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Japan boxer, former three-division world champion, trains in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Kosei Tanaka returned to Cebu for some top-notch boxing training. The 28-year-old Japanese is the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimum, world flyweight, and former world light flyweight champion. He will spend three weeks in Cebu at the ZIP Sanman Boxing gym in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe. .....»»
Moalboal hoop tournament kicked off on Saturday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Moalboal Mayor Inocentes Cabaron aims to foster friendship and sportsmanship as the 2nd Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-town tournament kicked off on Saturday evening at the Moalboal Sports Complex. In his message, Cabaron reiterated the goal of his comprehensive sports program that benefits not just his constituents, but also those from.....»»
Rama’s suspension was ‘collateral damage’ – Digong
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The suspension meted against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama was a collateral damage, said former President Rodrigo ‘Digong’ Duterte. Duterte on Saturday, May 25, penned an open letter addressed to supporters in Tacloban City where his camp planned to hold a ‘Maisug rally’ in the city’s Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Plaza. Due.....»»
Boss Toyo backs plan of Yogi Ruiz to run for Cebu City mayor
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A group of vloggers and social media influencers gathered in Cebu City Saturday night to show their support for former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Yogi Ruiz, who has expressed his interest to run for mayor in Cebu City in next year’s election. The group was led by Boss Toyo or Jayson.....»»
Ex-Cordova mayor Sitoy-Cho snubs election case arraignment
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —Former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho failed to attend her arraignment today before the Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 regarding her election case. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) filed a complaint before the court against the former mayor for violating Section 261 (h) of the Omnibus Election Code. The complaint.....»»
Philippines- New Drug War Declared in Davao City - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Sebastian Duterte, currently the mayor of Davao City, delivers a speech at a campaign rally in Davao City, the hometown of his father, then-President Rodrigo Duterte, May 10, 2019. 2019 Kyodo via AP Images (Manila) The mayor of Davao City in the Philippines, Sebastian Duterte, recently declared a new war on drugs, suggestive of the abusive campaign of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, Hum.....»»
Ex-Munti mayor cleared of P97 million graft charge
The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Muntinlupa mayor Aldrin San Pedro of a graft case that stemmed from the allegedly anomalous procurement of P97.52 million worth of fire trucks from 2008 to 2009......»»
Dominic Roque ‘barkada’ lang nina Bullet Jalosjos at Bong Suntay
DINENAY nina Mayor Bullet Jalosjos at dating Congressman Bong Suntay ang mga kumakalat na chikang nag-uugnay sa kanila ng aktor na si Dominic Roque. Sa kanilang sitdown interview na mapapanood sa Sentro Artista Philippines, isa-isa nilang sinagot ang mga isyung nagdadawit sa kanila sa recent break-up ng BeaDom. Paglilinaw nina Mayor Bullet at former Cong......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 9 February 2024
Politics in Cagayan de Oro heats up CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 9 February) – Politics started to heat up here this week after former Mayor Oscar Moreno slammed Mayor Rolando Uy for accusing him of non-payment for the use of the SEARSOLIN and Manresa dormitories during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreno said the accusations were […].....»»
Rama on Duterte-Marcos word war: ‘It’s not fair to those who supported UniTeam’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama could not help but express his dismay on the ongoing word war involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Rama said he finds the “tug-of-war” involving the two UniTeam leaders “unfair” especially to their members. The Cebu City mayor said that it was.....»»
Zamboanga del Norte town mayor dismissed over illegal cockfight permits
Former Sindangan town Mayor Rosendo Labadlabad and five barangay officials are perpetually barred from holding government office.....»»
A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era
The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»
Sara reveals she will run in next polls
Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»
Mandaue RTC orders issuance of bench warrant against Sitoy-Cho
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 has ordered the issuance of a bench warrant against former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho. This decision came after the former mayor failed to appear at her arraignment on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, regarding her election case for violating Section 261(h) of the.....»»
Sandigan junks Bistek’s plea to dismiss graft rap
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the bid of former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista and former administrator Aldrin Cuña to dismiss the graft case filed against them in connection with the allegedly anomalous P32-million online occupational permitting and tracking system project in 2019......»»
If he gets elected, Yogi Ruiz warns drug traders to leave Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Illegal drug traders were warned by former Bureau of Customs Commissioner (BOC) and former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-7 Director Yogi Felimon Ruiz to leave Cebu City within 30 days if he is elected as mayor in the 2025 local and national elections. This was his promise as he is 100%.....»»
Sandigan admits evidence vs Bautista
The Sandiganbayan has admitted all the documentary evidence presented by the Office of the Ombudsman’s prosecution team against former Quezon City mayor Herbert “Bistek” Bautista and former city administrator Aldrin Cuña in connection with the allegedly anomalous P32-million online occupational permitting and tracking system project in 2019......»»
For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano
Just last year, the United Nations (UN) Women - Philippines also recognized the contribution of Ujano in championing human rights. She received a distinction as a Feminist Champion against Gender-Based Violence, along with other long-time women’s rights defenders Aida Santos, former executive director of Women's Educational, Development, Productivity, & Research Org (WeDpro) and Princess Nemenzo, former executive director of WomanHealth. The post For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Man up on ICC probers’ visit, says dela Rosa to Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa urged Malacañang to be truthful about the reported arrival in the country of investigators from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as disclosed by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, who also claimed that former President Rodrigo Duterte would be ordered arrested “very, very soon.” “What I am asking.....»»
Philippine troops kill suspected militant in clash
MANILA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops have killed a suspected militant in a clash in Maguindanao del Sur province in the southern Philippines, the Philippine Army said on Sunday. In a report, the Army said that the alleged Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) militant was killed early Saturday morning after a five-minute clash in the village in Datu Salibo town following a tip from the villagers abo.....»»