Jealousy drives husband to stab, wound wife in Moalboal

Paul Lauro 09/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A woman from Moalboal is in critical condition after her husband stabbed her out of jealousy on Monday evening, September 18. Police in Moalboal identified the victim as Rebecca Temblor. The 56-year-old Temblor…

Mandaue shooting: While playing mobile game, sales agent shot dead

Paul Lauro 09/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A still unidentified gunman killed a 36-year-old sales agent while he was playing a multiplayer battle arena game on his smartphone with his friends in Mandaue City on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Police…

Probe continues on alleged food poisoning in Asturias, Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Investigations continue over the alleged food poisoning that downed at least 11 students in Asturias, Cebu after consuming homemade candies last September 15. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) confirmed that…

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…

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