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Court dismisses election case vs Rosal
LEGAZPI CITY — A court in Laguna dismissed election offense charges against Albay Gov. Noel Rosal, citing violation to his constitutional right for a speedy trial. by Judge Mary Jean Cajandab-Ong of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 26 in Santa Cruz, Laguna, dated Aug. 7, the court dismissed the…
Sulu’s pristine beaches, vibrant culture await exploration
JOLO, Sulu — The provincial government of Sulu is rolling out the red carpet for national and international travelers, inviting the world to discover an island province defined not by its past, but by its breathtaking natural paradise and rich cultural heritage, citing the remarkable security gains…
NGCP: Panay needs new 150-MW power plant
PANAY Island needs at least 150 megawatts (MW) of new baseload capacity to keep pace with rising electricity demand and provide a buffer when existing generating units go offline, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said. Neil Modena, NGCP assistant vice president and head of system…
Bacolod transport groups to join nationwide strike
BACOLOD CITY — Transport groups here and in Negros Occidental are set to join a three-day nationwide transport strike later this month to protest soaring fuel prices and what they call oppressive taxation on petroleum products. Kabacod Negros Transport Organization (KNETCO) president Lilian…
Cebu City, Mandaue cooperate vs floods
MANDAUE CITY — Floods do not follow city boundaries, bringing this city and Cebu City together to address problems affecting the Butuanon River and Mahiga Creek. The two local governments renewed their commitment to joint flood mitigation, waste management and river rehabilitation efforts during…
Cagayan seeking aerospace industry
WHAT is scheduled to lift off in Lal-lo, Cagayan, in February 2027 is a sounding rocket, but what the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) wants to land is an industry. The planned launch at Cagayan North International Airport is being developed by the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), the…
Ilagan wins Asean Clean Tourist City award for 3rd straight time
FOR third straight year, Ilagan City, Isabela, has been chosen as the Asean Cleanest Tourist City and officially became a Hall of Famer after being cited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) over the weekend, cementing its status as the hub of tourism, sports and entertainment in Northern Luzon…
Two Cordillera PNP officers promoted
BAGUIO CITY — Two police officers from the Cordillera region were promoted to star ranks during the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) oath-taking and donning of ranks ceremony in Manila on Sept. 23. Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas of Benguet province was promoted to major general, while Col…
Alegria fishers face uncertainty amid revival of oil operations
WITH hooks and fishing lines, a group of fisherfolk in Barangay Madridejos, Alegria in southwestern Cebu catches less than a kilogram of sardines to feed their families. On Sept. 7, 2026, SunStar Cebu observed about 15 fisherfolk along the Madridejos coast around 9 a.m. using “sab-it,” a method of…
Cebu landlords urged to defer rent hikes
Cebu City Councilor Sisinio Andales filed a proposed resolution appealing to landlords and property owners to defer or voluntarily suspend planned rent increases for residential and commercial spaces. The appeal responds to rising financial pressures, citing the Philippine Statistics Authority…
Luhin o kinatawhan sa mga pungan (Gender of Nouns)
Atty. Cesar Kilaton Jr. 1. Panglalaki (masculine) — nagatumbok sa mga lalaki nga tawo o mga laki nga mananap. bana (husband) toro (bull) amahan (father) 2. Pangbabaye (feminine) — nagatumbok sa mga babaye nga tawo o mga baye nga mananap. inahan (mother) iyaan (aunt) anay (sow) 3. Di katino o…
Editoryal: Pagsabwag sa kamatuoran
Sa matag pagsaulog sa Cebu Press Freedom Week, dili lang ang kagawasan sa pamamahayag ang atong gisaulog. Atong gipahinungod usab kini ngadto sa katungod sa katawhan nga mahibawo sa kamatuoran, base sa kasaligan nga impormasyon. Ang Sugbo nisaulog sa ika-34 nga Press Freedom Week, lahi na ang…
Mobiyahe'g 70km aron motukar og arpa
Si Bonifacio Martinez, 64, usa ka street musician ug motukar og arpa gikan sa Pinamungajan, Cebu, magsugod sa iyang adlaw sa alas 3 sa kaadlawon aron mobiyahe padulong sa Metro Cebu, diin maglakaw siya balay-balay nga nagtukar sa iyang arpa gikan sa Lahug hangtod sa Mandaue ug sa uban pang bahin…
Balak: Kalit nga kahilom
Manuel Mascardo Tres de Abril St., Cebu City Wala man lang ka nanamilit, wala usab ka miingon nga kapoy na usa lang ka adlaw, ang imong mga pulong nawala sama sa kahayag nga kalit napalong. Kaniadto, ang imong tingog mao’y akong gihulat matag gabii; karon, bisan ang akong pagtawag daw dili na…
