Philippines has highest shopping scam rate among 11 Asian countries

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines ranked the highest among the 11 Asian countries that were covered in the 2023 Asia Scam Report from the 1st Anti-Scam Asia Summit in Taipei, Taiwan. Data showed that the Philippines…

Safe travels: How to protect your kids from accidents during holiday gateways?

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The holiday season is just around the corner, which means families are now making a beeline for traveling where to go for holiday gateways. While deciding on itineraries is important, it is also…

Broken family: Young adult shares painful journey, lessons learned along the way

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Parents play a crucial role in molding a child’s growth within the family. Through their eyes, we learn to see even the intricacies and the vastness of the world. Yet, what happens when…

DNA Profiling: How it aids in solving crimes and catching criminals

Emmariel Ares 11/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Over the decades, DNA profiling has contributed to the resolution of countless criminal cases and put criminals behind bars to give justice to their victims. Historical data shows that this process has become…

Danao City centenarian gets P100,000 cash

Doris C. Bongcac 11/23/2023

Lola Ponyang turned 100-years-old last November 10. On Tuesday, November 21, she received a P100,ooo cash gift from the Danao City Government for being their city’s latest centenarian. In an advisory, the Danao City Government said that Pacomia…

Hindag-an Falls and Mountain Resort: Exploring Southern Leyte’s untold gem

Jay Ba-a 11/12/2023

Note: This article was first published on June 23, 2023. CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hindag-an Falls and Mountain Resort is a tribute to nature’s absolute beauty. Nestled among the stunning scenery of the beautiful province of Southern…

Kilay, the hardworking Aspin is searching for a furever home

Futch Anthony Inso 11/10/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Kilay, the energetic Aspin helping ships dock at a port in Bogo City, northern Cebu, may soon find his ‘furever’ home and fur parents who would love him and never abandon him. The…

How do you calculate for your 13th-month pay? Read on!

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/10/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – It’s that time of year again when the 13th-month pay is about to be released. But, do you know how it is calculated? Employees often need clarification to compute this additional compensation.…

What’s the status of the Yolanda housing projects in Cebu?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  When Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) struck the Visayas a decade ago, it did not spare Cebu. In particular, the province’s northern towns and cities where thousands – if not millions – suffered…

Yolanda: A decade later, ‘moving on’ still hard for survivors

Ador Mayol, Joey Gabieta, Nestle Semilla 11/08/2023

(First of two parts) TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — Tropiano Esperas, an overseas Filipino worker, had just returned from Saudi Arabia to spend time with his family at Barangay 88 in San Jose District, Tacloban City, a…

Yolanda, 10 years after: How displaced Daanbantayan residents mark ‘fateful day’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The air was festive in Maya Park Homes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Buntings were out; dance music was playing on loudspeakers and residents, particularly the young ones, were preparing for another night…

Kilay, an aspin, works as ‘porter’ in Bogo port where he was left by his owner

Futch Anthony Inso 11/05/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Kilay, an Aspin or asong Pinoy, helps porters in Polambato Port in Bogo City, in securing the rope from the boat that was about to dock in the port, hoping that his owner…

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