DOH-7 asks LGUs to activate their anti-smoking task forces

Futch Anthony Inso, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/02/2017

Two weeks since its implementation, no one has been arrested for smoking in public places, a violation of Executive Order No. 26 which mandates a nationwide smoking ban. Ligaya Moneva, information officer of the Department of Health…

Cebu bishop is new prelate for military, police forces

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/06/2017

POPE Francis appointed Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Oscar Florencio as the concurrent apostolic administrator of the Military Ordinariate. “The appointment is concurrent, so he will both serve as military administrator and at the same time continue to function…

Mandaue forces sudden-death

Calvin D. Cordova 06/27/2017

With his team facing elimination, Christopher Isabelo stepped up to the plate, firing crucial points down the stretch to buoy Mandaue City to an 85-81 win over the Consolacion Sarok Weavers in Game 2 of the 2017…

AFP confirms presence of US forces in Marawi, but participation limited

Inquirer.net 06/10/2017

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur—The military on Saturday confirmed the presence of US forces here as Filipino soldiers continue their push towards the center of the city amid heavy resistance from combined Maute and Abu Sayyaf gunmen.…

Gov’t forces hit militants; civilians wave white flags

Inquirer.net 05/27/2017

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — Philippine military jets fired rockets at militant positions Saturday as soldiers fought to wrest control of a southern city from gunmen linked to the Islamic State group, witnesses said. Civilians waved…

END GAME FOR BANDITS

Leo Udtohan, Nestle L. Semilla 05/15/2017

BOHOL NOW ‘ABU SAYYAF-FREE’ CALAPE, Bohol — Hungry and ragged after weeks of hiding, Abu Sayyaf bandits known only as Abu Ubayda and Abu Asis held a resident’s son hostage in exchange for a decent meal in…

Wall saves Washington from elimination, forces Game 7

AP 05/13/2017

WASHINGTON–John Wall stood atop the scorer’s table, popping his jersey, yelling and celebrating his 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left for the go-ahead basket that put his Washington Wizards into a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. After…

Young teachers joined forces to form national network

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 05/02/2017

  Windel Cabando was 15 when he was chosen by his Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) teacher, Editha Fernandez, to represent Cansojong National High School in Talisay City in a quiz bee on Philippine history. Cabando was not…

AFP: Bohol Abu Sayyaf bandits ‘fighting for survival’

Inquirer.net, Nestle L. Semilla 04/25/2017

The number of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members still being hunted in Bohol may just be down to two, fighting for their survival and no longer posing any threat, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said…

Govt. forces continue to monitor Barangay Napo area

Doris C. Bongcac 04/12/2017

  CEBU CITY–Airstrikes continued in Barangay Napo in Inabanga, Bohol until close to midnight on Tuesday, said Frank Baylosis, the municipality’s information officer. “But the airstrike was contained in Napo area,” he said. As of 10:30 p.m.…

Iraqi forces launch push to retake western Mosul from IS

AP 02/19/2017

BAGHDAD — Iraqi forces have launched an operation to retake the western half of Mosul from the Islamic State group. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the start of the operation early Sunday morning on state television,…

NOT READY FOR US TROOPS

Carmel Loise Matus, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/14/2016

Questions raised on capability of 2 military bases in Cebu to host US forces Concerns on the capability of two military camps in Cebu to host American troops under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) have been…

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