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Czech Tourist’s Fatal Dive in Moalboal Sparks Safety Concerns
Summary: A Czech tourist, Roman Sgiloda, died from head injuries after diving off a bar terrace in Moalboal during low tide. Earlier in the day, [Read More…]
Understanding RA 562: The Law Behind Moalboal’s Recent Arrests
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has yet to assist Moalboal police after 38 undocumented Chinese nationals were apprehended for lacking proper documentation, a week after [Read More…]
20% Off for Divers at Magic Island’s 2025 Anniversary Event In Moalboal After Fresh Renovations
Summary: Magic Island Dive Resort in Moalboal, Cebu, will celebrate its 20th anniversary throughout 2025 with special festivities and a 20% discount on pre-booked packages. [Read More…]
Moalboal Fiesta Turns Tragic: Lolo Stabbed and Robbed
Summary: A 74-year-old deaf man, Remedio Goles, was found dead with stab wounds on September 14 in Barangay Bugho, Moalboal after attending a village fiesta. [Read More…]
Predators or Climate? The Real Reason Behind Moalboal’s Herring (Toloy) Swarm
Summary Herrings, or “toloy,” recently swarmed Moalboal’s shores in a visually captivating display. This phenomenon led some locals to speculate about impending natural events, but [Read More…]
Team Moalboal’s Unexpected Win: Cebu Open Champions in Dance
Summary: Team Moalboal’s youth dancers, sisters Ariana and Zamantha Koleszar, won a gold medal at the World Dancesport Federation (WDSF) Cebu Open, thanks to Moalboal’s [Read More…]
Moalboal’s P25 Beach Fee: Boosting Conservation or Just Business?
Summary: Starting July 1, Moalboal will implement a P25 Environmental User’s Fee (EUF) for day-use beachgoers in Barangays Basdiot, Tuble, and Saavedra, as per the [Read More…]
Governor Garcia’s Plan for Moalboal’s P317M Bulk Water Project
Summary The Cebu provincial government will inaugurate a P317-million bulk water supply project in Moalboal, southern Cebu, on October 28. The project will provide 6,000 [Read More…]
Moalboal Tourism Boom: Is It Ruining the Town’s Natural Charm?
Summary Moalboal, a hidden gem in Cebu, is a diver’s paradise with its vibrant marine life, world-class diving spots, and scenic beaches like Basdaku White [Read More…]
How Moalboal’s Diving Industry is Making a Strong Comeback
Summary Moalboal, Cebu experienced a strong tourism rebound in early 2023, recording over 6,870 dives in the first two months—averaging 100 daily dives. The town [Read More…]
Brutal Murder in Moalboal: 75-Year-Old Widow Decapitated, Suspect Arrested
Summary A 36-year-old man named Reno Tereso was arrested for the brutal murder of a 75-year-old widow in Moalboal, Cebu. The victim was found decapitated [Read More…]
Police Investigation Underway After Fatal Stabbing in Moalboal, Cebu
Summary: A 67-year-old man, Jose Antone Magalso, faces a murder charge in Moalboal, Cebu, for allegedly stabbing his 38-year-old son-in-law, Nathaniel Jumuad, on June 20, [Read More…]
Forensic Examination Ordered for Seized Items in Moalboal POGO Raid
Summary Authorities in Moalboal, Cebu, have carried out a search and seizure operation targeting suspected illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO). Following a court order, [Read More…]
Happy Bear Resort Raided in Moalboal for Suspected Pogo Operations and Seized Vehicles and Gadgets Under Investigation
Summary: Authorities in Moalboal, Cebu, are turning up the heat on 38 undocumented Chinese nationals suspected of being part of illegal Philippine Offshore Gambling Operations [Read More…]
Moalboal Resort Raid: 34 Computers and 226 Phones Examined
Summary: A forensic examination was conducted on electronic gadgets seized by the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas from a resort in Moalboal, Cebu, suspected [Read More…]
Moalboal Drug Suspect Resists Arrest, Killed in Shootout in Barangay Basdiot
