The importance of fathering

Sofia Aliño Logarta 06/20/2018

An essay on Filipino fathers discusses the result of the absentee father. In earlier times sons often went along with their fathers as they worked. In a very natural, informal way they got the skills involved in…

Rewinding shop, portion of bakery gutted fire in Mandaue City

Norman V. Mendoza 06/18/2018

A rewinding shop and a portion of a bakery gutted fire in Purok Bayabas, Barangay Ibabao-Estancia, Mandaue City at past midnight, Monday (June 18). Chrest Sun International Stators Rewinding Shop suffered total damage. SFO1 Edson Dapal, fire…

Of Trump, Kim, and MAD

Radel Paredes 06/16/2018

The world took a deep sigh of relief last Tuesday as United States president Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) dictator Kim Jong-un finally shook hands during their summit in Singapore and signed a…

Second day of demolition hassle-free

Norman V. Mendoza 06/14/2018

EXCEPT for the difficulty in tearing down structures built on water, the second day of the clearing operations in the coastal barangays on Mactan Island went ahead without any major hassle yesterday. Renato Parba, who leads the…

Slain cop to be buried next week

Norman V. Mendoza 06/14/2018

The body of Senior Insp. Raymond Hortezuela will be buried on June 23, Saturday. His father Wilfredo said a Mass is set to be held at the National Shrine of St. Joseph in Mandaue City at 1…

North American trio of USA, Canada and Mexico to host 2026 World Cup

AP 06/14/2018

MOSCOW — North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament. The…

No more parading of suspects to media

Nestle L. Semilla 06/13/2018

IN RESPONSE to the order from Camp Crame, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will no longer present crime suspects to the media. PRO-7 Director, Chief Supt. Debold Sinas said they have to follow orders…

Difference in amount of raise depends on regional needs

Rosalie O. Abatayo and Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/13/2018

Different regions have different needs, thus the differences in the amount of the increase in minimum wage approved in different regions. “That is different per region. They are assessed on what’s best for region six and that…

P15M for closure, rehab of dumpsites

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/13/2018

from emb-7 The Environmental Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB-7) will release approximately P15 million to eight municipalities in the region for the closure and rehabilitation of their open and controlled dumpsites. The funds will be used…

Tomas wants to prohibit sale of second hand gadgets

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/09/2018

BUYING second hand cellphones within Cebu City will no longer be allowed. Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he is planning to request an ally in the council to draft an ordinance that would prohibit the sale…

Power of goodness

Fr. Randy Figuracion 06/09/2018

Just after midnight, a group of confused youngsters knocked on our parish rectory bringing a young woman to be prayed-over. They claimed she was possessed. She was shouting, asking them to let her go when they arrived.…

Duterte solicits help of village chiefs in drug war

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/07/2018

NIP it in the bud. This was the challenge of President Rodrigo Duterte to village chiefs in the wake of the administration’s relentless fight against illegal drugs. Mr. Duterte stressed the “vital role” played by barangay captains…

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