Cebu Daily News

Cebu Daily News published its inaugural edition on February 8, 1998. It is one of two newspapers under Inquirer Publications Inc. (IPI), which also produces the national tabloid, Bandera. IPI is a member of the Inquirer Group of Companies.

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Escudero, Romualdez likely to keep top posts in 20th Congress

2 days ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Charie Mae Abarca |Krixia Zhienelle Subingsubing

There may be no change in leadership in the 20th Congress, as Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and House Speaker Martin Romualdez seem to have the numbers, according to their colleagues. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said that should the election for Senate president in the next Congress be held today or tomorrow, Escudero would be a sure winner with more than 13 votes. “If the elections were to be held today or tomorrow, Escudero would surely win.
Christ-like cloud formation fascinates devotees in Naga City

3 days ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Charie Mae Abarca

MANILA, Philippines — Catholic devotees were stunned upon seeing a cloud formation resembling the figure of Jesus Christ. The Christ-like cloud formation was seen near Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City following a mass. Reports say the cloud formation was seen ahead of National Youth Day.
Passenger with undeclared cash of $580,000, P1.2M nabbed

3 days ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — A passenger with undeclared cash amounting to P1.2 million and US$580,000 was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Wednesday. “The discovery was made during a routine X-ray screening of the passenger’s checked-in baggage bound for Hong Kong,” the Bureau of Customs said in a statement on Thursday.
DFA: 2nd batch of Filipino repatriates from Mideast to June 27 or 28

3 days ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Charie Mae Abarca

MANILA, Philippines — The second batch of Filipino repatriates from the Middle East is expected to arrive in the Philippines on Friday or Saturday, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega confirmed the information to the Inquirer on Thursday, adding that the group consists of 20 Filipinos from Israel. “They could arrive tomorrow (Friday) or Saturday. Straight from Israel via Bangkok, maybe.
Most online scammers now are Filipinos who ‘learned’ from Pogos

4 days ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jason Sigales

MANILA, Philippines — Most online scammers recently arrested by authorities are Filipinos who “learned” from working at Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), according to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG). We can no longer say it’s still linked to Pogos. Our fellow citizens have learned. They’re doing it by themselves,” said PNP-ACG Director Brig. Gen. Bernard Yang explained at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on Wednesday.
PH gov't mulls chartered flight to bring home OFWs in Middle East

5 days ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Charie Mae Abarca

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is looking at the possibility of availing a chartered flight to bring home Filipinos in the Middle East amid ongoing tension in the region. Migrant Workers Undersecretary Felicita Bay disclosed the matter in a press conference on Tuesday when she was asked about the status of Filipino workers who have requested repatriation due to the conflict.
Non-immigrant US visa applicants told to set socmed accounts to public

5 days ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Charie Mae Abarca

MANILA, Philippines — All non-immigrant visa applicants are now required to set their social media accounts to public, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announced on Tuesday. In an advisory posted on X on Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines said this request applies to all individuals applying for an F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa. These types of visas are all used by individuals coming to the U.S. for educational or cultural exchange purposes.
PH urges diplomacy as Middle East tension heats up after US strikes

6 days ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Darryl Esguerra

MANILA – The Philippines expressed deep concern over the latest security developments in the Middle East, calling for restraint and diplomacy amid fears of escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States (US).
Filipinos in Israel and Iran told to voluntarily repatriate

1 week ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Charie Mae Abarca

MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos in Israel and Iran are told to voluntarily repatriate as the country raised the alert levels in both countries to Alert Level 3 in light of the rising tension in the Middle East. Alert Level 3 covers voluntary repatriation and takes effect immediately. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the matter in a statement on Friday, saying that travel by Filipinos to both countries is highly discouraged.
Oil price hike of close to P5 a liter set next week

1 week ago | cebudailynews.inquirer.net | Jordeene B. Lagare

MANILA, Philippines – A big-time oil price hike of almost P5 a liter awaits motorists next week due to global jitters over a supply disruption resulting from a possible escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. The Department of Energy and Jetti Petroleum estimated that gasoline prices would climb by P2.50 to P3.20 per liter while diesel prices are seen going up by a higher P4.30 to P4.80 per liter based on the four-day trading on the global oil market.