For some, Christmas isn’t always a happy time

Pia Piquero 12/16/2024

  Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of loss, a tragic accident, and deeply emotional experiences. It may be distressing to some readers. Please proceed with care and prioritize your well-being.   Mera Timbang Sultan always loved…

CCPO accepts Rama’s challenge to improve city’s peace and order

Emmariel Ares 12/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police have accepted the challenge of Mayor Michael Rama to maintain the city’s peace and order for the coming year. Recently, a significant number of incidents have disturbed the peace in…

SMNI operations suspended for 30 days – NTC

12/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) suspended the operations of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for 30 days on Thursday. The NTC said its directive was initiated in response to a House resolution, which urged the…

PDEA-7: 34 more barangays in CV now drug-cleared 

Emmariel Ares 12/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Before the end of the year, a total of 34 more barangays in Central Visayas has been declared drug- cleared by the PDEA-7. The cleared barangays were endorsed by the Regional Oversight Committee…

Over 82,000 DepEd-7 personnel receive service incentives

Pia Piquero 12/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 82,000 personnel from the Department of Education in Central Visayas or DepEd-7 are getting their Service Recognition Incentives (SRI), amounting to P18,000 each. The distribution of SRI in the region commenced on…

Stampede risk high over old route for Fiesta Señor – CBRT mgt.

Pia Piquero 12/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The risk of a stampede is high if the old route for the Fiesta Señor foot processions will be retained, the CBRT management said. This was the CBRT management’s response to Cebu City…

It’s the season of strokes, heart attacks so be careful says DOH

12/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday warned of the health risks the holiday cheer may bring to Filipinos like strokes and heart attacks. Herbosa added that the country remains burdened, not only by infectious…

Derek na-stress sa love scene nila ni Beauty sa ‘Kampon’, gikusnot kuno ni Ellen

12/19/2023

GISUPORTAHAN sa ilang mga partners sila si Derek Ramsay at Beauty Gonzalez sa gipahigayon nga premiere night sa ilang pelikula nga “Kampon.” Mitan-aw gyud ang mister ni Beauty nga si Norman Crisologo ug ang wifey ni Derek nga si…

Kabayan displaces 7,000 residents in Mindanao

12/19/2023

Tropical Storm Kabayan (international name: Jelawat) caused floods that displaced nearly 7,000 people in the Caraga region, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage…

Batang Pinoy gets going after ‘beddings’ fiasco

12/19/2023

After having to deal with athletes sleeping on the floor on makeshift mats made out of cartons, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Batang Pinoy Games watched the spotlight fall on its athletes on Monday, including two promising…

Jigger Geverola hopes to attend oathtaking of new lawyers in Manila

Futch Anthony Inso 12/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – New Bar passer Jigger Geverola is hoping to make it to the oathtaking and admission of the roll of attorneys on December 22, 2023, after he was released from police custody, so that…

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling

12/19/2023

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican said on Monday in a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis that Roman Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals…

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