CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president John Gutierrez and Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) head coach Carles Cuadrat remained optimistic despite the team’s exit from the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers last March 31 in Tajikistan. The PMNFT saw its campaign end following a 1–1 draw against the hosts, finishing Group
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Romualdez camp on looming plunder raps: No evidence vs ex-speaker
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has assured the public of its support for the Office of the Ombudsman as it prepares to file plunder complaints, while maintaining that no evidence links the lawmaker to the flood control mess. In a Monday statement, Romualdez’s lawyer, Ade Fajardo, said they noted
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LIST: Areas with power outages due to maintenance work on April 7 to 12
MANILA, Philippines – Several areas will experience power interruptions from April 7 to 12 due to scheduled maintenance activities, said the Manila Electrical Company (Meralco). The affected areas include parts of Metro Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna and Pampanga. READ: LIST: Meralco repairs in NCR, Laguna, Bulacan, Cavite from April 3 to 12 Based on Meralco’s
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Sara Duterte impeachment: Subpoena issued for Ramil Madriaga
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms has been directed to ensure the security of Ramil Madriaga following the issuance of subpoenas for his testimony in connection with the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. House justice committee chairperson and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro directed House Sergeant-at-Arms (ret.) Brig. Gen. Ferdinand
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Revilla’s ‘Bulacan ghost project’ case marked 95% complete in 21 days
MANILA, Philippines — The alleged P92.8-million “ghost” project in Pandi, Bulacan—now at the center of a graft and malversation case against former senator Bong Revilla—was reportedly declared 95 percent complete after just 21 days. This was revealed during the Sandiganbayan’s Third Division bail hearing for the malversation case of Revilla and his other co-accused on
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CIDG: 1,168 arrested, P259 M worth of evidence seized in March ops
MANILA, Philippines—Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) operations nationwide in March resulted in 1,168 arrests and the recovery and seizure of 153 loose firearm and ₱259 million worth of evidence. In a statement on Monday, CIDG Director Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II said 964 law enforcement operations were conducted last month. READ: PNP CIDG
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Balicasag Island hides world of wonders: See for yourself
How long can you hold your breath to see wonders underwater?
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Power grid in Cebu stable following Bogo earthquake — NGCP
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Power transmission services in Cebu remained stable after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off Bogo City on Monday afternoon, April 6. “The grid remains intact as there had been no reported cases of power interruptions and damaged transmission facilities in Cebu Province and nearby areas where the earthquake was felt,” the
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Buyco bags Sugbu bowling shootout title
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Elite kegler GJ Buyco returned to winning form, capturing the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (Sugbu) Shootout Tournament crown last Easter Sunday, April 5, at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center. Buyco, who last won the shootout title on March 2025, showcased his sharp form anew by firing 192 pinfalls in the
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Cebu’s magnitude 5.4 earthquake felt across Eastern Visayas
TACLOBAN CITY — A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Cebu on Monday afternoon, with tremors felt across several parts of Eastern Visayas, prompting authorities to assess possible damage and impact. Initial data showed that the quake occurred at 3:22 p.m. with a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was traced near the City of Bogo in
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