In Tabogon, ma tries to save son from burning home but both died

Paul Lauro 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – She already managed to get to safety but a mother in Tabogon town, northern Cebu returned to their burning home to rescue her seven-year-old son. Unfortunately, both died in the fire that broke…

Woman accused of shoplifting undergarments, skincare denies allegations

Paul Lauro 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 24-year-old woman got jailed after she was accused of trying to shoplift undergarments and skincare products worth at least P10,000 from a mall at the North Reclamation Area (NRA) here last Saturday,…

Bilibid decongestion top BuCor’s priorities in 2025

Charie Abarca 12/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Decongestion of the New Bilibid Prison from the current 250 percent to 200 percent is among the top priorities of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) for 2025. BuCor chief Dir. Gen. Gregorio Catapang Jr.…

Bogo City fire kills 1-year-old girl

Futch Anthony Inso 12/30/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A one-year-old girl was killed in a fire that engulfed her home in Purok Periko, Brgy. Taytayan in Bogo City in northern Cebu on Sunday, December 29. Fire investigators from the Bogo City Fire…

Gov’t aid to Kanlaon-affected families near P149M – NDRRMC

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA – The national government and local government units (LGUs) have so far provided some P148.9 million worth of assistance to families affected by the Dec. 9 eruption of the Kanlaon Volcano, the National Disaster Risk Reduction…

South Korea grieves after deadliest plane crash kills 179

Associated Press 12/30/2024

MUAN, South Korea — South Korea was reeling Monday from the loss of 179 people after a Jeju Air plane crash-landed and burst into flames, with a team of US investigators joining local authorities to probe possible…

Pope Francis appoints new Tarlac bishop

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA – Pope Francis on Sunday appointed Bishop Roberto Mallari to lead the 61-year-old Diocese of Tarlac. The pontiff made the announcement in Rome around 7 p.m. Manila time. Mallari replaces the late Bishop Enrique Macaraeg who passed…

Azerbaijan President: Russia unintentionally shot down crashed jetliner

Associated Press 12/30/2024

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days. “We can say with…

Mandaue City Hospital on high alert, prepares for New Year firecracker injuries

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/30/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Despite the city government’s ban on firecrackers, Mandaue City Hospital is preparing for potential firecracker-related incidents. City Hospital Head Dr. Ligaya Lakambini Dargantes announced on December 30 that the facility will operate under…

Air Force man, mistress caught by wife, land in jail in Lapu-Lapu

Paul Lauro 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An active member of the Philippine Air Force landed in detention after he was caught spending time with his alleged mistress in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Monday, Dec. 30. On Sunday evening, Dec.…

Another Jeju Air jet experienced landing-gear issue, returned – Yonhap

Agence France Presse 12/30/2024

SEOUL – A Jeju Air passenger jet that departed Gimpo Airport in Seoul for Jeju on Dec 30 experienced an unidentified landing-gear issue after takeoff and returned to Gimpo where it landed safely, Yonhap news reported, citing…

PSA: Central Visayas records over 7 million national ID registrants

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The registrants of the National ID system (PhilSys ID) in Central Visayas has reached over 7 million, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-7) said. In a media release, PSA-7 said that they recorded a…

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