‘Holy Grail’ of Philippine maps sells for P46.72M in Magnificent auction

Dexter R. Matilla 09/23/2019

If one needs a solid reason why an 18th-century map of the Philippines is worth P46.72 million (with buyer’s premium), one only needs to read Inquirer columnist Ambeth Ocampo’s piece published last Sept. 11. Prior to its…

PH economy expected to continue growing

Irene R. Sino Cruz 09/19/2019

CEBU CITY—The outlook for the Philippine economy remains optimistic, said Joselito Bautista, acting Deputy director of the Department of Economic Research of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). “The Philippines economy is expected to remain one of…

LOOK: Scrap collector hands over Philippine flag found in garbage

Carlo Jacob Molina - Social Media Specialist 09/16/2019

MANILA, Philippines — A scrap collector from Pozzorubio town in Pangasinan province has earned the praise of local police as he handed over a Philippine flag he found in a garbage bag. In a Facebook post, the Philippine…

PCG-7, shipping industry stakeholders to ink deal to ensure maritime safety in Cebu, Bohol

Rosalie O. Abatayo 09/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard District Central Visayas (PCG-7) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with maritime regulators and stakeholders for a collaborative effort in ensuring maritime safety, particularly in Cebu…

‘Light’ earthquakes hit Cebu, Davao Occidental

Rosalie Abatayo 09/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The provinces of Cebu and Davao Occidental experienced light ground movements on Sunday, September 1. The Earthquake Information bulletin issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) logged a magnitude 3.1…

20 football coaches in Cebu pass PH Youth Coaching Certificate course

Mars G. Alison 09/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some 20 football coaches in Cebu passed the Philippines Youth Coaching Certificate (PYCC) hosted by the Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) which ended Sunday, September 1, 2019.  The course started last August 26…

PDEA-7 chief: More drug clearing operations in barangays

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/27/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) is tapping the help of the barangays as they intensify their campaign against illegal drugs in these areas. PDEA-7 Director Wardley Getalla said that…

PADS to compete in Under 24 category in dragon boat competition in Thailand

Mars G. Alison 08/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragonboat Racing Team will be put to an acid test as they begin their history-making campaign this weekend, August 23 and 24, in the ongoing 14th…

PADS team to compete in Dragon Boat championships in Thailand

Mars G. Alison 08/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than bringing honor to the Philippines, the Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragonboat Racing Team-manned Philippine Paradragon Elite Team, wants to bring their advocacy to the global stage. That is to…

Pagasa: Fair weather expected on Ironman race day

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 08/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good news for the triathletes and their fans: Fair weather is expected on Sunday, August 11, which is the race day for the Regent Aguila Ironman 70.3. — a race that will include…

CVFA booters try to keep finals bid alive as they face NOFA team anew

Mars G. Alison 08/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) Under 15 Boys have a chance to avenge their loss against the Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) as they face each other Saturday, August 3, 2019, 3…

Dino: There are enough funds for Malasakit Centers but …

By Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Malasakit Centers will not be affected by the closure of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) gaming activities if the corruption investigation won’t take too long. This is according to Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino,…

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