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Rama: ‘Do not stop looking for person behind ‘hit-and-run’ incident’

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is determined to file a case against the person responsible for the hit-and-run victim on Sunday, February 4, near the Redemptorist Church in Cebu City. He announced this during the flag raising ceremony at the Plaza Sugbo grounds on Monday, Feb. 5, which was also live.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerFeb 5th, 2024

Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike

Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon incident

Manila, Philippines - Manila summoned a senior Chinese envoy on Thursday to protest a water cannon incident that damaged two Philippine vessels during a patrol in the South China Sea.A coast guard vessel and another government boat were damaged in the April 30 incident near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, according to the Philippines' foreign ministry.Manila and Beijing have a long history of territorial.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

China blocks Philippine supply run in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

China blocks Philippine supply run in disputed waters

Manilla and Beijing have traded accusations over a naval incident near the Spratly IslandsChinese patrol boats used water cannons on Saturday to disrupt an attempt by the Philippine military to deliver supplies to a reef in a disputed part of the South China Sea, where the Philippine Navy intentionally grounded a tank landing ship over two decades ago.The incident occurred near the Second.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Cebu City cops get praise for arresting hit-and-run suspect

Cebu City cops get praise for arresting hit-and-run suspect.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Skywalks in Cebu City: Rama wants to remove these, replace with underpasses

CEBU CITY, Philippines – City Mayor Michael Rama wants to remove all remaining skywalks in Cebu City. He expressed that these skywalks were “not effective” and cited that, due to them, there was no longer a way for a sidewalk, as they reduced the width of the road. READ: Skywalks along Osmeña Blvd to be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Tarlac tragedy leads to a sad, different revisit of KPop hit song

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Korean pop (KPop) group’s 2009 hit song “I Don’t Care”, has become a sad song for Filipino netizens this December. This was how some netizens described the Korean group’s 2NE1’s hit song as it became one of the trending topics on  Twitter on December 21, 2020 after Sunday’s shooting incident […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Rama on settling CBRT dispute with Capitol: ‘Why should I?’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael is not open to meeting with members of the Cebu Provincial Board following the two resolutions passed urging the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to halt civil works due to violations of heritage laws. Rama noted that he had already made a statement regarding the issue and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Rama to barangays: No aid if fire safety initiatives not done

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama took a bold stance on withholding yearly aid and allocations of barangays if they would fail to comply with re-blocking initiatives in communities at risk of fire.   He said that the fund in context would be sourced from the Local Development Fund (LDF).  READ: Probe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Tommy Osmeña to run for Cebu City Vice Mayor in 2025 elections

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, February 29. Tommy Osmeña to run for Cebu City Vice Mayor in 2025 elections Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña announced his plans to run for Vice Mayor in the 2025 midterm elections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

WWDC 2024 Will Include In-Person Special Event at Apple Park

Apple Shakes Things Up with Virtual WWDC Event In a surprising move, Apple announced that it will not be holding its traditional in-person Worldwide Developers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Rama pushes for open, democratic approach to charter change

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is pushing for open and democratic discussions about charter change, including holding a referendum during the 2025 elections to gauge public opinion on potential constitutional amendments. Through his program, Ingna’ng Mayor, aired on Sugboanon Channel on Tuesday, February 13, he called for a “referendum” process to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern

JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists and critics during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.Media.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern?

By: CMFR StaffPosted on: March 18, 2024, 3:52 pm JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Torregosa to use SM2SM Run winnings for father’s medical needs

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s rising marathon star Artjoy Torregosa plans to use her cash prize from Sunday’s SM2SM Run 12 for her father’s medical needs.  Torregosa flexed her winning form anew after emerging as the first overall female finisher in the 21-kilometer half marathon race of the SM2SM Run 12 at the SM Seaside.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Rafael Consing: The big shift

Getting an earful from ports and casino tycoon Enrique Razon did not stop him from joining the government, leaving over three decades of private sector life in exchange for a job under scrutiny, but one that would give him the fulfillment he is looking for......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Rama will be away for 1 week to attend summit in Taiwan

Rama will be away for 1 week to attend summit in Taiwan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Rama wants Cebu City residents to vote for governor

Rama wants Cebu City residents to vote for governor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Rama names possible lineup for 2025 midterm elections

Rama names possible lineup for 2025 midterm elections.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Fueling empowerment and unity at Women’s Run PH at SM By the Bay

RUNRIO, the organizer of Women’s Run PH, is excited to unveil the partnership with the FCC as the title sponsor and co-organizer for this year's series, officially renamed as FCC “Women’s Run PH.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024