Sagarbarria, Reyes, sworn in as Negros Oriental governor, vice governor

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Negros Oriental has a new governor and vice governor in former Vice Governor Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria and former First District Board Member Jaime “Jake” Reyes. Sagarbarria and Reyes formally took their oath of…

Mutya ng Pilipinas queens share thoughts on the New Year

Armin P. Adina 12/31/2022

MANILA, Philippines—The Mutya ng Pilipinas queens have just won their crowns earlier this month, and their titles will definitely change their lives one way or another. The Inquirer piqued their minds as the year comes to an…

Cebu City Treasurer’s Office pushes 200% to 400% hike in garbage collection fees for businesses

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) presented its amended proposal for garbage collection fees before the city council on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. This was days after it deferred its first proposal last…

No shortage of brilliance on Gilas bench with Cone aboard

Denison Rey A. Dalupang - Reporter / @sonrdINQ 06/23/2022

Gilas Pilipinas knows that it needs to go to the 2023 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup armed to the teeth—with no shortcuts. “Like I’ve said, we’re here to build the best team possible. Not only the…

Cebu City plans to pay off SRP loan before July 2022

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City plans to pay off its remaining P1.2 billion debt for the South Road Properties (SRP) before the term of the current administration ends. City Treasurer Mare Vae Reyes said that in…

Nurses up in arms vs DOLE’s suggestion to scrap licensure exams

Inquirer.net 07/08/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) on Thursday opposed the suggestion to abolish the licensure examinations for nurses as a means of assessing their competencies before they become full-fledged health professionals. Speaking over Teleradyo, PNA…

Specialists Coach Reyes shares formula on beating Aquastars to become VisMin Cup champions

Glendale G. Rosal 05/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Basketball experts will probably say that the KCS Computer Specialists-Mandaue City won the inaugural Visayas leg title of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup because of their superb defense.  But for Specialist Head Coach…

Frustrated Super Cup coaches: They have no respect to us and the game we love

Glendale G. Rosal 04/15/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Of all those affected by the alleged “game fixing” controversy that hounded the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup’s maiden season are the remaining teams that will continue competing with integrity.  Although proper punishments…

Anita Linda, the pambansang lola and the memories of Alhambra

ATTY. DENNIS R. GORECHO 08/18/2020

The late actress Anita Linda should have been called the  “Pambansang Lola” who gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly roles. Born Alice Buenaflor Lake on  November 23,  1924, her movie career spanned seven…

Man stabs, wounds woman 14 times before killing himself

Alven Maria A. Timtim 05/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 52-year-old man stabbed his neighbor, a 26-year-old mother, 14 times in the back with a kitchen knife and then the man slashed his throat as he turned to flee. These tragic incident…

Gunmen kill close-in security of Guihulngan vice mayor

Florence Baesa 04/09/2020

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — A 56-year-old job-order- employee and close-in security of the vice mayor of Guihulngan City was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle riding assailants around 6 p.m. of April 9, 2020 in Barangay…

SWU-Phinma’s next target: Champion’s League

Immae Lachica 12/15/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—Following successful stints in different tournaments, reigning Cesafi men’s champions Southwestern University (SWU)-Phinma is now gearing up for the Philippine Collegiate Champions League. SWU-Phinma earned the right to represent Cebu following its title conquest…

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