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…

Skeletal remains found in Cebu belonged to man missing for 7 years

Paul Lauro 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Jolan Tapales would have turned 31 years old this year but his  life was tragically cut short. His skeletal remains were unearthed at a construction site in Upper Linao in Brgy. Lipata, Minglanilla town…

LIST: 20 wealthiest LGUs in Cebu province

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With assets close to P7 billion, Toledo City in western Cebu is the wealthiest local government in the province. The Commission on Audit (COA) recently released the Annual Financial Report for 2022 for…

EXPLAINER: What does ‘competitive’ mean for cities, LGUs in PH?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City bounced back in this year’s ranking of the Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index, and was even named the most improved among ‘highly urbanized cities’. From last year’s 24th spot, the ‘Queen…

Israel war: 2 Filipinos killed in war-torn Israel says DFA

10/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines (Updated) — The ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas has already claimed the lives of two Filipinos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Wednesday. “[The] Philippines condemns the killing of two…

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