Businesses express concerns as minimum wage hike set to take effect

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Establishments of all sizes in Central Visayas are told to start preparing for the new daily minimum wage rate that will take effect this October. But business communities here in Cebu had reservations…

Ranara murder: Kuwait teen gets 15 years for PH maid’s slay

Kathleen de Villa - Reporter 09/16/2023

The Kuwaiti minor arrested for the gruesome murder of 34-year-old Filipino migrant worker Jullebee Ranara, whose charred body was found eight months ago in a Kuwaiti desert, has been found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in…

Sara Duterte calls criticisms vs secret fund lies; thanks backers

Jean Mangaluz 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Duterte has again lambasted opposition leaders questioning her proposed confidential funds, calling these criticisms lies. Her fury was particularly directed at Senator Risa Hontiveros and ACT Teachers…

7 regions first to test revised K-10 program

Jane Bautista 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a pilot test of the revised K-10 curriculum, also known as the Matatag curriculum, in seven regions to identify the challenges and gaps before the scheduled implementation of the…

Morocco earthquake: A look at the world’s deadliest temblors over the past 25 years

09/11/2023

The earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday has killed more than 2,100 people, with the death toll expected to increase as rescuers reach hard-hit remote mountain areas.  Here’s a look at the deadliest earthquakes over the past 25 years:…

China may be using AI on social media to sway US voters, says Microsoft

09/08/2023

Microsoft researchers said on Thursday they found what they believe is a network of fake, Chinese-controlled social media accounts seeking to influence U.S. voters by using artificial intelligence. A Chinese embassy spokesperson in Washington said that accusations…

Amid rice price caps, Cebu City mulls reviving task force on price monitoring

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Government wants to reconvene its task force in charge of monitoring price controls following Malacañang’s order to put price caps on rice. Mayor Michael Rama on Thursday, September 7, said…

Asean, East Asian leaders reminded: Keep peace and stability in the region

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter 09/07/2023

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian President Joko Widodo issued a stern reminder to regional leaders during the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit: You have a huge responsibility to keep the peace in the region. Leaders…

Mayor Rama to leave for Russia on Sept. 8 for three-day economic forum

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is set to leave for Russia on Friday, September 8,  to attend the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in the City of Vladivostok. Rama, in a press conference via Zoom…

‘It’s sad but we will accept’ – Carcar mayor on new Pasigarbo results

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It may be sad but Carcar City accepted the new results of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023, which denied their contingent of what would have been their second consecutive win. Mayor Patrick Barcenas…

LIST: ‘New’ Pasigarbo 2023 winners

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following a re-computation of this year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, Minglanilla’s Sugat Kabanhawan Festival emerged as the Grand Champion of the Ritual Showdown competition. The results were unveiled on Wednesday, September 6. RITUAL SHOWDOWN…

Four-vehicle smashup in NRA, Cebu City: motorcycle driver hurt

Paul Lauro 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A motorcycle driver was rushed to a hospital after he got injured in a four-vehicle smashup at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City on Wednesday, September 6. Motorists on the northbound lane…

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