Rama declines invitation to run for senator

Niña Mae Oliverio 09/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has clarified and admitted that he would not be running for a Senate seat in the 2025 midterm elections. “Kanindot ana. Inyo kong gipreventively suspended dinhi sa…

CCSC track oval contractor assures: Materials used not substandard

Niña Mae Oliverio 09/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The contractor of the track oval at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) has clarified that the materials used in the track oval are not substandard. Shaun Doherty, owner of the SBD Builders…

Additional P2K assistance for ‘tanod traffic enforcers’ pushed in Cebu City

Niña Mae Oliverio 09/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — All “tanod traffic enforcers” may soon receive an additional P2,000 in financial assistance from the Cebu City Government if the proposed ordinance by Councilor James Anthony Cuenco is approved. Cuenco’s proposal was included…

Cebu City to build first-ever animal shelter in Guba

Niña Mae Oliverio, Pia Piquero 08/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City is set to open its first-ever animal shelter to protect and rehabilitate abandoned and injured animals and promote responsible pet ownership. This facility will be located in Barangay Guba, where the city government…

‘Real’ rice program: President Marcos urged to tackle this in SONA

Niña Mae Oliverio 07/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos wants to hear some “action programs” that her brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will tackle in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) this July 22. Senator Marcos shared…

Cebu South Coastal Road tunnel to be closed for 6-7 months

Morexette Marie Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio 06/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Bad news for motorists using the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR). The highway’s tunnel will be closed for six to seven months to give way for crucial repairs, the Cebu City Transportation Office…

Uncle beating his young nephew in viral video nabbed

Niña Mae Oliverio, Paul Lauro 05/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old man landed in jail after surveillance footage, which went viral, caught him beating his 7-year-old nephew inside their residence in Brgy. Labangon, Cebu City. The incident has also caught the attention…

DILG-7 on Rama suspension: Still no orders from Central Office, Ombudsman

Niña Mae Oliverio 05/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The office of the Department of Interior and Local Government here (DILG-7) is still waiting for the orders from the Central Office regarding the preventive suspension order imposed by the Office of the…

Saving money in piggy banks? BSP explains risks, disadvantages of not saving in banks

Niña Mae Oliverio 05/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — If you are saving money in your piggy banks, you might consider the advice from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). BSP Visayas Director Anna Clara Oville said that among the benefits of saving…

Summer 2024: DOH-7 reports rise in dengue, influenza-like illnesses

Niña Mae Oliverio 04/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The scorching summer heat is already too much for the public to endure. Health experts say that over exposure to the sun may result to heat stroke, cramps, dehydration, and exhaustion. In addition,…

Eid al-Fitr in Cebu City: A prayer for Palestine and world peace

Niña Mae Oliverio, Pia Piquero 04/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For Palestine and world peace. This year’s Eid al-Fitr in Cebu City is not only a time of celebration but an occasion for solemn reflection and prayer for the people of Palestine, who…

What is pertussis (whooping cough)?

Niña Mae Oliverio 03/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has become a health concern lately in the country. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) confirmed on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that there are 115 reported cases of…

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