DSWS Cebu City assists six ‘scammed’ construction workers from Surigao

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Six construction workers from Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur who were allegedly scammed by their foreman in Cebu City were able to return to their hometown with the assistance of the Cebu City…

Trojans tighten hold on second spot with wins against Camarines, Surigao teams

Glendale G. Rosal 03/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo-Xignex Trojans tallied two victories in last Saturday evening’s Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) third season first conference.  This after, the Trojans defeated the Camarines-Iriga Soaring Eagles and the Surigao…

Roro vessel stuck for more than 4 hours after running aground between Camotes and Bohol

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie Erram 02/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A passenger roll on-roll off (roro) vessel ran aground in the seawaters between Camotes Island, Cebu and Ubay, Bohol on Tuesday afternoon, February 28, 2023. The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7)…

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Surigao del Sur

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 02/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck the province of Surigao Del Sur on Sunday afternoon, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The epicenter of the quake was located 8 kilometers from Tandag,…

Pagasa in Mactan: Rains expected in Metro Cebu on Jan. 15 afternoon

Wenilyn Sabalo 01/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu is expected to experience partly cloudy to, at times, cloudy sky conditions, with rain showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. This is based on the state weather bureau’s 24-hour…

Aussie child sex offender to spend 129 years in jail

Jigger Jerusalem 11/09/2022

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—A local court last week sentenced an Australian to 129 years in prison for different sexual offenses against children, most of these occurred in the cities of Surigao, Malaybalay and Cagayan de Oro in…

My mother’s tongue

Aureen Kyle Mandap - @inquirerdotnet 09/19/2022

I’m the first woman in four generations on my mother’s side who has a diploma. Growing up, I prided myself in my achievements. If I were asked to count the number of awards I have, I wouldn’t…

Toledo Trojans dump Surigao, book semis spot in PCAP online chess

Glendale G. Rosal 07/28/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo City Trojans advanced to the southern division semifinals of the ongoing playoffs of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) on Wednesday. The fourth seed Trojans eliminated the fifth seed…

Danao City cop chief warns drug dealers after latest drug bust yields P3.9M shabu

Alven Marie A. Timtim 04/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Drug dealers, who see Danao City as a potential area to ply their illegal trade because of its two ports and mountain areas, better think twice about it. Police Lieutenant Colonel Maribel Getigan,…

Former Cebu teacher donates books to child development center in his hometown

Immae Lachica 11/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Remember the former teacher of the University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R) who was a finalist in the 2019 Cambridge University Press’ Most Dedicated Teacher Awards? Read: Former USJ-R teacher a proud finalist in 2019…

Cebu City gives cash aid, ambulance to quake hit-municipality in Surigao

Therese Mae Alegado 12/20/2017

The Cebu City government gave cash assistance worth P2 million and one ambulance to San Francisco, Surigao del Norte following the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the municipality early this year. San Francisco Mayor Guia Sabanal, together…

P2M Surigao cash aid to push through – Tom O

Inna Gian Mejia 11/17/2017

THE Cebu City government will push through with the P2-million donation for the earthquake-stricken town in Surigao del Norte, but they will remain firm in canceling the P10-million cash assistance for Ormoc City. Mayor Tomas Osmeña said…

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