34 Cebu towns, cities ‘upgraded’
34 Cebu towns, cities ‘upgraded’.....»»
Volcanic smog hits towns around Taal anew
Volcanic smog or vog was reported yesterday in towns around Taal Volcano following an increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
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).....»»
SHS-AdC’s 4th Cor Jesu Volleyball Cup gets underway
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The “4th Cor Jesu Volleyball Cup” of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) kicked off this weekend at the school’s campus in Mandaue City. SHS-AdC Magis Eagles athletic director Jon Ralph Christopher Jiao Inot said this invitational tournament serves as a tune-up competition for the cities and towns participating in the.....»»
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......»»
Muslim-Christian peace bloc provides free BARMM, Region 12 CS exam review
Peace advocates have fused ranks to provide free civil service (CS) exam review for marginalized Moro residents in Bangsamoro provinces and in nearby towns and cities in Region 12......»»
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major U.S. cities
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major U.S. cities.....»»
Water shortage ‘severely’ hits barangays in 3 cities
Water shortage ‘severely’ hits barangays in 3 cities.....»»
DepEd: Hot weather prompts schools to suspend in-person classes
MANILA, Philippines — Several cities and municipalities have opted for alternative mode of delivering classes and have suspended in-person classes due to the scorching hot weather, as revealed by the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday. According to DepEd, 13 total cities and municipalities implemented alternative delivery mode (ADM) classes in the regions of Ilocos,.....»»
Five cities eye next EASL Final Four
EASL CEO Henry Kerins said yesterday the league has received feelers from five cities offering to host the next Final Four with the expectation that more will join the bandwagon after the success of the inaugural home-and-away season......»»
5 arrested, P4-M shabu seized in 2 Negros cities
5 arrested, P4-M shabu seized in 2 Negros cities.....»»
FPIP unveils Kabuhayan CSR program
Lopez-led economic zone operator First Philippine Industrial Park has lined up various community-oriented initiatives to further improve conditions in the cities of Santo Tomas and Tanauan in Batangas and underscore its gratitude to the cities generously hosting the company’s operations.c.....»»
OCD 11’s regional dialogue elevates to national level
AN OFFICIAL from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) announced that its regional dialogue has been upgraded to a national dialogue......»»
Philippines cybersecurity capability upgraded
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is upgrading its cybersecurity defense and investigative capabilities......»»
Rumors Suggest iPhone 16 to Include Major Neural Engine Upgrade for iOS 18s Advanced AI Capabilities
Title: Apple’s Upgraded Neural Engine to Power Future iPhone and Mac Models, Introduces Generative AI Features In a bid to further enhance its devices’ performance.....»»
Nomura hikes Philippines growth target for 2024
Nomura Global Markets Research has upgraded its economic growth forecast for the Philippines to six percent from 5.8 percent for this year after a better-than-expected expansion in 2023......»»
Philippines slightly upgrades GDP growth to 6 pct in Q3
MANILA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday slightly upgraded year-on-year growth of gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023 to 6 percent from preliminary estimate of 5.9 percent. "The major contributors to the upward revision were manufacturing, from 1.7 percent to 1.8 percent; financial and insurance activities, from 9.5 percent to 9.6 percent; and accomm.....»»
IMF hikes Philippines 2024 growth target
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its 2024 economic growth forecast for the Philippines amid the stronger rebound in investments and exports......»»
Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade: Day 2 unveils coastal delights
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade had a successful kick-off on January 23, 2024, starting from the town of Consolacion and ending in Daanbantayan, the northernmost tip of Cebu island. As the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo continued, the second day of the guided tour covered four Cebu coastal towns: San Remigio, Santa Fe, Medellin,.....»»
Valentine’s Day checkpoint with a twist: HPG-7, CCPO give flowers, gifts to public
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Local authorities made sure to spread love on Valentine’s Day! Personnel of the Highway Patrol in Group-Central Visayas (HPG-7) and the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) surprised some motorists and passersby in the highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu as they gifted them with red roses, a small sack containing.....»»
Sinulog sa Lalawigan 2024: What to expect
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Sixteen contingents from Cebu province, including the cities of Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, will be vying for this year’s Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan. The competition will be held at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) today, January 14. Meanwhile, the Street Parade contest will start at 2 p.m. The parade will.....»»