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Cebu guv elected to head Visayas regional development body
CEBU Governor Pamela Baricuatro has been elected chairperson of the Regional Development Committee–Visayas Area Committee (RD Com–VAC), a body that coordinates economic and development priorities of the Visayas regions with the National Government.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-guv-elected-to-head-visayas-regional-development-body
LTO issues show cause order vs TV reporter in viral hit-and-run
THE Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO 7) has issued a show cause order against the media personality in Cebu and the registered owner of the vehicle involved in viral social media video depicting a hit-and-run incident.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lto-issues-show-cause-order-vs-tv-reporter-in-viral-hit-and-run
Valentine’s Gift: Cebu City seniors to receive cash aid on Feb. 13-15
CEBU City’s senior citizens have a special Valentine’s gift to look forward to next month.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/valentines-gift-cebu-city-seniors-to-receive-cash-aid-on-feb-13-15
Court of Appeals upholds one-year suspension for former Mandaue Mayor Jonas Cortes
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has officially affirmed the decision to suspend former Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes for one year.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/court-of-appeals-upholds-one-year-suspension-for-former-mandaue-mayor-jonas-cortes
Southeast Asia pushes to become a single, unified tourism destination
TOURISM leaders are working on a major plan to position Southeast Asia as one integrated destination for travelers.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/southeast-asia-pushes-to-become-a-single-unified-tourism-destination
Family blames rigid hospital protocols after teenager dies following Carcar accident
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has died following a road accident, sparking a heated debate over hospital "e-referral" rules. His family claims that strict digital protocols and a lack of equipment at the Cebu Provincial Hospital (CPH) in Carcar City caused a fatal delay in his treatment.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/family-blames-rigid-hospital-protocols-after-teenager-dies-following-carcar-accident
Metro Cebu garbage crackdown: New trash rules and fines begin
METRO Cebu is facing a garbage crisis, and local leaders are making a major change to how we throw things away. Starting Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, cities across the metro have officially launched a "No Segregation, No Collection" policy.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/metro-cebu-garbage-crackdown-new-trash-rules-and-fines-begin
Mariefel Roble appointed to MCWD Board as profession sector rep
CEBU City Mayor Nestor Archival has appointed lawyer and engineer Mariefel Resma Roble as a member of the Board of Directors of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD), representing the professional sector.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mariefel-roble-appointed-to-mcwd-board-as-profession-sector-rep
Cebu Board proposes P15,000 rent limit for district satellite offices
A NEW proposal at the Cebu Provincial Board aims to set clear rules on how local officials spend their monthly office budgets. The plan introduces a P15,000 cap on rent for satellite offices to ensure taxpayer money is handled with more transparency.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/cebu-board-proposes-p15000-rent-limit-for-district-satellite-offices
DPWH 7 chief warns public: Watch out for fake solicitations
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Central Visayas is sounding the alarm over scammers. Regional officials are warning the public that unauthorized people are using the name of the new office head to demand money or negotiate business deals.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/dpwh-7-chief-warns-public-watch-out-for-fake-solicitations
'Radio Blocktimer' arrested after applying for police clearance
A MAN who claimed to be a radio blocktimer ended up in handcuffs Monday morning, Jan. 26, 2026, after a surprise discovery at a local police station. What started as a simple trip to get a government document ended with his arrest for fraud.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/radio-blocktimer-arrested-after-applying-for-police-clearance
DPWH to widen Mananga River to stop severe flooding
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to widen the Mananga River in Talisay City to 30 meters to prevent the kind of destructive flooding seen during Typhoon Tino.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/dpwh-to-widen-mananga-river-to-stop-severe-flooding
NBI 7 launches probe on deadly Binaliw landfill collapse in Cebu City
