World title prospect Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover and American opponent Michael Angeletti both cleared the official weigh-in ahead of their International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight world title eliminator set on Saturday, June 6 in Nagoya, Japan.
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DMW shuts down two Cebu firms over alleged illegal recruitment
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) ordered the closure of two establishments in Cebu during an operation on Friday, June 5, after they were allegedly found engaging in illegal recruitment activities. The operation forms part of the agency’s intensified campaign against illegal recruitment and human trafficking. The closed establishments were identified
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VP Sara’s trial: Her response to the articles of impeachment
A sweeping technical assault has been launched by the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on the case against her.
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Grandson nearly strangles grandfather, is arrested
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.
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Teacher petitions SC to affirm quorum in Gatchalian-led Senate session
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
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Sabado Brunch Club brings back the Filipino pamahaw experience at Vibo Place every Saturday
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
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Jerusalem now WBC No. 1 contender, world title rematch within reach
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.
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Over 200 screened for free cataract surgery, leg prosthesis in Cebu City
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
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Curlee Discaya to be turned over to DILG on June 8 — Remulla
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,”
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Marcos to new law grads: Success is measured by integrity, not posts held
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday urged new law graduates in Iloilo City to always choose principle over convenience, truth over falsehood, and service over self-interest. In his speech during the 3rd Commencement Exercises of the West Visayas State University – College of Law in Iloilo City, Marcos encouraged them to remain committed
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