President Duterte cites Legarda for gov’t workers pay hike, free college education

Doris C. Bongcac 05/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Citing notable contributions of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda like the salary hike for soldiers and policemen, universal healthcare, free college education and irrigation for farmers, President Rodrigo Duterte said the veteran lawmaker was…

Duterte declares May 3 as regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 05/02/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared May 3, 2022 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr or the Feast of Ramadan. Duterte signed Proclamation No. 1356 on Sunday but was released by Malacañang…

Duterte inaugurates CCLEX on historic day

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte inaugurated the iconic Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) through a unique car ribbon-cutting ceremony in the middle of the bridge. Instead of cutting the ribbon using the traditional scissors, the…

Cebu marks 2 milestones in history today, Apr. 27

Delta Dyrecka Letigio, Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie Erram, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 04/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — On April 27, 2022, Cebu will be the site of two historical events in the Philippines. The national and local governments will be leading the 501st Anniversary of the Victory at Mactan, and…

Duterte-backed PDP Laban wing cries foul after some posts flagged by Facebook

Neil Arwin Mercado 04/25/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) wing backed by President Rodrigo Duterte cried foul Monday after some of its posts were allegedly flagged and taken down by Facebook. The party wing’s…

Duterte vetoes SIM Card Registration bill

Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter / @NAMercadoINQ 04/15/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has vetoed the bill seeking to mandate the registration of all SIM cards and social media accounts in the country, the Palace announced Friday. Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar said Duterte vetoed the…

Duterte puts reclamation applications on hold

Ador Vincent Mayol, Nestle Semilla 04/02/2022

CEBU CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a stop to the processing of applications for reclamation projects in the country due to reports of corruption. Speaking to top government officials from Central Visayas on Thursday night,…

Rama and Barug bets get Duterte’s endorsement

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, Councilor Raymond Garcia, and other Partido Barug candidates were officially endorsed by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 31, 2022. Rama and Garcia, who are vying for mayor and…

Duterte justifies not suspending e-sabong

Daphne Galvez 03/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday justified his decision not to suspend e-sabong, or online cockfighting, operations, saying it is legal and the government earns millions from it monthly. “‘That’s because e-sabong is legal. When…

Face masks stay, says Duterte as ‘monster’ COVID-19 is mutating

Daphne Galvez 03/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Even though the number of COVID-19 infections is currently “very low,” President Rodrigo Duterte said he is not yet ready to revoke an order for the mandatory use of face masks especially in enclosed…

Duterte coming to Cebu for campaign?

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/21/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte may be coming to Cebu when the local campaign starts on March 25, 2022.  This was revealed by former Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Chairman and senatorial candidate Greco Belgica, who…

PDP-Laban honcho and Duterte ally Evardone backs Robredo’s presidential bid

Daphne Galvez 03/14/2022

A high-ranking official of ruling party PDP-Laban in Visayas on Monday endorsed the presidential candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo. Evardone, who serves as the PDP-Laban vice president in Visayas, said his endorsement is based on the qualifications…

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