Santander shooting may not be election-related – Comelec

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections in Cebu province (Comelec-Cebu) has ruled out for now the possibility that the recent strafing in Santander town could be an incident of election-related violence. Lawyer Jerome Brillantes, acting…

DOH-7 reminds voters on health protocols, heat precaution for Election Day

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Do not forget to bring your own pens when you cast your votes on Monday. And make sure to also bring water with you to avoid heatstroke. These are just some of the…

IBP Cebu sends 20 lawyers to help teachers on May 9

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu Chapter has assigned 20 lawyer-volunteers to various offices of the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) to provide legal assistance to teachers who will…

Marcos caps campaign with kinder words from Duterte

Nestor Corrales 05/08/2022

The presidential campaign of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. reached its culmination with a grand rally at a sprawling reclaimed area in Parañaque City, with the survey front-runner carrying on his broad theme of “unity.” There…

Lacson hopes all ’animosity’ from campaign to be ‘buried’ after May 9

Christia Marie Ramos 05/08/2022

BAY, Laguna — Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday expressed hope that the “animosity and bitterness” caused by the election campaign will be forgotten and will be “buried” after the May 9 polls. “I just hope…

Police: Liquor ban on May 8 and 9

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The purchase, sales and drinking of liquor is prohibited for two days, from May 8 and 9. Anyone caught violating the election-related liquor ban would be arrested and face imprisonment of one to…

Cebu groups sponsor ‘special Mass’ for Leni-Kiko, Tropang Angat

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two days before the May 9, 2022 national and local elections, a local group supporting the Leni-Kiko tandem and Tropang Angat candidates organized a ‘special Mass’ at the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most…

President Duterte cites Legarda for gov’t workers pay hike, free college education

Doris C. Bongcac 05/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Citing notable contributions of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda like the salary hike for soldiers and policemen, universal healthcare, free college education and irrigation for farmers, President Rodrigo Duterte said the veteran lawmaker was…

Representative Frasco wins HRET manual recount

Doris C. Bongcac 05/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The outcome of the manual recount conducted by the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) has reaffirmed the victory of 5th district Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco in the 2019 elections. The five-day…

INC endorses Frasco couple

Doris C. Bongcac 05/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – With just a few days left before the elections, Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco of the 5th District of Cebu and Liloan Mayor Christina Garcia-Frasco received the endorsement of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).…

Legarda’s trust rating soars – Pulse Asia

Doris C. Bongcac 05/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Three term senator and House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda remains one of the most trusted public officials in the country based on a recent survey by Pulse Asia Research, Inc. (Pulse Asia). Conducted…

Mayor Isko grateful for Cebuanos’ warm reception

Doris C. Bongcac 05/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Aksyon Demokratiko presidential candidate Isko Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday said he was always grateful whenever he would come to Cebu. Moreno said this was not because of the number of Cebuanos, who showed up…

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