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No one to hug on Valentine’s Day? Try hugging trees!

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As Valentine’s Day graces our calendars with its presence, a different kind of love story unfolds—one that blossoms not in the exchange of roses and chocolates, but in the silent rustle of leaves and the sturdy arms of ancient trees. Amid the whirlwind of romantic air, the Department of Environment and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

6 Ateneo schools compete in annual Ateneo Invitational Games

Over 260 athletes from six different Jesuit schools across the country will converge at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) for the annual Ateneo Invitational Games, scheduled to run from January 13-15, 2024, in Mandaue City. The basketball and volleyball meet features six Jesuit member schools, including SHS-AdC. The visiting schools include two from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

More than 3,500 security forces deployed for Sinulog 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More than 3,500 security forces were sent off on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to secure the 495th Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival celebrations. The send-off ceremony was held at the SM Seaside Concert Ground and was attended by Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. The troops, who were from the different security.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Marcos orders review of disabled soldiers’ separation benefits

In his speech during the commemoration of Day of Valor, Marcos ordered the defense, budget and finance departments to study the existing separation benefits “to see if they are commensurate with the sacrifices they have made.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Marcos orders review of disabled soldiers’ separation benefits

In his speech during the commemoration of Day of Valor, Marcos ordered the defense, budget and finance departments to study the existing separation benefits “to see if they are commensurate with the sacrifices they have made.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Top taekwondo jins test mettle SMART/MVPSF CPJ national tilt

The country’s top and seasoned players, including members of the national team, and rising stars from the various clubs and schools, will see action in the SMART/MVPSF National CPJ (Carlos Palanca Jr.) Taekwondo Championships on March 23-24......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 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

How young Filipinos see their future

This semester, I’m teaching an undergraduate class in UP called “Professional Writing,” a course I designed more than 20 years ago to help English and Creative Writing majors (and other seniors in search of interesting electives) get a handle on what the “real world” out there expects of them, in the kind of everyday jobs they’re likely to land. Not Shakespeare, not Jose Garcia Villa, not lyric poetry and neither the full-length play, but rather the more mundane assignments you get paid a salary for: business letters, press releases, feature articles, AVP scripts, brochures and speeches......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Chery Tiggo tests Strong Group Athletics; Creamline, Cignal see action

Chery Tiggo guns for the solo lead as it tackles Strong Group Athletics even as defending champion Creamline and title contender Cignal take the floor against Farm Fresh and Akari, respectively, Saturday in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Prosecutors push arson charge vs director Jade Castro, companions

'We were hoping that the prosecutor would dismiss the case and my brother and his friends could go home. But we are still optimistic that when this reaches the court, the judge will clearly see that my brother and his friends are innocent,' Castro's family says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos

Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Chasing fool s gold

2002 Packers: a prime example Cliff Christl Mike from Franklin, WIDuring Aaron Rodgers' final years as a Packer a lot of fans clamored for the team to go "all in" to maximize their Super Bowl chances. Fans wanted to see big free-agent signings, wide receivers drafted in the first round, etc. The current run that these 2023 Packers are on seems to once again validate the front office's approach, that you.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Bato dela Rosa admits: ‘I am afraid of going to jail’

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa admitted that he is afraid of going to jail, anxious that he may not see his grandchildren if it happens. His remarks came as speculations abound that investigators of the International Criminal Court (ICC) are already in the Philippines. The ICC had launched a probe into the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Matthew Wright remains supportive of ex-team Phoenix

Former Phoenix star Matthew Wright is pleased to see the Fuel Masters succeed in the PBA even after leaving the team to play in the Japan B. League.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Moody’s, Fitch research arms see rate cuts in 2nd half

The research units of the Moody’s and Fitch Group expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to cut rates in the second half , reversing a tightening cycle that saw key policy rates rise by 450 basis points......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

How ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ musical harmonizes generations

Audiences from different generations sang along and reveled in the one-night-only performance of The Simon and Garfunkel Story as timeless melodies of folk-rock duo Paul Simon (played by James William Pattison) and Art Garfunkel (Charles Blyth) filled The Theatre at Solaire......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Attendance of 4 lawyers in Mandaue session questioned

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu —  A councilor of Mandaue City is questioning the participation of four lawyers representing Mayor Jonas Cortes during the sessions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. On Monday, March 4, different department heads including City Administrator Jamaal James Calipayan, City Budget Officer Atty. Giovanni Tianero, and Atty. August Lizer Malate, head of the Business.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

New species of Amazon anaconda, world’s largest snake, discovered

It was thought that there was only one species of green anaconda in the wild, the Eunectes murinus, but the scientific journal 'Diversity' reveals that the new 'northern green anaconda' belongs to a different, new species, Eunectes akiyama.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Public warned vs smog caused by forest, bush fires in Baguio, Benguet

The Baguio City Health Services Office (CHSO) has hoisted an alert against the ill effects of the smog created by the smoke from forest and bush fires occurring in different locations in Baguio City and Benguet province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024