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Archival asked to probe CCMC complaints
CEBU City Mayor Nestor Archival is being called on to investigate the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) following a complaint from senior citizens and patients against the hospital’s nursing staff over alleged unfair queuing practices and rude behavior.
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Russia eyes Cebu City as pilot area for new waste tech
CEBU City has been eyed as a pilot area for Russian waste management and smart city technologies, according to Philippine-Russian Business Assembly secretary Caesar Atienza.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/russia-eyes-cebu-city-as-pilot-area-for-new-waste-tech
Religious leaders urge Sara to face possible trial
A NATIONWIDE call for Vice President Sara Duterte to personally face a possible Senate impeachment trial has emerged from religious leaders and lawmakers, while a Cebuano lawmaker has sought guidance from his constituents before the House of Representatives votes on the matter Monday, May 11, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/religious-leaders-urge-sara-to-face-possible-trial
Asean leaders call for peace in MidEast
MEMBERS of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have called for peace and an immediate deescalation of tensions in the Middle East as the 48th Asean Summit concluded Friday, May 8, 2026, in Cebu.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/asean-leaders-call-for-peace-in-mideast
Hontiveros rains treys as Cebu blasts Imus
DONDON Hontiveros proved that age is just a number after leading the Cebu Greats to a hard-fought 91-77 victory over Imus Yangke in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the One Arena on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/hontiveros-rains-treys-as-cebu-blasts-imus
Mandaue City assesses electricity,
fuel savings from 4-day work policy
THE Mandaue City Government will continue its four-day workweek as officials assess if the policy delivers cost savings.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mandaue-city-assesses-electricityfuel-savings-from-4-day-work-policy
Capitol eyes nat’l funds to cover disaster repairs
THE Cebu Provincial Government formed a Public Financial Management (PFM) team to address reporting gaps that limit its access to national funding, especially as expenses rise following twin calamities in 2025.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/capitol-eyes-natl-funds-to-cover-disaster-repairs
ASEAN urged: Revive statesmanship
ASEAN’s future depends on whether today’s leaders can show the same statesmanship that founded the regional bloc in 1967.
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Residents struggle with rising costs during Mandaue water shortages
THE Mandaue City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MCDRRMO) ordered all city departments to submit water conservation and contingency plans to combat potential shortages caused by El Niño. Residents reported daily supply challenges and increased expenses while the City continues to coordinate with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), officials said.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/residents-struggle-with-rising-costs-during-mandaue-water-shortages
New city college planned for Cebu
CEBUANO students, particularly those from upland barangays, may soon gain expanded access to tertiary education after the City Council moved forward with an ordinance establishing a city-run college with satellite campuses.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/new-city-college-planned-for-cebu
Modernization plan set for Fuente Circle
CEBU City is planning a major renovation of Fuente Osmeña Circle to address serious safety concerns and improve the landmark’s function.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/modernization-plan-set-for-fuente-circle
Duterte supporters launch Rage Coalition in Visayas
HUNDREDS of supporters of the Duterte family gathered in Cebu on Sunday, May 10, 2026, for the Visayas launch of the Reform Alliance for Accountability, Good Governance and Ethics (Rage) Coalition, a political alliance led by Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/duterte-supporters-launch-rage-coalition-in-visayas
Understanding the impeachment case vs Sara Duterte
THE impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte revolve around four major allegations: the use of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery or corruption, and controversial statements interpreted by critics as threats against top government officials.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/understanding-the-impeachment-case-vs-sara-duterte
Subangdaku Bridge rehab ‘to affect’ traffic
MOTORISTS traveling between the cities of Mandaue and Cebu should expect heavier traffic starting Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as authorities begin the partial closure of Subangdaku Bridge for a rehabilitation project, which is expected to be completed in the second half of the year.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/subangdaku-bridge-rehab-to-affect-traffic
Hot, humid weather to persist in Cebu
HOT and humid weather conditions are expected to persist in Cebu in the coming days, with the heat index in parts of the country possibly reaching up to 39 degrees Celsius, according to the weather bureau.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/hot-humid-weather-to-persist-in-cebu
Filipino optimism falls in early 2026
DESPITE many Filipinos still hoping for a better life, adult optimism dropped sharply in early 2026 as high prices and low incomes strained household budgets across the country.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/filipino-optimism-falls-in-early-2026
Cebu City declares garbage emergency
CEBU City Mayor Nestor Archival has declared a State of Solid Waste Management Emergency in the city, citing escalating waste disposal concerns, environmental risks and the urgent need to reduce dependence on landfill dumping following the closure of the Binaliw landfill.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-declares-garbage-emergency-2
High electricity rates force metro residents to cut consumption
RISING electricity costs are forcing Cebu households and small businesses to adjust daily routines, cut appliance use and rethink budgets as utility bills continue to climb amid persistent heat and economic pressure.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/high-electricity-rates-force-metro-residents-to-cut-consumption
Lapu-Lapu resumes P20 rice sale amid rising commodity prices
THE Lapu-Lapu City Government relaunched its P20-per-kilo rice program on Monday, May 11, 2026, pushing to make affordable rice accessible amid soaring prices of basic commodities.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lapu-lapu-resumes-p20-rice-sale-amid-rising-commodity-prices
Capitol rolls out P20 rice program
THE Cebu Provincial Government will launch President Ferdinand “Bongbong”Marcos Jr.’s “Benteng Bigas Meron Na” program on May 20, 2026, offering subsidized rice at P20 per kilo to residents.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/capitol-rolls-out-p20-rice-program
Arcilla eyes board exam aid for graduates
CEBU City Councilor Alvin Arcilla has proposed an ordinance that would provide financial assistance to graduates in Cebu City who are unable to take licensure examinations because of financial constraints.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/arcilla-eyes-board-exam-aid-for-graduates
