One tourist killed, five injured in Tel Aviv attack — officials

Reuters 04/08/2023

TEL AVIV — One tourist was killed and five others were wounded in a Tel Aviv car ramming attack on Friday, Israeli authorities said. A police officer who was nearby arrived at the scene to find several…

BI makes it clear: Yearbook, diploma not needed to go through immigration process

Beatrice Pinlac 03/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has set the record straight: You won’t need a yearbook or a diploma to secure the go-ahead to travel from immigration officers. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval made the clarification…

Aumentado: Israel trip opened opportunities for employment, direct flights to Bohol

Doris C. Bongcac 03/07/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — His recent travel to Israel provided an opportunity to partner with the foreign government in the hiring of skilled Boholano workers. Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado said that Rafael Harpaz, deputy director for Asia…

Catholic priest accused of rape of 16-year-old surrenders

Villamor Visaya Jr. - Correspondent / @VillVisayaJrINQ 03/04/2023

  TUGUEGARAO CITY — The Catholic parish priest accused of molesting a 16-year-old girl in Solana, Cagayan last year gave himself up to the police on Friday, authorities said in a belated report on Saturday, March 4.…

Hontiveros, Archival are acting mayor and vice mayor for Cebu City

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With most of the elected Cebu City officials out of the country, councilors Donaldo “Dondon” Hontiveros and Nestor Archival Sr. are taking charge of the city hall until next week. Councilor Hontiveros has…

Bohol Gov. Aumentado travels to Israel to explore business opportunities, technology transfer

Doris C. Bongcac 02/28/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado traveled to Israel on Monday, Feb. 27, to explore business opportunities and learn from their technology. Aumentado is part of a delegation that also includes some Cebu City…

Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae

Reuters 02/06/2023

TEL AVIV, Israel — A new sniffing robot equipped with a biological sensor that uses the antennae of locusts could help advance disease diagnosis and improve security checks, its Israeli developers said. Locusts have an acute sense…

Ateneo Blue Eagles bows to Elitzu Eito Ashkelon in tune-up match in Israel 

Glendale G. Rosal 09/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After their rousing victory against an Israeli National League squad, the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) Blue Eagles bowed to the more experienced pro team Elitzur Eito Ashkelon, 73-81, in their second tune-up…

Filipinos in Israel told to be cautious, alert after Gaza air strikes

Jean Mangaluz 08/07/2022

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Embassy in Israel on Saturday advised Filipinos to stay safe and remain vigilant following a series of air strikes in Gaza. Palestinian militants earlier fired dozens of rockets at Israel on Friday,…

#OdettePH: International aid pours in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Assistance from foreign governments have started to pour in Cebu. The Israeli and Chinese governments have sent donations in kind to Cebu, which was severely affected by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). The…

Bea Gomez makes MU mark, ends in the top 5 with Pintados-inspired evening gown

Immae Lachica 12/13/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Salamat, Bea!  Miss Universe Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez gave one good fight to bring the country’s name back in the top 5 again.  After two years of just finishing off in the top 20, this…

Marian Rivera enjoying her stay in Israel

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 12/09/2021

CEBU, Philippines—Filipina superstar Marian Rivera is enjoying her stay in Israel. The actress posted for the first time since her arrival in Eilat, Israel on her Instagram page on Thursday, December 9, 2021. “Just about to start…

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