Chinese investors eye 3 PH isles

08/05/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese investors are targeting three strategic islands in northern Philippines for transformation into economic and tourism zones. The islands — Fuga in Cagayan province, and adjacent Grande and Chiquita in Subic Bay, Zambales province…

Philippines is deadliest place for land, environmental activists, says report

08/04/2019

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is now considered the deadliest country in the world for land and environmental activists, according to a recent international report. In its 2018 Enemies of the State report, the London-based non-profit group…

Cebuana jin Nica Garces eyeing slot in Philippine Team for Southeast Asian Games

Mars G. Alison 07/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —As a six-year veteran of the Philippine Taekwondo team, Cebuana Nica Garces has brought glory to the country countless times in international competitions.  This year, the 20-year-old jin is aiming for something bigger. Once…

Fernandez wants to see Pacquiao become president

Inquirer.net 07/16/2019

HOLLYWOOD—There are a lot of things on the horizon for Manny Pacquiao. And it’s way beyond the rematch against Floyd Mayweather, or another Fighter of the Year award—if one would believe Buboy Fernandez. Fernandez, Pacquiao’s head trainer…

Cause-oriented groups call on government to protect sovereignty

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cause-oriented groups gathered at the famous Colon Street here on Friday morning, July 12, 2019, to join the nationwide protest of the 3rd anniversary of Philippines’ victory in the arbitration case against China. The groups, composed…

Frasco is League of Municipalities of the Philippines Cebu’s first female president

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/12/2019

CEBU CITY–Liloan Mayor Christina Garcia Frasco made history when she became the first-ever female president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines Cebu chapter (LMP Cebu chapter). Nominated for the position by Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura,…

Marathon queen, Tabal, to hold fun run for GRAPP members on her 30th birthday

Mars G. Alison 07/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano marathon Olympian, Mary Joy Tabal, will be celebrating her 30th birthday by giving back to members of the Grassroots Running Advocacy Program of the Philippines (GRAPP) by holding a fun run dubbed…

Duterte-Xi fishing deal verbal — Palace

07/02/2019

MANILA, Philippines — There is no written agreement between President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping that allows the Chinese to fish in Philippine waters, Malacañang said on Monday Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the agreement…

What to consider in buying a condo

Marc Cosep 06/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — If you are considering buying a condominium unit — be it as end-user’s home or as one’s investment — then you might be entertaining concerns over whether it would be a good place…

Chinese official: Don’t let Recto Bank incident upset ties with Philippines

06/18/2019

MANILA, Philippines – It is “irresponsible” and “counter-constructive” to link the ramming of a Filipino fishing boat by a Chinese vessel to China-Philippines relations, a Chinese government official stressed. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang said China…

Zapanta to represent Cebu City in Ambassadress of the World-Philippines pageant

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It is all about the right timing.  She may not be able to represent Cebu City during the Miss Teen Philippines 2019, but Cebuana model and beauty queen Apriel Joana Zapanta has another…

British Council recognizes top IELTS partners in PH

PR 06/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The British Council in the Philippines recently recognized top IELTS delivery partners across the Philippines for their support and top-notch performance during the 2019 IELTS National Conference held on May 22, 2019 at…

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