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Piston Cebu: P5K fuel subsidy insufficient
TRANSPORT group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) Cebu staged its third strike in just over a month on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, criticizing the government’s P5,000 fuel subsidy as insufficient and poorly distributed, with leaders saying less than one percent of drivers received full aid and some got reduced amounts due to cooperative deductions.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/piston-cebu-p5k-fuel-subsidy-insufficient
Cebu City Police flag 4K violators
CEBU City is getting stricter with its house rules. In just one week, police caught over 4,000 people breaking local ordinances as part of the new Safer Cities Initiative.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/cebu-city-police-flag-4k-violators
Better air for Metro Cebu as winds clear away haze
METRO Cebu residents can breathe a little easier today. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, stronger winds began pushing away the thick haze that has blanketed the island over the past few days.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/better-air-for-metro-cebu-as-winds-clear-away-haze
Cebu to pilot e-bus rollout in July
THE Cebu Provincial Government will deploy an initial fleet of 50 electric buses by July 2026 as part of efforts to modernize public transport and reduce fuel dependency.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-to-pilot-e-bus-rollout-in-july
Cebu City halts ‘illegal’ earthmoving to protect homes, power lines
CEBU City officials have issued a wave of shutdown orders against several large-scale development projects in the city's upland areas. These unauthorized activities have raised serious alarms about the safety of the environment and the city’s power supply.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/cebu-city-halts-illegal-earthmoving-to-protect-homes-power-lines
Osmeña demand transparency over P1B extra budget
A MAJOR debate has sparked in the Cebu City Council over a request for an extra P1 billion in spending. Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña is demanding more transparency, arguing that the city cannot simply hand over such a large amount of money without seeing exactly where every peso is going.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/osme%C3%B1a-demand-transparency-over-p1b-extra-budget
Santa Fe Calls for probe Into high ferry fares, long delays
TRAVELERS heading to the beautiful island of Santa Fe are facing a bumpy ride—not because of the waves, but because of rising costs and unreliable schedules. Local officials are now stepping in, asking the government to investigate why ferry services have become so expensive and unpredictable.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/santa-fe-calls-for-probe-into-high-ferry-fares-long-delays
Heated debate in Cebu City Council: Osmeña, Rama clash over rules
A HEATED argument broke out at the Cebu City Council on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as leaders clashed over how meetings should be run. The dispute between Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña and Councilor Mikel Rama briefly halted a discussion about a local college scholarship program.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/heated-debate-in-cebu-city-council-osme%C3%B1a-rama-clash-over-rules
Cebu air slightly clears after days of haze
AIR quality in Metro Cebu improved to a “fair” rating on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after the air quality index (AQI) dropped significantly from its weekend peak.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-air-slightly-clears-after-days-of-haze
Alleged dog meat trade probed in Daanbantayan
ALLEGATIONS of illegal dog meat trading have surfaced in Daanbantayan, raising alarm among residents after reports that dogs from an alleged pound were being slaughtered and sold for food.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/alleged-dog-meat-trade-probed-in-daanbantayan
Trial begins as Cheng’s family marks birthday; Defense seeks settlement to avoid long trial
THE trial of hit-and-run suspect Sean Pajarillo began Thursday, April 23, 2026, as the family of victim Kingston Ralph Cheng marked what would have been his 24th birthday.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/trial-begins-as-chengs-family-marks-birthday-defense-seeks-settlement-to-avoid-long-trial
Cebu eyes P7B dam projects to fight floods, water shortages
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning a massive P7 billion project to build dams and reservoirs across Cebu. This long-term plan aims to stop the frequent flooding that affects the province while also providing a steady supply of water and electricity.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-eyes-p7b-dam-projects-to-fight-floods-water-shortages
Cebu plans solar plant, oil field restart and e-buses to boost energy supply
The Cebu Provincial Government is rolling out a new energy plan that includes a solar power plant, the restart of the Alegria Oil Field and 100 electric buses. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro announced the plan Friday, April 24, during a forum in Cebu.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-plans-solar-plant-oil-field-restart-and-e-buses-to-boost-energy-supply
SWS: Half of Filipinos say life worsened
A SOCIAL Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted in late March 2026 found that half of adult Filipinos believe their quality of life has worsened over the past year.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sws-half-of-filipinos-say-life-worsened
Visayas power demand outpaces supply
ENERGY leaders in the Visayas warned that the region faces an urgent challenge in keeping up with rising electricity demand, as the need for additional power continues to outpace new energy projects.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/visayas-power-demand-outpaces-supply
Cebu heat index may peak by mid-May
CEBU is set to experience hotter days in the coming weeks, with the heat index likely to peak in May, weather officials said.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-heat-index-may-peak-by-mid-may
LTO 7 expands enforcement team to boost road safety
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) 7 is expanding its enforcement capabilities by adding nearly 100 new deputized agents to its ranks to improve road safety across Cebu and Bohol.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lto-7-expands-enforcement-team-to-boost-road-safety
Kingston Cheng amendments target loopholes in anti-drunk driving law
THE death of 23-year-old businessman Kingston Ralph Cheng in a hit-and-run incident in Banilad, Cebu City, on Feb. 8, 2026, has exposed what road safety advocates describe as a major gap in the country’s anti-drunk driving law: the failure to quickly secure proof of intoxication after a crash.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/kingston-cheng-amendments-target-loopholes-in-anti-drunk-driving-law
Development, pollution threaten
Calawisan lato farming industry
MARK AARON COLLERA,
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/development-pollution-threatencalawisan-lato-farming-industry
Cebu Board blocks BRT Capitol Station
THE proposed transit station near the Cebu Provincial Capitol highlights the ongoing tension between urgent public transportation upgrades and the legal mandates of historical preservation.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-board-blocks-brt-capitol-station