China ‘monster ship’ spotted near Ayungin Shoal

John Eric Mendoza 06/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — China’s ‘monster ship’ was spotted near the Ayungin Shoal by the West Philippine Sea monitor on Monday, June 24. As of 9:00 a.m., the 12,000-ton CCG vessel “passed close” to the Philippines’ naval station near…

Dengue cases in Central Visayas reach 7,000 with 19 deaths

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dengue cases in Central Visayas reached 7,132 with 19 deaths for the first six months of the year, data from the Department of Health here (DOH-7) showed. On Tuesday, Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Cañal,…

PUVs to be banned in downtown Cebu City? No formal proposal yet

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There is a huge possibility that public utility vehicles (PUVs) may no longer be allowed to traverse in downtown Cebu City. But as of Tuesday, June 25, as construction for the Bus Rapid…

Acting Mayor Garcia: Remove controversial Cebu City streetlights

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has ordered the removal of the streetlights along Osmeña Boulevard that sparked controversy online over the weekend. “Ako nang gipatangtang,” said Garcia during a press briefer…

27 Filipino crew of vessel attacked by Houthis safe – DMW

Charie Abarca - @inquirerdotnet 06/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — “Safe and out of danger.” This was how Migrant Workers Chief Hans Cacdac described all the 27 crew on board the MV Transworld Navigator, a bulk carrier, recently attacked by Houthi rebels in the…

Kuwait lifts visa ban on Filipino domestic workers

Agence France Presse 06/25/2024

Kuwait said Monday it would lift a visa ban on domestic workers from the Philippines after a year-long suspension sparked by a row over the rights of employers and employees. An interior ministry statement carried by the…

UN Tourism: Over 300 delegates to arrive in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 300 delegates from 30 nations will arrive here this week as Cebu will serve as host for two fora for the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The Philippines was selected…

Multicab loses control, hits pedestrians in Dalaguete, Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least four people, including a minor, were injured after a multicab crashed into the sidewalks of the highway in Dalaguete town, southern Cebu on Sunday, June 23. The accident occurred along the…

Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days

Associated Press 06/23/2024

BEIJING — At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media reported Friday, while authorities warned of more extreme weather ahead in other parts of the…

Foreigner nabbed for inappropriately touching man in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 06/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Papua New Guinea national landed in jail after he allegedly trespassed and inappropriately touched a man he has been stalking inside the latter’s room in Barangay Talamban, Cebu City on Sunday, June…

Cebu City wake theft: Man pretends to be grieving kin, steals phone

Arwen Pondoc 06/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities arrested a man who was caught moments after stealing a cellphone owned by a young member of a grieving family inside a funeral home along N. Bacalso Avenue in Cebu City, on…

Survey: Philippines among countries with most beautiful women in Asia list

Mary Villegas - @inquirerdotnet 06/21/2024

A recent survey shows the Philippines is among the top countries with the most beautiful women in Asia. This adds to what the Philippines has been know for like its rich culture and heritage, stunning beaches, delicious…

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