Filipino Catholics have begun observing Holy Week, with Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy encouraging acts of charity, while devotees across the country noted higher costs for 'palaspas' (palm fronds) during Palm Sunday blessing rites.

Sixty young peacebuilders from across West Africa have gathered in Accra to develop an action plan and strengthen grassroots responses to emerging security threats, particularly the spread of Sahel-related violence into coastal regions.

Faced with rising fuel costs and the need to earn for their families, Cebu's jeepney drivers talk to Rappler's John Sitchon to explain why they joined the nationwide public transport strike

Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a peacebuilding project intended to bolster his Nobel Prize credentials, has gone silent amidst the ongoing Iran war and continued fighting in Gaza.

The University of Cyprus invites prospective students and anyone interested in global affairs, peacebuilding, and democratic transformation to attend a special information event in Limassol about its…

Free rides on the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit are currently available from 6 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 8 pm

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that partial operations for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project are scheduled to commence on March 13.

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Visayas has assured the public that prices of basic commodities remain stable and supplies are sufficient in Cebu and…

A landslide in Binaliw, Cebu, has caused significant waste management challenges and record-high costs for the city, as officials seek accountability for the incident.

Amid escalating security tensions in parts of the Middle East, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have announced flight diversions, cancellations and flexible rebooking options to prioritize the…

Discover how ImpactHub, a youth empowerment foundation, has transformed the lives of over 10,000 youths in Nigeria through education and peacebuilding. Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-empowers-10000-youths-in-benue-borno-plateau/

Families of drug war victims in Cebu still receive death threats online as former president Rodrigo Duterte faces his crimes against humanity case at the International Criminal Court

The Carmelite Monastery of Cebu played a crucial role in 1986 by safeguarding Cory Aquino from a dictator during the People Power Revolution.

The Jollibee Group has inaugurated its first multi-brand, state-of-the-art commissary in Danao, Cebu, aiming to support the growth of its brands in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

Faced with rising oil prices and fewer customers, vendors at Cebu City's Carbon Market deal with low income and higher operating costs

BOGO CITY — Led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) turned over new Learning Continuity Spaces (LCS) facilities in public schools in Bogo City and Masbate to…

A group in Nigeria is advocating for improved documentation of peacebuilding efforts through a new digital platform to enhance policy and strategic planning.

The Ethiopian Reporter features an article discussing lessons in peacebuilding and national unity, focusing on the transition from reconstruction to regional stability.

Adam C., the former deputy mayor of Praga-Południe in Warsaw, has been accused of paid protection, facing up to ten years in prison for allegedly offering help in finding employment in exchange for corrupt services.

MANILA, Philippines — A habal-habal (informal motorcycle taxi) driver was arrested for the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in Cebu, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Tuesday. After receiving information from the Philippine Coast Guard that the suspect was en route by boat to Manila, the police intercepted the suspect in

At the Luna Gazette, every storyteller has a ‘cup of joe’ waiting for them at the counter

Grażyna Cebula-Kubat, head of the All-Poland Doctors' Trade Union, states that doctors should not work long hours as it compromises patient safety and the quality of healthcare services.

The Office of the Ombudsman announced it will investigate potential procedural lapses by authorities in handling a hit-and-run case in Cebu City that resulted in the death of a young entrepreneur and violinist.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the launch of a social protection services center in Barangay Tayud, Municipality of Liloan, Cebu. Marcos arrived at the Pag-Abot Processing Center at 10:30 a.m. and was welcomed by Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco. READ: Palace on 2028 elections: Aspirants

SM Prime is investing significantly in Cebu, with plans to open the SM Seaside Cebu Arena in June 2026 and expand office space through SM City Cebu Towers by the fourth quarter.

Youth leaders in Cebu are pushing for immediate action on an anti-dynasty bill, emphasizing the need to address corruption stemming from political dynasties.

A Filipino wife of a British expat living in Cebu struggles with loneliness and homesickness for her rural hometown in Bohol, highlighting communication challenges in her marriage.

The Cebu provincial government has temporarily cut terminal fees for public utility vehicles (PUVs) at Capitol-operated bus terminals to alleviate the impact of rising fuel prices on transport operators and commuters.

Budget airline Cebu Pacific is reducing its flight schedule, including international routes, citing rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis, a decision that is already causing disruptions for passengers.

MANILA, Philippines — Three lawmakers — Pangasinan Rep. Maria Rachel Arenas, Cebu Rep. Vincent Franco Frasco, and Bacolod City Rep. Alfredo Benitez — have been elected as new Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives. During the session on Wednesday, Majority Floor Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos rose to nominate the three as new deputy speakers.  The motion

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the turnover and inspection of a Learning Continuity Space (LCS) and launched the YAKAP at Kalinga Caravan at Marcelo B. Fernan-Polambato Elementary School in Bogo City, Cebu.

TAGBILARAN CITY. Bohol— The Cebu provincial government has turned over the implementation of the long-running tourism caravan “Suroy-Suroy Sugbo” (Wander Around Cebu) to the private sector to strengthen partnerships with tourism stakeholders. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro announced the move during the opening ceremony of the 11th International Travel Festival 2026 on Friday, March 13, at the

Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the mass oath-taking of 418 newly promoted teachers and school heads in Talisay City, Cebu, as part of an effort to accelerate career advancement within the Department of Education.

Czesław Krzysztoń, the Vice-Mayor of Janów Lubelski, retired and was replaced by his son, Tomasz Krzysztoń, who assures that his father had no influence on the nomination and he was not the mayor's first choice.

Driver arrested for alleged rape of 11-year-old girl in Cebu  The Star

TACLOBAN CITY — OceanJet has canceled several ferry trips in the Visayas starting March 6 due to the ongoing fuel supply pressures linked to the Middle East tensions, highlighting the growing impact of rising oil prices on local transport. Affected routes include Cebu-Palompon, Palompon-Cebu, and Cebu-Getafe trips, with cancellations extending to March 7, officials said.

"We are facing the highest number of armed conflicts since the Second World War," said Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs,...

They connect the death of a 12-year-old girl in Toledo City, Cebu, to drug use — despite the lack of verified information from authorities

Rabat – The UN Security Council turned its attention this week to the Central African Republic, where recent elections have marked a new political chapter.  Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, addressed council members in his capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission’s configuration for the country.  Hilale built his remarks around the […] The post Morocco Urges Sustained Support for Central African Republic at UN appeared first on Morocco World News.

A report revisits the EDSA Shrine, highlighting its origins as an empty lot where Catholic faithful, including nuns and youth, gathered to help topple a dictator during the 1986 People Power Revolution.

The consultation’s setting shows this paradox: Cebu and much of the Visayas remain strongholds of influential political clans, which is the very concentration of power the proposed measure seeks to regulate