CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival said Saturday that Timor-Leste’s growing interest in Cebu could open future opportunities for collaboration in tourism and agriculture. This follows the heritage visit of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão after the 2026 Asean Summit. Archival said Timor-Leste officials coordinated with the Cebu City government through the Tourism Office and
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Duterte’s absence in impeachment trial may result in conviction – Luistro
MANILA, Philippines — Once the House of Representatives impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte and the Senate convenes into an impeachment court, her lack of appearance in the trial might result in her conviction. This situation was described by House Justice panel chairperson and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro on Saturday. During the Saturday News Forum, Luistro
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Handsome Burglary Suspect in Pangasinan Goes Viral, Brings ‘Kilig’ Online
Handsome Burglary Suspect in Pangasinan Goes Viral, Brings ‘Kilig’ Online A handsome burglary suspect who allegedly broke into a house in Pangasinan went viral on social media and made many netizens swoon online. Recently, the Facebook page Glenmarc Show shared a photo of a thief who became one of the most talked-about topics online after netizens reacted unexpectedly to his appearance ... Read more
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Chao Sy pushes world title fight in Cebu
Cebuano boxing patron Lorenzo “Chao” Sy is determined to bring another world title fight to Cebu, even if it means going the extra mile.
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‘Lisora diay walay mama’: Cebuanos share moving Mother’s Day messages
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A simple Mother’s Day question from CDN Digital turned emotional after many Ka Siloys began sharing deeply personal stories about their mothers, opening up about sacrifice, grief, distance, and unconditional love. Ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, CDN Digital asked, “Unsa imong message para sa imong mama?” (“What’s you
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Boholano Cesafi grand slam champ commits to LPU Pirates
Boholano Iven Hoffer Cardinas of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles has joined the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates.
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Social pension: DSWD-7 taps household survey data to identify beneficiaries
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The government’s Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens will now use household survey data to identify and verify beneficiaries. The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 (DSWD-7) has adopted the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) as its official targeting tool for selecting and validating beneficiaries across Central Visayas.
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Remulla: 10,000-man task force ready if ICC orders “Bato” arrest
MANILA, Philippines — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Saturday said that the agency is readying a 10,000-strong task force for a possible “dragnet” operation to arrest Senator Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. This group will be deployed should the International Criminal Court (ICC) release a warrant of arrest
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Opposition no basis to block Sara Duterte trial — Luistro
MANILA, Philippines — House Committee on Justice chair Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro said Saturday that being part of the political opposition was not a valid basis to block the Senate from convening as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte. Luistro issued the statement after Sen. Robin Padilla said the Senate minority bloc
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PGMN founder Mabanta, 4 others ordered released after posting bail
MANILA, Philippines — Social media personality and Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) news site founder Franco Mabanta and four others have been ordered to be released from detention. This development comes after he posted bail relating to his case of alleged extortion attempt on former House speaker Martin Romualdez. In a document provided by the
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