A Cebuano writer shares the joy of his son's first birthday, while local media and SunStar Cebu teams celebrate the season with camaraderie and festive gatherings. Read more about these heartwarming events.
NUSTAR Resort Cebu ushers in Christmas with its 'Pearl of the Holiday Season' tree lighting. The event featured charity, festive dining, and a grand New Year's countdown. Book your holiday experience now!
Malacañang suspends work in government offices on Dec 29, 2025 & Jan 2, 2026 for New Year festivities. DBM also announces P5,000 PEI for qualified personnel. Get the full details.
Malacañang suspends work in government offices on Dec 29, 2025 & Jan 2, 2026, creating an extended New Year break. Frontline services remain operational. Check details now.
Malacañang suspends work in all government offices on December 29, 2025, and January 2, 2026, to give employees a longer New Year break. Read the official details.
Ayala Land unveils its second CityFlats in Cebu, providing 392 affordable co-living units to combat long commutes and high rents for young professionals. Discover a new way to live in the heart of the city.
Cebu City and Province recorded no crimes during the first Misa de Gallo dawn mass on December 16, 2025, thanks to massive police visibility and proactive security measures.
Coast Guard stations in Central Visayas have lifted the initial voyage suspension as Tropical Depression Wilma weakened. Key routes from Cebu to Camotes, Toledo, and San Carlos resume operations. PAGASA continues to warn small vessels.
Cebu City Council suspends earth material hauling on Binaliw Road due to road damage and environmental hazards. Read the full report on the council's resolution and findings.
Mayor Vilma Caluag's executive order suspends PrimeWater's permit, handing water service control back to CSFWD. Residents await reliable taps and clear updates. #SanFernando #WaterService
Danao City Mayor orders suspension of government work on Dec 5, 2025, to prepare for Tropical Depression Wilma. Essential offices remain operational. Private firms urged to follow suit.
Alegria, Cebu suspends all river tourism activities like canyoneering due to Typhoon Wilma. A Yellow Heavy Rainfall Alert warns of flash floods and landslides. Public urged to follow safety orders.
Alegria, Cebu suspends all river tourism activities due to TD Wilma's heavy rainfall threat. Mandaue City evacuees postpone return home, citing trauma from past disasters. Stay updated on safety advisories.
Tropical Depression Wilma forces suspension of face-to-face classes in 22 Cebu localities, shifting to alternative learning. Authorities warn list may expand as province recalls Tino's deadly impact.
Tropical Depression Wilma is set to bring prolonged rains to Cebu and Visayas this weekend, prompting class suspensions. Pagasa warns of flooding and landslide risks.
Vice President Sara Duterte condemns the 60-day suspension of Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga, calling it a move to silence government critics. Read the full statement and reactions.
San Fernando, Pampanga mayor confirms PrimeWater's suspension remains after court denies injunction. EO cites poor service, water quality violations. Read the latest.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
Ombudsman suspends 12 DPWH-Mimaropa officials for 6 months over alleged irregularities in a P289 million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro. Key figures face graft charges.
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.
The House suspends Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga for 60 days without pay over offensive social media posts. Read the full story on the ethics committee's decision.
Ayala Land Inc. soft-opens its second CityFlats co-living property in Cebu Business Park, offering 392 furnished rooms. The move responds to strong demand from young professionals seeking to escape traffic and high rents. Read more.
DSWD Field Office-Davao temporarily halts guarantee letter issuance for AICS and AKAP starting Nov 30, 2025. Other aid forms continue. Learn more.
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.
bai Hotel Cebu launches 'bai for the Holidays' with special dining bundles, gift hampers, and festive feasts at CAFÉ bai from Nov 21 to Dec 31, 2025. Discover their ultimate guide to a merry Cebuano Christmas.
Thousands gathered at Rizal Park for Trillion Peso March 2.0 as workers demand justice and dignity. Police deploy 2141 personnel to ensure peaceful protest.
Arayat, Pampanga suspends work and classes on Dec 1, 2025, to commemorate the 155th birth anniversary of revolutionary Gen. Jose M. Alejandrino. Read more.
Governor Pamela Baricuatro orders the resumption of classes in Cebu on November 26, 2025, post-typhoon. Mandaue City also resumes face-to-face learning. Stay informed on local education updates.
Typhoon Tino's devastation in Cebu Province reaches 96 fatalities and 43 missing. Relief operations and infrastructure restoration are underway. Support the victims now.