Bongbong Marcos on P20/kg rice: ‘We’re not there yet, but we’re doing everything we can’

Jean Mangaluz 07/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said that his administration has yet to deliver on his P20 per kilo of rice election promise, but they are doing everything that they can to do so.…

74,152 Pantawid beneficiaries in Central Visayas to exit program  

Futch Anthony Inso 07/10/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—A total of 74,152 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Central Visayas will exit the program this year. This was confirmed by Catherine Trapsi, social welfare officer IV and 4Ps Case Manager of the…

Lapu councilor Cuizon now preparing budget for solo parents’  financial assistance 

Futch Anthony Inso 07/07/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Lapu-Lapu City Councilor Annabeth Cuizon welcomed the announcement of Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan to distribute financial assistance to Solo Parents starting next year. Chan announced in his State of the City Address (SOCA) on Wednesday,…

DOT ends deal with ad firm over promo fiasco

Dona Z. Pazzibungan, Julie M. Aurelio, Melvin Gascon 07/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Just two days after it announced that it was conducting an investigation, the Department of Tourism (DOT) abruptly ended its contract with DDB Group Philippines on Monday after the advertising agency apologized for using…

Rama bares plans to build new dam during SOCA

Morexette Marie Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio 07/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – To provide more water supply for consumers here, the city government wants to build a new dam. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on Monday, July 3, 2023, unveiled his plans for the construction…

Mayor Rama set to tackle CCMC issue during second SOCA

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is expected to give updates on the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) when he delivers his second State of the City Address (SOCA) on July 3, 2023. Sought for…

Mayor Rama to look into delay in giving of prizes of city-initiated competitions 

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/13/2023

Updated CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he would look into the delay in giving prizes to those who won in competitions that the city government hosted in the past. This after reports surfaced that…

Trump faces US criminal charges for mishandling documents, obstruction -source

06/09/2023

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury for retaining classified government documents and obstruction of justice, according to a source familiar with the matter. The criminal case, brought by the U.S.…

Pence attacks Trump as he challenges his ex-boss in 2024 White House race

06/08/2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence, who loyally served Donald Trump for four years, on Wednesday blasted his former boss for the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol as he launched his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Pence issued his…

Tomas Osmeña: ‘DNA results could never change Don Sergio’s legacy’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—DNA results may prove that he was a child born out of wedlock but that will never change President Sergio Osmeña’s legacy to the country.  This was the sentiment of former Cebu City Mayor Tomas…

Keep watch on Maharlika Investment Fund, Escudero urges critics

Marlon Ramos 06/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Critics of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) must remain vigilant despite its expected signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Sen. Francis Escudero said on Sunday as he underscored the Supreme Court’s critical…

Congress OKs Maharlika bill without pensions as funding

Jeanette I. Andrade, Melvin Gascon 06/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers in both houses of Congress on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, approved the final version of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), after adopting stiffer safeguards in its management and removing the contentious provision on…

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