Lawmakers condemn Negros Oriental gov’s assassination

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers have condemned the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on Saturday morning, urging authorities to track down and bring the assailants to justice. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed his condolences to…

Firecracker display area at SRP: Two fire trucks will be deployed there

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 12/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least two fire trucks will be dispatched at the firecracker display area at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City starting Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. Senior Fire Officer (SFO2) Wendell Villanueva,…

Pagara mauls, forces foe to quit in 4th round in comeback fight

Glendale G. Rosal 11/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Prince” Albert Pagara clinched a resounding victory against Allan Villanueva via a fourth-round stoppage in his much-anticipated comeback on Saturday evening at the Poblacion Sports Complex in Talisay City, south of Cebu. The…

Arson complaint readied against several individuals linked to Punta fire – CCFO

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 06/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO) is set to file formal complaints of arson against individuals allegedly behind the Barangay Punta Princesa fire possibly this week. Senior Fire Officer (SFO1) Wendell Villanueva, CCFO…

Villanueva annexes WBA Asia South bantamweight title with KO win in Pakistan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva stopped Thai Jakpan Sangtong in the 10th round to clinch the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia South bantamweight title in Gilgit City, Pakistan last June…

Polling centers in Cebu City have adequate fire protection equipment — CCFO

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 05/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO) has assured that the polling centers in the city have adequate fire protection equipment. Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Wendell Villanueva, information officer of the Cebu City…

Capitol Site fire: P1.35M in properties lost 

Mae Fhel Gom-os 06/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than a million pesos worth of properties were lost to a morning fire today, June 18, that destroyed three establishments ang gutted another one in Barangay Capitol Site in Cebu City. SFO2…

‘Kumbati’: Big Yellow Boxing gym pugs aim for upsets

Glendale G. Rosal 03/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Two Big Yellow Boxing Gym pugilists are eyeing to stage huge upsets in the upcoming “Kumbati” boxing series slated on March 27, 2021, at the IPI Compound in Mandaue City. Christopher “Ping-Ping” Tepora, Big…

Senators back ABS-CBN franchise revival

Maila Ager - Reporter / @MAgerINQ 01/04/2021

MANILA, Philippines— Several senators rallied behind a bill reviving the franchise of ABS-CBN with the head of the committee on public services promising to give “utmost priority” once it is referred to the panel. No less than…

3 Cebu City fire stations under lockdown; 9 firemen COVID-19 positive

Alven Marie A. Timtim 07/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three Cebu City Fire sub-stations are under lockdown while there are nine active cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported among the personnel in Cebu City Fire Department. Senior Fire Office 2 Wendell…

More Cebu City SEA Games medalists pay courtesy call to Mayor Labella

Mars G. Alison 12/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More Cebu City medalists in the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA) Games paid a courtesy call to Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella on Friday afternoon, December 20, 2019.  Present were Team Adroit who…

Villanueva, Tumulak bag Hero’s Run titles

Mars G. Alison 08/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ordinary runners and members of the Philippine Army came together for the benefit of the Help Educate and Rear Orphans (HERO) Foundation, Inc. via the Bayani Run presented by the Ford Forza Foundation.…

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