65-year-old mom tops LET exams, fulfills dream of becoming a teacher like her son

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 12/23/2022

CEBU, Philippines —  Ma. Nida Moran Suarez was one of the top notchers of the October 2022 Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET). But she was no ordinary top notcher because this mom from Dalaguete town in southern…

PRO-7 chief assures Lapu-Lapu mayor: More cops to secure city streets

Futch Anthony Inso 12/23/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — More policemen will secure the streets of Lapu-Lapu City this holiday season. Police Brigadier General Jerry Fornaleza Bearis, Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) director, assured Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan…

Mandaue City Hospital gears up to handle possible firecracker injuries as Christmas Day nears

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/23/2022

  MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Despite the ban on the selling and use of firecrackers being imposed in Mandaue City, the Mandaue City Hospital is still preparing to handle possible firecracker injuries. Dr. Diadem Jane Maglangit, medical…

Family of Parian shooting victim cries for justice

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The family of the man who was killed by a stray bullet allegedly from two warring gangs on Thursday morning is cying for justice. Anthony Corro and his family were on their way…

Parian gunfight: 2 shooters, 3 other suspects nabbed

Wenilyn Sabalo 12/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police arrested five suspects including two of the four alleged shooters involved in the street gunfight between two gangs in the early morning of Dec. 22, in Barangay Parian, Cebu City. Police Major…

Binukbukay sa VelPal 2: 7 Minglanilla boxers defeat foes

Glendale G. Rosal 12/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Minglanilla pugs snatched seven victories in the “Binukbukay sa VelPal 2” of the G-Sports & Entertainment and 10,000 BC Promotions on Thursday evening, Dec. 22, 2022, at the  VelPal 2 Pinggan in Minglanilla…

The many versions of Christmas

Jose Ma. Montelibano - @inquirerdotnet 12/23/2022

There are many versions of Christmas. Because I am Christian and Catholic, I may think that there is only one way to look at and understand Christmas. But every time I spend Christmas outside the Philippines, I…

Cebu solon: Selecting ‘quality fund managers’ key to Maharlika’s success; militant group wants it junked

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A lawmaker from Cebu said that having ‘quality fund managers’ for the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) would help it become an effective vehicle for investment. But militant groups here continue their calls…

Public warned: Don’t give alms to beggars on Cebu City streets or you will be apprehended, fined

Wenilyn Sabalo 12/22/2022

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Starting Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, the Cebu City Anti-Mendicancy Board (CCAMB) will conduct rescue operations and issue citation tickets to mendicants and those who will be caught giving cash or any material…

Capitol employees get P10,000 bonus

Morexette Marie Erram 12/22/2022

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Good news for regular employees of the Cebu Provincial Government. The Provincial Board (PB) on Thursday, December 22 approved the P13.8 million supplementary budget that would fund the Special Recognition Incentives (SRI)…

Selling of firecrackers only allowed at SRP

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Philip Zafra, head of the Committee on Peace and Order, reminded the public that the only designated area for selling firecrackers and pyrotechnics in the city is at South Road…

Choose you this Christmas season 

Immae Lachica 12/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— This Christmas season, allow yourself to create a safe distance from the the people or situation that does not serve you.  And gift yourself this Christmas with peace of mind and positive vibes to…

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