From US Executive to Father of 800: Tito John's Mission
John Drake, once a US executive, now runs Lingap Center in Toledo City, raising 800 abandoned children over 20 years, turning them into graduates and professionals.
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Cebu Fishery Production Up 8.33% in 2025
Cebu's fishery production grew 8.33% to 36,586.32 MT in 2025, driven by commercial and marine municipal fishing, offsetting declines in aquaculture and inland fishing.
Relocation Issues May Delay Cebu-Mactan Bridge
Finding relocation sites for 205 families in Mandaue City may delay the fourth Cebu-Mactan bridge. Residents resist moving due to livelihood concerns.
1,550 Attend Lapu-Lapu Job Fair, 327 Hired on Spot
Lapu-Lapu City's 10th job fair drew 1,550 applicants, with 327 hired on the spot. Peso head Kim Francisco noted the turnout exceeded expectations due to new graduates entering the labor force.
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Cebu's Festive May vs. Manila Political Turmoil
While Manila faces political upheaval with VP Duterte's impeachment and Senate changes, Cebu and Bohol celebrate vibrant May festivals with food, dances, and processions.
American Executive Turned Father to Abandoned Kids
John Drake, a former US executive, has spent 20 years raising over 800 abandoned children in Toledo City, Philippines, providing education and love.
4th Mactan-Cebu Bridge: P76.4B Project Faces Relocation Hurdles
The 4th Mactan-Cebu Bridge, a 3.3-km, 4-lane project worth P76.4B, faces delays due to the relocation of over 200 families in Mandaue City. Mayor Ouano cites land scarcity and resident resistance.
Brownouts Threaten PH Economy and Investor Confidence
PCCI warns that prolonged power interruptions in Visayas and Luzon could hurt productivity, weaken investor confidence, and add to inflation pressures, posing a national economic risk.
Cebu Province Standardizes Truck Ban Hours
Cebu Governor signs EO unifying truck ban hours across Metro Cebu to ease traffic and logistics, though fines still vary per local ordinance.
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Lapu-Lapu Job Fair: 1,550 Applicants, 327 Hired
Over 1,550 job seekers attended the 10th job fair in Lapu-Lapu City, with 327 hired on the spot. The event featured 28 employers offering 1,421 vacancies.
BARMM Gives Postharvest Gear to Maguindanao Fishers
The BARMM agriculture ministry distributed fish carts, solar freezers, and smokehouses to fisherfolk in Maguindanao to boost income and improve postharvest handling.
MinDA Chief Backs Hog Industry at National Convention
Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Leo Tereso Magno reaffirmed government support for the hog industry at the 32nd National Hog Convention, emphasizing collaboration and ASF recovery programs.
Prices Rise for Eggs, Chicken, Rice at Bankerohan Market
Selected basic commodities at Bankerohan Public Market saw slight price increases this week, including chicken, eggs, and rice, due to supply adjustments.
Talisay drug bust nets P2.48M shabu, construction worker held
A construction worker tagged as high-value was arrested in a Talisay drug bust, yielding 365 grams of shabu worth P2.48 million, a firearm, and buy-bust money.
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MCWD Deploys 50 Generators Amid Brownouts
MCWD readies 50 generator sets to maintain water supply during Visayas Grid Red Alert brownouts, despite declining production and high demand in Metro Cebu.
3,000 habal-habal drivers get P3,000 fuel subsidy
Around 3,000 habal-habal drivers from Cebu's 2nd and 7th districts received P3,000 fuel subsidy from the provincial government, plus 10 kilos of rice.
Oslob District Hospital Gets P15.4M Renovation
Governor Pamela Baricuatro approves the renovation of Oslob District Hospital with P15.4 million for facility upgrades and equipment modernization to improve patient care.
Cebu Province Starts Rehabilitation of 13 Bridges
Cebu provincial government starts full rehabilitation of 13 bridges damaged by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in September 2025, with a total cost of P159.7 million.
Talisay police arrest worker, seize P2.4M shabu
A 59-year-old construction worker tagged as a high-value individual was arrested in a buy-bust in Talisay City, Cebu, yielding P2.482 million worth of suspected shabu and a firearm.
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Two Arrested in Cebu City Warehouse Robbery Murder
Two men were arrested for allegedly killing a 19-year-old warehouse caretaker who caught them stealing scrap metal in Cebu City. Police filed robbery with homicide charges.
Cebu Fisheries Output Up 8.33% in 2025
Cebu's fisheries production rose 8.33% in 2025 to over 36,500 metric tons, led by marine municipal fishing recovery, while aquaculture and inland fisheries declined.
Cebu Gives Fuel Subsidies to 3,000 Motorcycle Taxi Drivers
Nearly 3,000 habal-habal drivers in Cebu received P3,000 fuel subsidies and rice from the provincial government to cope with rising fuel costs.
Cebu Starts P15.4M Oslob Hospital Renovation
The Cebu Provincial Government begins a P15.4-million renovation of Oslob District Hospital, including ER repairs and new ambulance facility, to improve patient care.
OFW Remittances Hit $2.87B in March 2026
Overseas Filipino remittances reached $2.87 billion in March 2026, with a 2.8% growth in Q1 to $8.68 billion, led by the US, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.
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Iloilo City Faces Rotational Brownouts Due to Grid Supply Deficit
More Power announces 2-3 hour rotational brownouts in Iloilo City after NGCP requests Manual Load Dropping in the Visayas Grid due to supply deficiency from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
ADB Commits $1.75B to Help Philippines Weather Crisis
The Asian Development Bank pledges $1.75 billion in additional financing to support the Philippines amid economic shocks from the Middle East conflict.
Vivant Corp. on track for midterm goals despite Q1 dip
Vivant Corp. posts P313M core net income in Q1 2026, down 2% YoY, but remains on track for midterm goals, driven by power distribution, on-grid generation, retail supply, and water operations.
MIC, Petron Sign P15-B Credit Facility for Fuel Security
The Maharlika Investment Corp. signed a P15-billion credit facility with Petron Corp. to boost fuel security, enabling Petron to increase crude oil inventory and manage fuel procurement.
AI Threatens Philippines' BPO Dominance: Can Workers Adapt?
The Philippines leads global IT-BPM/BPO, but AI disrupts the industry. Expert Gregg Victor Gabison discusses challenges and strategies for Filipino workers to stay competitive.
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Bacolod City Council mandates post-festival reports
Bacolod City Council approves resolution requiring post-festival reports from Tourism Office to guide legislation, improve safety, and boost economy.
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