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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).....»»
Man jailed for stealing items from school
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 26-year-old man landed in jail after being caught stealing from an elementary school in Barangay Langtad, Naga City, Cebu, early Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024. The suspect was identified as Angelito Cudias Apeliano, 26, an unemployed resident of Barangay Pasil, Santander, Cebu. In a phone interview with CDN Digital, Police.....»»
Jared Bahay chooses Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles
CEBU CITY, Philippines—(UPDATED, 10 p.m., January 25) Jared Bahay, Cebu’s top high school basketball player, has made his decision: He is going to the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles in the UAAP. This development was confirmed by Popoy Navarro of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, who is one of the representatives of the 18-year-old.....»»
Tribute to LALA: A Lumad Activist, Artist, and Fighter
According to the military's report, Lala was among the six individuals killed during an encounter between the 47th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and the New People’s Army in Bilar, Bohol, last September 7......»»
Davao City to build shelter for watchers, runners of Lumad, Muslim patients
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)—A shelter valued at P42 million will be provided for the watchers and runners of indigenous people (IP) and Muslim patients at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) compound. The allocation for a 200 sq.m. shelter was contained in an ordinance approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod Tuesday. The shelter will […].....»»
In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on
On the second death anniversary of volunteer teacher for the Lumad, Chad Booc, his closest friends recalled his words and the life he lived. His selflessness continues to inspire many others to serve the marginalized and oppressed. The post In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Apex Mining must be held accountable, says Lumad group
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—An indigenous group has condemned Apex Mining Company for their apparent neglect of their workers and demanded that the firm be held accountable for the casualties during the February 6 landslide in Masara. “Why did Apex Mining company continue its 24-hour mining operations, using three shifts of workers, during the […].....»»
Compostela fratman jailed for possession of unlicensed K-9 submachine pistol
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities nabbed a fraternity member for allegedly possessing an unlicensed KG-9 submachine pistol during a raid in his residence in Purok Saging, Upper Guiwanon, Barangay Poblacion in Compostela, Cebu on Friday morning, February 9. The suspect was identified as Gleen Cobrado Gestopa, 40. According to a report, Gestopa came under scrutiny.....»»
DepEd to shorten next school year by 15 days
The Department of Education will cut the prescribed minimum of 180 school days for the coming school year 2024-2025 by 15 days to ensure that students and teachers are not in classrooms during extreme summer heat by April and May 2025......»»
Private school educators bat for higher wages on Labor Day
A group of private school educators called on President Marcos Jr. on Labor Day to raise private school teachers' salaries and to institutionalize a national minimum salary standard for them......»»
DepEd open to early return to June-March academic year
Acceding to a clamor for an immediate return to the old school calendar due to extreme heat, the Department of Education yesterday said it has suggested to President Marcos to end the coming school year 2024-2025 in March 2025 and start the succeeding school year by June......»»
Regine, Ogie super proud sa anak na sasabak na sa junior high school
EMOSYONAL ang mag-asawang Ogie Alcasid at Regine Velasquez ngayong tutungtong na sa junior high school ang kanilang only son na si Nate. Sa kanya-kanyang Instagram page, proud na ibinandera ng celebrity couple ang pagtatapos ng kanilang anak sa grade school. Pareho nilang ipinakita ang litrato ni Nate na ngiting-ngiti sa camera at nakasuot ng white.....»»
Who is Nellie E. Brown? Olongapo school finally discovers mystery woman after 71 years
A certain elementary school in a barangay in Olongapo City was named Nellie E. Brown Elementary School (NEBES) and the school administration, students and alumni did not know who Brown was, so an alumnus' daughter began solving the mystery. .....»»
Teachers propose way to shift to old school calendar
If the Department of Education is worried that rushing the return to the old school calendar would compromise the vacation of students and teachers, the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition is proposing a way to do it without removing the school break from the equation......»»
Reverting to old school calendar can’t be rushed – DepEd
Even after a week of suspended onsite classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education cannot immediately shift to the old school calendar as it takes away rest days from teachers, students and school personnel, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»
Reverting to old school calendar can’t be rushed – DepEd
Even after a week of suspended onsite classes due to extreme heat, the Department of Education cannot immediately shift to the old school calendar as it takes away rest days from teachers, students and school personnel, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte said yesterday......»»
VP Sara ayaw apurahin balik sa lumang school calendar
Tinabla ni Vice President at Education Secretary Sara Duterte ang kahilingan na ibalik agad sa Hunyo ang pagbubukas ng School Year 2024-2025 dahil mababawasan ang pahinga ng mga guro at estudyante. The post VP Sara ayaw apurahin balik sa lumang school calendar first appeared on Abante......»»
Roosevelt Memorial High School homesite homecoming
Isasagawa ng Roosevelt Memorial High School-Homesite ang Alumni Homecoming at Reunion nito na gaganapin sa darating na Abril 7, 2024, sa Marikina Convention Center sa Barangay Concepcion 2, Marikina City. The post Roosevelt Memorial High School homesite homecoming first appeared on Abante......»»
UAAP debuts junior high school hoops
Junior high school basketball players will be on the spotlight as the UAAP starts the inaugural junior high school basketball tournament this weekend......»»
School vacations in summer months to be back — DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — Adjustments have been made by the Department of Education to return to the old school calendar, wherein vacations take place during the summer months. This followed after they received mounting complaints from teachers, learners and parents about the extreme heat that students had to endure in public school classrooms especially during their.....»»