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Cebu City and CCLEX revive talks for P3B Guadalupe Ramp
CEBU City officials and managers of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) have officially restarted talks to build the long-awaited "Guadalupe Ramp." This P3-billion project is being called the "missing link" needed to fix heavy traffic at the South Road Properties (SRP).
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-and-cclex-revive-talks-for-p3b-guadalupe-ramp
Archival: Cebu City may start hauling garbage to Aloguinsan
CEBU City Mayor Nestor Archival said the City may begin hauling garbage to a private landfill in Aloguinsan, southwestern Cebu, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/archival-cebu-city-may-start-hauling-garbage-to-aloguinsan
Police seize P100M in smuggled cigarettes
THE Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) seized more than P100 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in separate operations Thursday, Feb. 19, across the city, arresting two suspects and uncovering what authorities said was a growing flow of untaxed products from Zamboanga City.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/police-seize-p100m-in-smuggled-cigarettes
Mabolo, City Hall clash over waste protocol
A STANDOFF over waste disposal protocols has led Mabolo barangay personnel to block access to a Cebu City-owned facility in the North Reclamation Area (NRA).
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mabolo-city-hall-clash-over-waste-protocol
Mayor orders tighter watch, new strategies after child found slain
A BODY in a severely deteriorated condition believed to be that of a missing child was discovered in Barangay Ibo, Toledo City, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, prompting heightened peace and order measures.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mayor-orders-tighter-watch-new-strategies-after-child-found-slain
Archival seeks council, barangay support amid Cebu City garbage crisis
CEBU City Mayor Nestor Archival appealed for unity and concrete support from the City Council, barangay officials and environmental groups on Friday, February 20, 2026, as Cebu City continues to face a 500-ton daily garbage problem.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/archival-seeks-council-barangay-support-amid-cebu-city-garbage-crisis
Cebu BRT Package 1 to begin operations by March 2026
THE first package of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is expected to be operational by March 2026, said Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-brt-package-1-to-begin-operations-by-march-2026
CBRT to launch in March: What you need to know
AFTER more than 10 years of waiting and several delays, the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) is finally ready to hit the road.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cbrt-to-launch-in-march-what-you-need-to-know
Missing 12-year-old girl found dead in Toledo City
A COMMUNITY is in mourning after a 12-year-old girl who went missing earlier this month was found dead in a forested area of Toledo City, Cebu. On Thursday, February 19, 2026, police discovered the body of Grade 6 pupil Crystal Joy Lagaras Abarquez, bringing a tragic end to an eight-day search.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/missing-12-year-old-girl-found-dead-in-toledo-city
Cebu lawyer demands immediate halt of Binaliw quarrying
RESIDENTS are raising urgent safety concerns over nighttime quarrying and hauling operations in areas prone to landslides in Barangay Binaliw. Despite previous warnings, heavy machinery continues to operate on critical slopes, sparking fears of a potential disaster.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-lawyer-demands-immediate-halt-of-binaliw-quarrying
4 teens face lifetime driving ban after racing stunts in Cordova
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Central Visayas is sending a powerful message to reckless riders: if you treat public roads like a racetrack, you may never be allowed to drive again. Authorities have moved to permanently ban four young individuals from ever holding a driver's license following dangerous illegal racing in Cordova, Cebu.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/4-teens-face-lifetime-driving-ban-after-racing-stunts-in-cordova
Binaliw tragedy: How decades of policy failures led to Cebu’s garbage crisis
THE catastrophic trash slide at the Binaliw landfill has claimed 36 lives, turning a long-standing government issue into a human rights tragedy. While the disaster shocked residents, experts say it was not an accident, but the result of 25 years of failing to follow environmental laws.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/binaliw-tragedy-how-decades-of-policy-failures-led-to-cebus-garbage-crisis
Cambogaong bridge reopens after repairs
MOTORISTS traveling to and from northern Cebu can now enjoy smoother trips following the reopening of the Cambogaong Bridge in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City, to all types of vehicles on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cambogaong-bridge-reopens-after-repairs
DPWH targets July completion for Metro Cebu Expressway Segment 3A
THE long-stalled rehabilitation of Segment 3A of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) is officially back on track. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Friday that it aims to finish the landslide-damaged section by July 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/dpwh-targets-july-completion-for-metro-cebu-expressway-segment-3a
Goodbye Cebu traffic? Gov't plans Massive P199-billion railway from Danao to Carcar
FOR daily commuters tired of being stuck in Metro Cebu traffic, big changes are on the way. The National Government is planning to build a massive P199-billion coastal railway connecting Danao City to Carcar City. This major project aims to solve the heavy traffic that everyday commuters face while boosting the local economy.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/goodbye-cebu-traffic-govt-plans-massive-p199-billion-railway-from-danao-to-carcar
New sorting hub opens at SRP
