Robin Padilla: Morality in the Philippines is going down

Maila Ager 11/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla has expressed dismay over what he perceives as the eroding morality in the Philippines. Speaking at the Ambassadors for Peace dinner banquet in Quezon City early this week, Padilla lamented how…

Cebu City councilor wants installation of CCTV in business establishments

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The robbery that occurred at a coffee shop along Salinas Drive in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City last Tuesday, October 31, alerted one of the councilors in Cebu City. Fortunately, the incident was caught…

With Rama on leave, Garcia sits as acting mayor of Cebu City

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said that there will be “no changes” in Cebu City during his 27-day term as the acting mayor. The vice mayor assumed the position after Mayor…

Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. appointed by Bongbong Marcos as new Agriculture secretary 

Jean Mangaluz 11/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday announced that Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a last-minute press briefing in Malacañang, Marcos…

Ordinance creating ‘one-stop shop’ for construction permits proposed in Cebu City

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Cebu City wants to improve the process of acquiring construction permits in the city. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a proposed ordinance entitled, ‘One-stop shop for construction permits (OSCP)’ and presented…

Cebu City dad calls on law enforcers to beef up security measures amidst war in Israel

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Cebu City has called on various law enforcers in the city to beef up safety and security measures amidst the ongoing war in Israel. Councilor Rey Gealon sent copies of…

Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians

10/10/2023

JERUSALEM/GAZA—The Islamist militant Hamas movement threatened to execute an Israeli captive every time Israel bombs a Palestinian home without warning, as Israel called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip, raising…

Mayor Rama on leave; VM Garcia is acting mayor until Oct. 15

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia will serve as the acting mayor until Mayor Michael Rama returns. Garcia made this announcement during the city’s weekly flag ceremony at the Plaza Sugbo grounds…

Cebu City dad warns establishments selling liquor to minors

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon urges the Cebu City’s Business and Permit Licensing Office to monitor business establishments around school zones after some establishments were caught selling liquor to minors in the neighboring city…

How to register with PhilHealth

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Completing requirements, such as securing a membership from some agencies, is one of the crucial things that a fresh graduate or soon-to-be employed person should take care of. To a newly hired employee,…

Israel and Palestinian war: What you need to know now

10/09/2023

Israel’s military pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza on Sunday and killed hundreds of people a day after a surprise attack by Hamas militants left some 700 Israelis dead, the worst attack on Israeli soil in decades.…

Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea, Marcos says

10/04/2023

MANILA —The Philippines is investigating a maritime incident to find out what killed three Filipino fishermen in a ramming incident that sank their boat in the South China Sea, president Bongbong Marcos said on Wednesday, October 4,…

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