WPS patrol by B-52H bomber, PH jets done, China irked

Frances Mangosing - Reporter / @FMangosingINQ 02/21/2024

A nuclear-capable bomber of the United States has been sent to have its first joint patrol with the Philippine military over the West Philippine Sea (WPS).  This also prompted China’s military to send its forces there to…

EXPLAINER: What to do when coming face-to-face with snakes

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They won’t attack unless provoked. Seeing snakes in the house or anywhere could surely frighten people. Unfortunately, the shock encounter often lead to the hurting or killing of the reptile. But what is…

P100 daily wage hike bill approved on final reading

Charie Abarca 02/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s approval on its third and final reading brings the landmark bill, which proposes a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers, one step closer to becoming law. Senate…

TIMELINE: Why skywalks in Cebu City need to be dismantled, relocated

Pia Piquero 02/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The resumption of dismantling the skywalks in Cebu City for relocation to the South Road Properties (SRP) on February 13 sparked a lot of online discussions. In response, CDN Digital created a timeline outlining…

West Philippine Sea: Guard PH shoal, fishers with frequent patrols

02/17/2024

The Philippines will take “decisive action” in securing one of its traditional fishing grounds amid growing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea by establishing a constant presence at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal through rotational patrols of that area by…

Cha-Cha: Cebu coalition says no to Charter Change

Emmariel Ares 02/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cha-Cha or Charter Change is not what the Filipinos need at a time when necessities like rice are becoming too expensive and many are unemployed.  This was the message of the newly-launched coalition…

Gov. Garcia wants Boljoon pulpit panels returned

Carl Lorenciana 02/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines  – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has called for the return of 19th-century Boljoon pulpit panels to their original home at the Patrocinio de Maria Santisima Parish Church stressing the importance of preserving Cebuano heritage.…

Bohol: ‘Shabu’ worth over P700,000 seized, man in police drug personalities’ list nabbed

Emmariel Ares 02/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 43-year-old man, described as a regional target-listed drug personality, was caught with over P700,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Bohol Province on Thursday dawn, February 15. According to…

Senate approves P100 wage hike for private workers on 2nd reading

TIna Santos 02/15/2024

The Senate passed on Wednesday a significant bill that requires a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri described it as a Valentine’s Day gift to workers, with…

Archbishop Palma stands with CBCP vs charter change

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The varying opinions on the proposed charter change should be respected, according to Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma. But as for himself, Palma said he is inclined to support the stand of the Catholic…

Charter Day bonus: City Hall workers may get P25,000 incentive

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Hall employees could receive their Charter Day bonus worth P25,000 this month if the Council approves an ordinance for its release, the city’s budget officer announced on Monday, Feb. 12. The…

Usher dazzles at Super Bowl halftime show with help from his friends

02/12/2024

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Usher delivered a high-energy Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday that featured surprise appearances by some of his most famous collaborators as the R&B star rolled through a parade of his hits. Sitting…

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