Bolongan is Sugbu’s Bowler of the Month of March

Glendale G. Rosal 03/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Luke Bolongan was crowned the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) Bowler of the Month for March on Sunday evening, March 26, at the SM Seaside City Cebu Bowling Center.  Bolongan outmatched 15 other qualifiers…

Lebanon has two times of day amid daylight savings dispute

Reuters 03/26/2023

BEIRUT — Lebanon woke up in two time zones on Sunday amid an escalating dispute between political and religious authorities over a decision to extend winter time for a month. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a…

A good read: ‘The COVID-19 catastrophe’

Ma. Ceres P. Doyo - @inquirerdotnet 03/24/2023

March 2020 was when the government placed the Philippines under near-total lockdown. The COVID-19 virus had landed. But we had no idea what was down the road and how, if there would be a pandemic, it would…

UC graduate lands in Top 5 of March 2023 Physician Licensure Examination

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A University of Cebu College of Medicine Foundation Inc. graduate landed it the top 10 of the March 2023 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE), the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday, March 16,…

Urban poor groups in Lapu-Lapu City receive 4 fire extinguishers each — Mayor Chan

Futch Anthony Inso 03/13/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Some 50 urban poor organizations in Lapu-Lapu City have each received four fire extinguishers from the city government on Monday, March 13, 2023. The distribution was led by Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, as…

Reality bites

Fatima Ignacio Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 03/06/2023

I was on my first year of fellowship training and was the second person on call. The patient was a 5-year-old boy who was brought in because of ascending paralysis. He was in tears and whether it…

Always observe fire safety, BFP Lapu-Lapu exhorts public

Futch Anthony Inso 03/01/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — In line with the observance of Fire Prevention Month, the Bureau of Fire Protection in Lapu-Lapu City urged the public to always observe fire safety. Fire Senior Inspector Jose Mardon Estrella said that…

Fire Prevention Month: Cebu City Fire Station goes academe

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  In celebration of the Fire Prevention Month this March, fire responders in Cebu City will partner with the different schools here to disseminate information on how to prevent the occurrence of fire. Senior…

Foo Fighters announce tribute concerts for late drummer Taylor Hawkins

Reuters 06/09/2022

American rock band Foo Fighters will play two tribute concerts for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, taking to the stage in London and Los Angeles in September, the group said on Wednesday. Hawkins, 50, died unexpectedly in late March…

Only three fire incidents in March in city — Mandaue City Fire Station

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/31/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Only three fires were recorded by the Mandaue City Fire Station (MCFS) in March, which was the Fire Prevention Month. The recent fire happened about 7 a.m. today, March 31, in a commercial…

Rama orders immediate release of aid for fire victims

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has ordered the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS) to release immediately the aid for fire victims.  Three separate fires occurred over the weekend from March 5…

DVMF bares activities for Rabies Awareness Month

Vhenna Marie Mantilla 03/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuano pet owners are encouraged to step up their involvement in preventing animal bite incidents. The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) celebrates the month of March as Rabies Awareness Month. DVMF…

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