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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Yoyong owes a lot to PBA

Former Pasig vice mayor and councilor Yoyong Martirez said yesterday he’ll always be grateful to the PBA for securing his future......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Cebu City’s 87th Charter Day: A celebration of hope and optimism

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama led the city’s 87th Charter Day celebration on Saturday with the “hope and optimism” of a brighter future ahead. In his Charter Day message, Rama said that as the city continues to grow and evolve, the celebration should serve as a reminder of the its journey.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo

A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

President Marcos congratulates new Indonesian president

President Marcos called presumptive Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto late Thursday to congratulate him and relay his commitment to further enhance Manila’s relations with Jakarta......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Except for Vice President, Dutertes skip President Marcos events

Despite a testy exchange about drug use with former president Rodrigo Duterte, President Marcos said he has a lot of fond memories and made lifetime friends in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Duterte has stopped taking fentanyl before becoming President — Panelo

MANILA, Philippines —  Former President Rodrigo Duterte stopped taking Fentanyl even before his election as the chief executive of the country in 2016, according to his then chief legal counsel, Salvador Panelo. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday alleged that the former president is taking fentanyl. In a text message to INQUIRER.net, Panelo reiterated.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Ex-President Duterte is lone 2024 Datu Bago awardee

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / March 5)—Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who also served as mayor for over two decades, will be the lone 2024 Datu Bago awardee. Davao City Councilor Pilar Braga, who also chairs the Datu Bago Awards Organization (DBAO), said it is high time for Duterte to receive the award as the “most deserving […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Sara: Baste quit call made out of ‘brotherly love’

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not spoken to her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, about his call for President Marcos to resign, which she stressed was more out of “brotherly love” to protect her from the shabby treatment she has been receiving from people within the Palace inner circle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Suspensyon sa mayor sa Siaton, 6 ka mga opisyal wa mapatuman

Suspensyon sa mayor sa Siaton, 6 ka mga opisyal wa mapatuman.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News11 hr. 27 min. ago

Ahong suspension: Not true says surprised Lapu-Lapu mayor

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Lapu — Rumors circulating about the impending suspension of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will remain just that: rumors. Chan on Friday, May 17, clarified that the order of his suspension by the Ombudsman was already dismissed before it could be served. This was clarified by the mayor, after a post.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated News16 hr. 57 min. ago

Cebu Daily Newscast: Bamban mayor Alice Guo says she spent just P134,000 in 2022 campaign

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Bamban mayor Alice Guo says she spent just P134,000 in 2022 campaign How far can P134,000 go? For Alice Guo, this was enough to win the mayoralty of Bamban, a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Guagua mayor suspends class, work on May 17

Guagua mayor suspends class, work on May 17.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Garcia assumes post of acting Cebu City mayor

City Vice Mayor Raymond Garcia yesterday assumed the post of acting mayor following the preventive suspension of Mayor Michael Rama by the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Cebu City acting mayor Garcia names new city admin, assessor, chief of staff

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, May 13, 2024. Cebu City acting mayor Garcia names new city admin, assessor, chief of staff Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced new appointees during flag-raising ceremony at Plaza Sugbo on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Raymond Garcia to report as mayor on Monday

Raymond Garcia to report as mayor on Monday.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Hontiveros raises concerns over Bamban, Tarlac mayor’s Chinese ties

Hontiveros raises concerns over Bamban, Tarlac mayor’s Chinese ties.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Benitez seeking re-election as Bacolod mayor, Paduano says

Benitez seeking re-election as Bacolod mayor, Paduano says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024