CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 200 Cebu City residents seeking free cataract surgery and leg prosthesis assistance underwent screening and assessment on Friday, June 5, at the Cebu City Hall Social Hall, exceeding organizers’ initial expectations. The activity, organized by the Cebu City Government in partnership with private organizations, aims to identify qualified beneficiaries

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem remains firmly in the world title picture, with a shot at reclaiming the crown now within reach. Despite losing his WBC minimumweight title to South African rival Siyakholwa Kuse last May 16 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Jerusalem currently holds the No.

A new weekly food and community gathering called Sabado Brunch Club is launching at the Courtyard of Vibo Place in Cebu every Saturday starting June 6, 2026, running from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon.   Organized by Cebu in a Bite, the concept brings together a curated selection of food merchants serving Filipino breakfast favorites

MANILA, Philippines — A high school teacher on Friday petitioned the Supreme Court to affirm the controversial June 3 Senate session, arguing that a quorum was validly met despite having only 12 senators present for the chamber’s reorganization. In his petition for certiorari, Barry Tayam invoked the high court’s 1949 Avelino v. Cuenco ruling against

A 26-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly tried to strangle his grandfather during a heated confrontation inside their home in Barangay Poblacion Pardo, Cebu City, on Thursday afternoon, June 4.

MANILA, Philippines — Government contractor Curlee Discaya will be turned over to the Department of the Interior and Local Government next Monday, June 8, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. “Upon advice of [Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian], since the courts are closed, he will be released to us Monday morning,”

MANILA, Philippines — The Bulacan Regional Trial Court Branch 20 has ordered the arrest of controversial government contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya and 10 others for malversation in connection with an allegedly anomalous Bulacan flood control project. Also included in the arrest warrant are his wife, Sarah Discaya; as well as St. Timothy Construction executive Ma.

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday did not confirm the alleged plan by “pro-Sara” groups to attack Malacañang on June 12, but urged the public to stay vigilant against “forces of darkness.” Castro issued the statement following a social media post of veteran journalist and columnist Ramon Tulfo, claiming that the Philippine