LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The Land Transportation Office (LTO)-7 has recently forged a partnership with Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) Cebu, for a smoother local transport system. LTO-7 Lawyer Wendel Dinglasan met with representatives from PISTON Cebu to create a partnership that will benefit not only the members of the group
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Asilo arrives in Japan ahead of non-title bout in Osaka
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s top prospects, Gerwin “Gladiator” Asilo, is now in Japan for his second stint, slated on April 12 in Osaka. Asilo, along with his trainer Romnic Hoybia, arrived in Japan yesterday, April 9, ahead of their pre-fight activities, including the official weigh-in this Saturday. The 25-year-old
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25th Gullas Tennis Cup to field 200 entries
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 200 entries are set to strut their wares in the upcoming 25th Gullas Tennis Cup, which will be held from April 16 to 20 across two venues in the city. Tournament organizer John Pages confirmed that they have reached their target number of participants, with young netters competing across eight
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Bacolod City cop slain in anti-drug operation hailed as hero
BACOLOD CITY – Master Sgt. Romulo Galvez of Police Station 9 here was in a illegal drugs buy-bust operation in front of Jade Court II along Alijis Road on Thursday night when a 32-year-old suspect opened fire with a .45 caliber pistol hitting him on the right thigh. Galvez, a member of the Station 9
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QCPD: 1 nabbed, 5 at large in home robbery via cake delivery ruse
MANILA, Philippines — A man was arrested while five of his alleged cohorts remain at large for allegedly robbing a home after one of them lured the victim into letting them enter by posing as a rider delivering a cake, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Friday. Identified by the alias “Regin,” 37,
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How an alleged Davao network shaped who rose—and who fell
Last of three parts PART 1: Coordinated chain, layers of protection paved way for 2017 shabu shipment PART 2: Intel brief links Pogos to broader unlawful operations in PH When the container carrying shabu worth billions slipped through the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and reached a warehouse in Valenzuela City, the story was already over.
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Atong Ang ‘Almost Caught by DILG’: “Hindi namin naabutan”
Authorities Believe Businessman Atong Ang Still in PH ATONG ANG – The fugitive business tycoon was allegedly “almost caught” by the authorities according to the Department of Interior and Local Government. Charlie “Atong” Ang is one of the high-profile personalities in the Philippines with a pending arrest warrant issued by the court. Aside from him, ... Read more
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202 OFWs from Central Visayas repatriated amid MidEast conflict
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 200 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Central Visayas have been repatriated from the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region, authorities said. Most of the returning workers came from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Central Visayas (OWWA-7).
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Toledo Xignex Trojans open PCAP All-Filipino Conference bid
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans, reigning champions of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference, will kick off their title-retention bid tomorrow, Saturday, April 11, with a two-match schedule. One of the most formidable squads in the country’s premier online-based professional chess league, the Trojans will open their campaign
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King-Chan pledges aid for family of an Oponganon killed in Israel
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan expressed her condolences to the family of Lucille Jean Olasiman-Gershovich, a Filipina and an Oponganon who was killed during the Iranian missile attack in Haifa, Israel, on April 5, 2026. During the attack, Lucille was in her residence together with her husband and in-laws. “Akong ipaabot
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