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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).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Unemployed Filipinos down to 1.6 million in December 2023 — PSA

National Statistician and PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa reported that the number of unemployed persons ages 15 and above declined to 1.6 million in December 2023, down from 1.83 million in November 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

James Yap ditches longtime jersey number for new one with Blackwater

James Yap has opened a new chapter in his basketball career with a new jersey number......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Cebu City’s 87th Charter Day: A celebration of hope and optimism

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama led the city’s 87th Charter Day celebration on Saturday with the “hope and optimism” of a brighter future ahead. In his Charter Day message, Rama said that as the city continues to grow and evolve, the celebration should serve as a reminder of the its journey.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City Olympics chess tourney

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters secured three gold medals in the recently concluded Cebu City Olympics chess tournament held at SM Seaside City Cebu this week. After seven rounds of competition, John Dave Lavandero, Edelyn Vosotros, and Adina Vera Kwan dominated their respective categories. Importantly, they will represent Cebu City in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU

The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Monde Nissin guides single-digit decline in Q4 meat alternative sales

Monde Nissin put out a press release to tease a patchwork of FY23 and Q4 metrics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Animal bite cases surge in Mandaue City

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mandaue City has recently recorded an increase in animal bite cases compared to previous weeks. From the daily 100 to 200 individuals receiving anti-rabies vaccines at the Animal Bite Treatment Center in the Mandaue City Health Office, this has increased to about 300 to 400 individuals recently. Some of them received.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Sarah Lahbati nagsalita na tungkol sa ka-date sa HK: I am single!

IPINAGDIINAN ng aktres at celebrity mom na si Sarah Lahbati na single na single siya ngayon matapos silang maghiwalay ng asawang si Richard Gutierrez. Aware si Sarah sa viral photo niya kasama ang isang lalaking foreigner na kuha nang magbakasyon siya kamakailan sa Hong Kong. Marami ang nagpalagay na ang naturang non-showbiz guy sa litrato.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

DSWD may ‘Program SOLo’ para sa single parents: We’re here to support you!

HINDI na magiging “feeling lonely” ang mga mahal nating single parents! May bagong programa kasi ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) na tiyak na dadamayan at susuportahan ang mga single parent sa pag-aalaga ng kanilang mga anak. Ito ang tinatawag nilang “Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents” program o Program SOLo. Ayon sa DSWD,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

CPA issue: Cebu City to file cases for alleged violations, multiple illegal constructions

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Office of the Building Official (OBO) in Cebu City has taken legal action against the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) for the alleged multiple violations related to unauthorized construction activities within the port area. This action comes after CPA persisted in building multiple buildings in the port area without the necessary.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Rama threatens legal action against Gwen, CBRT opponents

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Anyone who attempts to obstruct the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project in any manner will force City Mayor Michael Rama to file legal cases. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced on Thursday, March 7, that he was not even hesitant to file a case against Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

87th Charter Day: Commemorating Cebu City’s founding anniversary

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This coming February 24, 2024 marks the 87th Charter Day of the City of Cebu. It was in 1937 that the city received its charter after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s grandfather and legislator, Vicente Rama, authored a bill that led to its cityhood. Cebu City Charter Day overview To trace.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Beyoncé gumawa ng kasaysayan, No. 1 sa ‘country music chart’ ng Billboard

MAY bagong milestone ang superstar singer na si Beyoncé! Siya ang kauna-unahang Black woman na nanguna sa “country music chart” ng international music and entertainment magazine na Billboard. Dahil ‘yan sa bago niyang single na pinamagatang “Texas Hold ‘Em” na nag-number one sa country airplay chart ngayong linggo. Ni-release niya ang nasabing single noong February.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Levels, C.D.C. Says – The Daily Guardian

The Daily Guardian – Measles Cases on the Rise in the United States Measles cases in the United States have been steadily increasing this year,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

PNP warns public of rise in cyber identity theft cases

The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said that it has recorded 178 cases of "hijack profile" or identity theft cases from November 2023 to February 2024, half of which (89) took place in February alone......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region

MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region

MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

DOH: Pertussis cases 20 times higher since January

The number of pertussis cases nationwide has increased 20-fold this year from 2023, according to the Department of Hea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

BOC: Cases of outright smuggling on the rise

There has been an increase in the number of cases of outright smuggling, the Bureau of Customs said on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024