CEBU City has a massive trash problem to solve. With its only landfill in the mountain barangay of Binaliw closed indefinitely follow a fatal trash slide on January 8, 2026, the City Government has opened a temporary garbage sorting hub at the South Road Properties (SRP). This new site is a race against time to stop trash from piling up in the streets.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/new-sorting-hub-opens-at-srp
Firm says case against Minglanilla officials is about due process, not business interests
THE company that filed a complaint leading to the suspension of 12 Minglanilla officials is finally speaking out. Jomara Agri Foods and Supply Corp. says their legal battle is not just about private business interests. Instead, they argue it is about due process, holding leaders accountable, and protecting the safety of local residents.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/firm-says-case-against-minglanilla-officials-is-about-due-process-not-business-interests
Councilor seeks heritage status for Cebu City’s Freedom Park
CEBU City's Freedom Park is more than just an open space — it is a historic gathering place that deserves special protection. On Monday, February 23, 2026, City Councilor Joel Garganera urged the local government to officially declare the newly restored park in Carbon Market as a recognized heritage site.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/councilor-seeks-heritage-status-for-cebu-citys-freedom-park
Cebu City trash crisis: Why your garbage is traveling 61 kilometers away
CEBU City is facing a major garbage emergency after a nearby private landfill suddenly stopped accepting the city's waste. This change is forcing officials to transport hundreds of tons of trash across the province, amove that could cost taxpayers double the original budget.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-trash-crisis-why-your-garbage-is-traveling-61-kilometers-away
Will the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit finally open? March target setamid major hurdles
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) has set a target for March 2026 to finally open the first part of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT).
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/will-the-cebu-bus-rapid-transit-finally-open-march-target-setamid-major-hurdles
Pacquiao, Mayweather set April fights ahead of September rematch
BEFORE Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. meet again in September 2026, both legends will take separate April tests that could shape the buildup to their long-awaited rematch in Las Vegas.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/pacquiao-mayweather-set-april-fights-ahead-of-september-rematch
Baricuatro: Bring ex-Pres. Duterte back
AMID criticism from Duterte supporters over her “restrained” stance, Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro called for former President Rodrigo Duterte to return home instead of facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/baricuatro-bring-ex-pres-duterte-back
Legal concerns stall DOTr SRP loop
THE Cebu City Council on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, deferred a request from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to fast-track construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) loop within the South Road Properties (SRP).
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/legal-concerns-stall-dotr-srp-loop
Church to ring bells; Protesters to march
CHURCH bells across Cebu will ring in unison at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, as the Archdiocese of Cebu leads rites marking the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/church-to-ring-bells-protesters-to-march
A year to fix Binaliw; trash costs double
THE struggle to manage urban waste often remains invisible until a system failure turns a logistical challenge into a public crisis. When infrastructure collapses, cities are forced into high-stakes scrambles that drain public funds, strain neighboring municipalities and expose the fragility of daily utilities.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/a-year-to-fix-binaliw-trash-costs-double
'Lead With Integrity': Cebu City Marks 89th Charter Day
CEBU City leaders are calling for unity, integrity and genuine public service as the city celebrates its 89th Charter Day. Marking the occasion on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, officials reminded government workers that true leadership is measured by how well they serve the people, especially after a year filled with tough challenges.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lead-with-integrity-cebu-city-marks-89th-charter-day
MCIA named Best Airport in Asia-Pacific (5–15M passengers)
THE Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has once again clinched the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific under the 5–15 million passenger category at the 2025 Airports Council International (ACI) World Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mcia-named-best-airport-in-asia-pacific-515m-passengers
Cebu groups mark 40th Edsa anniversary with calls for reform
VARIOUS sectors of society commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution in Cebu City on February 25, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-groups-mark-40th-edsa-anniversary-with-calls-for-reform
LTO, HPG intensify drive against illegal mufflers
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) 7 has impounded 50 motorcycles across the cities of Cebu and Mandaue on Monday, Feb. 23, and Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, following an intensified crackdown on illegally modified mufflers in the region.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lto-hpg-intensify-drive-against-illegal-mufflers
Councilors push for Binaliw reopening
CEBU City councilors are pushing to reopen a three-hectare portion of the Binaliw landfill by March 2026 as an interim solution to a worsening garbage crisis that could cost the City P1.2 billion this year. The facility has been closed since a massive trash slide on Jan. 8, 2026, killed 36 people.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/councilors-push-for-binaliw-reopening
DepEd allots over P51B for Central Visayas schools
