Peasant group questions appointment of fishing tycoon as DA chief

Jane Bautista 11/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A peasant group has questioned the appointment of fishing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), saying that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should be replaced with an expert…

Hontiveros asks Bongbong Marcos to reconsider Larry Gadon appointment

Maila Ager 06/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday asked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reconsider the appointment of disbarred lawyer Larry Gadon, saying a “disgraced former attorney does not inspire confidence in the Cabinet.” The Supreme…

Luardo named acting PROBE head, wants all encroachments dismantled

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With her new role as head of the Cebu City Prevention Restoration Beautification and Enhancement (PROBE), Grace Luardo said she would enforce the city’s laws and ordinances to prevent all forms of encroachments.…

Ex-PNP chief joins DOH: ‘Insult to health experts’

Tina G. Santos 10/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday confirmed the appointment of former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan as one of the agency’s undersecretaries. In a statement, the DOH said it received the…

Ramil Ayuman is Mayor Rama’s secretary on special projects

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 08/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama appointed former Department of Social Welfare and Development assistant secretary Ramil Ayuman as his secretary on special projects, the mayor announced on Monday, August 8, 2022. In a…

Marcos urged to allow vetting of next CHR execs

Dempsey Reyes 05/14/2022

As Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes his way to Malacañang, he will be met by controversies surrounding the country’s human rights situation, especially the killings during his predecessor’s brutal drug war, and a Commission on Human Rights (CHR)…

Sinas says he is qualified in his appointment as PNP chief

Catherine Gonzales 11/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Newly-installed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Debold Sinas believes he is qualified to become the highest PNP official despite criticism on why he was chosen by President Rodrigo Duterte to lead the 200,000-strong…

Quisumbing ‘appointed’ as TESDA deputy director

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Mandaue City mayor Gabriel Luis Quisumbing has announced his appointment as new deputy director-general of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). In a Facebook post shortly after President Rodrigo Duterte’s…

Ex-SC justice Bersamin named GSIS chair

Ben O. de Vera, DJ Yap - Philippine Daily Inquirer 02/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin, whose tenure in the Supreme Court was marked by a number of controversial decisions that tended to favor the Duterte administration, will take the helm of the Government Service Insurance…

Archdiocese of Cebu: Palma’s appointment in Pontifical Council for Culture timely with quincentennial celebration

Rosalie Abatayo 11/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma will now engage in bridging the gap between the Catholic Church and the global cultures of the modern times. Pope Francis has appointed the 69-year-old pontiff as the newest…

Great looks start with an appointment at Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue’s new Aesthetic Center

Rhobie A. Ruaya 09/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue’s commitment to further provide safe and excellent healthcare for the people of Cebu and its neighboring cities, gave birth to the idea of opening its Aesthetic Center that will…

Lorenzo ‘Chao’ Sy is new chairman of Cebu City Sports Commission

Mars G. Alison 07/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Lorenzo “Chao” Sy will be the new chairman of the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC). Sy confirmed this development after meeting with Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella on Monday, July 15, 2019. “We went…

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