Aspin, who waited for his dead master for a year outside morgue, has finally moved on

Russel P. Loreto - @inquirerdotnet 10/29/2023

The aspin or “Asong Pinoy” who showed his loyalty to his owner, who died of COVID-19 in 2022, by waiting for a year at the last place he saw his owner: outside the morgue of a hospital…

Tartanilla: How this horse-driven transport survives ravages of time, progress

Immae Lachica, Pia Piquero 10/27/2023

A day in the life of a kutsero to city vet’s take on this traditional ride in downtown Cebu City CEBU CITY, Philippines – Amid the honking of horns, the sounds of engines of vehicles passing by…

LIST: Barangay and SK election-related prohibitions during the long weekend

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The long weekend is here. However, the public is advised to observe several election-related prohibitions in line with the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). More than 3.3 million voters from Cebu are…

Filipino caregiver gives Hamas gunman $370, saves self, Israeli ward

10/27/2023

A Filipino caregiver in Israel is being praised for putting her life on the line and giving away her meager savings to protect and save her 95-year-old employer. Camille Jesalva, 31, works as the caregiver of Nitza…

Cebu to sell NFA rice at P20/kilo soon —Gov. Gwen Garcia

10/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines – The province of Cebu will be the first to sell rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) at P20 per kilo, fulfilling the campaign promise of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Cebu Governor Gwen…

Philippine Fleet tests missile, drones in West PH Sea

10/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine fleet tested its drone and missile systems in the West Philippine Sea in a bid to bolster its deterrence capability against external attacks. Lieutenant Giovanni Badidles of the Philippine Fleet Public Affairs…

Negros Oriental to have curfew, on top of liquor ban, this weekend

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Aside from a liquor ban, the province of Negros Oriental will be having a province-wide curfew as the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections draw near. The Regional Joint Security Control Center in…

Drunk man dies after falling into underground charcoal oven in San Remigio

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 10/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A drunk man died after he accidentally fell into an underground charcoal oven in Barangay Kayam, San Remigio, Cebu early Thursday morning, October 26, 2023. The incident allegedly took place at around 8:00…

Mall voting: Its advantages and disadvantages

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For the first time in recent history, Cebu will witness voters casting their ballots inside malls. For the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), selected precincts in Consolacion and Cebu City will…

Kawasan Falls to reopen this Oct. 26

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Kawasan Falls, the world-famous waterfall in Badian town, southwestern Cebu, will welcome tourists again after nearly two years of rehabilitation. The Cebu Provincial Government announced that preparations have been underway for the reopening…

Vote-buying via e-wallets will be closely watched, offenders face jail time

10/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Vote-buying through e-wallets and other digital payment platforms will be closely monitored by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) with offenders facing possible jail time.…

Red tide alert up in Madridejos; Consumers, fisherfolk warned

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Residents and fisherfolk in Madridejos town, Bantayan Island in Cebu are discouraged from collecting seashells and eating alamang as the municipality’s seawater has been contaminated with red tide algae. The municipal government of…

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