‘Bato’: Slap me in public if I’m involved in corruption

Maila Ager - INQUIRER.net 09/10/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Neophyte Senator  Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he is willing to be slapped repeatedly in public if it is proven that he is involved in corruption. On Tuesday, Dela Rosa expressed his readiness to face any probe…

Panelo denies hand in early release of former mayor in rape-slay case

Nestor Corrales - INQUIRER.net 09/03/2019

MANILA, Philippines —  Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Wednesday denied having a hand in the impending release of former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez who was convicted for rape and murder. Panelo served as one of the lawyers…

Saladstop! opens one more resto as it eyes bigger slice of healthy diners’ market in Cebu

Ellah Quieta 05/30/2019

Seeing the need for tasty and healthier food concepts in Cebu, Saladstop! the largest healthy food chain in Asia, expands its operations in Cebu. Saladstop! Philippines prides itself as the first restaurant in Cebu that introduces a…

DENR shuts down 10 hotels in El Nido antipollution drive

Inquirer 05/19/2019

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered the closure of at least 10 hotels found illegally discharging waste into El Nido’s Bacuit Bay. Michael Drake Matias, director of…

Three students with P2.4M shabu collared in Lapu buy-bust operation

Doris C. Bongcac 03/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  Three male students were arrested in a buy-bust operation by personnel of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) and the City Intelligence Branch (CIB) in Lapu-Lapu City late on Sunday…

Gasoline station attendant shot dead in Minglanilla

Benjie B. Talisic 11/04/2018

A gasoline station attendant was shot dead by a still unidentified motorcycle tandem while manning his designated work station at around 10 p.m. today (November 4). PO2 Jefferson Base, desk officer of the Minglanilla Police Station, identified…

Three-in-One

FR. FRANCIS ONGKINGCO 11/02/2018

Someone asked me once how he could better appreciate and take advantage of the sacrament of confession. At that very moment we were both enjoying some brewed coffee and doughnuts. It then occurred to me to relate…

Paying for land to live in

Editorial 10/30/2018

We hope the national government through its Department of National Defense, certify immediately an agreement signed between Cebu City Hall and the Capitol that would allow 4,000 residents to continue living on land that surrounds Camp Lapu-Lapu…

In love forever

Clint Holton Potestas 10/05/2018

Her love for pearls—and blings, which some of them have adorned a few dresses in my collection,” points Mel Maria of the inspiration in his latest series of bridal gowns drawn from the opulent fashion sense of…

Woman shot dead in Alegria, Cebu

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/02/2018

A barangay councilwoman was shot dead by two unknown assailants at the Sangi Public Market in Barangay Madridejos, Alegria town in southern Cebu. Fifty-two-year-old Juanita Lobrino, who served as councilwoman of Barangay Guadalupe of the same town,…

Radaza calls for profiling of new residents in Lapu-Lapu City

Futch A. Inso 09/27/2018

Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza urged barangay captains to conduct profiling of residents, especially to new individuals residing in their barangays. Radaza explained that the involvement of new residents in illegal activities will be known by checking…

In remembrance

Madrileña de la Cerna 09/22/2018

More than a decade ago, I visited an NGO office where I was also involved in. The conversation touched on the Martial Law experiences. One of the staff stated that she never saw me in the rallies.…

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