THE Department of Education (DepEd) will allocate P51.45 billion for Central Visayas in 2026 to fund classroom construction, disaster rehabilitation, teacher hiring, digital learning tools and expanded feeding programs.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/deped-allots-over-p51b-for-central-visayas-schools
New machines triple DSWD food pack production
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is expanding disaster preparedness efforts after installing five mechanized production systems to boost output of family food packs and maximize its 5.2 million-pack storage capacity across 1,000 warehouses nationwide, with four million packs already prepositioned.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/new-machines-triple-dswd-food-pack-production
Displaced Mandaue families get new homes
FORTY families displaced by previous fires and demolitions in Mandaue City were relocated to their new homes at Balay Paglaum in Barangay Guizo on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/displaced-mandaue-families-get-new-homes
Archival: It’s still hard to implement
waste segregation policy this March
CEBU City’s plan to strictly enforce waste segregation this March is facing delays because the city has no stable place to dump its garbage.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/archival-its-still-hard-to-implement-waste-segregation-policy-this-march
Cheng family seeks wider NBI probe in fatal crash
THE family of the late businessman Kingston Ralph Cheng has urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 to expand its probe into the fatal incident involving their son and examine possible lapses in enforcing Republic Act 10586, or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, and its implementing rules and regulations.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cheng-family-seeks-wider-nbi-probe-in-fatal-crash
4th bridge to displace 205 families in Mandaue
AT LEAST 205 families in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City, are expected to be displaced to make way for the fourth Cebu-Mactan bridge.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/4th-bridge-to-displace-205-families-in-mandaue
Capitol forms TWG for rehab of Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church
THE Cebu Provincial Government has created a Technical Working Group (TWG) to oversee the rehabilitation and conservation of the historic Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church and Convent in Sibonga.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/capitol-forms-twg-for-rehab-of-nuestra-se%C3%B1ora-del-pilar-parish-church
Cebu forms new commission to protect local heritage sites
THE Cebu Provincial Government is stepping up its efforts to safeguard the province’s history. A newly formed Heritage Site Commission will hold its very first meeting on March 5, 2026, to begin a fresh chapter in cultural preservation.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-forms-new-commission-to-protect-local-heritage-sites
Water district proposes P358M infra expansion
THE Carcar Water District has proposed a P358.11-million expansion of its water supply system and the construction of two septage treatment plants to address increasing demand and sanitation needs in Carcar City.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/water-district-proposes-p358m-infra-expansion
Cebu Province posts P8.9B revenue in 2025
THE Cebu Provincial Government will use its P8.9 billion revenue in 2025 to realign priority programs and accelerate social and infrastructure development under stricter fiscal discipline and realistic budget planning, an official said Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-province-posts-p89b-revenue-in-2025
Prosecution links 3 firms to Discaya; defense disputes
PROSECUTORS sought Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, to establish corporate links among three firms allegedly tied to contractor Sarah Discaya as pretrial proceedings continued in the alleged non-existent flood control revetment project case before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 27 in Lapu-Lapu City.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/prosecution-links-3-firms-to-discaya-defense-disputes
Alcover: Disclose 'Tino' fund spending
CEBU City Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover Jr. has demanded a comprehensive accounting of the P153 million calamity funds and various donations used for the typhoon Tino disaster response. He will present a resolution to the City Council on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to compel the City Government to release detailed disbursement and liquidation reports.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/alcover-disclose-tino-fund-spending
Mandaue City asks for P439M to solve overcrowded classrooms
THE Mandaue City Government is asking for a P439 million budget to help solve a major problem for local students: overcrowded classrooms. It hopes to use this money to build new, four-storey school buildings in several barangays where learning spaces are currently packed tight.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mandaue-city-asks-for-p439m-to-solve-overcrowded-classrooms
Ccenro flags illegal earth-moving in Binaliw
THE Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Ccenro) is stepping in to stop illegal earth-moving work in Barangay Binaliw. Inspectors found that a company has been widening and lowering a road without permits, sparking fears of landslides in the upland village. This action comes just weeks after a trash slide in the same barangay claimed 36 lives on January 8, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/ccenro-flags-illegal-earth-moving-in-binaliw
'Ecologically unwise': Experts warn against dumping waste at SRP
FOLLOWING a deadly landfill tragedy earlier this year, Cebu City is now using the South Road Properties (SRP) as a temporary garbage dump, or transfer station.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/ecologically-unwise-experts-warn-against-dumping-waste-at-srp
Fire displaces families in Lapu-Lapu City
A FIRE struck Sitio Sto. Niño in Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City, early Saturday morning, Feb. 28, 2026, displacing at least 11 families and prompting an immediate response from authorities.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/fire-displaces-families-in-lapu-lapu-city