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PEACETALK: The Jolo Siege of 1974, Half a Century Hence:  Notes on History, War, Peace, Law and Justice (1)

(First of two parts) NAGA CITY (MindaNews /20 February) – On the occasion of the 50th anniversary commemoration of “The Siege of Jolo 1974: A Forum and Webinar with Survivors and Victims” was held on 12 February 2024 at Bocobo Hall, Law Center, University of the Philippines (U.P.), Diliman, Quezon City.  This was planned, organized […].....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

PRO-7 after those responsible for hoax bomb scare targeting gov’t offices

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The police in Central Visayas wanted to identify the individual/individuals who are behind the hoax bomb scare in government offices here and in other parts on the country. On Monday, occupants of the Cebu City Hall of Justice received a hoax bomb scare which caused the disruption of their operations. The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Death toll from Philippine landslides, floods rises to 14

The death toll from landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain in the southern Philippines in the past week has risen to 14, official tallies showed Saturday. Rain has pounded parts of Mindanao, the country's second-largest island, on and off for weeks and forced tens of thousands of people into emergency shelters.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Death toll from Philippine landslides, floods rises to 14

The death toll from landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain in the southern Philippines in the past week has risen to 14, official tallies showed Saturday. Rain has pounded parts of Mindanao, the country's second-largest island, on and off for weeks and forced tens of thousands of people into emergency shelters.Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Senate panel ready to review NGCP franchise

Following the massive power outage that struck Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas on Jan. 2, another Senate panel is ready to conduct a probe into the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines franchise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Mandaue City changes venue for cash aid distribution due to intense heat

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City will make adjustments to the distribution of financial assistance for senior citizens due to the intense heat. Earlier, the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs in Mandaue City posted the schedule for the distribution of the first tranche of cash assistance from April 16 to 24. The schedule also.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Rama wants state of calamity declared in Cebu City due to El Niño 

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama wants to place Cebu City under a state of calamity or a state of emergency due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The declaration will allow City Hall to use government funds to assist those who are badly affected by the worsening El Niño, especially the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Rama stops CPA port project due to permit issues

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered City Hall officials to stop the construction of a port at the back of the National Museum after the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) failed to secure a building permit. The mayor even slammed the CPA for the lack of “decency” and “courtesy” due to the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Fair, cool weather in Visayas on Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines — Visayas will experience fair, cool weather on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon, also known as “amihan,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). However, certain areas of Luzon will be dominated by cloudy skies and rain showers, as reported due to the effects of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Portion of Osmeña Blvd. closed due to skywalk removal

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A portion of Osmeña Blvd. was ‘temporarily closed’ from the corner of Fuente Osmeña Circle to the Arlington Pond intersection starting Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. This closure is due to the presence of concrete cracks and falling debris from the Fuente skywalk, as the contractor is removing roofings and railings. With the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

MGB Exec: Davao de Oro town landslide due to natural causes

MANILA, Philippines —  The landslide in a Davao de Oro town mining village that left 27 people dead and 100 others missing was due to natural causes, an official from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)  disclosed Saturday. MGB chief geologist Beverly Brebante cited persistent rains that occurred in the province since late January, terrain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Have you felt it? Chilly weather expected in Cebu as ‘amihan’ intensifies – Pagasa

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu is set for chilly and breezy weather due to the strengthening northeast monsoon, locally known as hanging amihan, in Luzon and Visayas, as confirmed by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)-Mactan. Engineer Al Quiblat, chief of Pagasa-Mactan, said that due to the prevalence of cooler winds, a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

PCSO losing P.5 million a day due to canceled lotto tickets

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) reported on Thursday that the agency is losing approximately half a million daily due to canceled lotto tickets. During the hearing of the Senate committee on ways and means led by Senator Raffy Tulfo,  Philippine Online Lotto Agents Association President Evelyn Javier said that agents have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

30% of vegetables wasted due to poor logistics — DA

Around 30% of all vegetables produced in the Philippines get discarded or become wastage due to inefficient logistics, according to the estimates of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Northern Mindanao’s 2nd most wanted arrested in Zamboanga del Sur

Northern Mindanao’s 2nd most wanted arrested in Zamboanga del Sur.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Fourth most wanted for murder in Central Visayas nabbed in Negros Oriental

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A woman tagged as the Top 4 Most Wanted for Murder in Central Visayas was finally apprehended by law enforcement units in Purok 3, Brgy. San Miguel, Bacong, Negros Oriental on early Thursday morning, May 9, 2024. The arrested most wanted person was identified as alias “Commander Crystal.” She was caught.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Clark International Airport ranks 24th as world s most beautiful airports

Clark International Airport ranks 24th as world s most beautiful airports.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Top 10 region’s most wanted person arrested

Top 10 region’s most wanted person arrested.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

3 most wanted persons in Western Visayas nabbed

3 most wanted persons in Western Visayas nabbed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Negros Occidental gets most number of food packs for El Niño damage

Negros Occidental gets most number of food packs for El Niño damage.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024