Violence against women: Women told to seek help if threatened

Emmariel Ares 12/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities are advising women and children in possibly dangerous situations at home to promptly seek help from the local police to prevent any tragic incidents from happening. Before any unfortunate and irreversible incidents…

Indian teen prodigy becomes youngest world chess champ

Agence France Presse 12/13/2024

SINGAPORE — Indian teen prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest undisputed world chess champion Thursday after beating China’s Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore. The 18-year-old Gukesh burst into tears, burying his…

VP Sara Duterte on confidential fund use: ‘I will not explain’

12/13/2024

Vice President Sara Duterte has refused to explain publicly how she used the millions in confidential funds allocated to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) during her leadership, citing “national…

Lapu-Lapu City to join Sinulog Festival 2025

Futch Anthony Inso 12/11/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan confirmed that they will join the Sinulog Festival 2025 as a competing dancing contingent. The mayor on Wednesday, Dec. 11 said that they were inspired to join the…

Siargao power crisis: State of calamity declared by Surigao del Norte

Alexander Lopez - Philippine News Agency 12/11/2024

BUTUAN CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Surigao del Norte approved a resolution on Tuesday, declaring a state of calamity in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands following a prolonged power outage that began on Dec. 1 due…

Kanlaon eruption’s possible effects: Toledo cops told to prepare

Emmariel Ares 12/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Law enforcers in Toledo City, Cebu and other neighboring municipalities have been instructed to implement preparedness measures in light of the recent activities of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros island. Mt. Kanlaon, one of…

Garcia believes cases filed against him are ‘politically motivated’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the complaints filed by dismissed Mayor Michael Rama’s son against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia over the weekend, the latter remained unfazed. In a press conference on Monday, Garcia said that…

PH corporate earnings slow to 5% growth amid high inflation

12/09/2024

Philippine corporate earnings grew more slowly in the first nine months of the year due to weaknesses in the consumer, property, and power sectors caused by high inflation. According to COL Financial Group Inc.’s latest Philippine Market…

Rice prices set to rise next week in Mandaue City Public Market

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/06/2024

MANDAUE CITY, CEBU – Consumers here should start tightening their belt as prices of rice at the Mandaue City Public Market are expected to increase next week. Several vendors in the city’s largest market announced that their…

Buying Christmas lights? Here are some safety reminders from DTI-7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Christmas in the Philippines has always been bright and colorful, and usually people can see it in the bright lights on Christmas trees and other decorations. With this, the Department of Trade and…

Taal Volcano update:  26 earthquakes logged in past 24 hours

Delfin T. Mallari 11/29/2024

LUCENA CITY — At least 26 volcanic earthquakes in Taal Volcano in Batangas province were detected over the last 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Friday. The earthquakes were accompanied by…

‘Barang’ reason for attack on elderly couple in Borbon, Cebu?

Paul Lauro 11/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man in his 50s, who allegedly believed that his neighbors, an elderly couple, placed a curse [gibarang] or cast a spell over his son, was arrested after he was accused of killing…

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