

Athletes from the Province of Agusan del Sur who break national records in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa stand to receive incentives comparable to those given to Filipino Asian Games medalists.

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday called for immediate action to address poor conditions and child protection gaps in several Bahay Pag-asa (BPA) facilities nationwide, following the release of its monitoring report. BPA is a 24-hour residential facility, managed by local government units and accredited non-government organizations. These facilities provide

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda said Filipino Food Month, celebrated every April, highlights the link between food security and cultural heritage, showing how both sustain Filipino families and communities through changing times. “Filipino Food Month reminds us that food is more than nourishment. It is culture, memory, and strength. Protecting our farmers and fisherfolk

MANILA, Philippines — Cases of measles and rubella in the country have reached 1,627 from Jan. 4 to March 21 this year—a 45-percent increase from the 1,121 cases recorded in the same period in 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao had the highest number of

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P53 million worth of smuggled pharmaceutical products and other goods at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) on Tuesday. According to the BOC in a statement, the smuggled products were discovered in a shipment from China which was declared to contain 1,144 pet cages. A spot

MANILA, Philippines — Diesel worth P9.75 million was confiscated and nine individuals were arrested over an alleged illegal fuel transfer scheme in Navotas City on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said. Joint operatives of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG), the Maritime Group and the Philippine Coast Guard discovered the modus at Market 3,

Ahead of their reported wedding date, Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co were spotted with the actress’ friends. Bea Alonzo and Vincent Co will reportedly tie the knot on May 16, 2026, in Spain, and ahead of this, they met these people. Based on a previous article, the wedding of Bea Alonzo and her partner, Vincent Co, ... Read more

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