VP Duterte as the new face of opposition? Not so fast, says LP

Krixia Subingsubing, Tina G. Santos 06/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — After Vice President Sara Duterte announced her resignation as education secretary, anti-Marcos and pro-Duterte forces saw her as the new leader of the opposition. Not so fast with that, Liberal Party (LP) spokesperson and…

‘Misplaced’ street lights in downtown area part of Cebu BRT project

Lyle Andales, Pia Piquero 06/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The recent installation of six seemingly misplaced street lights in downtown Cebu City, near Plaza Independencia and the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, has sparked controversy. It has raised questions about government processes…

What’s the future of Cebu BRT? Phase 1 completion now uncertain

Pia Piquero 06/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Concerns mount over the potential wastage of taxpayers’ money as hopes dim for the completion of the multi-billion peso Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Project manager Norvin Imbong announced an indefinite delay in…

Why does gov’t repair roads that are still in good condition?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Motorists complained of the inconvenience of road maintenance works being conducted in one of the main thoroughfares here. Photos of portions of Gorordo Avenue in uptown Cebu City being excavated for re-asphalting recently…

Siquijor province gets new police provincial director

Emmariel Ares 06/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A new provincial director has been appointed to lead the personnel of the Siquijor Police Provincial Office (SPPO). Just recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) approved the appointment of the new provincial director,…

China Coast Guard used bolos, acted like pirates – AFP

Nestor Corrales - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ 06/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) described China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel, involved in the June 17 “illegal boarding” incident as coming onboard wielding bolos, knives, and spears, and acting like “pirates.” The…

EXPLAINER: What is data breach and how to prevent it?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite having a tech-savvy population, the Philippines continue to fare poorly in terms of cybersecurity. Recently, a healthcare insurance provider was the latest victim by hackers after personal information of its over 2…

Kanlaon aid: Cebu City Council OKs P3M assistance to victims

Lyle Andales 06/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Council slashed the initially proposed P7 million cash assistance for Kanlaon victims to P3 million. From the initial P1 million each for the towns of La Carlota, La Castellana, Moises Padilla,…

Creative Thinking report: Filipino students ranked second lowest

Jane Bautista - Reporter / @janebautistaINQ 06/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines logged a mean score of 14 on the creative thinking performance of 15-year-old students. That is according to the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) The country’s score was the second-lowest among…

Rama opposes case transfers from Ombud Visayas to Central Office

Pia Piquero 06/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama opposed the recent attempt to transfer two cases against him from the Office of the Ombudsman Visayas to the Ombudsman Central Office in Quezon City. In a…

Slowdown in CV hog production expected due to NIR

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 06/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With only Bohol and Cebu to remain as provinces in Central Visayas, the agriculture sector is expected to face challenges especially hog production. As Negros Oriental and Siquijor join Negros Island Region (NIR),…

Acting Mayor Garcia admits ‘distance’ with suspended Mayor Rama

Pia Piquero 06/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Is the Rama-Garcia political tandem truly coming to an end? Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia admitted a growing rift between him and suspended Mayor Michael Rama, following Rama’s sharp disapproval of Garcia’s political…

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