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WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Toledo Trojans lead PCAP All-Filipino Southern Division team standings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans captured the top spot of the southern division team standings of the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Cup First Conference. This was after they beat the Camarines Soaring Eagles and the Arriba Iriga last Saturday, April 6.  The Trojans first nipped Arriba Iriga.....»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

CPA issue: Rama requests PBBM to intervene

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to step in in his ongoing row with the Cebu Port Authority or CPA. In a report from Cebu City News and Information on April 4, Rama mentioned that the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the National.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Czech Republic to supply Philippines with military equipment

The Czech Republic is ready to supply the Philippines with the latest defense technology and equipment to support its ongoing military modernization program, Prime Minister Petr Fiala told President Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists

By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 20th, 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

Signature drive for people’s initiative to continue – PIRMA

The signature drive for a people’s initiative will continue despite the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Senate, according to the lead convenor of the People’s Initiative for Reform, Modernization and Action......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Philippines, EU resume free trade agreement talks

MANILA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced Tuesday. "Strengthening economic engagement with the EU remains a priority for the Philippines," said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual, adding that the Philippines aims for an ambitious, b.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays.  This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Defending champs CS4 beats Davies Paints in AEBC Corporate Cup opener 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The defending champions, CS4, routed Davies Paints, 73-60, to start their title retention campaign on the winning side of the ongoing Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup 2024. Kyle Esbra finished with a game-high of 22 points with one rebound, two steals, and two assists. Garrick Bande added.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Imee on CBRT issue: Should have been settled before project was started

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos believes that while local officials in Cebu “know much better” in handling the issues hounding the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT), she said issues should have been addressed before the project was actually started. “Sadly, this all should have been settled before the national.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We’ll see each other in court.” This was the statement of former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña addressed to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in relation to Garcia’s call on stopping the ongoing  construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on province-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard. “If the governor would insist.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Tomas Osmeña threatens sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We’ll see each other in court.” This was the statement of former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña addressed to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in relation to Garcia’s call on stopping the ongoing  construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on province-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard. “If the governor would insist.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Rama on Garcia as tandem in 2025, CBRT dispute: ‘I’m an independent mayor’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama “is an independent mayor.” This was Rama’s answer when questioned about his political relationship with Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). In an interview on Friday, March 1, Rama mentioned that he was still assessing their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Cebu City council seeks halt to CBRT construction due to heritage concerns

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council resolved to halt the ongoing civil works of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, citing concerns that the construction poses a visual intrusion on the iconic building. Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia brought forth the motion, urging the Office of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Last batch of repatriates from Gaza arrives in Philippines

A Filipino nun, the only remaining Filipino citizen in the Palestinian territory, has chosen to stay despite the ongoing conflict......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

MPBA Season 2 completes north and south conferences’ semifinal contenders 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The KMNH Lending-Luigi Bercede completed the southern conference’s final four of the ongoing Mandaue’s Pride Basketball Association (MPBA) Season 2: Cebuano Cup’s south division after grabbing a crucial win on Sunday evening against the Quadernos, 83-71.  The victory earned the KMNH Lending-Luigi Bercede the last remaining semifinal slot in the MPBA.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Rhea Gullas Cup: Minglanilla now 2-0 after beating Naga 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former champion Abante Minglanilla is now 2-0 in the ongoing Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Sports Festival after beating Naga Atong Garbo, 65-58, on Saturday, February 17, at the  Bonifacio Bacaltos Sports Centrum in Sibonga. Before grabbing their second straight win, Minglanilla needed to endure nine lead.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

UV Lancers shock La Salle in Sibugay cage wars 

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The UV Lancers took down the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 83-79, in the ongoing  2nd Gov. Ann K. Hofer 23rd Araw ng Sibugay Invitational Basketball Tournament on Thursday evening. UV stunned the Green Archers in a showdown of reigning college champions at the packed Capitol Sports Complex in Zamboanga.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Cebu City College construction in Ramos Public Market starts

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The construction of the Cebu City College in Ramos Public Market is ongoing despite the continued operation of some vendors there. This was confirmed by Grace Arinaza, admin aide 3 of Ramos Public Market, via Sugboanon Channel’s program on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The construction of the Cebu City College was already.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024