THE National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI 7) is set to launch a probe into the Binaliw landfill collapse in Cebu City that killed 36 people earlier this month.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/nbi-7-launches-probe-on-deadly-binaliw-landfill-collapse-in-cebu-city
P5.6M in illegal cigarettes seized in Carcar City
AUTHORITIES intercepted a massive shipment of smuggled cigarettes worth an estimated P5.6 million during a Monday night operation in Carcar City. The bust took place at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2026, in Sitio Kapatagan, Barangay Perrelos.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/p56m-in-illegal-cigarettes-seized-in-carcar-city
Lapu-Lapu City Hospital performs 1st major orthopedic surgery
THE Lapu-Lapu City Hospital has completed its first major orthopedic surgery using C-arm imaging technology, marking an expansion of its surgical capabilities.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lapu-lapu-city-hospital-performs-1st-major-orthopedic-surgery
Asean ministers confirm full attendance for Cebu retreat
ALL 10 Asean member states will attend the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Retreat on January 28–29, 2026, at Nustar Hotel in Cebu City, marking the first major ministerial meeting under the Philippines’ Asean chairship.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/asean-ministers-confirm-full-attendance-for-cebu-retreat
Alcover grills Archival over past calls to close Binaliw landfill
A POINTED exchange unfolded during a Cebu City Council executive session on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after Councilor Jun Alcover confronted Mayor Nestor Archival over his previous position on the Binaliw landfill before assuming office.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/alcover-grills-archival-over-past-calls-to-close-binaliw-landfill
Edu Rama files bill seeking to abolish travel tax
CEBU City South District Representative and House Deputy Majority Leader Eduardo “Edu” Rama Jr. has filed House Bill 7367, a landmark legislation seeking to abolish the travel tax currently imposed on Filipino nationals traveling abroad from the Philippines.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/edu-rama-files-bill-seeking-to-abolish-travel-tax
PHO oversees Carcar hospital following teen’s death
THE Provincial Health Office (PHO) has stepped in to oversee operations at the Carcar City Provincial Hospital (CCPH) as the Cebu Provincial Government investigates the death of a 15-year-old boy.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/pho-oversees-carcar-hospital-following-teens-death
Mother blames neglect at CCMC for death of newborn
A MOTHER from Cebu City is speaking out against the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), claiming that a five-hour delay and a lack of specialists led to the tragic death of her baby.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mother-blames-neglect-at-ccmc-for-death-of-newborn
2 LGUs ‘to accept’ Cebu City waste
TWO local government units in Cebu Province will serve as temporary disposal sites for Cebu City’s waste following a deadly landfill collapse.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/2-lgus-to-accept-cebu-city-waste
Asean launches tourism roadmap for 2026–2030
ASEAN tourism ministers on Thursday, January 29, 2026, officially launched the Declaration on the Implementation of the Asean Sectoral Plan 2026–2030, during the Asean Tourism Conference, signaling the region’s renewed commitment to deeper tourism cooperation and long-term development.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/asean-launches-tourism-roadmap-for-20262030
Defensor defends Cebu protest caravan amid guv’s appeal for Asean Summit order
FORMER congressman Mike Defensor defended a motorcade caravan held in Cebu, stating in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 29, 2026, that the event was a peaceful action intended to convey public dissent.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/defensor-defends-cebu-protest-caravan-amid-guvs-appeal-for-asean-summit-order
Independent team formed to probe Binaliw landfill collapse
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has formed an independent investigation team to probe the January 8, 2026, collapse of the Binaliw Sanitary Landfill in Cebu City.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/independent-team-formed-to-probe-binaliw-landfill-collapse
Mandaue City files criminal case over missing P3.3 million
THE Mandaue City government is taking legal action after more than P3.3 million went missing from the city’s treasury. Officials have officially filed a criminal case for malversation against a local government employee to recover the public funds.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mandaue-city-files-criminal-case-over-missing-p33-million
Ruben Almendras returns to lead MCWD board as chairman anew
THE Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has officially entered a new chapter in its leadership. In a move aimed at bringing stability to the agency, the board has elected a full team of officers to guide the city's water operations.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/ruben-almendras-returns-to-lead-mcwd-board-as-chairman-anew
