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ICC can issue arrest warrant, but enforcement may be difficult — SolGen
Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra said on Thursday that the International Criminal Court has the authority to issue a warrant of arrest against government officials but the actual enforcement is a different matter......»»
Yogi Ruiz plans to form own political party
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz plans to create a new local political party in Cebu, aiming to join the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm election. Ruiz stated that the political party, dubbed “Partido Cebuano,” would be established once all documentary requirements are fulfilled and submitted to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)......»»
SC disbars ex-customs official over illegal sale of SUV
In a press release by the high court released on Friday, it said that lawyer Jorge Monroy’s name has been removed from the roll of attorneys after violating the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability......»»
3 incumbent councilors to join Ruiz’s slate
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Three incumbent Cebu City councilors have expressed their intention to join the slate of former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. However, Ruiz refused to disclose their names, citing concerns that their pending projects may not be funded if they are identified. “Wala pa lang gyud sila.....»»
Villamor, Flores to oversee Yogi Ruiz’s boxing grassroots program
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two of Cebu’s best boxing trainers in, Edmund Villamor and Brix Flores will work together in the “Sports for All” advocacy of former customs commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz next month. To recall, Ruiz recently hired former PBA cager Jimwell Torion to spearhead his basketball grassroots program for the youth as part.....»»
Torion to spearhead Yogi’s ‘Sports for All’ basketball program
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former PBA star Jimwell Torion will oversee the basketball program of the soon-to-be-launched “Sports for All” advocacy of former Customs Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz. Ruiz has officially announced that he will be launching a comprehensive and city-wide sports program in March as part of his “Sports for All” advocacy. This was.....»»
Marcos orders crackdown on tobacco, vape smuggling
President Marcos has directed the customs and internal revenue bureaus to enhance their efforts against the smuggling of tobacco and vape products, during a meeting that tackled measures aimed at protecting the Philippines’ tobacco industry......»»
BuCor to layoff 275 workers as grace period for requirements lapses
Over 275 personnel of the Bureau of Corrections are set to be laid off after the bureau announced it will now be enforcing a years-long deferred program upgrading the educational requirements of its workers......»»
House fire kills 2 kids in Philippine capital
MANILA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Two girls aged five were killed after a fire gutted their house in Tondo district in Manila, Philippine capital, on Wednesday afternoon, the local bureau of fire protection said. The bureau said the twin sisters were trapped inside the bedroom on the second floor of a two-story concrete house when the fire broke out before 2:30 p.m. local time and spread fast inside the home. It.....»»
2 dead, 9 injured in Philippine capital fire
MANILA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and nine were injured in a fire that gutted a residential area in the Philippine capital on Monday afternoon, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. The bureau said the fire, which broke out around 12:45 p.m. local time, took the lives of two female residents. The bureau added that five residents were injured, including a 60-year-old male and a 55-year-old female.....»»
P17.8 billion impact from FIBA World Cup
The numbers generated by the Philippines’ hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup are staggering and in his remarks during the SMC-PSA Annual Awards Night at the Manila Diamond Hotel last Monday, SBP president Al Panlilio said bringing the event back to the country after 45 years was “the beginning of many more good things to come for Philippine basketball.”.....»»
Ramadhan starts March 12
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) — Ramadhan in the Philippines will start Tuesday, March 12, after the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month-long fasting was not sighted Sunday night, Islamic scholars announced. Bangsamoro Mufti Abdulrauf Guliani, executive director of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta, said the moon sighting committee at the Timako Hills, Kalanganan […].....»»
PAGASA declares start of warm and dry season
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday declared the official termination of "Amihan" or the northeast monsoon season, marking the beginning of the warm and dry season in the country......»»
Cebu Football Club starts PFL season on Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants will spend most of their Philippines Football League (PFL) season at home as they host 12 of their 14 matches at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex, beginning tomorrow, Saturday, April 6. The Gentle Giants, the first homegrown Cebu pro football club to reach the AFC.....»»
President Marcos: Spread kindness, selflessness this Holy Week
President Marcos joined Filipino Catholics in marking the beginning of the Holy Week on Palm Sunday, reminding the faithful not to forget the essence of the religious occasion by spreading kindness and selflessness......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 15
COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Thursday announced the signing of a direct air service agreement between Israel and Sri Lanka. Speaking at a press briefing at the President's Media Center, the minister said the agreement marks the beginning of direct flights between Israel and Sri Lanka, which would enhance passenger convenience. (Sri Lanka-Israel-Aviation).....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 15
COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Thursday announced the signing of a direct air service agreement between Israel and Sri Lanka. Speaking at a press briefing at the President's Media Center, the minister said the agreement marks the beginning of direct flights between Israel and Sri Lanka, which would enhance passenger convenience. (Sri Lanka-Israel-Aviation).....»»
Bulldogs secure stunning win vs Alicia/KSB in cash-rich Sibugay cage wars
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s basketball stars showcased their skills at the beginning of the 2024 Governor Ann K. Hofer Invitational Basketball Championships Araw Ng Sibugay on Wednesday evening, February 14, 2024, at the Ipil Provincial Capitol Gym in Zamboanga Sibugay. This was following the National University (NU) Bulldogs’ surprising victory over the tournament’s defending champions,.....»»
Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations
Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Miss Saigon co-creator praises musical s Philippine connections
Claude-Michel Schönberg is back in the country to witness the comeback of "Miss Saigon," which has close ties to the Philippines because of all the Filipino actors who took part in its numerous stagings, beginning with theater legend Lea Salonga......»»