Typhoon Tino Aftermath Over 40 people lost their lives and hundreds of thousands were displaced after Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) brought heavy rains and massive flooding across the central Philippines on Tuesday. The storm left large portions of Cebu submerged, with videos showing vehicles, trucks, and even huge shipping containers being swept away by … Read more
Deadly Typhoon Tino Leaves Trail of Destruction Across Central Philippines TYPHOON TINO – A deadly surge of floodwaters brought by Typhoon Tino has left at least 26 people dead and forced thousands to flee their homes across the central Philippines, particularly devastating the island of Cebu. At least 26 people have lost their lives, and … Read more
DSWD Order 4 Families in Bogo City to Return Financial Aid After Double Claiming Four families in Bogo City, Cebu, were ordered to return financial aid after the DSWD discovered they each claimed assistance for the same damaged house. Bogo City Mayor Mayel Martinez reported that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the City Social Welfare … Read more
Taiwan Helps Cebu Earthquake Victims with $200,000 Donation Taiwan has reached out to the Philippines by donating US$200,000 (around ₱11.8 million) to help the victims of the recent Cebu earthquake, while also expressing concern over China’s increasing “gray zone tactics” in the region. The announcement was made by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Representative … Read more
6,967 Aftershocks Shake Cebu After 6.9-Magnitude Quake PHIVOLCS — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that a total of 6,967 aftershocks have been recorded since the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu, on September 30. In its latest update at 6 a.m. Monday, PHIVOLCS said that 29 of these aftershocks were … Read more
Mayor Vico Sotto Sends Message of Solidarity, Promises Aid for Cebu VICO SOTTO – Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has stepped forward to offer aid and support to Cebu province following the devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake that claimed dozens of lives. Cebu province has been placed under a state of calamity after a powerful earthquake struck … Read more
Japanese Content Creator Earns Praise for Donating Burgers to Cebu Earthquake Victims A Japanese content creator earned praise online after donating hamburgers to the victims of the powerful earthquake in Cebu. Recently, Takumi Senpai, a Facebook user, shared photos of the hamburgers he planned to donate to the earthquake victims in Cebu. His post quickly … Read more
Pan Run: Furious Runners Vent Online Over Costly Race, Lack of Support PAN RUN – What was supposed to be a fun and competitive running event in Cebu has turned into a social media storm after the St. Ignatius Run drew heavy criticism from disappointed participants. The recently held St. Ignatius Run in Cebu has … Read more
Cebu Rider Goes Viral for Dangerous Stunt CEBU — A lady rider went viral after a video showed her performing risky stunts on a busy highway in Mandaue City. In the clip, she can be seen letting go of the handlebars, sitting sideways, and even dancing while riding her moving motorcycle. The video shocked many … Read more
Authorities Arrest Woman for Scamming Foreign National FEMALE SCAMMER – The authorities arrested a young woman after allegedly scamming an American national in Cebu. A love scam, also called a romance scam is when a scammer pretends to have romantic feelings for someone in order to trick them into sending money, sharing personal information, or doing … Read more