Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival: What’s the difference?

Wenilyn Sabalo 01/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—In less than two weeks, local and foreign spectators will gather anew in the Queen City of the South, which celebrates the comeback of the most anticipated in-person Sinulog Festival and Fiesta Señor. However, as…

40 years of poverty surveying

Mahar Mangahas - @inquirerdotnet 01/07/2023

This year marks 40 years since the pioneer national survey of Self-Rated Poverty (SRP) in the Philippines, done in April 1983, which discovered that 55 percent of household heads interviewed rated their families as Mahirap, rather than…

Sinulog launching parade peaceful and orderly

Pegeen Maisie Sararaña and Wenilyn Sabalo 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — No untoward incidents were recorded during the 2023 Sinulog launching parade on Friday, January 6. Police Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog, chief of the Cebu City Police Office, said no untoward incidents from the said…

2 PRO-7 generals, 28 colonels submit courtesy resignation

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 30 police generals and colonels in Central Visayas tendered their courtesy resignation on Friday, January 6, 2023. Police Brigadier General Jerry Bearis, director of the Police Regional Office in Central…

TEAM exec: We’re ready for traslacion; no rerouting, no road closure in Mandaue

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/06/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) has already prepared the traffic plan for the traslacion one of the highlights of the Fiesta Señor celebration. TEAM Executive Director Edwin Jumao-as said that the…

Minglanilla Archangels unveil lineup, coaches for upccoming Cong. Rhea Gullas Cup

Glendale G. Rosal 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Minglanilla Archangels revealed its official roster for the upcoming Cong. Rhea Gullas Cup which will open on Jan. 21, 2023, in south Cebu. Lawyer Jesus “Boyet” Velez, who is also the deputy…

Cataraja fights for OPBF super fly crown in February

Glendale G. Rosal 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Cebuano world-ranked prospect Kevin Jake Cataraja will face an equally lethal foe for the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super flyweight title on February 11, 2023, in General Santos City.…

Tabal to runners: Don’t pressure yourselves, just enjoy the run

Glendale G. Rosal 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Don’t pressure yourself and just enjoy the experience,” this is the advice from the country’s most accomplished female marathoner, Mary Joy Tabal for those running in the Cebu City Marathon 2023 on Sunday…

Wave of violence erupts after Mexico captures son of ‘El Chapo’; at least 7 die

Reuters 01/06/2023

MEXICO CITY — A wave of violence broke out after Mexican security forces captured on Thursday, January 5, drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzman, a son of jailed kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. The violence – which comes…

Jake Paul signs with PFL, challenges Nate Diaz to 2-bout match

Reuters 01/06/2023

Jake Paul is entering the mixed-martial arts scene, signing a multi-fight, multi-year contract with Professional Fighters League on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Paul, however ESPN reported that his deal is the first of PFL’s…

Pag-IBIG contribution hike suspended in 2023

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 01/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines – The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund has announced the suspension of the scheduled hike in its members’ monthly contribution this year, citing the need to provide financial relief to Filipinos recovering from…

Korean performers, who will join Sinulog grand parade, to arrive on Jan. 11

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Korean performers who will be joining the Sinulog 2023 is expected to arrive in Cebu City on Jan. 11, 2023. They are  from Hwacheon Beomamgol Nongak Preservation Association of Wonju City. The group…

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