High food prices tagged as poor families’ inflation hits 8%

Inquirer.net 10/22/2018

FOR AUGUST High food prices pushed up inflation among the country’s poorest families to 8 percent year-on-year in August, the government reported Monday. The rate of increase in prices of basic goods among those belonging to the…

Grieving grandpa, a landslide evacuee, dies, 8 days after tragic Naga incident

Rosalie O. Abatayo 09/28/2018

A 76-year-old grandfather, who lost at least 15 relatives from the landslide that hit Sitio Sindulan in Barangay Tinaan in Naga City, died on Friday dawn (Sept. 28) at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), eight…

MINING HALTED IN 8 REGIONS

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, JOSE SANTINO BUNACHITA 09/22/2018

  In the wake of the recent tragedies in Cebu and Benguet that many blamed on quarrying and mining activities, President Rodrigo Duterte last night announced that he would consider suspending mining activities in most parts of…

8,319 Isabela residents move to safe ground before ‘Ompong’ makes landfall

Inquirer.net 09/14/2018

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela – As many as 8,319 residents of low-lying communities moved to safer ground on Friday after weather experts said Typhoon “Ompong” has veered towards the province. Most of the evacuees come from the…

Though down 8 points, Duterte keeps ‘very good’ rating

Inquirer.net 09/09/2018

President Rodrigo Duterte’s net trust rating dropped to its lowest in the nine surveys taken since he took office in June 2016, according to the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS). His trust rating fell…

8 nabbed in Tejero drug bust

Benjie B. Talisic 09/08/2018

At least eight were arrested in a drug bust operation conducted in Barangay Tejero on September 8, Saturday noon. Rogelio Labestre, who was the target of the operation was arrested during the operation conducted by personnel from…

Why do Catholics celebrate the Virgin Mary’s birthday on September 8?

Francis B. Ongkingco 09/07/2018

Today, many may no longer realize its connection with December 8 — nine months before September— when we celebrate the solemnity of Her Immaculate Conception. Historically, however, Mary’s birthday was already being celebrated by the Church even…

8 films for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/16/2018

SHOWING in cinemas nationwide are eight films of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP). The film festival is hosted by Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Now on its second year, PPP is a weeklong celebration…

8 dead as jeepney crashes into other vehicles

Inquirer.net 07/18/2018

PAGADIAN CITY – Eight were killed and 56 were injured as an overloaded passenger jeepney that had lost its brakes crashed into two other vehicles and rolled over in Barangay Dao in Pagadian City yesterday. Five of…

Cardi B leads MTV VMA nods with 10; Beyonce, Jay-Z nab 8

AP 07/17/2018

NEW YORK—The year of Cardi B continues—this time with 10 MTV Video Music Award nominations. MTV announced Monday that the white-hot rapper is the most nominated act at this year’s show, which returns to New York City’s…

‘Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino’ announces 8 official entries

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/15/2018

NOW on its second year, the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) has announced eight Filipino films that will compete in this year’s festival. PPP revealed the eight entries last week at Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City. All…

CEBUANOS IN TOP 8

Mars G. Alison 06/02/2018

Five Cebuano netters barged into the quarterfinal round of their respective categories in the second day of the 23rd JRG Gullas Tennis Cup held at the Citigreen Tennis Resort and the Alta Vista Golf and Country Club.…

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