Multiple deaths reported as floods, landslide strike Jakarta

01/02/2020

JAKARTA — Severe flooding in Jakarta has claimed at least three lives and forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes after heavy rains from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning inundated both residential and commercial areas across the…

Harrell ties career high with 34 as Clippers rout Pelicans

11/25/2019

LOS ANGELES — Doc Rivers has seen the Los Angeles Clippers roster undergo many changes over the past 15 months. Montrezl Harrell has remained one of the few constants. Harrell showed again on Sunday night (Monday morning,…

Team bares where and when road accidents usually happen around Mandaue

Rosalie Abatayo 11/21/2019

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Having the right attitude on the road is still the best way for motorists to avoid figuring in road accidents. Mandaue City traffic czar, Architect Florentino Nimor, gave the advice following the release…

Oil, pork prices being watched as possible inflation drivers

Daxim L. Lucas 10/25/2019

Prices of basic goods and services could start an uphill climb again next year, though slower than their pace in 2018, if projections of a rise in oil and pork prices, which the central bank called “challenges,”…

BREAKING: Albayalde steps down as PNP chief

Cathrine Gonzales 10/14/2019

MANILA, Philippines (Updated) — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde stepped down from his post on Monday, as the investigation on alleged drug recycling in Pampanga province in 2013 further heats up. “After careful thought and deliberation,…

US Open: Rafael Nadal reaches 3rd round in walkover as Kokkinakis hurt

08/30/2019

World number two Rafael Nadal advanced to the US Open third round by walkover on Thursday after Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew from the tournament with a right shoulder injury. The 33-year-old Spaniard, an 18-time Grand Slam winner…

Saladstop! opens one more resto as it eyes bigger slice of healthy diners’ market in Cebu

Ellah Quieta 05/30/2019

Seeing the need for tasty and healthier food concepts in Cebu, Saladstop! the largest healthy food chain in Asia, expands its operations in Cebu. Saladstop! Philippines prides itself as the first restaurant in Cebu that introduces a…

IT’S OFFICIAL: Rama to run as vice mayor

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/30/2018

Former Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has announced his decision to run for vice mayor and give way to incumbent Vice Mayor Edgar Labella who is the opposition’s bet for mayor in next year’s election. Rama made…

Martinez seeks re-election as ABC Cebu President

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 06/20/2018

Provincial Board (PB) Member Celestino Martinez III eyes for a reelection as president of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) – Cebu Federation. Martinez, who sits as ex-officio member in Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), has won uncontested as…

Carcar mayor denies using govt vehicle as family car

John Michael Aroa 06/16/2018

CarCar City Mayor Nicepuro Apura today denied that he has been using his government-issued vehicle to service members of his family. The mayor issued this clarification after a photo posted on social media showed him, his wife, Carcar…

Mystery as an invitation

Fr. Dondon N. Aquino 05/26/2018

Have you ever whistled in the midst of a silent, windless moment of the day? Those who did and witnessed such could not believe and were all surprised because a breeze would hastily respond to your whistling.…

Koko Pimentel signs reso electing Tito Sotto as his successor

Inquirer.net 05/21/2018

Outgoing Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Monday signed a resolution electing Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as his successor. Pimentel became the 16th senator to sign the resolution, which is expected to be taken to the…

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