LeBron James thumbs down paying for Twitter blue check mark

Rommel Fuertes Jr. - @inquirerdotnet 04/01/2023

  NBA superstar LeBron James refuses to shell out money for a blue checkmark on his account as Twitter’s policy on verification is set to take effect. The four-time NBA MVP from the Los Angeles Lakers, one…

Thinking of going healthy? Check out these rice alternatives

Marc Cosep 04/06/2020

Rice is a staple in many people’s diets. It’s filling, inexpensive, and a great mild-tasting addition to flavorful dishes. However, rice — white rice in particular — may not be appropriate for everyone’s dietary needs. For instance,…

Mayor Chiong asks DOH-7 to test resident showing flu-like symptoms  

Rosalie Abatayo 02/06/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The city government of Naga, Cebu has asked the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) to facilitate the testing of one of its residents who is manifesting flu-like symptoms. City Mayor…

Police to check security guards on duty during mall robbery 

Alven Marie A. Timtim 10/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will be meeting with all the security guards of J Centre Mall in Mandaue City who were on duty on Saturday, October 19, 2019, the day when a…

Lot buyers urged: Use LRA verification system to check land title’s authenticity

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Avoid being a victim of land scams by using the title verification system of the Land Registration Authority (LRA). LRA Administrator Renato Bermejo made this statement during a recent press briefing. “Don’t buy…

Need a mental break from work? Don’t check your phone, says new study

08/21/2019

If you want to take a break and recharge from mentally challenging work, then it is best not to look at your phone, according to a new study in the United States. Carried out by researchers at…

Six gift ideas for your special graduates

Marc Eric Cosep 03/26/2019

March is a significant month for students of all ages as it brings memorable milestones in young people’s lives -Graduation. Some parents see this as an opportunity to pass on an heirloom, usually in the form of…

Police station project controversy: Sinas orders background check on Inayawan brgy chief

Immae Lachica 03/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas will do a background check on Inayawan Barangay Captain Kirk Bryan Repollo after he refused to have a police station in the barangay. Police Brigadier General…

Osmeña: Check on the homeowners instead

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/04/2018

LEASING ORDINANCE Requiring renters to submit police clearances would put a big burden on them, who compose a third of the city’s population, said Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña. “I really pity the people. It’s anti-poor. It’s…

Cadungog willing to undergo background check

Futch Anthony Inso, Jessa Mae O. Sotto 08/03/2018

To remove doubts about him, Tejero Barangay Councilman Jessielou Cadungog said he is willing to have his Statements of Assest, Liabilities and Networth (SALN) checked by authorities to prove that everything he owns is legal. The biggest…

Cops at Dumpit wake face background check

Jessa Mae O. Sotto, Morexette Marie B. Erram, Nestle L. Semilla 07/02/2018

Autopsy report shows controversial cop received 20 hits Aside from having their pictures taken, police officers who will visit the wake and attend the burial of SP01 Adonis Dumpit, will also be subjected to a background check.…

Check capability of winning contractors to prevent delays

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/19/2018

DEPED TO DPWH Department of Education (DepEd-7) Regional Director Juliet Jeruta urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to consider the capability and capacity of contractors before awarding a school building project. Jeruta admitted that…

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