Cebu officials support ban on POGOs

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie Erram 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Local officials in Cebu have expressed their support on the directive of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. to ban Philippine Offshore Gambling Operations (Pogo) in the country. Among those who welcomed the President’s…

Raymond vows support on POGO ban

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has thrown his support on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s orders to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogos). Reacting to Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address…

Marcos: West Philippine Sea not an imagination, ‘it is ours’

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 07/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines’ ownership of the West Philippine Sea is not an imagination but a reality that will stay forever, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said during his third State of the Nation Address (Sona). Marcos’ remarks…

Marcos congratulates Cebu for Palaro hosting, orders ban on Pogos

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has ordered a ban of Philippine Offshore Gambling Operations (Pogos) in the country. Marcos made the directive before he ended his third State of the Nation Address (Sona)…

SONA 2024: Three years in, Marcos fails to keep promises – groups

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Around a hundred individuals staged a protest here, calling out President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over his failed promises hours before he is set to make his third State of the Nation Address (Sona).…

Kabataan party-list prepares ‘protest barong’ for PBBM’s 3rd Sona

Faith Argosino 07/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Although guests at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona) are prohibited from wearing outfits with political messages, Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel on Sunday said he would be wearing…

Signal no. 1 may be raised in Extreme Northern Luzon on Monday

Faith Argosino 07/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The state weather bureau is not ruling out the possibility of raising storm signal no. 1 over some areas in Extreme Northern Luzon within the day or on Monday (July 22) when President Ferdinand…

RTVM to direct Bongbong’s 3rd Sona – Palace

Zacarian Sarao 07/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the nation address (Sona) will be directed by the Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM), said the Palace on Monday. “RTVM just like last year,” Press Secretary Cheloy Garafil…

Lawmaker to Sara Duterte: Attend Sona or explain absence

Adrian Parungao 07/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte was urged by a lawmaker on Saturday to attend President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 22 “out of respect.” According to Tingog…

Sara says she is a ‘designated survivor’, will skip Marcos’ SONA 

Luisa Cabato - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ 07/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte named herself as the “designated survivor,” and will not attend the third State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22.  Duterte’s decision to not show…

Imee Marcos to Sona outfit bashers: It doesn’t matter, I was happy

Maila Ager 07/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday brushed off negative comments she received online over her outfit and appearance during the President’s state of the nation address (Sona). Among those who criticized her was Miss International…

Cebu City police: No letup in drug campaign; small, big time drug dealers are targets

07/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Small and big-time drug dealers have always been the targets of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) in its continuing campaign against illegal drugs. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, deputy director for operations…

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