Free shelter opens for Sto. Niño devotees
Free shelter opens for Sto. Niño devotees.....»»
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.....»»
Devotees urged to buy Santo Niño clothed in red, not green
CEBU CITY, Philippines — When buying images of the Sto. Niño, priests here urge the public to buy the image clad in red robe, not the one in green. Fr. John Ion Miranda, one of the priests in the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, echoed this call in a news forum on Tuesday, Jan. 9......»»
Sto. Tomas town holds 12th Sabuaga Festival
Sto. Tomas town holds 12th Sabuaga Festival.....»»
Ati-Atihan, Dinagyang, Sinulog: A look at 3 festivals honoring Sto. Niño
Three major festivals honoring the Sto. Niño, or the Image of the Child Jesus, take place in January. In a way, they serve as the opening salvo to another year replete with festivals in the Philippines......»»
Tell it to SunStar: Señor Sto. Niño: Magnet of love
Tell it to SunStar: Señor Sto. Niño: Magnet of love.....»»
No-parking signages in vicinity of Basilica removed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More parking spaces will now be available in the vicinity of the Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño in Barangay Sto. Niño here. This after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) to remove all the no-parking signages within the vicinity of the Basilica. He also ordered the.....»»
Editoryal: ‘Way imposible’ ni Sr. Sto. Niño
Editoryal: ‘Way imposible’ ni Sr. Sto. Niño.....»»
Editoryal: Mga kamot ni Sto. Niño
Editoryal: Mga kamot ni Sto. Niño.....»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
PUJ driver offers free rides, snacks to passengers on his birthday
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A jeepney driver from Balud, San Fernando, offered free rides to his passengers on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as he celebrated his 53rd birthday. Catalino Villasan said that he has been doing this since 2018. In addition to the free rides, he also gave free burgers to his first 60 passengers......»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»
Comelec opens bidding for indelible ink
Comelec opens bidding for indelible ink.....»»
Bluesky opens for anyone to sign up
Bluesky opens for anyone to sign up.....»»
One-stop-shop for quarry, sand, gravel ops permit opens at Ayala mall
One-stop-shop for quarry, sand, gravel ops permit opens at Ayala mall.....»»
Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year
President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market. The FTA, signed in September 2023 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia, is.....»»
What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life?
What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life? How does remembering your place in the body of Christ free you from the need to compare yourself to others?.....»»
PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong
MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»
SoCot writer opens bookshop to support local scribes, readers
SoCot writer opens bookshop to support local scribes, readers.....»»
CHMSU opens P25-M research, innovation hub
CHMSU opens P25-M research, innovation hub.....»»