Barangay and SK elections: Reminders for the campaign period

10/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines —The official campaign period for the Oct. 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections is underway. Candidates for positions in the country’s smallest political units may finally go campaigning from Oct. 19 to 28. The Commission…

Danao City museum, new-look public market to rise soon

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Just when the sun was about to end on Wednesday, three remarkable events were conducted by the local government of Danao City on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The local government of Danao had…

Barangay and SK Elections: Central Visayas now 90% ready

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Only 12 days left before voting precincts all over the nation will open for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections (BSKE). And here in Central Visayas, preparations continue to ensure peaceful and…

Why is there a U-turn slot near Il Corso?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 10/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Motorists and some concerned citizens have been airing their concerns about the U-turn slot near Il Corso Lifemalls at the Cebu South Coastal Road of the South Road Properties (SRP). Some wondered why…

Confidential funds: House stands firm on decision to realign funds despite Duterte threats

10/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Confidential funds amounting to P1.23 billion will still go to government agencies defending the West Philippine Sea the House of Representatives said despite the “threats and intimidation” from former President Rodrigo Duterte. Quezon City…

Church warns faithfuls over ‘Sto. Nino Hubad’, lucky charms

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio, Paul Lauro 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Churches here in Cebu warned faithfuls not to buy statues of a naked Snr. Sto. Niño, commonly referred to as ‘Sto Niño Hubad’, which supposedly brings fortune to the owners. The Basilica Minore…

IBP-Cebu City sues embattled sounds, lights provider for cyberlibel

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The sounds and lights provider caught in the Pasigarbo 2023 mess is now facing another challenge. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cebu City Chapter (IBP-Cebu City) has sued Giselle Alberca of…

In Bohol, man accused of stalking then killing 25-year-old woman

Paul Lauro 10/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 25-year-old woman was killed by her alleged stalker in Talibon town in Bohol on Friday, October 13, 2023. Police in Talibon Police Station confirmed that a stabbing incident occurred at Purok 4,…

Muslims and Jews living in CV being monitored amidst Israel-Hamas war

Emmariel Ares 10/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Muslims and Jews residing in Central Visayas will be closely monitored by authorities in light of the escalating war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas. This was according to Police Lieutenant Colonel…

Filipino fatalities in Israel-Hamas conflict rise to three – DFA

10/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipino fatalities in the ongoing conflict in Israel has risen to three, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Friday. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega offered no additional details except…

OFW bravely stayed with her elderly patient as Hamas barged in to kill

10/13/2023

As Hamas fighters swooped into Israel in a coordinated air, sea, and land assault on Oct. 7, OFW Angelyn Peralta Aguirre took refuge in a bomb shelter together with her elderly patient. From there she sent frantic…

CCDRRMO: Returning Estero de Parian residents will be turned away, relocation lot forfeited

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CCDRRMO) said on Thursday, October 12, that permanent relocation lots given to the affected residents of Estero de Parian will be forfeited if they insist…

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