DILG warns public: ‘Best Vice Mayor’ awards not official
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cebu Province is clearing the air regarding a viral social media post. The office officially denied any connection to an online graphic naming the “Top 10 Best Performing Municipal Vice Mayors of Cebu” for 2025.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/dilg-warns-public-best-vice-mayor-awards-not-official
Drama at Toledo City Hall: Reinstated treasurer barred from office
A TENSE standoff unfolded at Toledo City Hall on Thursday morning, January 29, 2026, as a reinstated official was blocked from entering his post. City Treasurer Leonardo Rivera Jr. claims he was prevented from starting work despite having official orders to return to his position.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/drama-at-toledo-city-hall-reinstated-treasurer-barred-from-office
P358M approved to repair earthquake-damaged schools in Northern Cebu
THE government is fast-tracking the repair of schools in northern Cebu that were hit by a major earthquake last year. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has officially approved P358 million to fix classrooms and get them ready for students before the next school year and the rainy season begin.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/p358m-approved-to-repair-earthquake-damaged-schools-in-northern-cebu
DPWH to widen major Cebu rivers to prevent future flooding
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is launching an urgent plan to widen key rivers in Cebu to protect residents from future disasters. Following the destructive flooding caused by Typhoon Tino, officials are working to slow down rushing water and give it more room to flow safely.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/dpwh-to-widen-major-cebu-rivers-to-prevent-future-flooding
USPF clinches semis berth with rout of Jaguar Cubs
THE University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Baby Panthers officially punched their ticket to the semis playoff, dismantling the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguar Cubs, 61-42, in the Cesafi 15-under basketball tournament at the Cebu Coliseum on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/uspf-clinches-semis-berth-with-rout-of-jaguar-cubs
Cebu City councilor questions why Binaliw landfill stayed open past 2025
A Cebu City Council session on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, revealed that the Binaliw landfill was still operating in 2026, even though records showed it should have stopped accepting waste in 2025.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-councilor-questions-why-binaliw-landfill-stayed-open-past-2025
Toledo City denies ‘padlocking’ of Treasurer’s Office
THE Toledo City Government on Thursday, January 29, 2026, denied reports that Mayor Marjorie Perales allegedly “padlocked” the City Treasurer’s Office to bar Jun Rivera, saying that no such incident occurred and that the office remained open to the public for legitimate transactions.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/toledo-city-denies-padlocking-of-treasurers-office
Cebu City not yet ready to divert garbage to Aloguinsan, Toledo
CEBU City is still unprepared to immediately divert its garbage to Aloguinsan and Toledo as alternative disposal sites, as officials continue to study the costs and logistics involved following the closure of the Binaliw landfill.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-not-yet-ready-to-divert-garbage-to-aloguinsan-toledo
Cebu City Hall employees to get Charter Day bonus, but amount still unsure
CEBU Mayor Nestor Archival confirms Charter Day bonus will happen, but city officials are checking funds to follow audit rules.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-hall-employees-to-get-charter-day-bonus-but-amount-still-unsure
3 sellers caught with P640,000 worth of illegal ‘Ironwood’ in Naga bust
NBI agents stopped a major sale of endangered wood arranged on Facebook Marketplace.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/3-sellers-caught-with-p640000-worth-of-illegal-ironwood-in-naga-bust
Local officials fight to keep Cebu City’s popular hiking trails open
VILLAGE leaders in Barangay Tisa are calling on Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival to protect public access to famous hiking routes, including the "Spartan Trails," as private developments expand into the southern hills.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-officials-fight-to-keep-cebu-citys-popular-hiking-trails-open
Broken equipment stalls rebuilding efforts 4 months after Northern Cebu quake
FOUR months after a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Cebu, thousands of residents remain in limbo. Critical rebuilding projects and relocation efforts are currently at a standstill because the government cannot yet say which areas are safe for new homes and schools.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/broken-equipment-stalls-rebuilding-efforts-4-months-after-northern-cebu-quake
