The Bible, misused

Inez Ponce De Leon - @inquirer.net 02/01/2023

Jan. 29 was National Bible Sunday. Sadly, its celebration all year round consists of posting Bible quotes pulled out of context. Social media is full of verses used to silence debates, quash dissent, and defend wrongdoing. To…

Inayawan shooting: Police probe 3 victims’ links to drug, gun-for-hire groups

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararana and Paul Lauro 12/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pardo police are investigating the alleged involvement of the three victims, who were shot dead on the early morning of Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Barangay Inayawan Cebu City, to a drug group…

‘Machete’ Bernaldez KOs Mexican foe in non-title fight

Glendale G. Rosal 07/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Mark “Machete” Bernaldez scored a seventh round technical knockout victory against Mexican Juan Kantun in their non-title showdown at the Airport Hilton in Miami, Florida last Saturday, July 10, 2021. The Miami-based Butuan City…

PH COVID-19 cases breach 15,000 mark as deaths exceed 900

Darryl John Esguerra 05/27/2020

MANILA, Philippines —  The number of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in the Philippines has reached 15,049, as the Department of Health (DOH) reported 380 new cases as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday. This is the…

COVID-19 cases in PNP surpass 200th mark

Consuelo Marquez 05/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) now has more than 200 cases of coronavirus disease after recording 25 more policemen who contracted the respiratory ailment. PNP Health Service data showed Thursday that the total number…

Ruiz, teammates dominate women’s division of Ylanan Memorial cycling race

Mars G. Alison 06/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Members of the Keith DeFiebre Cycling Team clinched three of the five titles on hand in the second edition of the Mark Ylanan Memorial Cycling Classic. The road race held Sunday, June 16,…

Maayo Well to mark two years in Cebu with Wellniversary Fair 2019

06/06/2019

Maayo Well, formerly Maayo Medical, the country’s first and only wellness hub offers comprehensive, integrated and holistic healthcare solutions to Filipinos and foreign guests. Built with the aim to improve and elevate Cebu as a world-class medical…

Police ready illegal drugs possession charge vs man called “Jesus” in Good Friday plays

Benjie B. Talisic 04/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mark Anthony Jakosalem, who plays the role of Jesus Christ in Good Friday plays, will have to face a charge for the illegal possession of drugs that the police is now preparing against…

Cebu City SKF offers MARK defense system training for youth

Immae Lachica 03/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Thinking of a productive way to spend your summer vacation? Avail of the Murder, Assault, Rape, and Kidnapping (MARK) defense system program organized by the Sanguniang Kabataan Federation (SKF) in Cebu City for…

Militants mark Human Rights Day with rally at PRO-7

Nestle L. Semilla 12/10/2018

AT LEAST 50 members of different caused-oriented groups in Central Visayas staged protest rally in front of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) in celebration of the International Human Rights Day on Monday. Human Rights…

Kin mark 40th day since Naga landslide with cemetery visits, prayers

Rosalie O. Abatayo 10/29/2018

PRAYERS for the victims of the massive landslide in Sitio Sindulan, Barangay Tinaan, resonated in the City of Naga Public Cemetery on Monday, October 29, as they commemorate the 40th day since the tragedy claimed the lives…

Muslims in Cebu mark Eid al-Adha

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/20/2018

At least 2,000 members of the Muslim communities in Cebu will convene at the Plaza Independencia in down Cebu City and in all the mosques today, August 21, to celebrate Eid al-Adha or the feast of sacrifice.…

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