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Sinulog’s origins: Tracing the roots of Cebu’s iconic festival
Amid the debates about which Cebu town or city started the Sinulog, an official said they see the annual celebration not as a competition with other Sinulog festivities but as a sincere tribute to the Holy Child Jesus.....»»
Bacolod forms ad hoc committee to review Bredco s contract
Bacolod forms ad hoc committee to review Bredco s contract.....»»
Comelec dunay forms sa pag-withdraw sa people s initiative
Comelec dunay forms sa pag-withdraw sa people s initiative.....»»
Customs revives declaration forms for arriving international passengers at NAIA
THE filled out Customs declaration forms for arriving international passengers at the NAIA Terminals is being revived by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and is now under pilot testing. BOC-NAIA district collector Atty Yasmin Mapa said that international passengers arriving in the country are now obliged to submit […].....»»
53.5k signatures for people’s initiative submitted to COMELEC in Butuan
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 24 January)—The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) here has received forms bearing 53,495 signatures as part of a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. Lawyer Tristan Niog, city election officer, confirmed to MindaNews in a phone interview on Tuesday that they received a total of 5,767 forms with signatures from 86 […].....»»
EDITORIAL - Degrading searches
If the Department of Justice wants to stop “degrading” body searches conducted on visitors in the national prisons, it should provide the necessary equipment to carry out no-contact searches. Such scanners have been in use for a long time in airports around the world......»»
MMDA: NCAP remains suspended
The no-contact apprehension policy or NCAP remains suspended, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said yesterday......»»
LTO eyes cameras vs busway violators
The Land Transportation Office would use the closed-circuit television cameras of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to enforce a no-contact apprehension of motorists using the EDSA busway without authorization, an LTO official said yesterday......»»
1 kilo marijuana seized from courier in Zamboanga City
Anti-narcotics agents seized a kilo of compressed dried marijuana leaves from a dealer intercepted while on his way to deliver the illegal merchandise to a contact in Zamboanga City on Thursday......»»
Spot a snake? Contact the barangay first for assistance
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The sightings of king cobras and other types of snakes have become prevalent in Cebu recently. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) has previously stated that among the reasons for the increasing sightings in Cebu are the mating season and the destruction of their habitat. The agency.....»»
PH in contact with Filipinos arrested in Japan over bodies found in Tokyo
The Filipina arrested for abandoning the corpses of a Japanese couple 'denies all involvement,' says a DFA official.....»»
Marcos vows to actively thwart ICC access to gov’t information
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to actively prevent International Criminal Court representatives from making any contact with government agencies or officials even as they have been allowed to enter the country......»»
Dingdong, Jessa rumesbak sa nagkalat na may tinakbuhan silang utang, magdedemanda?
NALAGAY sa kontrobersya at iskandalo ang mag-asawang Jessa Zaragoza at Dingdong Avanzado dahil sa isang viral Facebook post na pinagpiyestahan ng netizens. Isang shoutout sa FB noong January 9, mula sa isang nagngangalang Fujiwara Masashi, na may mga friends daw sa local showbiz. “Dingdong jessa !! You guys!! Please feel free to contact me and.....»»
SEC-Davao advises timely submission of requirements for amnesty payments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Davao Extension Office is reminding corporations who have participated in the amnesty program to ensure timely submission of required documents by January 31. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of payments and incurring additional penalties as outlined in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 20, series of 2023. Non-compliant corporations must submit their latest General Information Sheet (GIS) and Annual Financial Statement (AFS) through the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST). Meanwhile, suspended or revoked corporations should submit their petitions along with necessary documents to the Extension Office via email at secdavao@gmail.com. For more information, applicant-corporations can contact SEC Davao Extension Office at 0932-973-8791. It is important to note that the Commission is planning to implement a substantial increase in basic penalties for late and non-filing of reports post-amnesty period, with penalties potentially increasing by up to 1,900 percent......»»
Overpriced pay parking fees? Report this to Cebu City Hall, says councilor
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A Cebu City councilor is urging the public to report to the city hall pay parking areas collecting overpriced fees. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco, the city council’s chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Councilor James Cuenco urged those with concerns of overpriced parking fees to contact his office and tell them the.....»»
Crew of Iran-Held Tanker Safe, Greek Owners Say
Athens, Greece - The crew of a tanker seized by Iran's navy this week in a row with the United States are safe, the vessel's Greek owners said on Sunday.Empire Navigation said in a statement that an associate had contacted Iranian authorities and reported that 'all the crew members on board the St. Nikolas are safe and in good health.'The company added that it had not been itself able to directly contact.....»»
DA forms climate change panel
A climate change panel has been formed by the Department of Agriculture amid La Niña’s expected damage to the agriculture sector......»»
Marcos forms human rights coordination body
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a body on human rights coordination to enhance mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, a move viewed by advocates as a "desperate attempt to window-dress" the situation in the country. .....»»
What does it mean to be Asian in America
More than two decades into her American journey, Shamarukh Mohiuddin navigates the crossroads of culture and identity.A Washington-area business consultant by day, Mohiuddin supports Asian American causes, performs with a dance group at the capital's annual Fiesta Asia and checks 'Asian' on forms. Yet, the label doesn't quite fit.She prefers 'Bangladeshi American,' a term that resonates more deeply with h.....»»
Cavite student activist decries harassment
On May 3, Tarra’s parents were again approached by people claiming to be from NTF-ELCAC, including a so-called“supervisor. They showed photos of Tarra participating in various activities and insisted on personally speaking to Tarra out of fear that he might “go to the mountains.” They said that on their next visit, they would like to speak to his parents again with forms and documents for them to sign. The post Cavite student activist decries harassment appeared first on Bulatlat......»»