Comelec dismisses Cortes’ election protest Ouano
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially dismissed an election protest challenging the results of the 2025 mayoral race in Mandaue City, Cebu. This decision confirms the victory of incumbent Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano over former candidate Jonas C. Cortes.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/comelec-dismisses-cortes-election-protest-ouano
Cebu shines as ATF 2026 host, sets vision for Asean tourism
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco leads the traditional Asean handshake during the opening ceremony of the Asean Tourism Forum 2026 at the Mactan Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City.Asean ministers convene for one of the high-level meetings held at a hotel in Cebu City.Asean delegates sample local cuisine during the opening ceremonies of the Asean Tourism Forum 2026 at the Mactan Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City.Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival assists delegates as they light candles at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño during the heritage tour organized by the Cebu City Government.Asean delegates, joined by local and international media, move between sessions as coverage of the Asean meetings continues at a hotel in Cebu City.Asean foreign ministers pose for a commemorative family photo led by Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-shines-as-atf-2026-host-sets-vision-for-asean-tourism
Cebu City mayor defends Asean tarpaulins: We are cleaning, not just hiding
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is standing by the decision to use Asean-themed tarpaulins at the South Road Properties (SRP), even as critics claim they are being used to hide piles of trash from international visitors. The mayor argued that the City’s main focus is on long-term cleaning and the covers are simply a way to manage the area’s appearance during a major international event.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-mayor-defends-asean-tarpaulins-we-are-cleaning-not-just-hiding
New monthly airfare index proposed to help travelers track ticket prices
HAVE you ever wondered if the flight you’re booking is actually a good deal or just overpriced? To help travelers find out, the government is pushing for a new way to make airline pricing clear and fair for everyone. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced a proposal on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, to publish a monthly airfare price index. This tool would let the public easily track and compare ticket costs for different destinations across the country.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/new-monthly-airfare-index-proposed-to-help-travelers-track-ticket-prices
Cebu pledges P708M for northern Cebu recovery, eyes P20B rebuilding plan
THE Cebu Provincial Government has earmarked P708.1 million as its initial contribution to a three-year Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Recovery Plan for northern Cebu.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-pledges-p708m-for-northern-cebu-recovery-eyes-p20b-rebuilding-plan
Cebu City’s garbage crisis: Residents divided over stricter trash rules after landfill collapse
CEBU City is currently facing a massive garbage crisis following the tragic collapse of the Binaliw landfill on January 8, 2026. In an urgent move to manage the mess, the local government is cracking down on waste rules, but many residents say the system is broken.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-citys-garbage-crisis-residents-divided-over-stricter-trash-rules-after-landfill-collapse
Lapu-Lapu hospital to adjust services during weeklong cleaning
SERVICES at the Lapu-Lapu City Hospital will be adjusted from February 9 to February 15, 2026, as the facility conducts a mandatory seven-day fumigation and deep cleaning, hospital officials said.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lapu-lapu-hospital-to-adjust-services-during-weeklong-cleaning
Residents sound alarm: Trucks continue hauling days after deadly Cebu landslide
HEAVY trucks are still moving earth and materials through a disaster zone where 36 people recently lost their lives. Local residents and officials are now demanding an immediate halt to these operations, fearing that continued activity could trigger another tragedy.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/residents-sound-alarm-trucks-continue-hauling-days-after-deadly-cebu-landslide
Provincial Board to summon LTFRB 7, EV taxi operator
THE Cebu Provincial Board (PB) is inviting officials of Vietnam-based Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB 7) over the rollout of GSM’s electric taxi operations in Metro Cebu under a temporary permit.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/provincial-board-to-summon-ltfrb-7-ev-taxi-operator