‘Alarming’ US mystery drones: Officials confounded, locals scared

Agence France Presse 12/13/2024

EDGEWATER, United States — A rash of unexplained drone sightings in the skies above New Jersey has left locals rattled and sent US officials scrambling for answers. Breathless local news reports have amplified the anxious sky-gazing and…

Apple Bariñan cherishes trailblazing feat in Cesafi football

Glendale G. Rosal 12/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of San Carlos (USC) football team made history in the Cebu Schools Athletics Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) men’s football competition by securing their seventh consecutive championship—a record-breaking feat that cemented their place…

PAGCOR revokes licenses of Mandaue businesses eyed as Pogo hubs

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/12/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – At least seven businesses engaged in electronic gaming and costumer service operating in Mandaue City have had their licenses cancelled by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Lawyer August Lizer Malate, head…

Sinulog: Danao City is back to compete for pride and glory

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Danao City is finally back to join as one of the competing contingents for Sinulog 2025. Danao City mayor Thomas Mark “Mix” Durano officially announced their local government’s participation in the grandest event…

Pagasa: Most of PH to see cloudy skies, rain Dec 12

Jown Manalo 12/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the country will see overcast skies and rains on Thursday, still due to three prevailing weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In a morning…

11.7K families so far affected by Kanlaon eruption

Priam Nepomuceno - Philippine News Agency 12/12/2024

MANILA – The recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island has so far affected 11,791 families, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. In its latest situation report, the disaster response body…

Fiesta Señor 2025: Registration for Fluvial Procession begins

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the Fiesta Señor a few weeks away, authorities here have opened registration for those who want to join the Fluvial Procession. The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) on Thursday, Dec.…

Mother, daughter gunned down in Carcar City, Cebu

Paul Lauro 12/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A mother and her 14-year-old daughter were killed in Carcar City, Cebu on Wednesday evening, December 11, 2024. Police in Carcar City confirmed arresting a 64-year-old man, who allegedly gunned down his 38-year-old live-in…

Lapu-Lapu City Clearing Team employees test negative for illegal drugs

Futch Anthony Inso 12/11/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — All 42 employees of the Lapu-Lapu City Clearing Team tested negative for illegal drug use after undergoing a drug test on Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024. Before the drug test, the employees were…

Misa De Gallo: Police in Cebu province gear up for religious event

Emmariel Ares 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There will be additional police officers, uniformed and plain-clothed, deployed at the churches in the province of Cebu to ensure the safety of pilgrims who would be joining the annual Misa De Gallo.…

DSWD sends 20,000 food packs for Mt. Kanlaon eruption victims

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/11/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A total of 20,000 food packs have been sent by the Visayas Disaster Response Center (VDRC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to its warehouses in Negros Island for distribution…

Cebu vendors resist Carbon Market reclassification to commercial

Pia Piquero 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The reclassification of a portion of the Carbon Public Market, particularly the hawker center area, from institutional to commercial zoning could bring high income to Cebu City, according to a local legislator. However,…

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