PNP on heightened alert in Luzon, Visayas, full alert in Mindanao for Labor Day

04/30/2015

MANILA — The Philippine National Police is on heightened alert in Luzon and Visayas as it gears for protest rallies across the country for the Labor Day celebration on Friday (May 1).  In Mindanao, police units there will be…

At 60, lola looks forward to teaching in high school

Carine M. Asutilla 03/21/2014

Perpetua Cañete is enjoying her last few days in college by doing her teaching assignments in Liloan National High School. The 60-year-old Cañete is one of 37 graduating students of La Consolacion College in Liloan town. She…

Fire hits surplus shops in Mandaue City

Bjorn Abraham Tabanera 03/18/2014

A fire razed establishments in barangay Casuntingan, Mandaue City at 3 p.m. today. Among those hit were the BMC building and a surplus shop in sitio Telecom. The fire razed tires and surplus vehicles that caused the…

Palace bats for gender equality

Inquirer 03/10/2014

In observance of International Women’s Day, an aide to President Aquino promised Saturday that his administration would strengthen measures to combat violence against women and provide more opportunities for gender equality and empowerment. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma…

Zonta Club to distribute books on anti-violence against women, children

Contributor 03/04/2014

The Zonta Club of Cebu II will distribute handbooks on Republic Act 9262 or “Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004” to the Barangay GAD Focal Federation of Cebu City. The distribution will be done…

UP Cebu marks Women’s Month Activities

Contributor 03/04/2014

ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION INCLUDE POETRY READING, FORUM, MARCH RALLY An afternoon of performances featuring UP Serenata, poetry reading from Tinta, inspirational and solidarity messages from the administration, student organizations, environmentalist and GAD champions representing civil…

House, car up in flames mar start of fire month

Chito O. Aragon, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/02/2014

Two fire incidents occurred a few hours after the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) launched activities marking the nation’s celebration of  Fire Prevention Month. At past noon, a fire destroyed a Mitsubishi Adventure AUV  along the South…

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