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.
Mabolo Barangay Captain Danny Arguedo ordered road closures without a permit, causing traffic chaos. Cebu City TMC holds emergency meeting. Could he face legal action?
Mandaue's Traffic Enforcement Agency (TEAM) is set with over 70 personnel and contingency plans for the Sinulog and Traslacion. Officials urge public cooperation for smooth traffic flow.
Cebu City confirms mobile signals will stay on during Sinulog 2026 for public safety. New bans on lighted props and strict parade schedules announced. Get the full festival guidelines.
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.
Luzviminda Noel, a Cebu tarot and palm reader with 49 years of experience, forecasts a year of success in 2026 with no major disasters. Read her insights on politics and the Sinulog Festival.
Mandaue City's Traffic Enforcement Agency is ready for Sinulog 2025, deploying 70 personnel and patrols for the Traslacion. Learn the routes and contingency plans.
The Philippine Air Force enhances its air mobility with 10 new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters in 2025, boosting troop transport, logistics, and humanitarian aid capabilities. Learn about the PAF's modernization plans.
Police in Central Visayas arrest 353 suspects and confiscate P13.2 million worth of shabu in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read the full report on the operations.
Police in Central Visayas arrested 353 individuals and confiscated P13.2 million worth of illegal drugs in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read about the ongoing security drive for Sinulog 2026.
DOLE's nationwide job fairs placed nearly 75,000 Filipinos in 2025. Davao Region's anniversary fair saw 17 hired on the spot. Discover the latest employment figures and trends.
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.
The Cebu City Police Office has launched a new command center to boost security monitoring and response ahead of major 2026 events like Sinulog and the ASEAN Summit. Read more.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reveals drainage, lighting, and sidewalk issues on the Sinulog 2026 parade route. Urgent repairs are needed before the January festival. Read about the city's action plan.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival identifies flood-prone streets, poor lighting, and sidewalk obstructions as critical risks for the Sinulog Grand Parade. Read about the city's urgent preparations.
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.
New Highway Patrol Group 7 chief, Lt. Col. Wildemar Tiu, paid a courtesy call to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, pledging full support for city programs and traffic enforcement. Read more.
DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral's death was suicide by blunt force trauma, officials say. PNP deepens probe, linking it to the multi-billion peso flood control controversy. Read the latest.
Traffic in Cebu and Mandaue cities reaches critical levels due to Christmas rush, extended school calendars, and Sinulog prep. Officials warn of worsening conditions until Dec 23. Plan your trips.
Cebu's Provincial Board revises its African Swine Fever ordinance to sync local biosecurity with national DA & BAI policies. New rules address testing concerns and aim to curb rising hog illnesses. Learn about the key changes.
Lapu-Lapu City opts out of Sinulog 2026 to concentrate resources on hosting ASEAN 2026 events in January. Tourism chief explains the strategic decision.
The Philippine Army's 10th ID reports a major victory against insurgents in Davao Region for 2025, dismantling the last NPA unit and seizing drugs and firearms. Read the full report on the region's new peace.
Cebu City authorities discovered multiple public safety hazards during an inspection of the new Sinulog Solemn Procession route. Police aim for zero incidents during the festival. Read the full report.
Cebu City police and government agencies conducted an early morning walk-through of the new Sinulog 2026 solemn procession route, identifying open manholes and obstructions. Read about the security preparations.
Cebu City outlines Sinulog 2026 preparations, PAGASA forecasts La Niña, and the Ombudsman files a case against Governor Baricuatro. Get the latest updates.
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.
The BB Alegria 2025 Grand Coronation Night unfolds tonight, crowning new ambassadors of beauty and culture in a vibrant Cebu town. Witness the spectacle!
Cebu City Government unveils the official list of participants for Sinulog 2026. See which local and out-of-town contingents will compete in the grand festival.
Cebu City slashes its Sinulog 2026 budget to fund post-typhoon recovery. See how the festival will adapt with 37 confirmed contingents and a new focus.
Mayor Gungun Gica confirms the Dumanjug flood control wall collapse was caused by extreme weather, not poor construction. The contractor will perform free repairs. Read the full investigation details.