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Cesafi men’s volleyball: UC gears up for war after stellar elimination round campaign
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters men’s volleyball team won’t leave a single stone unturned as they head into the semifinals of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) men’s volleyball tournament. UC was on top of the team standings last weekend before they finished with a four-way tie. They now.....»»
Deliberating on Charter change
As the Philippine Senate continues its deliberation on economic Charter change, it was nice to see and hear Dr. Bernie Villegas as resource person, not to mention a notable framer, as described by Senator Sonny Angara, of our Constitution......»»
Daily Gospel, January 20, 2024
This is the Daily Gospel for today, Saturday, January 20, 2024, of the Second week in Ordinary Time. (Mark 3, 20-21) Jesus came with his disciples into the house. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they.....»»
Encountering Jesus
The story is told about two elderly men who found themselves alone in an elevator. It was an awkward encounter. One of them finally broke the ice and said: “I think I know you … ah, it was you or was it your brother who died?” * * * In today’s Gospel (John 1:35-42),.....»»
Think again before buying bunnies as Easter gifts
SAN DIEGO – With Easter just a week away, animal rescue groups in Southern California are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children. They said that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they’re not equipped to properly care.....»»
Daily Gospel, January 19, 2024
This is the Daily Gospel for today, Friday, January 19, 2024, of the Second week in Ordinary Time. (Mark 3, 13-19) “Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. He appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) that they might be with him and he might send them forth.....»»
2 adolescent motorists die in Zamboanga Sibugay road mishap
Two adolescents riding a motorcycle both died on the spot after they hit head-on a hauler truck as they overtook a vehicle ahead of them in a highway in Barangay Buluan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on Monday......»»
I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare
Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»
Teenage pregnancy, a case study: ‘At 18, I found out I was pregnant’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “I was only 18 years old when I found out that I was pregnant,” Loiuse said as she began to recall what she considers one of the darkest hours of her life. “I was confused and scared that time. My partner and I were not ready at all. We even planned.....»»
God Uses Our Work For His Purposes
After many years of trials, Joseph’s dreams came to fruition. Not only did Pharaoh entrust the operations of all of Egypt to Joseph, his brothers came to him seeking food when the famine hit and they bowed down to their brother, although they didn’t know it was him right away. God intended all along to […].....»»
EDITORIAL - Economic initiatives
While the two chambers of Congress duke it out over Charter change ostensibly to attract more foreign investments, local businessmen have listed 12 initiatives that they say can strengthen the economy......»»
EDITORIAL - Deliberate speed
Congressmen said they wanted to hear it directly from the horse’s mouth.....»»
EDITORIAL - Cha-cha fast break
If gathering the required number of signatures nationwide for a people’s initiative to amend the Constitution proves so easy, with the threshold allegedly already met even before the month is over and a nationwide plebiscite planned for July, the nation can be sure it will not be the last time that this mode of amending the basic law of the land will be employed......»»
EDITORIAL — The fourth worst
Here’s another problem that turns off foreign investors, and its solution does not call for amending the Constitution. Business class travelers – people with the type of money that can provide job-generating enterprises in the Philippines – have ranked the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the fourth worst gateway in Asia and the Middle East......»»
Ensuring the biodiversity of the VIP
The beauty of our marine resources is not immediately obvious to most of the population, especially if they are not near the sea or are not sea lovers......»»
Al-ag proposes to repeal ordinance requiring delivery riders biz permits
Davao City Councilor Bernie Al-ag has proposed the repeal of an ordinance that requires delivery riders to obtain business permits. The ordinance in question, City Ordinance 0612-21 series of 2021, classified delivery riders as independent service contractors, mandating them to apply for business permits. However, a joint memorandum circular issued by various government agencies exempts individuals providing personal services, including delivery riders, from securing business permits. Al-ag emphasized that the city government must adhere to the guidelines set forth in the memorandum. While the proposed repeal is pending, Al-ag advised delivery riders to comply with the existing ordinance. He expressed confidence in the passage of the repeal, citing the solid basis provided by the joint memorandum. Despite a group of delivery riders seeking an audience with Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte on the matter, Al-ag's proposal was drafted in response to a separate petition. He clarified that the repeal is not about monetary collection but aligning with national law, which exempts delivery riders from obtaining business permits. Al-ag remains optimistic about the repeal's approval, pointing to the support provided by the joint memorandum as a strong foundation for his proposal......»»
EDITORIAL – Probing the drug killings
Whether or not it’s true that probers of the International Criminal Court were in the country last December, the stories should prod Philippine authorities to speed up and intensify their own investigation into possible extrajudicial killings and other state abuses in the so-called war on drugs carried out in the previous administration......»»
EDITORIAL - Vaping minors
Law enforcement agencies are expressing alarm over the increasing use of vapes by minors, and the rise in the illegal importation of prohibited substances used in e-cigarettes. The problem should not come as a surprise, however, since the government practically asked for it......»»
Senior citizen shot dead in Cebu City; personal grudge eyed
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A senior citizen was killed after he was shot by a gunman in Cabancalan 2, Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City on Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. The victim was identified by his sister as 63-year-old Juan Ordenieza, who works as a parking attendant. He was shot while he was buying alcohol to have a.....»»
Hubo Mass: Faithful pack Basilica to join rites capping 459th Fiesta Señor celebration
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Not even bad weather stopped devotees from flocking to the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu on Friday, January 26, as they joined the Hubo rites that capped off this year’s Fiesta Señor celebration. Like in the past two weeks, the centuries-old church was jampacked with faithful who did not.....»»