Guv Baricuatro signs new order to fix Metro Cebu’s traffic, truck bans
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/guv-baricuatro-signs-new-order-to-fix-metro-cebus-traffic-truck-bans
4 Cebu lawmakers vote 'no' on VP’s impeachment, citing economic stability
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/4-cebu-lawmakers-vote-no-on-vps-impeachment-citing-economic-stability
MCWD backs P7-B DPWH dam projects aimed solve Metro Cebu’s water, flood crisis
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mcwd-backs-p7-b-dpwh-dam-projects-aimed-solve-metro-cebus-water-flood-crisis
NBI 7 arrests ‘human trafficker’ in Cebu City operation
A THREE-MONTH pregnant woman was among four women allegedly offered for prostitution in an anti-trafficking operation that led to the arrest of a suspected human trafficker in Barangay Camputhaw, Cebu City, authorities said.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/nbi-7-arrests-human-trafficker-in-cebu-city-operation
P70M–P80M worth of ‘smuggled cigarettes’ intercepted near Cebu port
AUTHORITIES intercepted an estimated P70 million to P80 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes abandoned near the Cebu Port Authority area in North Reclamation, Pier 4, Cebu City.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/p70mp80m-worth-of-smuggled-cigarettes-intercepted-near-cebu-port
NGCP lowers May transmission fees
POWER transmission service provider National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) announced a reduction in transmission charges for end consumers this May, following lower transmission wheeling and ancillary services (AS) rates.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/ngcp-lowers-may-transmission-fees
Oil shock drives Cebu Province inflation to 12.9% in April
FOOD, transport and utility costs pushed inflation higher across Cebu in April, adding more pressure on household budgets and businesses, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/oil-shock-drives-cebu-province-inflation-to-129-in-april
Business leaders sound alarm as Visayas grid hits red alert
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business-leaders-sound-alarm-as-visayas-grid-hits-red-alert
PUJ drivers receive P5K in cash aid
MORE than 2,700 public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers in Cebu received P5,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to help ease the impact of volatile fuel prices triggered by the unresolved conflict in the Middle East.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/puj-drivers-receive-p5k-in-cash-aid
NBI 7 arrests suspected human trafficker
OPERATIVES of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 arrested a suspected human trafficker during an anti-trafficking operation in Barangay Camputhaw, Cebu City, on Monday, May 11, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/nbi-7-arrests-suspected-human-trafficker
P80M worth of cigarettes seized in raid
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) seized two container vans filled with illicit cigarettes worth up to P80 million during a raid at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/p80m-worth-of-cigarettes-seized-in-raid
Cebu City hits brakes on Binaliw landfill reopening despite official green light
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-city-hits-brakes-on-binaliw-landfill-reopening-despite-official-green-light
Investigation launched after elderly harmonica player arrested in Cebu City
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/investigation-launched-after-elderly-harmonica-player-arrested-in-cebu-city
Baricuatro eyes surge in biz events for Cebu
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/baricuatro-eyes-surge-in-biz-events-for-cebu?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
City Council to review legality of Carbon Public Market fees
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/city-council-to-review-legality-of-carbon-public-market-fees?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Lapu-Lapu holds 10th job fair
to boost local employment
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lapu-lapu-holds-10th-job-fair-to-boost-local-employment?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Baricuatro defends omission of Sto. Niño at Asean summit
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/baricuatro-defends-omission-of-sto-ni%C3%B1o-at-asean-summit?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Rice, corn prices surge in April ‘26
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/rice-corn-prices-surge-in-april-26?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Illegal dumping at SRP prompts
renewed government coordination
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/illegal-dumping-at-srp-prompts-renewed-government-coordination?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Rolling blackouts hit parts of Cebu
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/rolling-blackouts-hit-parts-of-cebu?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Unlicensed pistol seized from farmer in Cebu City
A 57-YEAR-OLD farmer accused by neighbors of carrying a firearm was arrested after Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) personnel seized an unlicensed pistol from him in Cebu City on Friday morning, May 15, 2026.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/unlicensed-pistol-seized-from-farmer-in-cebu-city?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
2 men arrested in warehouse caretaker’s killing
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/2-men-arrested-in-warehouse-caretakers-killing?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Cebu begins repairing 13 bridges damaged by major earthquake
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/cebu-begins-repairing-13-bridges-damaged-by-major-earthquake?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
MCWD: 50 generators ready for rotational brownouts
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/mcwd-50-generators-ready-for-rotational-brownouts?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Water pollution feared as garbage is dumped near Cebu City ravine
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/water-pollution-feared-as-garbage-is-dumped-near-cebu-city-ravine?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Labra seeks creation of Cebu Justice Zone
CEBU City Councilor Pablo Labra II has proposed an ordinance establishing the Cebu City Justice Zone (CCJZ) to expedite legal proceedings and reduce jail congestion.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/labra-seeks-creation-of-cebu-justice-zone?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Biz leaders warn of brownout risks
BUSINESS leaders are warning that the recent red alerts and rotational brownouts in the Visayas and Luzon could hurt productivity, weaken investor confidence, add to inflation pressures and make the country’s power supply problem look like a national economic risk.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/biz-leaders-warn-of-brownout-risks?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni
Narra planting eyed for flood mitigation efforts
CEBU City is set to launch a citywide environmental initiative aimed at transforming public spaces into greener and more climate-resilient corridors through the mass propagation and planting of Narra trees following the unanimous approval of a City Council resolution.
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https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/narra-planting-eyed-for-flood-mitigation-efforts?utm_source=rappler&utm_medium=muni