A SENATOR has sought a probe of nickel and metallic mining operations on Sibuyan island in Romblon province south of the Philippines after residents set up a human barricade to block these activities. “The Senate should hear all stakeholders and unravel the layers of issues that have plagued Sibuyan island for decades,” Senator Ana Theresia […]
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Rain mars festivities
THE sudden downpour and strong gust of wind temporarily halted the ritual showdown of the Sinulog sa Carmen but festivities continued as weather conditions later improved on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2023. Organizers decided to pause the performances around 3 p.m. for the safety of the dancers. Despite the challenges, the ritual showdown that featured […]
Tarlac’s Belenismo Festival
RESIDENTS and local tourists view and take photos of different renditions of the nativity scene at Tarlac’s annual Belenismo Festival on Nov. 20.
DENR 7 to residents: Don’t drink from, wash in ‘milky-white’ Borbon town river
RESIDENTS in Borbon town, northern Cebu had been advised not to drink from or wash in a river in Barangay San Gregorio Antigua after its waters turned white on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR 7) made the call just after conducting water sampling in […]
New DMCI condos to have built-in commercial-grade internet service
RESIDENTS of new DMCI Homes condominiums will now have access to a dedicated commercial-grade fiber internet, the property company said. In a statement, DMCI Homes said homeowners will be able to connect to the community internet service in their units and common areas, similar to the service provided by premium hotels for their guests. Even […]
San Remigio residents appeal for American national’s swift deportation
RESIDENTS of Purok Mahigugmaon, Barangay Punta in San Remigio, Cebu have demanded for the swift deportation of an American national whom they accused of causing trouble, disturbing the peace, and threatening the lives of locals in the community.The residents identified the foreign national as 67-year-old Sunny Miller, who was arrested in May 2022 by Bureau […]
Sibonga residents ