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Phone purchases pick up post-COVID
As the economy bounces back from the pandemic, Filipinos are starting to invest in new phones again, and they are mostly purchasing Chinese brands priced below $200......»»
Owner of loose ostriches indicted
The owner of two ostriches that ran loose in a private subdivision in Quezon City at the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, one of which later died due to alleged extreme stress, was indicted and is set to undergo trial......»»
Democracy isn’t making much progress globally
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a rollback of freedoms across the globe, the results of a 2023 study point to a “continuing democratic malaise and lack of forward momentum.”.....»»
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 […].....»»
Sectors revive conflict-affected Marawi public library
Cross-section efforts to reopen and convert into a “peace education facility” the Marawi City Public Library, shut as the Maute terror group laid siege to 11 barangays in the city for five months in 2017 and remained closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, are gaining headway......»»
Pagcor profit soars to P6.82 billion in 2023
Earnings of state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. surged by more than 50 percent to nearly P7 billion last year as the gambling sector bounced back and exceeded pre-COVID levels......»»
113,000 adverse effects of immunization recorded
Nearly three years since COVID-19 vaccines became available in the country, over 113,000 reports of adverse effects following immunization were recorded by the Food and Drug Administration......»»
Omega Sports Promotions aims to revive Cebu’s glory days in boxing
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s very own Omega Boxing Gym eyes to bring back Cebu’s former glory in boxing. Once hailed as the ‘Boxing Mecca of the Philippines,’ Cebu was a prime venue for world title bouts and top-notch fight cards. However, the Covid-19 pandemic happened. Today, Cebu’s once vibrant boxing scene is slowly getting back.....»»
Increasing cases of COVID, flu, and RSV in Los Angeles County following the conclusion of the holiday season
Title: Spike in Illnesses in Los Angeles County Following Holiday Season Los Angeles County, CA – Public health officials are warning residents of a concerning.....»»
Colorado Alert: Flu, COVID, and RSV Outbreaks Widespread – Stay Informed with The Daily Guardian
Title: Respiratory Viruses Circulate in Colorado Amidst Winter Season, Hospitalizations Remain Manageable Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Author Name] In a typical winter season, Colorado experiences.....»»
Gwen stops spring resort in Carmen due to environmental violations
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia has ordered a spring resort in Carmen, a northern town of Cebu, to stop its operations due to breaking environmental laws. In Executive Order No. 8, issued on May 3, 2024, the governor’s office mentioned several environmental violations at the Durano Eco Farm and Spring Resort in.....»»
Cagayan governor appeals disqualification
Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba has sought reconsideration of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling disqualifying him from the May 2022 general elections......»»
Comelec disqualifies Cagayan governor anew
For the second time, the Commission on Elections has disqualified Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba in connection with the May 2022 general elections......»»
Duterte slams Palace suspension of Davao Norte governor
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has cried foul over the suspension of Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib......»»
WATCH: Mark Leviste shares message for Kris Aquino
Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste has a message for girlfriend Kris Aquino......»»
Pamplona Massacre anniversary: ‘Where are we now in our pursuit of justice?’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Today, March 4, 2024, marks the first anniversary of the shooting that killed Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and nine others inside his home in Pamplona town, Negros Oriental, which would be later known as the Pamplona Massacre. With this, the Diocese of Dumaguete has released a statement to commemorate the.....»»
Alert order vs Teves out – DOJ
Two alert list orders have been issued by the Bureau of Immigration against expelled Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., who has been tagged as the brains in the assassination of former governor Roel Degamo......»»
Gov. Garcia wants Boljoon pulpit panels returned
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has called for the return of 19th-century Boljoon pulpit panels to their original home at the Patrocinio de Maria Santisima Parish Church stressing the importance of preserving Cebuano heritage. Speaking to the media earlier on Friday, February 16, she emphasized the need to request the National Museum.....»»
BFAR urges traders to comply with EO on unsanitary transport of wet goods
CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has commended Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for issuing an executive order that prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Cebu. BFAR-7 Provincial Fishery Officer Joel Clapano urged stakeholders and fish traders to.....»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»