Cebu BM wants MGB issuance of transport permit for dolomites shipment to Manila ‘condemned’
CEBU CITY, Phillippines — A Capitol official seeks to condemn the actions of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Visayas (MGB-7) in issuing the ore transport permits (OTP) that allowed crushed dolomites from Cebu to be brought to Manila for the makeover of the Manila Bay. Board Member John Ismael Borgonia filed before the […] The post Cebu BM wants MGB issuance of transport permit for dolomites shipment to Manila ‘condemned’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Stop motorcycle taxi expansion, Marcos urged
Various transport groups yesterday appealed to President Marcos to stop the expansion of motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila amid the impending decision of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board o authorize several companies as players in the pilot study......»»
Eumir Marcial K.O’s Thai foe in Manila duel
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial made easy work against Thai Thoedsak Sinam in his homecoming bout in Manila on Saturday night, March 23, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Marcial, who is bound for the Paris Olympics in July, knocked out Sinam in the fourth round in their eight-rounder non-title bout. With.....»»
Philippines bows down to Iraq in FIFA Qualifiers
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mohanad Ali scored a late goal for Iraq that sent the Philippines to the bottom of Group F in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Friday, March 21 (March 22, Manila Time) at the Basra International Stadium in Iraq. With the defeat, the Philippines’ chances to.....»»
Central Visayas govs condemn killing of Degamo, 8 others
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The local chief executives in Central Visayas condemned the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo. Governors in the region said they were shocked and saddened by the ruthless killing of Degamo and eight other individuals, and called for authorities to bring swift justice. “I am shocked and deeply saddened by […] The post Central Visayas govs condemn killing of Degamo, 8 others appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Congresswoman Cindi Chan condemns killing of student
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Cindi King-Chan strongly condemned the killing of an 18-year-old nursing student at dawn on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Barangay Buaya, Lapu-Lapu City. The victim, Johanna Xhyrra Selim, was shot dead by a fleeing burglar whom her family found inside their rented room and whom she helped chase. […] The post Congresswoman Cindi Chan condemns killing of student appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu labor group asks DOLE-7 to probe retrenchment of 4,000 MEPZ workers
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A labor group here asked the Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) to look into one of the biggest retrenchments carried out in the Mactan Export Processing Zone (MEPZ). The Alyansa sa mga Mamumuo sa Sugbo-Kilusang Mayo Uno (AMA Sugbo-KMU) condemned the mass lay-off of factory workers in […] The post Cebu labor group asks DOLE-7 to probe retrenchment of 4,000 MEPZ workers appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City Council asks law enforcement agencies to solve lawyer’s ambush “swiftly”
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council requested all concerned law enforcement agencies to act “swiftly and decisively” in investigating the ambush of Atty. Karen Quiñanola-Gonzales and her son, as the council strongly condemned this recent attack to a member of the legal profession. Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, also a lawyer, […] The post Cebu City Council asks law enforcement agencies to solve lawyer’s ambush “swiftly” appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
UP Alumni Association in Cebu condemns ambush of lawyer
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Alumni Association-Cebu Chapter has condemned the ambush of lawyer Karen Quiñanola-Gonzales in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City late Thursday evening, September 1, 2022. In a statement issued on Friday, September 2, the group also called on law enforcement authorities to solve the case and bring the lawyer’s […] The post UP Alumni Association in Cebu condemns ambush of lawyer appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City Council asks police to expedite resolution of Jerome Estan case
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council, through a resolution, condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the “senseless” killing of Jerome Estan and asked the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) to expedite the resolution of his case. The Council, after passing the resolution that Councilor Rey Gealon authored, also urged the CCPO to beef […] The post Cebu City Council asks police to expedite resolution of Jerome Estan case appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CCPC calls for thorough investigation on Rey Cortes killing
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Citizens-Press Council (CCPC) is calling for a swift and thorough investigation in the killing of dyRB blocktimer Renante ‘Rey’ Cortes. CCPC, in a statement issued on Thursday, July 22, condemned the brazen killing of Cortes, calling it a ‘heinous and sensational crime’. “Cebu Citizens-Press Council (CCPC) requests the police […] The post CCPC calls for thorough investigation on Rey Cortes killing appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Labor Day protest: 20 nabbed in Cebu
The Partido Manggagawa (PM) condemned the arrest of 20 of its members who assembled at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City yesterday to mark Labor Day......»»
