Cebu City councilor warns public about overseas employment scam

Pia Piquero 06/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A local legislator raises the alarm on an overseas employment scam after several victims find themselves allegedly embroiled in a web of deceit and exploitation. City Councilor Edgardo Labella II penned a resolution…

Rama files motion to lift suspension order against him

Pia Piquero 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and his legal team have filed a  motion before the Office of the Ombudsman to lift the suspension order against him and seven other city hall officials.…

Cebu weather: Fair and pleasant days ahead

Pia Piquero 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu weather in the coming days will be generally fair and pleasant, the regional weather bureau said on Friday. In a weather forecast released today, May 31, by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…

Explore Borbon: Must-see spots in this tranquil northern Cebu town

Emmariel Ares 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 78 kilometers from Cebu City is the relatively small town of Borbon in the north. Its name is believed to have come from a misinterpretation by Spanish soldiers who received the reply…

When do you say ‘I do’?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Saying “I do” indicates your acceptance of your partner to be part of your life in sickness and in health, for better or for worse. These three words make a huge difference the moment…

Cebu City Council OKs additional P65 million for CCSC renovation

Pia Piquero 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council has approved an additional P65 million budget for the rehabilitation and ongoing renovation of the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC). Initially, the executive department had requested P74 million, but…

‘Green skills’ training program to combat climate change, unemployment launched in Cebu

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A new initiative that aims to address climate change and unemployment in the Philippines has been launched in Cebu. On Wednesday, May 29, the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST),…

DepEd-7 to graduates: Observe proper decorum when receiving diplomas, awards

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (Deped-7) is reminding  graduating students to observe proper decorum when they receive their diplomas on stage during graduation. Deped-7 Director Salustiano Jimenez said that as much…

Is giving money garlands during graduation necessary?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s graduation season, one of the most anticipated school events at the end of the school year. During this time, parents and loved ones express their “congratulations” by giving presents to graduates or…

‘3 a.m.’ completion rites in Lapu-Lapu school explained

Futch Anthony Inso, Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The “3 a.m.” completion rites in a school in Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City posted by a concerned netizen stirred public interest on Wednesday, May 29. However, there was a reason for it. Garvin Velos,…

Laity opposes divorce bill: It negates divine command

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —“The divorce law negates the divine command that no man should separate what God has joined together. Here, man puts himself above God.” This is a portion of the Archdiocese of Cebu’s Commission on…

EXPLAINER: The duties, responsibilities of an acting mayor

Pia Piquero 05/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia assumed the role of acting mayor following the preventive suspension of Mayor Michael Rama. In a resolution on May 8, 2024, the Office of the Ombudsman…

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