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…

Police trying to unmask ‘Bianca Lee’, appeal to her to come forward, show her evidence

Emmariel Ares 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police here are investigating on the identity of Bianca Lee, the woman who claimed to have valuable information about the murder of Reah Mae Tocmo on July 16, 2023. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette…

DTI-7 to focus on monitoring price cap on rice

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official from the Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) has reiterated their focus on monitoring the price ceilings mandated by the president. The implementation of the Executive Order (EO)…

Maguikay fire: 1 injured, P1.5M in properties lost

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least P1.5 million in properties went up in smoke after a fire hit a warehouse in Mandaue City late Tuesday evening, September 5, 2023. Flames gobbled up a family-owned warehouse, which was…

NFA-7 assures sufficiency of rice stocks in Central Visayas

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official from the National Food and Authority in Central Visayas (NFA-7) said that there is  sufficient supply of NFA rice ready in case of calamities or disaster. “We assure the public that…

Rape cases in Cebu alarm Children’s Legal Bureau officials

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The rising number of rape cases in Cebu has alarmed officials of the Children’s Legal Bureau (CLB), a non-profit organization in Cebu City. Lawyer Noemi Truya-Abarientos, deputy executive director of CLB said in…

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