Politics, drugs eyed as possible motives in Ronda barangay councilor’s killing

Benjie B. Talisic 04/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Politics and drugs. These are the two possible motives that the Ronda police are focusing on in the killing of Barangay Ilaya Councilor Ramil Abueva on Sunday, April 7, in Ronda, a southwestern…

Laity encouraged to enter politics, inspire change with Christian values

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The Archdiocese of Cebu Commission on the Laity encouraged its members to enter politics and inspire change in the system with their Christian values. Fe Barino, chairperson on the Commission on the Laity, said that…

Yapha on death threats: Politically motivated

Morexette Marie Erram 02/20/2019

  Cebu City, Philippines – Former Pinamungajan Mayor Geraldine Yapha said the death threat she received on Wednesday morning, February 20, 2019, was politically motivated.  Yapha, who is running for Cebu Third District representative in this year’s May…

Palma: Church to stay away from politics

Delta Derycka Letigio 01/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Church and its leaders will be better off staying away from politics. This was the pronouncement of Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma pertaining to the upcoming midterm elections during the press conference at the Archbishop…

Angelina Jolie doesn’t rule out move into politics

AP 12/30/2018

LONDON—Angelina Jolie has not ruled out a move into politics–and has joked that she might be tough enough to take the rough and tumble that comes with it. The American actress and U.N. envoy told BBC radio…

Life is more of economics than politics

Fernando Fajardo 12/27/2018

Cebu Daily News will cease to exist in print version right after the close of the year. CDN will continue to exist though in its new digital format on the internet. The reason? That is where the…

DILG orders Cuenco’s reinstatement

Morexette Erram 12/19/2018

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) head office has ordered the reinstatement of Councilor James Cuenco into the Cebu City Council. Cuenco said he will re-assume the post which he vacated…

Osmeña gives stern warning on Garcia’s gubernatorial bid

Futch Anthony Inso, Jessa Mae O. Sotto, Morexette Marie B. Erram, Rosalie Abatayo 10/17/2018

Cebu City Mayor Tommy Osmeña has warned Cebuanos about Third District Representative Gwendolyn Garcia’s bid to return to the Capitol, saying the lady congresswoman was involved in several anomalies during her stint as governor. Osmeña also branded…

Police eye drugs, politics in killing of Lazi councilor

Benjie B. Talisic 10/12/2018

  Senior Supt. Clarito Baja, director of the Siquijor Provincial Police Office, said that Lazi Town Councilor Domingo Arcamo was a drug surrenderee who was asked by the police to join their community activities. Arcamo was shot…

Duranos still dominate Danao’s politics

Doris C. Bongcac 10/12/2018

It will still be a Nito-Mix tandem for the Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (Bakud) Party in Danao City. Mayor Ramon “Nito” Durano III and Vice Mayor Thomas Mark “Mix” Durano are set to file their…

Dondon Hontiveros to try luck in Cebu City’s politics

Doris C. Bongcac 10/11/2018

Cebuano basketball superstar Dondon Hontiveros is trying a new field next year. Hontiveros will be seeking election for Cebu City south district Councilor under the opposition group Barug Team Rama – PDP Laban in the May 2019…

Father not keen to join politics, says Governor Davide

Rosalie Abatayo 09/12/2018

  Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III dismissed speculations that his father, former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr., will run for a Senate post under the opposition bloc. Davide said the former chief justice is not a politician…

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