Dad pushes measure giving 10 percent discount in establishments for Cebu City’s solo parents

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Solo parents may soon avail of 10 percent discount in restaurants, cafes, canteens, and fastfood restaurants in Cebu City. This may happen if Cebu City Council will pass the ordinance on Expanded Privileges…

Momo challenge scare: Magpale urges parents to monitor children’s online usage

Rosalie O. Abatayo 02/28/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents, pay close attention to your children’s online usage. This was the message of Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale, who chairs the the Committee on Women, Family and Minors in the Provincial…

DOH-7 intensifies measles vaccination info drive, appeals for parents’ cooperation

Futch Anthony Inso 02/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents are encouraged to bring their children to their nearest health centers so that their children can be vaccinated and be protected from measles. Dr. Jaime Bernadas, Department of Health in Central Visayas…

Scavenger attempts to swim from Cebu to Bohol to visit departed parents

Gerard Francisco, John Aroa 10/29/2018

CEBU CITY–Ceferino Angco, 47, wanted to visit the graves of his family and relatives in Carmen town, Bohol during All Saints’ Day but did not have money for a boat fare. Determined to go home, Ceferino decided…

Survivor starts fund raising drive

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/21/2018

  SHIELA Marie Panilag was not in their house in Barangay Tinaan in the City of Naga when the killer landslide devoured their community on Thursday morning. Although spared from imminent death, the 28-year-old could not rejoice.…

Guard your children, Radaza tells parents

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 09/12/2018

  Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza called on parents to help monitor their children following the rescue of 12 minors who were reportedly involved in a hazing last Sunday, Sept. 9. Radaza said this as she reiterated…

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ draws immigrant parents to the movies

AP 08/29/2018

WHEN “Crazy Rich Asians” surpassed expectations and grabbed the top spot at the box office in its opening weekend, the film also pulled off another surprising feat: It put Asians of a certain age in theater seats.…

Parents shouldn’t condemn their gay kids — Pope

AP 08/27/2018

  Knock, Ireland — Pope Francis says parents of gay children shouldn’t condemn them, ignore their orientation or throw them out of the house. Rather, he says they should pray, talk and try to understand. Speaking to…

Japanese nabbed for molesting girl; minor’s parents may be charged too

Nestle L. Semilla 07/20/2018

THE National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) is studying the possibility of filing a complaint against the parents of the 13-year-old girl whom NBI agents rescued on Thursday while in the company of a 71-year-old…

Download Kaalam learning app, Cebuano kids, parents urged

PR 07/01/2018

Third grader Christine Sosas of Argao Central Elementary School recently discovered a fun mobile application that enables her to learn important lessons in her native language. Sosas enjoyed exploring the Kaalam app, launched recently by Smart Communications…

Single parents in Talisay to benefit from financial, medical assistance

John Michael Aroa 06/11/2018

At least 800 single parents will benefit the financial and medical assistance from Talisay City government this year. The city government allocated more than P600,000 to the qualified single parents. Talisay City Social Welfare Office head Bebeth…

Magpale urges community, parents, LGUs to fight sexual exploitation of children

Jessa Mae Sotto 05/19/2018

Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale, co-chair of the Provincial Women’s Commission, has urged the public to help fight sexual exploitation of children by being vigilant and report to authorities any incidents of child abuse. Magpale said she…

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