From PH to the ‘Spider-Verse’: Artist Ronald Samson on his ‘date’ with Hollywood
If you loved the Oscar-winning 2018 animated feature “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” as much as we did, you’re in for a bigger and bolder treat when its sequel, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” begins its theatrical run in the Philippines on Wednesday. Don’t take our word for it. Take it from the film’s lighting and compositing [&'] The post From PH to the ‘Spider-Verse’: Artist Ronald Samson on his ‘date’ with Hollywood appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CBCP ‘begs forgiveness’ over exorcist’s case
MANILA, Philippines — Two weeks after an exorcist priest was arrested for “offending religious feelings,” the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has “begged forgiveness” for what CBCP head and Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David said was “indicative of shortcomings [among] Church leaders.” “We humbly beg forgiveness for this shortcoming. That a Catholic would [&'] The post CBCP ‘begs forgiveness’ over exorcist’s case appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bracing for Betty: Rains, ‘slowdown’ seen till midweek
MANILA, Philippines — Supertyphoon Betty (international name: Mawar) will be closest to the country, particularly extreme northern to northeastern Luzon, from Monday to Wednesday, the weather bureau on Saturday. Betty, which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early morning on Saturday, will also enhance the southwest monsoon (“habagat”) during that period, according to Dan [&'] The post Bracing for Betty: Rains, ‘slowdown’ seen till midweek appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
OFW in Thailand rescued from abusive employer
n overseas Filipino worker being maltreated by her employer in Thailand was rescued in an operation, a result of the cooperation between the Philippine National Police and Royal Thai Police......»»
Food stamps not band-aid solution – DSWD exec
The Marcos administration’s food stamp project is not a dole out or a “band-aid solution” to the country’s problems on hunger and poverty, an official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development said yesterday......»»
Belmonte joins Paris forum to end plastic pollution
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has taken part in an international forum to address plastic pollution held in Paris, France. .....»»
Marcos wants land use law institutionalized
President Marcos is pushing for the passage of a law instituting a national land use policy, citing the need for all government entities to integrate their development plans and to work together to harmonize their projects......»»
PNP chief assures PAO lawyers of their safety
Acknowledging their role as public defenders, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. assured lawyers of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) of their safety from threats, even from police officers......»»
Siphon vessel arrives in Philippines, headed for Mindoro
The vessel that will siphon off the remaining oil from the sunken MT Princess Empress has arrived in the Philippines to complete the final phase of the oil slick cleanup around affected areas, possibly by next month......»»
More Degamo slay suspects expected to recant
Expect more of the alleged gunmen implicated in the bloody attack last March 4 that ended the lives of then Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and nine others to recant their sworn admission to the crime, defense lawyer Danny Villanueva said......»»
‘No homework’ bill filed at House
A lawmaker is pushing for legislation that will impose the “no-homework policy” in all primary and secondary schools in the country......»»
Marcos designates self as official ‘BFF of Sara’
President Marcos yesterday described himself as the “official BFF (best friend forever)” and “number-one fan” of Vice President Sara Duterte, following a series of surprising political developments, including her resignation from the dominant Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats......»»
Post Office conservation plan in the works prior to blaze
If not for last week’s fire that reduced a lot of history into rubble, the government would have started a long-stalled conservation management plan for the Manila Central Post Office building......»»
12 Northern Luzon provinces placed under Signal No. 1 due to Betty
MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Saturday raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 in 12 provinces in Northern Luzon due to Super Typhoon Betty. In its 5 p.m. weather update, Pagasa said these provinces under Signal No. 1 can anticipate winds ranging from 39-61 kilometers per hour for a [&'] The post 12 Northern Luzon provinces placed under Signal No. 1 due to Betty appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
The Holy Spirit in us
The story is told about a little boy who wanted to bring inside the house his new bike, but his mother said “no,” telling him that the Holy Spirit will be watching his bike outside, so no need to worry! That night, the boy started his prayer: “In the name of the Father, and of [&'] The post The Holy Spirit in us appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Balamban to House World’s Pioneering Methanol-Powered Bulk Carrier
The world's first methanol-fueled bulk carrier will be built in Balamban town in Cebu, where the Philippines' largest shipbuilding facility, the West Cebu Estate, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Tsuneishi Heavy Industries President Yasuaki Seto announced that a United States-based company has ordered four bulk carrier ships, which are expected to be delivered before the [&'].....»»
LTO Opens One-Stop-Shop in Bantayan
The Land Transportation Office 7 (LTO 7) opened a one-stop LTO shop in Sta. Fe in Bantayan Island to cater to drivers in the northernmost part of Cebu on May 24, 2023. LTO 7 has already opened a satellite office in Sta. Fe in the Island of Bantayan, however, they still need to go to [&'].....»»
PH Foreign Investments Experience Net Outflows in April 2023
Foreign investments registered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) through Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) recorded net outflows of US$352 million in April 2023. This comes as a result of gross outflows amounting to USD1.1 billion, which surpasses the gross inflows of USD713 million. The recorded outflows mark a significant increase compared to March 2023, [&'].....»»
West Cebu Estate’s 30-Year Milestone Fuels Expansion and Job Creation
Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, a leading developer of smart and sustainable industrial-anchored developments in the Philippines, is celebrating a significant milestone as it marks the 30th anniversary of West Cebu Estate (WCE). This joint venture between the Aboitiz Group and Tsuneishi Holdings of Japan has evolved into a sprawling 540-hectare industrial-anchored mixed-use Economic Estate, positioning [&'].....»»
Justine Triet wins Palme d’Or at Cannes for ‘Anatomy of a Fall’
A tense courtroom drama about a writer accused of her husband's murder took the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, capping a strong year for women directors. French director Justine Triet won the festival's top prize for the film "Anatomie d'une Chute" (Anatomy of a Fall), a gripping and icy drama led by a powerful performance from German actress Sandra Hueller, who also starred in "The Zone of Interest" which won the runner-up Grand Prix. As she accepted the Palme d'Or, the highest prize awarded at Cannes, Triet slammed the French government of President Emmanuel Macron over its "shocking" suppression of pension protests. "The country suffered from historic protests over the reform of the pension system. These protests were denied... repressed in a shocking way," she said in her speech. The post Justine Triet wins Palme d'Or at Cannes for 'Anatomy of a Fall' appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»