Lapu-Lapu City to demand apology from Panalo rapper
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – The Lapu-Lapu City Council has already approved the proposed resolution entitled a “Resolution condemning the lyrics of the song Panalo by EZ Mil and requesting the latter for the rectification of the condemned lyrics and to issue a public apology addressed to the Oponganons.” City councilor Janvi dela Serna said that […] The post Lapu-Lapu City to demand apology from Panalo rapper appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
House probe on Cebu lumad school raid sought
The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives condemned yesterday the raid on an educational center in Talamban, Cebu on Monday during which 21 lumad students were said to have been rescued......»»
Chan backs off from persona non grata move against rapper, slams ‘Panalo’ song instead, seeks public apology
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Instead of declaring the rapper EZ Mil as persona non grata, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will now only recommend to the City Council to pass a resolution condemning the rapper’s song entitled “Panalo.” In his Facebook post, Chan said that he condemned the lyrics of the song, specifically the […] The post Chan backs off from persona non grata move against rapper, slams ‘Panalo’ song instead, seeks public apology appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
World leaders condemn violence at US Capitol
PARIS–World leaders and governments on Wednesday expressed shock and outrage at the storming of the US Capitol in Washington by supporters of President Donald Trump. Britain British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Twitter condemned the “disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that […] The post World leaders condemn violence at US Capitol appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
IBP-Cebu urges police to solve shooting incident involving lawyer
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of lawyers here in Cebu is urging investigators to immediately solve Saturday’s shooting incident involving a lawyer. Lawyer Ria Lydia Espina, president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu Chapter (IBP-Cebu), said they condemned the attack perpetrated against one of their members, Lawyer James Joseph Gupana, last Saturday morning […] The post IBP-Cebu urges police to solve shooting incident involving lawyer appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu BM wants MGB issuance of transport permit for dolomites shipment to Manila ‘condemned’
CEBU CITY, Phillippines — A Capitol official seeks to condemn the actions of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Visayas (MGB-7) in issuing the ore transport permits (OTP) that allowed crushed dolomites from Cebu to be brought to Manila for the makeover of the Manila Bay. Board Member John Ismael Borgonia filed before the […] The post Cebu BM wants MGB issuance of transport permit for dolomites shipment to Manila ‘condemned’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
UP Cebu denounces police trespassing in campus
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu) condemned police in Cebu City for trespassing campus premises last Friday, June 5, in an attempt to arrest students participating a rally against the controversial Anti-Terror Bill. “After having reviewed video-footage of the incident and documented accounts of witnesses of the protest against […] The post UP Cebu denounces police trespassing in campus appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
'ReleaseCebu7: Groups condemn arrest of protesters in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Netizens and several militant groups nationwide condemned the arrest of seven activists who staged a protest-rally against the Anti-Terror Bill (ATB) in front of a state university here on Friday, June 5, 2020. Read: Police arrest protesters in Cebu City for violating GCQ guidelines The hashtag #ReleaseCebu7 trended on Philippine Twitter […] The post #ReleaseCebu7: Groups condemn arrest of protesters in Cebu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
7 lumang simbahan sa Metro Manila na swak pang-‘Visita Iglesia’
TUWING sasapit ang Semana Santa, isa sa mga tradisyon ay ang “Visita Iglesia.” Para sa mga hindi aware, isa ito sa mga taunang ginagawa ng mga Katoliko na bumisita sa pito o higit pang simbahan upang magdasal at magmuni-muni sa mga istasyon ng Krus. Sa pamamagitan nito, ibinabandera ng mga deboto ang kahalagahan ng pananampalataya,.....»»