CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 15-year-old person with disability (PWD) died after being trapped inside his burning house in Sitio Calin-ay, Barangay Poblacion, Samboan town, on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026. The victim was identified only as alias Ronel, a resident of the area. He was crippled and could not stand without the support of

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña asked the Cebu City Council for 30 to 60 days to craft a long-term solution to the city’s worsening garbage crisis, as the city government eyes a P360-million materials recovery facility (MRF) in Barangay Mabolo to cut waste disposal costs and reduce dependence on landfills. The proposal

MANILA – The Philippines is stepping up its push for stronger tourism and business connectivity with China through the opening of new direct flights from Hangzhou, Changsha, and Chongqing. The Department of Tourism (DOT), in a news release on Wednesday, said XiamenAir inaugurated on May 20 the Hangzhou–Manila service that offers a direct three-and-a-half-hour flight, replacing

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives’ Minority bloc called out China over its recent intrusive actions after local authorities challenged the illegal presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel seen drifting just 48 nautical miles west of a town in Zambales. In a statement on Wednesday, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila

MANILA, Philippines — With only a few days left before Congress adjourns plenary sessions, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Wednesday said the House of Representatives remains focused on sustaining its legislative momentum. He said they are also passing measures that directly address transparency, child protection, public welfare, digital accountability, and economic development.

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judges should be physically present during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, particularly during voting, because the gravity of the proceedings requires full attention and direct observation of witnesses. House Committee on Higher and Technical Education chair Jude Acidre made the statement as senators debated a proposal allowing remote

AGUSAN DEL SUR — For young volleyball player Sittie Zhairah Amer of Davao City, competing at the Palarong Pambansa is not only about winning games but also about representing young Muslim athletes on the national stage. The Grade 6 learner from Buhangin Central Elementary School is competing in the Elementary Volleyball event as part of

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Soaring gas prices have driven existing and future car owners here to shift to electric vehicles (EVs), particularly plug-in hybrid ones. Loans for ‘new energy cars’ in Cebu have surged since the costs of fossil fuel products increased as a result of the war in the Middle East, according to industry

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A portion of P. Remedio Street corner A.S. Fortuna Street in Barangay Banilad, Mandaue City, will be closed until July due to an ongoing drainage rehabilitation project being implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Hyll Retuya, head of the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM), said the