From teenage friends to mom friends

Immae Lachica 04/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Do you still remember the times when you used to be just so carefree when going out with your besties? The type when you can just hop on a call with them and ask…

Alaska congressman who ridiculed coronavirus now says he has COVID-19

Reuters 11/13/2020

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska congressman who once ridiculed the seriousness of the novel coronavirus, calling it the “beer virus,” said on Thursday he is now infected with it. The announcement by Representative Don Young comes as the…

Five-year-old from Consolacion, Cebu sharpens motorbike skills

Immae Lachica 07/27/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— While most kids may be busy learning to play online games during these quarantine days, a  five-year-old boy from Consolacion town in northern Cebu is trying something different.  He is busy learning how to…

City councilor: Where did donated chicken go?

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/19/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Liga ng mga Barangays (LnB) in Cebu City said that all chicken donated to them by a private food company were distributed to the barangays. This after Councilor Joy Young raised…

Granting of financial assistance to Lahug demolition victims scrutinized

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Local Housing Board (LHB) sought the help of the Cebu City government to provide financial assistance to the 36 households affected in the demolition of a University of the Philippines (UP) owned…

Gealon on opposition dads intervention on SRP lot issue: It’s a desperate move

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyer Rey Gealon, Cebu City Legal Office head, said the intervention attempt of the opposition councilors on the withdrawal of the petition for declaratory relief by the City against the 2015 sales of…

Opposition councilors intervene in sale of SRP lots

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The opposition councilors of the Cebu City Council from the Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BO-PK) have filed in court an intervention for the withdrawal of a petition for declaratory relief for the sale of a 45-hectare…

Young Filipinos are in the midst of a mental health crisis

Eric S. Caruncho 11/05/2019

I’ve seen depression and anxiety but not to the degree that we have now–Dr. Cornelio Banaag Jr. After her European boyfriend breaks up with her, a 17-year-old girl falls into a suicidal depression, even though they had…

Priland reaches out to the young talents of tomorrow 

PR 06/26/2019

Homegrown developer Priland Development Corporation took part in the preparation of Brgy. Luz Daycare Center IV as it welcomes 85 kids for the school year 2019-2020.  As part of the company’s mission to build everyone’s aspirations, donations…

Cebu City to give P150 subsidy to each graduate of the 126 public schools in the city

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Graduates of all public elementary and high schools in Cebu City are expected to each receive a P150 subsidy this March for their graduation rites. Councilor Joy Young, deputy mayor for scholarships and education, told…

Trae Young leads Hawks past LeBron James, Lakers

02/13/2019

ATLANTA (AP) — Rookie Trae Young had 22 points and 14 assists, John Collins also scored 22 points despite foul trouble, and the Atlanta Hawks defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-113 on Tuesday night.…

Philippine Taekwondo Association releases statement on viral video involving young taekwondo practitioner

RABBONI BORBON 12/21/2018

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) on Thursday night released a statement about the viral video of a practitioner from a prominent university in Manila seen inflicting harm on other students. The video has…

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