2024 : Mandaue welcomes new year with launch of Presidencia Clock Tower

Doris C. Bongcac 01/01/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandauehanons welcomed 2024 in gathering at the city’s heritage plaza that was filled with songs, dances, fun and a fireworks display. The gathering was part of the New Year’s countdown and the official…

World rings in 2024 after war, bots and Barbie

Agence France Presse 01/01/2024

Jubilant crowds bid farewell on Sunday to the hottest year on record, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and devastating wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Much of the world’s population — now…

World prepares to ring in 2024

Agence France Presse 12/31/2023

SYDNEY — Jubilant crowds will bid farewell to the hottest year on record Sunday, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and wrenching wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The world’s population — now over eight…

Palma’s New Year Message: ‘Welcome 2024 by bringing the lessons learned in 2023’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma is hopeful that everyone would apply the lessons learned this year as they prepare to welcome 2024. Palma said that people should be thankful for the things that happened…

Cancer survivor, her wish for 2024: ‘To live healthier, more healing’

Pia Piquero 12/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The New Year has always been a season for finding new and deeper meaning in life. As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns its page, the arrival of the new year…

DOLE: Wage hike in 2024 possible but boards make final say

Angeline Marcelino 12/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said there is always a possibility for wage increases in 2024 but that the final decision rests on the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards…

‘Kasambahay’ in NCR to get P500 monthly wage hike starting 2024

Adrian Parungao 12/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Domestic workers in Metro Manila are set to receive a P500 increase to their monthly wage rate, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. According to the DOLE, the Regional Tripartite Wages and…

Miss Universe 2024 to be held in Mexico

Hannah Mallorca 11/19/2023

Another Latin nation will take the reins of crowning a new queen as Mexico was announced as the host country for the next Miss Universe pageant. During the Miss Universe 2023 coronation night in El Salvador, Mexican…

Lapu-Lapu’s CDC approves P13B AIP

Futch Anthony Inso 10/16/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The Lapu-Lapu City Development Council (CDC) has approved the city’s 2024 annual investment plan (AIP) worth P13.810 billion. At least P10 billion worth of projects and programs that were identified in the 2024…

The list of PH holidays in 2024 is out and here are some ideas to help you plan in advance

Immae Lachica 10/15/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— The list of Philippine holidays for 2024 is out. Get ready to mark your calendars to make the most of these non-working days. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., recently signed a declaration which mentioned…

Usher says he will headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas

Associated Press 09/25/2023

LOS ANGELES  — Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the…

Republican Hutchinson to run for US president in 2024, urges Trump to drop out

04/03/2023

WASHINGTON — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his 2024 US presidential candidacy on Sunday with a proclamation that set him apart from other current or potential Republican candidates: former President Donald Trump should step aside from…

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