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!
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.
Authorities incinerated P468 million worth of shabu, marijuana, and expired regulated drugs in Cebu. The destruction, witnessed by top officials, highlights the ongoing campaign against narcotics in Central Visayas.
Pampanga police arrested six suspects and confiscated over PHP 100,000 worth of illegal drugs in coordinated operations across the province. Details on the crackdown inside.
PDEA and PNP destroy P468 million worth of shabu, marijuana in Cebu. Officials vow to dismantle drug supply chain, reward informants. Read the full report.
Tagbilaran police seize over P21M in shabu, arresting three including a repeat offender. The suspects were allegedly stocking up for the holiday season. Read the full report.
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.
PDEA-7 and Naga police seized over 180 grams of shabu worth P1.2 million in twin raids in Barangay Tuyan and Langtad. One suspect was arrested, while another escaped. Read the full details.
PDEA-BARMM operatives dismantled a drug den in Cotabato City, arresting four suspects and confiscating P149,600 worth of suspected shabu. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Government operatives arrested four suspects and seized P74,800 worth of shabu in a drug den raid in Zamboanga City. Read the full details of the operation.
Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay strengthens its anti-drug campaign with a new community-based reformation center, offering holistic programs for 27 initial enrollees. Learn how this initiative builds safer communities.
Danao City dominated the 2025 Drug Abuse Prevention Week awards, winning five major categories for its innovative anti-drug programs and community initiatives in Central Visayas.
Typhoon Tino's devastation in Cebu Province reaches 96 fatalities and 43 missing. Relief operations and infrastructure restoration are underway. Support the victims now.
Authorities arrested a high-value target and confiscated P204,000 worth of shabu and firearms in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. Read the full story on the latest anti-drug operation.
Caja Kitchen Cebu launches its December 2025 buffet calendar with festive breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials. Celebrate the holidays with Filipino flavors at Bayfront Hotel. Book now!
PDEA-7 and police captured a regional drug target in Minglanilla, seizing P510,204 worth of shabu. Suspect faces charges under RA 9165. Read the full details.
Authorities arrested a regional target-listed drug personality and confiscated P102,000 worth of shabu in Wao, Lanao del Sur. The suspect now faces charges under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
PDEA-Davao explains mandatory protocols for random student drug testing, including MOA with PDEA and parental consent. Learn about legal safeguards and prevention programs.
PDEA agents arrest a 27-year-old food delivery rider in Lapu-Lapu City with 150 grams of shabu worth P1.02 million. Suspect allegedly sold up to 300 grams weekly. Read the full details.
PDEA and local police arrested three suspects in a Mabalacat City drug den raid, seizing P54,400 worth of shabu. Read the full details of the operation.
Authorities confiscated P892,500 worth of shabu and a .45 caliber firearm in separate anti-drug operations in Bohol and Mandaue. Two suspects face charges under RA 9165.
Authorities confiscated nearly 2.4 kilos of shabu worth P16.3 million in Palo, Leyte. Two fruit vendors face charges in major Central Visayas drug supply operation.
Cebu's Provincial School Board greenlights an P85 million supplemental budget to construct 269 Temporary Learning Shelters for schools damaged by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake and subsequent storms. Learn how the province is ensuring uninterrupted educatio