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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 […].....»»
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.....»»
MCWD water deficit now affects 50,000 households in Metro Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the internal political strife surrounding the Metropolitan Cebu Water District or MCWD continues, the shortage of water faced by residents has also persisted. Currently, the water deficit in the MCWD has now reached 50,000 cubic meters per day. This equates to 50,000 households experiencing water supply issues, with each household.....»»
One Meralco plants 125,000 mangroves on World Wetlands Day
One Meralco Foundation the social development arm of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), celebrates this year’s World Wetlands Day by planting and nurturing 125,000 native mangroves in Del Carmen in Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte......»»
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 […].....»»
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: 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 […].....»»
200,000 join kick off of Fiesta Señor 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The first day of the Fiesta Señor 2024 saw the stretch of Osmeña Boulevard from Fuente Osmeña Circle to downtown Cebu City literally filled with a sea of devotees. Over 200,000 people joined the Penitential Walk with Jesus and the Opening Salvo Mass of this year’s Fiesta Señor 2024 on Thursday,.....»»
Valentine’s Day Wedding: 26 couples exchange ‘I Dos’ in Toledo City
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — February 14 was a very important day for 26 couples in Toledo City who availed of the city government’s free wedding program. Mayor Marjorie Piczon Perales officiated the exchange of wedding vows and the special event was being held at the Toledo Sports Center, the city’s Public Information Office said. READ:.....»»
“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 […].....»»
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 […].....»»
Mayor Honey calls on city officials, employees, to begin each day with a prayer
“Start your day with a prayer.” This was the appeal made by Mayor Honey Lacuna to all the officials and employees of the Manila city government, as the capital city joins the nation in the observance of the “National Bible’s Month.” The mayor also lauded City Administrator Bernie Ang, host of the flag raising ceremony, […].....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Bamban mayor Alice Guo says she spent just P134,000 in 2022 campaign
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Bamban mayor Alice Guo says she spent just P134,000 in 2022 campaign How far can P134,000 go? For Alice Guo, this was enough to win the mayoralty of Bamban, a.....»»
Kadaugan sa Mactan 2024: Over 8,000 locals witness reenactment
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Between 8, 000 to 10, 000 locals gathered at the Liberty Shrine in Brgy. Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City early on Saturday morning to witness this year’s Kadaugan sa Mactan or the reenactment of the historic Battle of Mactan. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office in.....»»
Mandaue senior citizens allowance to go up by P2K
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Registered Mandaue senior citizens will soon receive a P2,000 increase in their yearly financial assistance. Currently, elders in Mandaue City are receiving P8,000 in financial assistance annually. With the increase, their take home incentive will go up to P10,000. Mayor Jonas Cortes on Thursday, April 18, said that this is to.....»»
Villar patriarch places 190 in Forbes Top 200 billionaires
Villar ranked 190 out of the 200 billionaires in the world in 2024 with a total net worth of $11.7 billion (P660,125,700,000) coming from $8 billion (P451,376,000,000) in 2023, according to Forbes magazine......»»
Recall issued for 318,000 vehicles due to potential airbag issues
Stellantis Recalls 318,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Defect Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler and Dodge, has announced a recall of 318,000 vehicles due to.....»»
Igsoon ni Ricardo Cepeda nangayo og donasyon para sa iyang kaso
Pinaagi sa iyang gi-sugdan nga “Go Fund Me,” nangayo og donasyon si Robert Go, ang kaluha sa aktor nga si Ricardo Cepeda, alang sa galasto-an sa iyang kaso. Nanghinaot si Robert ug ang pamilya ni Ricardo nga makatigum sila og $30,000 o P150,000. Sa pagkakaron naa pa lang sa $6,813 o P34,000 ang ilang natigum.....»»