More balikbayans, foreign tourists expected at Saulog Festival 2025

CDN Digital 03/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Tagbilaran City Government promises a grandiose celebration as they welcome balikbayans and foreign tourists coming from around the world to this year’s Saulog Festival. But Mayor Jane Yap gave the assurance that…

Bato seeking refuge in Senate is debatable, says Lacson

Charie Abarca - Reporter / @charieabarcaINQINQUIRER.net 03/21/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s plan to seek refuge in the Senate if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant against him is debatable, former Senator Panfilo Lacson said on Friday. “Huwag…

Australian national, 4 others nabbed in NBI buy-bust operations

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/21/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – At least five individuals, including an Australian national, were arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7 and the Cebu District Office in separate buy-bust operations this month. The first operation took…

Negros Oriental: 2 hikers rescued, search continues for 4 still missing

Morexette Marie Erram and Charen Alegres 03/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities rescued two of the six foreigners who went missing while hiking in the mountains of Negros Oriental on Friday, March 21. Police Lieutenant Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial…

North Korea says it tested new missiles as it threatens strong steps against US-South Korea drills

Associated Press 03/21/2025

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it test-launched new anti-aircraft missiles, as its military threatened unspecified grave steps against the U.S. and South Korea over their joint military drills that it views as an…

April 1 declared a regular holiday for Eid’l-Fitr

Luisa Cabato - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQINQUIRER.net 03/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of Eid’l-Fitr, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has declared Tuesday, April 1, 2025, a regular holiday nationwide. This was confirmed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin to reporters on Thursday. Based on…

DMW-7 distributes cash assistance to 23 female OFWs in Central Visayas

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) recently distributed financial assistance worth P230,000 to female Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The cash assistance was part of the Balik-Pinay Balik-Hanapbuhay Program (BPBH), through…

Mini-trade fair showcases OFWs turned entrepreneurs

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) hosted its first-ever mini-trade fair for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the region. The agency’s Kabayan Trade Fair was held from March 17 to…

Comelec Mandaue office receives ballot boxes, ACM batteries for upcoming elections

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/20/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Commission on Elections Mandaue office (Comelec-Mandaue) received a delivery of approximately 270 plastic ballot boxes and batteries for the Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) at Mandaue City Hall on Thursday, March 20. Due…

Happiest country in the world: Finland tops rankings anew

Associated Press 03/20/2025

Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday. Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top of the…

Remulla: ICC has no jurisdiction over PH, only over individuals

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 03/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday reaffirmed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction over the Philippines as a state, but only over individuals accused of crimes under international humanitarian law. “The…

Mandaue: 2 rallies set at start of campaign season, cops ready for them

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/20/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — As the local election campaign season is set to begin on March 28, the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is stepping up preparations to ensure the safety and security of the events. So…

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