Bohol buy-bust: Man, who used boarding house as drug den, nabbed

Emmariel Ares 10/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The caretaker of a boarding house in Barangay Poblacion III in Tagbilaran City, Bohol province was arrested on Tuesday evening, October 8, for allegedly operating a drug den inside his own room.  Law…

High-speed internet request led to Pogo discovery in Moalboal

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Because of an unusual request for a high-speed internet for a small resort, authorities in Moalboal town, southwestern Cebu discovered what could be a potential illegal Philippine Offshore Gambling Operation (Pogo). On Wednesday, October…

LIST: Candidates for Cebu Province 2025 local elections

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Twenty-three positions in Cebu Province are up for grabs in next year’s Midterm Elections. Below is the list of aspirants – from governor to members of the Provincial Board (PB) – who have…

Hurricane Milton draws near, Florida seaside haven a ghost town

Agence France Presse 10/10/2024

SARASOTA, United States — The normally pleasant seaside town of Sarasota looked deserted Wednesday, with most of its residents gone or seeking shelter as dangerous Hurricane Milton rumbled toward Florida. The town of 57,000 people sits on…

North Korea to ‘permanently’ shut border with South Korea

Agence France Presse 10/10/2024

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s army said on Wednesday it was moving to “permanently shut off and block the southern border” with the South and had informed the US military to prevent an accidental clash. Pyongyang…

After taking oath, Garcia drops ‘Singapore-like’ vision for Cebu City

Pia Piquero 10/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – After he officially assumed as the new Cebu City mayor on Wednesday, Raymond Alvin Garcia announced his decision to already discontinue the city government’s “Singapore-like” vision. Garcia said Cebu City has its own…

Former DOE Visayas director files COC, eyes Samboan mayor post

Pia Piquero 10/09/2024

SAMBOAN, Cebu — Former Department of Energy (DOE) Visayas Director Russ Mark Gamallo filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for the mayoral seat of Samboan on October 8. He will challenge incumbent Mayor Emerito Emmanuel Calderon, who…

Mandaue: Honorarium hike of P500 for clean and green people if…

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/09/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — About 1,000 city-paid clean and green personnel in Mandaue City may soon receive a P500 increase in their monthly honorarium. This is after the Mandaue City Council approved on the second reading the…

Migs Magpale to run as Danao mayor under Team Frasco

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s going to be a Durano versus Durano fight in Danao City, northern Cebu. Danao City Councilor Miguel Antonio Magpale has lodged his bid to run for the mayorality race in Danao City.…

Guo changes her mind: I won’t seek reelection

Joanna Rose Aglibot, Tina G. Santos - @inquirerdotnet 10/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo said she would face the allegations against her first as she changed her mind about seeking reelection next year. “Not for now.” This was what Guo, also known…

PJ backs out of Congressional race

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rep. Pablo John Garcia has withdrawn his bid to be reelected as representative for Cebu’s 3rd Congressional District. Garcia on Tuesday, October 8, withdrew his Certificate of Candidacy (COC). His wife, Karen Flores-Garcia,…

Gwen Garcia files COC for Cebu governor but no runningmate yet

Morexette Marie Erram 10/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, has filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for her reelection bid in the upcoming 2025 elections. Garcia submitted her COC at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, which…

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