Cebu officials support ban on POGOs

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie Erram 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Local officials in Cebu have expressed their support on the directive of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. to ban Philippine Offshore Gambling Operations (Pogo) in the country. Among those who welcomed the President’s…

Raymond vows support on POGO ban

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has thrown his support on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s orders to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogos). Reacting to Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address…

More Filipinos are visiting Taiwan

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tourism officials from Taiwan are ramping up initiatives to entice more Filipinos to visit their country. Recently, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (Teco) held a travel fair here inviting travelers from the Visayas…

Marcos congratulates Cebu for Palaro hosting, orders ban on Pogos

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has ordered a ban of Philippine Offshore Gambling Operations (Pogos) in the country. Marcos made the directive before he ended his third State of the Nation Address (Sona)…

Misgendering incident? Jude Bacalso’s ‘restaurant drama’ sparks online outrage

Immae Lachica 07/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The online world was buzzing on Monday morning, July 22, 2024, over an issue circulating online involving Cebu personality Jude Bacalso. The issue has drawn attention due to Bacalso’s alleged behavior towards a…

Garces secures unanimous decision win vs. Paradero at ‘Mano a Mano sa Sugbo’

Glendale G. Rosal 07/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kit Ceron Garces showcased his readiness for bigger fights by securing a unanimous decision victory over two-time world title challenger Robert “Super Inggo” Paradero in the main event of the “Mano a Mano…

FACES OF CEBU: Faith Anne Kristie Aragon, filmmaker

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ever since she was still a kid, Faith Anne Kristie Aragon loved stories. From reading works of fiction to observing average joes and janes going about their day, Faith believed that everyone has…

Rama on his suspension: ‘I have not done anything wrong’

Ferlyn Batiancila 07/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventively suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama stands firm that his suspension was unfair and devoid of due process. For the past two months, since his suspension began, Rama has consistently claimed he…

LPA may not hit C. Visayas but habagat to bring rains

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The low-pressure area (LPA) spotted east of Surigao del Norte may not directly hit Central Visayas but the southwest monsoon will bring rains in the region in the coming days, the state weather…

3 thieves steal garbage collector’s e-bike in Brgy. Mambaling

Paul Lauro 07/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A garbage collector sought the help of police here after three thieves stole his electronic bike (e-bike) in Brgy. Mambaling on Tuesday, July 16. The victim, identified as Eduardo Cantal, 49, a resident…

Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt

Associated Press 07/14/2024

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he spoke during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, two law enforcement officials said. The former president, his ear covered in…

Inter-tropical convergence zone to bring rains in Cebu – Pagasa

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Due to the presence of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), rains are expected in Cebu and the entire Central Visayas throughout this week, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and…

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