7 dead as Sulu-bound boat catches fire off Basilan

Julie S. Alipala, Leah D. Agonoy - @inquirerdotnet 03/30/2023

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Seven bodies were fished out of the waters off Baluk-Baluk island of Hadji Muhtamad town, Basilan Gov. Jim Hataman-Salliman said on Thursday. The fatalities were passengers of the boat M/V Lady Mary Joy that…

Montealto amid protests for his removal: ‘I shall continue to serve’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) Director Eduardo Montealto Jr. remains unfazed by the series of protest actions demanding his ouster as LTFRB-7 head in the region. In a…

Take your eyes off your mobile phone, says inventor, 50 years on

Reuters 03/30/2023

Del Mar, United States — The problem with mobile phones is that people look at them too much. At least, that’s according to the man who invented them 50 years ago. Martin Cooper, an American engineer dubbed the…

Caught in the act: 2 face adultery raps in Talisay City

Paul Lauro 03/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 35-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man will be facing charges of adultery after the woman’s husband caught them checking in at a lodging house in Talisay City last Wednesday evening, March 29,…

‘Buhing Kalbaryo’ expected to draw thousands of devotees, spectators this year

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government invites the Catholic faithful to join in the 26th year since inception of the annual ‘Buhing Kalbaryo,’ Cebu City’s iconic street play, this April 7, 2023. This is the…

The disappearing ‘lolas’ of Mapanique

Joel Ruiz Butuyan - @inquirerdotnet 03/30/2023

There were originally 96 members when they formed the Malaya Lolas, an association of Filipino women who suffered mass rape and other forms of horrendous crimes committed by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. As…

Marcos orders CHEd to address shortage of nurses due to migration

Daphne Galvez 03/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to address the shortage of nurses due to migration. During a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Healthcare Sector…

Mandaue City Jail transfers to new facility

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/29/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Jail will be transferred to its new facility in Dungguan, Barangay Basak in the city this June. Jail Superintendent Atty. Jonathan Baltar said that they have already transferred over 700…

Lapu police told to prioritize health amid soaring temperatures

Futch Anthony Inso 03/29/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Members of the Lapu-Lapu City police have been advised to always prioritize their health, especially this summer season. Police Colonel Elmer Lim, city director of LCPO, said that policemen should look after their…

Cebu guv sues 7 animal industry bureau execs over ASF

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least seven officials of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) are now facing administrative charges over their handling of the African Swine Fever (ASF) here in Cebu province. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia filed…

Mayor Chan gives go signal to proponents of reclamation project

Futch Anthony Inso 03/29/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will ask the proponent of the 203-hectare reclamation project to proceed with the development. This despite some areas of the said reclamation project were not yet approved due…

Regular, casual Cebu City hall employees to receive P15,000 bonus not later than April 5

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Hall employees have something to look forward to ahead of the Holy Week as the Cebu City Council already approved the first Supplemental Budget for this year that includes the funding…

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