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Key witness vs Quiboloy to be placed under WPP
A key witness in the child abuse case against preacher Apollo Quiboloy will be placed under the Witness Protection Program due to perceived threats to her life, an official of the Department of Justice said on Friday......»»
BSP to keep policy stance sufficiently tight
Despite the slowdown in the rise in consumer prices in the past four months, monetary authorities deem it necessary to keep monetary policy settings sufficiently tight until there is sustained decline in inflation......»»
Luzon, Visayas grids placed under red, yellow alert
With several power plants either offline or operating at reduced capacity, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines yesterday placed the Luzon and Visayas grids on red and yellow alert status......»»
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.....»»
Envi group urges villages in Panigan-Tamugan Watershed to regulate tourism
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – An environmental group here on Monday asked the two villages straddling the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed (PTW) to regulate tourist activities after visitors left a pile of garbage there since New Year’s Day. Mark Peñalver, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) executive director, said that barangays should learn to strike […].....»»
12 villages in Agusan Sur town still submerged in flood
VERUELA, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 19 January) — The inland town of Veruela in Agusan del Sur has remained submerged after enduring four consecutive days of relentless rainfall brought by a shear line, affecting 12 of its 20 villages. Clyde Bonita, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (MDRRM) Officer, reported that water from the […].....»»
Laguna city under state of calamity due to pertussis
Santa Rosa City in this province has been placed under a state of calamity after it recorded 15 cases of pertussis......»»
After floods, landslide, Davao City puts 23 brgys under state of calamity
The City Government of Davao has placed 23 barangays under the State of Calamity after these were severely affected by heavy rains brought by the trough of the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) in the previous week......»»
Mindanao grid placed on yellow alert
The Mindanao power grid was placed on yellow alert yesterday alongside the Luzon and Visayas grids due to outages of several power plants......»»
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.....»»
IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024
Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
INUTECH: Conversation with a watch repairman
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – I haven’t worn a watch since I lost a Calvin Klein maybe 15 years ago (a gift, of course, because I won’t ever spend that much money for a watch.) The clock on my phone is enough, except when I’m out for a run then I strap on […].....»»
Davao del Norte under state of calamity as flood hits 64 barangays
Davao del Norte is placed under a state of calamity as Tagum City and other municipalities are still flooded following three days of heavy rain since January 16......»»
87th Charter Day: Commemorating Cebu City’s founding anniversary
CEBU CITY, Philippines — This coming February 24, 2024 marks the 87th Charter Day of the City of Cebu. It was in 1937 that the city received its charter after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s grandfather and legislator, Vicente Rama, authored a bill that led to its cityhood. Cebu City Charter Day overview To trace.....»»
Spyware Targets Human Rights Watch Staff in Jordan
(Amman) - Two Human Rights Watch staff members based in Jordan have been repeatedly targeted with advanced surveillance spyware, Human Rights Watch said today. The targeting, which violates their right to privacy, began in October 2022 and succeeded briefly in infecting one of their mobile phones.The same spyware was also used to target the devices of at least 33 Jordanian and Jordan-based journalists, act.....»»
103 areas under state of calamity due to heat
A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama......»»
Luzon, Visayas grids under yellow alert, says NGCP
MANILA, Philippines — National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a yellow alert in the Luzon and Visayas grids today, April 23, lasting several hours as nearly 40 power plants are unavailable. NGCP placed Luzon under yellow alert from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., its advisory showed......»»
Basilan under state of calamity due to drought
The entire island province of Basilan has been placed under a state of calamity due to drought amid the El Niño phenomenon......»»
IC places Carehealth under conservatorship
The Insurance Commission has placed health maintenance organization provider Carehealth Plus Systems International Inc. under conservatorship amid the company’s inability to address complaints from policyholders......»»
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).....»»