Engkwentro 8 a go: Gabunilas, Espinas make weight, ready to rumble for non-title bout

Glendale G. Rosal 12/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the “Engkwentro 8”slugfest tomorrow, Dec. 20, in San Fernando town, south Cebu as featured boxers passed the official weigh-in on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.  The official weigh-in happened…

Alba relieved as PRO-7 chief after two-month stint 

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 12/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police Brigadier General Roderick Augustus Alba is relieved as the director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) effective on Monday, Dec. 19.  Alba became the PRO-7 chief last Oct. 13…

Buagsong bags P65,000 prize for Cordova’s Christmas Decor contest

Futch Anthony Inso 12/19/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — With a theme of a “White Christmas”, Barangay Buagsong of Cordova town bagged the grand prize of P65,000 in the Christmas Decor Competition of the town. The announcement of winners was done in…

ARQ Builders is MCBL champion after beating Truck N’ Trail in finals

Glendale G. Rosal 12/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The ARQ Builders dethroned the Truck N’ Trail, 85-76, to hoist the Metro Cebu Basketball League (MCBL) Season 7 title on Sunday evening, at the Benedicto College gymnasium.  Spencer Ugsimar, who exploded for…

‘Drunk’ pregnant woman dies after she was hit by an SUV and ran over by a van in Cebu City

Paul Lauro, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 12/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A two-month pregnant woman died on the spot after she was hit by a passing SUV and a van around 1 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, along N. Bacalso Avenue in Barangay Poblacion…

Traffic violations in Cebu City increase

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — During the first 15 days of December, authorities here have already recorded over 10,000 traffic violations. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) on Monday, Dec. 19 reported that they had already recorded 10,158…

Lionel Messi: The Greatest?

Agence France Presse 12/19/2022

For his legions of admirers, the debate about Lionel Messi’s right to be regarded as the greatest footballer in history is officially over. The absence of a World Cup winners’ medal has long been Exhibit A in…

Santa’s wish list

Fatima Ignacio Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 12/19/2022

Headline read: “CDC encourages people to wear masks to help prevent spread of COVID, flu and RSV over the holidays.” Given that restrictions have been relaxed and gatherings and reunions are inevitable, it pays to heed this…

Ninos haul three gold medals in 2nd day of Batang Pinoy

Glendale G. Rosal 12/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Team Cebu City Niños hauled three gold medals in the second day of the Batang Pinoy National Championships in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.  The medal haul was headed by 15-year-old cyclist Chris Andreu…

Lady Jaguars come back from 2 sets down to beat Lady Panthers, retain Cesafi women’s volleyball title

Glendale G. Rosal 12/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Lady Jaguars stormed back from a 0-2 start to beat the University of Southern Philippines-Foundation (USP-F) in a grinding five-set showdown to defend their Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation…

Teacher teaches students about simplicity and happiness this Christmas

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 12/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid the high-tech world that we live in, there is still happiness in simplicity. This is what Teacher Annalie Gantuangco, 45, of Caraatan Elementary School in Carcar City wanted her 10 Grade 2…

Tehran doctor tortured, killed after treating wounded protesters

Dale Arasa - @inquirerdotnet 12/18/2022

Dr. Aida Rostami, a 36-year-old physician, was found dead with signs of torture after being arrested for treating injured protesters in their homes. According to Iran International, Dr. Rostami’s body had one eye removed and half of…

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