Saturday forecast: ‘Habagat’ to bring rains in some parts of PH

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 08/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of the country will experience rain on Saturday due to the southwest monsoon, known locally as “habagat,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “Itong hanging habagat ay magdudulot…

Jerusalem confirms first title defense vs. Mexican rival in Manila on Sept. 22

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning WBC World Minimumweight Champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has officially confirmed the date and location of his highly anticipated first title defense. In an exclusive interview with CDN Digital, Jerusalem announced that he…

Cebuana footballer showcases skills in Filipinas’ Manila training camp

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana midfielder Kyza Colina was among the 30 players selected to participate in the Philippine Women’s National Football Team’s six-day training camp in Manila. The camp, which began on August 17, was led…

Ceasefire hopes fade as Gaza fighting rages

Agence France Presse 08/23/2024

PALESTINIAN Territories — Hopes were dwindling Thursday for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where fighting raged despite pressure from the United States on Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas to reach an agreement. After more than 10…

Pasigarbo 2024 billeting: Cebu schools ready to house contingents

Pia Piquero 08/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 just three days away, some of the 51 contingents have started to arrive in Cebu City. The Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, an annual cultural festival celebrating Cebu’s founding…

Cebu labor groups want P150 wage increase

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several labor groups in Cebu are pushing for a P150 wage increase. However, some of the business groups want no adjustments. On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, labor groups, representatives from various stakeholders including…

Security preparation for Pasigarbo sa Sugbo almost 90% ready

Emmariel Ares 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four days before the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 celebration at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC), security preparations are now almost 90% complete. “We’re almost 90 percent na this time. In fact, we…

Cebu City will only host Pasigarbo, no budget set aside for event

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the success of Cebu City’s hosting of Palarong Pambansa, the city government has assured that it is prepared to host the Capitol’s event this Sunday, August 25 and 26. Acting Mayor Raymond…

Cebu City to close some roads on Aug. 25 for Pasigarbo sa Sugbo

Emmariel Ares 08/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This Sunday, August 25, the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) will once again be filled with performers and spectators for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024. In the previous month, the CCSC was used…

P64-a-day threshold is insulting and saddening, says Sen. Hontiveros

Emmariel Ares 08/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Claiming that having the means to spend more than P64 for three meals everyday translates to not being “food poor” is both insulting and saddening. This was the reaction of Senator Risa Hontiveros…

Police nab ‘lookout’ in Cebu City pawnshop robberies

Emmariel Ares, Marielle Surigao 08/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 42-year-old habal-habal driver, who was nabbed for possession of suspected shabu and a firearm, was identified as another suspect behind the robberies of two jewelry shops along Calderon Street in downtown Cebu…

Cebu City Hall rightsizing: Garcia to start evaluation of employees

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Honeymoon period is over.” This was how Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia started his speech when announcing that he would be evaluating the performance of the Cebu City Hall employees in a few…

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