Heroic effort to save drowning co-workers costs man his life

08/26/2019

SAN NARCISO, Zambales–A 21-year-old man died after rescuing his two drowning co-workers while they were swimming in a public beach here on Sunday (Aug 25). Senior Insp. Noel Sitjar, chief of the San Narciso Municipal Police, said…

Loot in hiding, fears for his life

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/23/2018

FOR about three months now, Daanbantayan Mayor Vicente Loot could hardly be seen in the municipality. He could neither be reached through phone for an interview. His stepson, Cebu Board Member Sun Shimura, said Loot has decided…

His heart in art

Rob Gonzales 08/11/2018

Wilbert Wee Let’s take into account appearances first. Right away you’ll notice the mild and silent demeanor, self-assured in his academic prowess. Thirty-something Wilbert Wee, a science teacher, might be channeling Walter Becker with his presence. Yet…

Duterte: I believe in God, but prove his existence – via a selfie

Inquirer.net 07/07/2018

President Rodrigo Duterte says he’s neither an agnostic nor an atheist. He believes in God. But he has a challenge: If anyone can to prove to him that God exists – by showing him a selfie with…

Rama worries over his safety

Delta Dyrecka Letigio, Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/05/2018

Michael Rama, even if he is no longer a mayor, remained worried over his security following the recent series of killings of local chief executives in the country. “Practically, I’ve been alarmed of what’s going on in…

American national found dead inside his car in Lapu-Lapu City

Norman Mendoza 06/02/2018

A 70-year old American national was found dead inside his car at past 4:00 a.m. in Barangay Buaya, Lapu-Lapu City. The victim was identified as Salvatore Peter La Barbera, a businessman, who sustained a gunshot wound in…

Osmeña to give P1M to SK execs who support his administration

Morexette B. Erram 05/28/2018

As long as they express support to the projects initiated by his administration, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña is willing to grant elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in all the 80 barangays P1 million worth of financial assistance…

Koko Pimentel signs reso electing Tito Sotto as his successor

Inquirer.net 05/21/2018

Outgoing Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Monday signed a resolution electing Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as his successor. Pimentel became the 16th senator to sign the resolution, which is expected to be taken to the…

VP Robredo wishes success, good health for Duterte on his birthday

Nestle L. Semilla 03/27/2018

A day before President Rodrigo Duterte’s birthday, Vice President Leni Robredo expressed her wish for the president during her visit in Cebu City on Tuesday afternoon. Robredo, who graced the launching and presentation of Istorya ng Pag-asa…

CHRISTIAN PAOLO LAT: On top of his game

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Rob Gonzales 03/03/2018

He almost backed out at the last minute, but thanks to persistence, he gave it a go, leaving behind the Canadian life to own and discover his Filipino roots. The cliché “stand up and stand tall” holds…

Melindo fights biggest fight of his life tonight

Glendale G. Rosal 12/30/2017

It’s judgment day today for reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight champion Milan “El Metodico” Melindo, who hopes to welcome the New Year with a blazing victory. Melindo faces one, if not his career’s most…

Osmeña Jr. to deliver privilege speech in his first council session

Doris Mae C. Mondragon 12/06/2017

THE appointment of Renato “Junjun” Osmeña Jr. to the Cebu City Council would mean proper representation of the south district of Cebu City, said Councilor Joel Garganera. Junjun Osmeña, who ranked ninth in last year’s elections, will…

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