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Cebu City hotels fully booked as Sinulog season kicks in

Photo shows the skyline of uptown Cebu City where several business hotels are located. | CDN FILE PHOTO CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Sinulog season kicks in, hotels in Cebu City are almost fully booked, reaching 90 to 100 percent occupancy. Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI) president Alfred Reyes confirmed this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Pagunsan seeks to regain Asian Tour card

Juvic Pagunsan, who won the Asian Tour Order of Merit title in 2011 without winning a leg, bids to rejoin the region’s premier circuit as he vies in the Final Stage of the Qualifying School, which fires off Tuesday at two courses in Hua Hin, Thailand......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

DepEd’s gradual shift to old school calendar gets support

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently announced the gradual shift to the old school calendar. The current school year, 2023-2024, will end on May 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the start of the school year 2024-2025 will be July 29, 2024 and will end on May 16, 2025, according to Department Order No......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Netizens welcome shift to old school calendar

CEBU CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) will gradually return to the old school calendar. For the school year 2024-2025, classes will begin on July 29, 2024, and end on May 16, 2025. The school year 2023-2024 will have its last day of classes on May 31, 2024. To recall, in 2021, the accustomed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Unti-unting pagbalik sa dating school calendar suportado ng senador

SUPORTADO  ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang mga hakbang ng Department of Education (DepEd) para sa pagbabalik ng dating school calendar na nagsisimula sa Hunyo at nagtatapos ng Marso o Abril. Matatandaang ipinanawagan na noon ni Gatchalian ang unti-unting pagbabalik sa dating school calendar. Para sa senador, ang pagbabalik sa dating school calendar ay magbibigay sa mga ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Fire razes 9 classrooms, principal’s office in Sapangdaku school

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Thursday dawn fire burned down at least nine classrooms and a principal’s office in a school in a mountain barangay here. Firefighters in Cebu City responded to the alarm raised at Napo Elementary School in Brgy. Sapangdaku, Cebu City at 2:56 a.m. The blaze hit one of the school buildings,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

DepEd urged: Let SY 2024-2025 return to old school calendar

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) should revert School Year 2024-2025 to the old school calendar, a House legislator said Saturday. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said the return to a June-March school calendar “is a huge leap forward for our students, parents, and teachers” amid worsening climate change. He also.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

P3-M damage reported in school building fire

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Maris pressured kapag tinatawag na The New RomCom Queen

MA at PAni Rommel Placente INAMIN ni Maris Racal sa interbyu sa kanya ng ABS-CBN News na malaking pressure kapag tinatawag siyang The New RomCom Queen.  Nagpakatotoo ang dalaga sa pagsasabing parang hindi pa niya deserve ang tawaging bagong reyna ng romcom sa Philippine showbiz. Ito’y sa gitna nga ng tinatamasang kasikatan ng tambalan nila ni Anthony Jennings sa hit ABS-CBNseries na Can’t ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Touring pros swing back into action

The much-anticipated Philippine Golf Tour kicks off at the challenging Apo Golf and Country Club today, promising a rousing showdown as former champions, seasoned campaigners and emerging talents vie for supremacy in the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic here......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

PGT golf tourney begins at Apo with pros ready for showdown

The much-anticipated Philippine Golf Tour kicks off at the challenging Apo Golf and Country Club, promising a rousing showdown as former champions, seasoned campaigners and emerging talents vie for supremacy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Swift-mania hits Australia: ‘You need to calm down’

Die-hard Taylor Swift fans flocked to a Melbourne stadium early Friday, snapping up merchandise hours before the first Australian date of her money-raking, two-year-long “Eras” tour. The 34-year-old megastar kicks off seven Australia shows in Melbourne on Friday, the first of three stadium gigs in the city, before heading to Sydney for four more sell-out.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

CYBL March Madness 2024 unfolds on Saturday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL) kicks off tomorrow, March 16, at the old Sacred Heart School gymnasium along Mango Avenue. A total of 132 teams will compete across five age groups in this long-standing league. Considered one of Cebu’s premier and most comprehensive grassroots-level basketball tournaments, the CYBL will highlight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

HOKA Trilogy Run Asia kicks off 1st of 19 races on April 7

The HOKA Trilogy Run Asia is putting its best foot forward as it launches its massive 2024 series on April 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Complex......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Central Luzon tour guides receive free insurance coverage

Up to 51 tour guides in Central Luzon received free insurance coverage and tour guide kits during the 51st founding anniversary of the Department of Tourism......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Filipino Tekken standout falls in World Tour Finals

Filipino Tekken star Alexandre "AK" Laverez stumbled in his last hurdle to the Tekken World Tour Finals 2023, falling to the United States' Joe "JoeCrush" Olveda, 1-3, at The Civic Theatre in New Orleans last January 12 (January 13 in Manila) during the tour's Last Chance Qualifiers......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

RLC kicks off 2024 residential launches with Cubao condo

Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. is kicking off its new residential project pipeline for 2024 on a high note with the launch of its latest property, Mira Residences, in Quezon City......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

RLC kicks off 2024 residential launches with Cubao condo

Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. is kicking off its new residential project pipeline for 2024 on a high note with the launch of its latest property, Mira Residences, in Quezon City......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

MVP Cup 2024: One Invitational golf tilt fires off

Smart Infinity kicks off the summer by treating its members to a memorable and exclusive two-day golf tournament at the recent MVP Cup 2024: One Invitational held at the Manila Golf and Country Club......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024