PH allies slam China’s aggression near Sandy Cay in West PH Sea

Charie Abarca - Reporter 05/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Several of the Philippines’ allies have expressed grave concern over China’s recent use of water cannons and a sideswiping maneuver against a Philippine vessel on a routine scientific mission near Sandy Cay in the…

Archival shrugs off Rama’s election protest – ‘All his imagination’

Pia Piquero 05/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For Cebu City mayor-elect Nestor Archival Sr., the election protest filed by former mayor Michael Rama is nothing more than a figment of the latter’s imagination. “Basically, it’s all imagination actually. Imagination nang…

Cebu hosts global forum to boost Indo-Pacific maritime security

Mary Joy Salcedo 05/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — More than 100 officials from over 50 countries are currently gathered in Cebu for a conference aimed at strengthening multinational governance of Indo-Pacific security through the Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) platform. IORIS, an…

NBI probes investment scam complaints in Negros Oriental

Mary Judaline Partlow - Phiippine News Agency 05/23/2025

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Negros Oriental is investigating at least 30 alleged investment/financial scams with some complaints already filed in court. Lawyer Rose Ann Montecalvo, Intelligence Agent III of the local…

Baricuatro: ‘No need to change what works’ in Capitol workforce

Pia Piquero 05/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro said that sweeping changes are not on the horizon for the Cebu Provincial Government. “We don’t have to change something that works,” Baricuatro told reporters during a media forum.…

Durano hits Gwen’s ‘self-promoting’ Capitol tourism shows

Pia Piquero 05/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province’s flagship tourism programs are set for a major overhaul. Former Tourism Secretary Ace Durano criticized the Capitol’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and Suroy-Suroy Sugbo events, branding them as “more about self-promotion than…

Comelec reminds losing candidates: 1-year appointment ban in effect

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 05/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Unsuccessful candidates could not be appointed to government positions within one year after the elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday. “The one-year ban is effective. A losing candidate in an election cannot be…

Small plane crashes on California neighborhood: Several dead

Agence France Presse 05/23/2025

SAN DIEGO, United States — Several people were killed when a small plane crashed onto a California neighborhood before dawn Thursday, destroying a home and setting more than a dozen cars on fire. At least 10 houses…

5 Cebu City barangays declared drug-cleared by ROCDBC

Daryll Galindo 05/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A significant milestone in the campaign against illegal drugs was achieved after five barangays in Cebu City were officially declared drug-cleared by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC), following a…

Transition teams meet for smooth power handover in Mandaue City

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/22/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The transition teams from the outgoing and incoming city administrations in Mandaue City have officially convened to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities. The initial meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon, May 21,…

Palace declares June 6 a regular holiday for Eid al-Adha

Luisa Cabato - Reporter 05/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines —  Malacañang has declared Friday, June 6 a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). Proclamation No. 911, dated May 21 and released to the public on Thursday, said, “following the 1448 Hirsh…

Baricuatro takes oath as governor, eyes ‘harmonious’ ties with Cebu City

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro officially took her oath on Thursday, May 22, before Judge Anna Marie Militante at the Cebu City Sports Club. During the ceremony, Cebu City Mayor-elect Nestor Archival and…

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