Cebu's 2025: A Year of Faith, Politics, and Resilience
From Sinulog's rain-soaked queen to election upheavals and natural disasters, SunStar's lens captures Cebu's defining 2025 moments of faith, crisis, and change. See the full story.
From Sinulog's rain-soaked queen to election upheavals and natural disasters, SunStar's lens captures Cebu's defining 2025 moments of faith, crisis, and change. See the full story.
Melanie Ng of PCCI-Visayas forecasts a cautiously optimistic 2026 for Cebu and Visayas, driven by tourism recovery, construction, and domestic investment. Read the full outlook.
Cebu's business leaders enter 2026 with measured optimism, prioritizing coordinated, ecosystem-driven growth to overcome climate shocks and structural weaknesses. Discover the plan for resilience.
Months after Typhoon Tino, Balamban families rebuild. Read their stories of loss, faith, and hope for 2026. Discover how communities are recovering.
A look back at Cebu's turbulent 2025: election upsets, a deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake, fatal floods, and environmental policy reviews. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Police Regional Office 7 leads inter-agency meeting to ensure robust security and smooth operations for the 461st Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival 2026 in Cebu. Read the full plan.
Cebu faces twin disasters of earthquake and storm in late 2025, challenging communities. As the year ends, the struggle to heal versus the rush to move on defines the recovery. Read more about Cebu's resilience.
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
Discover how Cebu's Janet Gordola and local artists embody the Christmas spirit, turning typhoon damage into symbols of hope. Join the special Beyond the Headlines edition.
285 families in Barangay Cotcot, Liloan, Cebu receive home recovery assistance from Aboitiz Foundation to rebuild after Typhoon Tino. The P8.5M package includes materials and cash-for-labor support.
Aboitiz Foundation grants P8.5 million in home recovery assistance to 285 families in Liloan, Cebu, impacted by Typhoon Tino. Each family receives P30,000 for rebuilding. Read more.
Sultan Kudarat's Kalimudan Festival 2025 turned a P10 million investment into P200 million in local economic activity. Discover how strategic cultural spending boosted MSMEs and tourism.
Cebu faces recovery after a year of earthquakes and typhoons. See how community spirit and simple Christmas celebrations bring hope and strength to affected families. #CebuStrong
Cebu City authorities vow to continue search and retrieval operations for six individuals missing since Typhoon Tino. A citywide profiling operation is set for December 17 to aid identification.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro allocates P2 million each for nine northern Cebu churches damaged in the Sept. 30, 2025, earthquake to aid recovery and boost tourism. Read more.
Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro cancels the Capitol's grand Christmas party to focus resources on recovery efforts for earthquake and typhoon victims. A message of unity and compassion this holiday season.
The Cebu Provincial Board approved a resolution requesting P18 million from Gov. Baricuatro to repair nine heritage churches in northern Cebu damaged by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake. Read the full story.
Cebu Province lights its Capitol Christmas tree but cancels the grand party to focus resources on earthquake and typhoon recovery. Governor Baricuatro calls for a meaningful, united holiday season.
The body of a man with a disability was recovered in Liloan, Cebu, three weeks after Typhoon Tino struck. Authorities confirm he was buried in mud during the flood. Read the full report.
Cebu City reduces Sinulog 2026 budget from P100M to P78M, reallocating funds for Typhoon Tino rehab. 37 contingents confirmed for parade. Mayor Archival vows a successful, cost-effective festival.
Cebu City Hall employees will receive Christmas bonuses, with regular and casual workers getting P15,000. Mayor Archival confirms the plan, pending council approval. Read more.
A writer discharged for hypertensive cardiac disease discovers pickleball in Cebu. This accessible sport offers surprising health benefits and community. Read his inspiring story.
One month after Typhoon Tino devastated Cebu, victims face overwhelming financial recovery costs while failed systems face no consequences. Discover the real economic impact.
Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, and Cordova cancel grand Christmas parties for 2025 to focus on typhoon recovery efforts. Departments allowed small gatherings while prioritizing disaster relief.
Cebu City implements major changes for Sinulog 2026: earlier end time, fewer participants, and budget cuts following typhoon recovery needs. Discover how the festival evolves.
Multiple Cebu LGUs cancel grand Christmas celebrations to prioritize disaster response after typhoons and earthquake. Learn how communities are adapting.
SM Supermalls launched nationwide relief campaign for Typhoon Tino victims in Cebu, providing shelter, medical care, and 8,000 aid packages. Join the recovery efforts today.
Mandaue City will join Sinulog 2026 despite halving its budget to P5 million. Mayor Ouano calls it an offering to Sto. Niño. Learn about their scaled-down participation.
Cebu's massive infrastructure developments face weather challenges. Learn how the province balances progress with disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
Discover how Christian Navarrete, known as DJ CHANZ, built his music career through determination, prayer, and strategy. His inspiring story proves dreams come true with passion.