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Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims
In the first six months of the Marcos Jr administration, the Children’s Legal Rights and Development Center documented 12 children killed. In 2023, 20 children died in Caloocan and Manila alone. The post Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Traslacion 2024: Thousands await as Sagrada Familia is paraded on the streets
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Thousands of faithful devotees gathered on the streets to witness the Translacion motorcade, during which the sacred images of Señor Sto. Niño and Our Lady of Guadalupe were transported to Mandaue City to be united with St. Joseph. After a Holy Mass at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu,.....»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»
3 Cebu fires on Tuesday raze over P2.4M in properties
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 3 Cebu fires that struck Cebu on Tuesday burned over P2.4 million worth of properties and left over 400 individuals homeless. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, firetrucks can be heard blazing through the streets of Cebu City and Talisay City as they responded to 3 separate fires. At around 11:14.....»»
Rights groups call for a safer environment for children
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Intensify efforts against child abuse – Cebu City dad
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City legislator urged barangays to intensify efforts against child abuse like trafficking, online, and sexual exploitation. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco penned a resolution requesting the 80 barangays of Cebu City through the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) to reconvene the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).....»»
Cebu City’s Singapore-like goal is about instilling discipline and respect, city administrator says
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discipline and respect are what will make Cebu City a Singapore-like city. According to Cebu City Administrator and Lawyer Collin Rosell, speaking on Friday, March 1, during the “League of Lupong Tagapamayapa – Cebu City Chapter General Assembly and Board of Directors Election,” held near a pier in Cebu City, Mayor.....»»
SM2SM Run 12 this Sunday draws record-breaking 13,000 runners
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A record 13,075 runners will swarm the streets of Cebu City for the annual SM2SM Run that will start and finish at the SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP) this Sunday. SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager Anton Del Prado said the 12th edition of one of Cebu’s premier.....»»
Vilma Santos looks back on iconic scenes in ‘Anak’
In the ending of the film “Anak” released 24 years ago, Vilma Santos, playing an overseas Filipino worker mom, could be seen weaving through a sea of fellow OFWs in the bustling streets of Hong Kong while reading news from home on a handwritten letter — a scene that would become an iconic moment in Philippine cinema......»»
Kris Tiffany Janson is Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City North’s bet, Kris Tiffany Janson, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2024, earning the honor of representing Cebu on the national stage. The coronation took place Saturday night, February 3, at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Aside from bringing home the crown, Janson also won various special awards,.....»»
State of catastrophe
For someone born and raised in Metro Manila, Holy Week is always welcomed as a respite from the usual chaos in our streets. With millions of residents leaving the metropolis for hometowns, beaches and other vacation areas here and abroad, it is a rare time of the year when car traffic in metro streets seems manageable......»»
Women take to streets to oppose Cha-cha
To commemorate International Women’s Day tomorrow, women from various organizations will be marching in the streets and expressing their opposition to Charter change......»»
Filipino Catholics throng Manila streets to honor Black Nazarene
MANILA, The Philippines: More than six million Filipino Catholic devotees gathered for this year's procession to honor the Black Nazarene, transforming the streets of Manila into a vibrant display of religious devotion. The centuries-old tradition, which pays homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ believed to possess healing powers, drew massive numbers, resuming after a three-year hiatus due to COVI.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, February 16. Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso......»»
5 Home Aspect Investments That Are Worth Every Penny
Investing in a home upgrade is always worth it, especially if the Lentor Mansion unit is yours. That said, some upgrades are better than most because they improve these five home aspects. Privacy Adequate privacy allows you to do the things you want or normally do without any prying eyes. Start by installing curtains on […] The post 5 Home Aspect Investments That Are Worth Every Penny appeared first on Kagay An......»»
Metrobank Makes Achieving Your Home Goals Easier With Its Free Appraisal Fee Promo!
This February, Metrobank is again making it easier for Filipinos to achieve their dream home as it brings back its free appraisal fee promo – giving clients up to PHP 5,500 in savings on their home loan. From February 1 to March 29, 2024, qualified clients who will submit a complete home loan application to […].....»»
Buhing Kalbaryo 2024 draws 5,000 crowd in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Around 5,000 people participated in this year’s Buhing Kalbaryo play on the streets of Cebu City on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, according to Police Major Kenneth Albotra of Guadalupe Police Station. The reenactment of the Passion of Christ began at at the grounds of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church.....»»
Juvenile sharks seen frolicking in shores of Santander, Cebu
CONSOLACION, Cebu – Juvenile sharks were seen frolicking off the shores of Santander town in the southernmost tip of Cebu on Tuesday, February 13. Cris Ungab Oniong captured on video the juvenile sharks seemingly playing on the shallow portions of the town’s shore when he visited Santander. The video showed the sharks swimming along the.....»»
UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City Olympics chess tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters secured three gold medals in the recently concluded Cebu City Olympics chess tournament held at SM Seaside City Cebu this week. After seven rounds of competition, John Dave Lavandero, Edelyn Vosotros, and Adina Vera Kwan dominated their respective categories. Importantly, they will represent Cebu City in.....»»
MFC Cebu-Makati FC young booters dominate Asia’s biggest youth football tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The combined teams of Makati Football Club Cebu and Makati FC (MFC) dominated the recently concluded Junior Soccer School and League (JSSL) over the weekend in Singapore. MFC sent 14 teams to Singapore’s premier youth football competition. Many players who suited up for MFC were from the Makati Football Club Cebu.....»»