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SC records highest number of Shari’ah Bar takers this year
In a press conference on Thursday, Associate Justice Filomena Singh, chair of this year’s Shar’ia bar exams, revealed that out of 991 applicants, 878 individuals took the Shari'ah Bar examinations this year......»»
Cops told to remove visible tattoos to keep professional image
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen with visible tattoos even when wearing their uniform must remove their body art to maintain a professional image. This was the instruction stated in Memorandum Circular 2024-023 regulating the bearing and sporting of tattoos among law enforcers, applicants, and cadets in the academy. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson.....»»
No lottery in PBA draft
A plan to hold a special no-order, computer-generated lottery for PBA draft applicants who would’ve been eligible to join at least four years earlier isn’t pushing through after all. According to PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, any change in format will require approval from the Board of Governors and for the moment, the guidelines for the draft on July 14 remain the same as before, meaning the order will follow the reverse standings of the teams the previous season unless slots are traded......»»
Comelec registration hits 1 million new voters in less than a month
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said there are more than a million registration applicants, barely a month after the registration period started on Feb. 12. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia said on Saturday as of March 6, a total of 1,027,572 applications were processed nationwide in Comelec offices, satellite centers and “Register Anywhere Program” (RAP).....»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
World Insights: Refusing to take sides, ASEAN insists on impartiality
A fishing boat sails in the Qiongzhou Strait as the summer fishing moratorium ended in the South China Sea, Aug. 16, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu).....»»
South Africa s sports, arts, culture minister resigns over bribery allegations
JOHANNESBURG, June 5 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Wednesday resigned from the post with immediate effect after he was charged with receiving about 1.7 million rand (about 89,700 U.S. dollars) in bribes. Kodwa, who was 54 and a member of the ruling African National Congress, was charged with receiving direct payments and luxury accommodation paid by and/or facilita.....»»
South Africa s sports, arts, culture minister resigns over bribery allegations
JOHANNESBURG, June 5 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa on Wednesday resigned from the post with immediate effect after he was charged with receiving about 1.7 million rand (about 89,700 U.S. dollars) in bribes. Kodwa, who was 54 and a member of the ruling African National Congress, was charged with receiving direct payments and luxury accommodation paid by and/or facilita.....»»
Tropical cyclone injures 4, affects over 2,700 in Philippines
MANILA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Tropical cyclone Ewiniar triggered floods and landslides in parts of the Philippines, injuring four people and affecting 2,734, the government said Sunday. In a report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the four injured people were from the Bicol region, southeast of the Philippine capital Manila. It added that no deaths have been reported so far.....»»
Tropical cyclone injures 4, affects over 2,700 in Philippines
MANILA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Tropical cyclone Ewiniar triggered floods and landslides in parts of the Philippines, injuring four people and affecting 2,734, the government said Sunday. In a report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the four injured people were from the Bicol region, southeast of the Philippine capital Manila. It added that no deaths have been reported so far.....»»
‘Save Poro’s trees’: Parish church widens calls vs tree-cutting
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The parish church in Poro town, Camotes Island, in northern Cebu is not giving up on its fight to save hundreds of trees from being chopped down. The Sto. Niño de Poro Parish expanded its online petition, aimed at convincing the government not to cut down over 700 trees for road.....»»
‘Practically begging:’ District rep rues meager DepEd funds for new classrooms
Days after the Department of Education cited progress in solving classroom shortages, a House representative vented his fury at being given just enough funds in his poverty-stricken district to build 13 new classrooms out of a backlog of over 700......»»
Metro to temporarily take over South Portland Bus Service - Press Herald
Metro to temporarily take over South Portland Bus Service Press Herald.....»»
LWUA mi-take over pagduma’ sa MCWD
LWUA mi-take over pagduma’ sa MCWD.....»»
MGen, Aboitiz take over Chromite Gas Holdings
Pangilinan-led Meralco PowerGen Corp. has partnered with Aboitiz-owned Therma NatGas Power Inc to take over Chromite Gas Holdings as part of a plan to launch the country’s first and most expansive ......»»
SC: DOE may take over oil industry in emergencies
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Department of Energy may take over oil industry operations in times of emergency upon the directive of the country’s president......»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
Cebuano triathlete to test mettle in Asian Sprint C’Ships in China
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s top triathletes, Matthew Justine Hermosa, along with three fellow Filipinos flew to Dexing, China to represent the Philippines in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships this weekend. Hermosa of Talisay City also represents the Go For Gold-Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group (TLTG). He is joined by teammates Iñaki Lorbes,.....»»
Paddleboarding: Why you should try this water sport
CEBU CITY, Philippines— How’s your balancing skill? Are you ready to test it on a paddleboard? If you’re having second thoughts, maybe you’d want to check out this episode of CDN Sportstalk, which tackles this watersport. What makes paddleboarding exciting? Well for one, it can be enjoyed on the beach, which Cebu is known for......»»