PH COVID-19 cases breach 15,000 mark as deaths exceed 900

Darryl John Esguerra 05/27/2020

MANILA, Philippines —  The number of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in the Philippines has reached 15,049, as the Department of Health (DOH) reported 380 new cases as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday. This is the…

DepEd-7 to probe ‘rape incident’ involving minors

Futch Anthony Inso 11/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) will conduct its own investigation on the rape incident in the town of Minglanilla, where the alleged suspect and victim are both minors.  Based on…

Fulfilling Tom’s promise: Cebu City to donate 15 vehicles to 8 barangays

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fifteen Cebu City-owned vehicles will be donated to eight barangays in the city before June 30 when outgoing Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s term would end. Osmeña said that this was his way to keep…

Rome to choose next auxiliary bishop of Cebu from 15 qualified candidates

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The appointment of Bishop Oscar Florencio to the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines has left the auxiliary bishop position in the Archdiocese of Cebu vacant, giving an opportunity for other priests to rise…

15 days paid paternity leave eyed after expanded maternity benefit

Inquirer.net 02/22/2019

MANILA, Philippines — After the enactment of the 105-day paid maternity leave benefit for women workers, Congress is “expected to lengthen the paternity leave for fathers as well,” Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel said Friday. Pimentel…

Osmeña allocates P15M rice subsidy for motorcycle-for-hire drivers

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/17/2018

CEBU CITY, Philippines -Concerned about the plight of Angkas and habal-habal drivers in Cebu City, Mayor Tomas Osmeña has decided to allocate P15-million as rice subsidy for all 6,000 motorcycle-for-hire drivers in the city. The city council…

DepEd sets longer Xmas break from Dec. 15 to Jan. 2

Inquirer.net 11/28/2018

The Department of Education (DepEd) released on Wednesday an order that extends the Christmas vacation for elementary and high school for the current school year. According to the order, the department ordered schools nationwide to start the…

Sinulog dance competition registration extended to Dec. 15

Doris Mae C. Mondragon 11/27/2018

The Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) extended the registration for the Sinulog 2019 Dance Competition to Dec. 15. The registration is scheduled to close this Friday, Nov. 30 but it was extended for another 15 days to give…

Red Sox top Dodgers for 4th World Series title in 15 seasons

AP 10/29/2018

LOS ANGELES — Chris Sale’s final pitch for this Boston juggernaut triggered a celebration on the Dodger Stadium infield, among thousands of fans who made their way to California — and even outside Fenway Park back home.…

US war with China likely in next 15 years, warns retired US general

AP 10/25/2018

WARSAW, Poland — The former commander of the U.S. Army in Europe warned Wednesday that it’s very likely the United States will be at war with China in 15 years. Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges said that…

Convergys PH at 15: The Number of Success

09/01/2018

Convergys Philippines, one of the largest and leading BPO companies in the country, celebrated its 15th anniversary this August with a 2-part concert series for employees nationwide. With the theme “Made By YOU – Celebrating Our Stories,…

15 candidates vie for Renaissance Cebuana 2018 title

08/03/2018

The top 15 candidates for the first Renaissance Cebuana 2018 was presented by Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale on Friday (August 3). The beauty pageant, which is now on its final stage, is organized by the Cebu…

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