Duterte orders LGUs to help stranded individuals, vows to shoulder their hospital bill

Krissy Aguilar 05/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered local government units (LGUs) to extend help to Filipinos and even foreigners who are stranded in their area, adding he would shoulder their hospital bills if needed. “I…

Palace vows to generate more job opportunities for Filipinos

Cathrine Gonzales 02/05/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday assured that the Duterte administration will “continue creating” an environment that will generate more job opportunities for Filipinos, a day after a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that 7.9 million…

Palma tells priests to have close relationship, listen to the people

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Phiilippines — Remember that we belong to God and preserve closeness to His people. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has called on priests to live their vocation vows of committing their lives to God and to…

WATCH: Dela Rosa vows to bring back death penalty if elected senator

Nestle L. Semilla 12/01/2018

  Former PNP chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa wants to bring back the death penalty if he will win as senator in next year’s election. Dela Rosa, who was in Cebu said bringing back the penalty especially…

Recover questionable lots for schools – Luigi

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 11/05/2018

  Mandaue City Mayor Luigi Quisumbing is determined to recover city-owned properties to address the need of additional spaces for classrooms in the city. In his speech for his State of the Children’s Address (SOCA) on Monday,…

Saudi Arabia vows to retaliate if punished over missing critic

AFP 10/15/2018

Saudi Arabia warned it would retaliate against any sanctions imposed on the oil-rich kingdom over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as more Western companies distanced themselves from the Gulf State. US President Donald Trump has threatened…

When inmates exchange wedding vows at Cebu City Jail

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/25/2018

Despite the sweltering heat, Mary Rose Rodriguez was all smiles as officers of the Cebu City Jail placed a veil over her head and tightly secured it with a plastic tiara. “I’m so excited to get married…

New LTFRB-7 chief vows to sustain crackdown on colorum vehicles

Rosalie Abatayo 08/13/2018

The new regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) said they will intensify their crackdown on colorum vehicles. LTFRB Regional Director Eduardo Montealto, a retired Army soldier, said he will continue the campaign…

Osmeña postpones surgery anew, vows to stick it out with Cadungog

Jessa Mae O. Sotto and Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/01/2018

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña has decided to postpone his supposed minor medical surgery in the United States on Saturday, Aug. 4. In an interview, Osmeña said he could not leave the Cebuanos who are enveloped by…

New Mandaue police chief vows to do better

Norman V. Mendoza 07/30/2018

The Mandaue City Police Office has a new City Director after SSupt. Julian Entoma was officially installed on Monday morning by PRO-7 Director Debold Sinas. SSupt. Roberto Alanas who has been at the helm of the Mandaue…

New Lapu police chief vows to sustain war on drugs

Fe Marie Dumaboc, Futch Anthony Inso 07/24/2018

LAPU-LAPU City Mayor Paz Radaza has issued a huge challenge to the new director of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) — exceed the accomplishments and achievements of the previous city director, Sr. Supt. Rommel Cabagnot. Yesterday,…

Osmeña vows to open SCR for Ironman next year

Rosalie Abatayo 06/25/2018

  Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña assured organizers of Ironman that he will allow them to use the South Coastal Road next year. He said he’s hoping that the organizer and participants of the annual race will…

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