Korean dies while swimming in Moalboal

Futch Anthony Inso 02/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Moalboal Police Station has recommended conducting an autopsy on the body of a Korean national who allegedly drowned in Sitio Tongo, Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal town on Sunday noon, February 11, 2024. The victim…

Mabolo accident: Korean national flees after bumping truck, causing multiple-vehicle collision

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 11/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A motorcycle rider died after a Korean national driving an SUV slammed into him from behind as the foreigner tried to flee after he rear-ended a pickup truck. In the process of trying…

Japanese, Korean drown in Mandaue, Camotes

Paul Lauro and Mary Rose Sagarino 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Japanese national and Korean national drowned in different areas in Cebu today, October 17, 2023. At past 6 a.m. today, in Mandaue City off the seawaters of Pajara Park, which is under…

Korean dancesport couple wins gold in adult category of the WDSF Cebu Open 2023

Glendale G. Rosal 09/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Korean dancesport couple Hoon Jung and Yeeun Lee captured the gold medal in the standard adult category of the ongoing World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) Cebu Open 2023. Jung and Lee were just…

Jung Hae In sa relasyon nina Jisoo at Ahn Bo Hyun: ‘I didn’t know they were dating’

Therese Arceo 08/04/2023

AGAD na nag-trending ang South Korean actor na si Jung Hae In sa X (dating Twitter) matapos ang pag-aanunsyo nina Jisoo ng BlackPink at Korean star Ahn Bo Hyun ng kanilang relasyon. Matatandaang nitong mga Huwebes, August…

Milan Melindo loses OPBF silver featherweight belt to Korean boxer Jong Seon Kang

Glendale G. Rosal 07/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Milan “El Metodico” Melindo’s reign as the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) silver featherweight champion officially ended on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after he lost to Jong Seon Kang during their fight…

K-pop weaving its magic on Cebu’s fandom scene

Erik Justin L. Aya-ay 06/22/2023

CEBU, Philippines–Formed from the catchy tunes of pop, upbeat melodies of hip hop, soulful sounds of R&B and many more, Korean Pop, or simply known as ‘’K-pop,’’ has become a worldwide phenomenon. Usually composed of 4 to…

Body of missing Korean diver found in waters of Panglao, Bohol

Doris C. Bongcac 05/03/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The body of a missing Korean national was retrieved in the waters near Panglao town in Bohol province on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. In a social media post, the municipality of Panglao said…

‘Zombie Detective’ actress Jung Chae-yull passes away at 26

Anne Pasajol 04/13/2023

South Korean actress-model Jung Chae-yull was reportedly found dead at her home on Tuesday, April 11. She was 26 years old. Jung Chae-yull’s talent agency, Management S, confirmed her passing through an official statement obtained by Korean…

‘The Glory’ stars Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon confirmed to be dating

Anne Pasajol 04/01/2023

Lee Do-hyun and Lim Ji-yeon, stars of the hit Korean drama “The Glory,” have “developed an interest in one another” and are currently dating, their talent agencies confirmed. Earlier today, April 1, South Korean media outlet Dispatch…

Korean, Filipino woman accused of pimping local women in Mactan

Mary Rose Sagarino, Morexette Marie Erram, Paul Lauro 03/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Korean and a Filipino woman will face human trafficking charges after being accused of pimping local women in Mactan Island, Cebu. The National Bureau of Investigation – Cebu District Office (Cebdo) announced…

Creative lessons from Korea

Cielito F. Habito - @inquirerdotnet 02/21/2023

It seems hard to believe now, but Filipinos on the average were twice richer than South Koreans back in 1965. Data from countryeconomy.com show average income (GDP per capita) in the Philippines then at $211, and $108…

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