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More Palestinians displaced as Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza
Palestinian medics and residents says Israel continued to bomb areas around the two main hospitals in Khan Younis.....»»
New Pinoy nurses urged to work in Philippines
The 492 new registered nurses who recently took their oath were urged to stay and work in public and private hospitals in the Philippines......»»
BARMM lawmakers mull creation of new hospital, upgrade of old one
Members of the Bangsamoro parliament want to improve a small medical dispensary and create a new one on two remote islands where sick islanders can hardly be evacuated to modern hospitals outside when seas are rough......»»
Rhea Gullas Cup unfolds with bigger and better sports for all
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s longest-running annual multi-sports meet, the Rhea Gullas Cup, officially kicked off on Saturday, February 10, at the Enan Chiong Activity Center in the Naga City, Cebu. The annual meet formerly known as the Gullas Cup, which started in the 1970s, has gone bigger and grander with the addition.....»»
Sex offender: Man nabbed for showing private parts to minor girls
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 39-year-old sex offender was arrested after he was allegedly seen playing with his private parts in front of two minors in Purok Seaside Tapon, Barangay Tinaan, City of Naga on Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024. The suspect, whose identity Cebu Daily News Digital is withholding, was a resident of Sitio.....»»
PEACETALK: Room for the human element in the GRP-NDFP peace framework?
NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 9 January) – As we enter the New Year, it has been noted by Satur C. Ocampo that “by all indications, the coming year will see the continuation and even intensification of devastating wars in the world… Even here in the Philippines, deadly hostilities are taking place.” Some of these recent […].....»»
Rhea Gullas Cup: Minglanilla marches to finals, Carcar forces do-or-die duel with Talisay
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Abante Minglanilla and Talisay Aksyon Agad had contrasting outcomes in their respective semifinal matches of the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 on Saturday evening, March 2, at the Minglanilla Sports Complex. Host team and former champions, Abante Minglanilla, outlasted Naga Atong Garbo, 62-59, while Talisay lost to Sidlak Carcar, 77-83. Minglanilla and.....»»
COMMENTARY: Winning or losing… the flower of our youth
NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – It is with particular sadness to note that a young lady lawyer, a compañera, Atty. Hannah Jay Cesista, who just passed the “best bar ever” in 2022, was among those killed in hostilities between the New People’s Army (NPA)-Bohol that she was part of and combined police-military units […].....»»
Rhea Gullas Cup semifinals take centerstage Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament semifinals unfold tomorrow, March 2, at the Minglanilla Sports Complex. Former champion and topseed Abante Minglanilla locks horns with No. 4 Naga Atong Garbo at 7:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the No. 2 Talisay Aksyon Agad takes on the No. 3 Sidlak.....»»
“Nasaan ang Pangulo?” posts gisakyan og pasiaw sa social media samtang Davao Region gibaha
Giusab sa pipila ka mga social media pages ug accounts ang gamit ug kahulogan sa nausong “Nasaan ang Pangulo?” (Asa ang Presidente?) taliwala sa kusog nga ulan ug mga baha sa Davao region sa unang semana sa Pebrero 2024. (Ang “Nasaan ang Pangulo?” naga-trending sa panahon nila President Benigno Aquino III og Presidente Rodrigo Duterte […].....»»
Pope Francis appoints new archbishop in Bicol
Alarcon, who was the former Bishop of the Diocese of Daet, has been transferred to the archdiocese which holds jurisdiction in the third, fourth and fifth congressional districts of Camarines Sur, Naga City, Iriga City and the Municipality of Gainza......»»
TYBOX: Understanding Chinoys beyond dragon dances
The Chinese New Year festivity last February 10 was all over my Facebook wall, with Chinese communities in major cities – Binondo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, my Davao, and even Naga – performing the customary dragon dance welcoming the Year of the Dragon. I got to watch Davao Chinatown’s countdown to the New Year online […].....»»
PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (2)
(Last of two parts) Watersheds in Philippine and Bangsamoro History: War and Peace NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 21 February) – In Philippine national history of the contemporary period of the past five or six decades, there are two clear key watershed events: first, the September 1972 declaration of martial law that established the Marcos dictatorship; […].....»»
PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence: Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (1)
(First of two parts) NAGA CITY (MindaNews /20 February) – On the occasion of the 50th anniversary commemoration of “The Siege of Jolo 1974: A Forum and Webinar with Survivors and Victims” was held on 12 February 2024 at Bocobo Hall, Law Center, University of the Philippines (U.P.), Diliman, Quezon City. This was planned, organized […].....»»
Historically low valuation
The Philippine stock market bloodbath over the past two years saw the PSEi plummet from 7,122.6 on the last trading day of 2021 to 6,566.4 on the last trading day of 2022 for a 7.8 percent annual retreat and slide even further in 2023 to close at 6,450.0 on the last trading day of the year. In terms of valuation, the PSEi’s 2023 year-end 12.9x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio does not fare well when compared against its past performance in prior years......»»
‘Si Lord muna’: Couples dedicate Heart s Day to church amid 2024’s ‘Barbenheimer’
This year's Valentine's Day, dubbed by some as 2024's "Barbenheimer," falls on Ash Wednesday, a significant day for Catholics that marks the start of the Lenten season, prompting many to abstain from everyday indulgences......»»
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around the world many people will mark the day with a slice of pie — sweet, savory or even pizza......»»
While Rome burned
The 15th day of March is historically referred to as The Ides of March, the 74th day of the Roman calendar which was the last day of settling debts or paying your “utang” in the Roman empire. Another thing I recall from Roman history is the claim of some writers that “while Rome burned, the Emperor Nero played a violin.”.....»»
Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»
Lotto 6/42 P15M leap day draw jackpot won by lone bettor
MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor became the 7th winner of the Lotto 6/42 in February with the additional day of the leap year proving to be an auspicious one for the one who bagged the P15 million jackpot on that day’s draw. The lone bettor managed to guess correctly the winning combination 05-21-03-33-30-41 on.....»»