UK: New assisted dying bill introduced in parliament

Agence France Presse 10/17/2024

LONDON, United Kingdom — A new proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was introduced in the UK parliament on Wednesday, sparking concern from senior church leaders and opponents about its implications. Lawmakers in the…

Consolacion Jail is 1st fully solar-powered prison in CV – warden

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/17/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Consolacion Municipal Jail has become the first security facility in Region 7 or in Central Visayas to be fully solar-powered. This is after the jail, which is managed by the Bureau of…

Cebu City shooting: Gunman kills man in front of his brother 

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —An unidentified gunman approached two brothers fixing a motorcycle, then he pulled out a gun as he drew near and locked in on his target — one of the two brothers. When he was…

Discontinuing use of mother tongue a ‘welcoming development’ –DepEd-7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discontinuing the use of mother tongue as a medium of instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 3 is a “welcoming development” especially for Central Visayas, the regional director for Education said. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez,…

Cebu City Court denies Tomas Osmeña’s appeal on SRP lot sale

Pia Piquero 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Court of Appeals in Cebu City reaffirmed the validity of the contracts and the legality of the sale of a 45-hectare lot at the city-owned South Road Properties (SRP), which two major…

Suspect in fatal Balamban double attack surrenders

Paul Lauro 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The suspect behind the fatal double attack in Balamban, western Cebu, which killed a 46-year-old father and wounded his 24-year-old son, has surrendered. Police in Balamban confirmed that Michael Sabroso (initially reported as…

Police prepares cases vs undocumented Chinese in Moalboal

Paul Lauro 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here are preparing to file formal charges of illegal overstaying against the 38 undocumented Chinese nationals suspected of being engaged in illegal Philippine Offshore Gambling Operation (Pogo) in Moalboal town. The Moalboal…

DOH: Do proper handwashing to avoid being infected by diseases

Ma. Teresa Montemayor - Philippine News Agency 10/15/2024

MANILA – The Department of Health on Tuesday encouraged the public to observe proper handwashing to prevent being infected by diseases and save lives especially in vulnerable communities. The DOH has included water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)…

DWUP clarifies allegations on socialized housing beneficiaries

Pia Piquero 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP) clarified that some professionals residing in Cebu City’s socialized housing sites are ‘legitimate’ beneficiaries, not unqualified settlers, as previously alleged. DWUP executive director…

Another layoff in MEPZ: 300 workers axed

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another round of layoffs in the Mactan Export Processing Zone (Mepz) in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu led to over 300 workers losing their jobs, prompting labor groups here urging the government not to rely…

Ormoc will have city hospital soon — Mayor Torres-Gomez

Futch Anthony Inso 10/15/2024

ORMOC CITY, Leyte — The Ormoc City government will soon have their own city hospital. During her State of the City Address (SOCA) on Monday, October 14, 2024, Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez presented to the city council her…

DJ Durano on celebrities running for office: They want to serve

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/15/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Aside from the political dynasties in the Philippines, another angle that the Filipinos see every election are the celebrities running for public office. Some politicians who were notably known as Filipino actors…

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