Summary: Ricky Sadagnot, a top drug suspect in Moalboal, Cebu, was killed in a police shootout while resisting arrest in Barangay Basdiot. The 38-year-old, who [Read More…]
Moalboal’s Vigilance Against POGO Leads to Arrests at Local Resort
Summary Authorities in Moalboal, Cebu discovered a possible illegal POGO operation at a small resort due to a suspicious request for high-speed internet. Following a [Read More…]
Moalboal Resort Raid: Linking the Arrests to Lapu-Lapu’s POGO Hub
Summary A raid in Moalboal, Cebu uncovered 38 undocumented Chinese nationals suspected of engaging in POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) activities. The group might be [Read More…]
Illegal POGO in Moalboal: Police Arrest 38 in Barangay Saavedra
Summary: Police in Moalboal, Cebu, raided a suspected illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Barangay Saavedra, arresting 38 undocumented Chinese nationals involved in [Read More…]
Diving Safety Violations Linked to Moalboal Diving Instructor’s Death
Summary: A Chinese diving instructor, Xiaoguang Yang, 53, tragically drowned in Moalboal, Cebu. He was found 38 meters underwater by his colleagues at Kiss Dive [Read More…]
Moalboal’s Pink October Run Honors Breast Cancer Survivors
Summary: The Pink October Fun Run in Moalboal, held for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saw standout performances from Asia Paraase, who won the women’s 10K, [Read More…]
Moalboal Sees 183% Increase in Tourist Arrivals After Restrictions Eased
Summary Tourist arrivals in Moalboal, Cebu, improved significantly in 2022, recording 355,445 visitors, thanks to Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s pro-tourism policies, which relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. This [Read More…]
Tragic Scuba Diving Accident Claims Life Of Korean Dive Master In Moalboal
Summary: A Korean dive master, Eok Soo Kim, tragically drowned while diving off the shores of Panagsama, Moalboal, Cebu. The accident occurred during a dive [Read More…]
Frasco’s Dive Experience in Moalboal: Boosting Cebu’s Tourism Appeal
Summary Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco recently embarked on a mesmerizing diving adventure in Moalboal, Cebu, showcasing the province’s rich marine life, including the famous sardine [Read More…]
Public Scandal in Moalboal: Sex Video Sparks Outrage, Police Investigation Underway
Summary: The Moalboal Police are investigating a viral video that surfaced on social media, depicting two individuals engaging in sexual activity beside a seawater riprap [Read More…]
Inside Cebu’s War on Drugs: Police Kill Two Top Suspects in Oslob and Moalboal
Summary: Two drug suspects, Louie Marindoque and Michael Cardente, were killed during separate police operations in Oslob and Moalboal, Cebu. Marindoque was shot by police [Read More…]
Panagsama Beach in Moalboal: Conde Nast Traveler Choice for Best Beaches in Asia 2024
Summary: Panagsama Beach in Moalboal, Cebu, has been recognized as one of the best beaches in Southeast Asia by Conde Nast Traveler, being the only [Read More…]
Tourists vs. Turtles: The Unseen Battle Over Moalboal’s Marine Sanctuaries
Summary: In response to a viral video of a tourist touching a sea turtle while snorkeling in Moalboal, Mayor Inocentes Cabaron issued a stern warning, [Read More…]
Is Moalboal’s Dirty Water to Blame for Health Issues? What You Need to Know
Summary There have been no confirmed health-related cases directly linked to the recent contamination of Moalboal’s major water source, despite complaints of dirty water since [Read More…]
Moalboal Poisoning: The Deadly Risk of Eating ‘Buriring’
Summary In Moalboal, Cebu, nine people, including four children, were hospitalized after consuming a puffer fish, locally known as “Butete” or “Buriring.” The victims experienced [Read More…]
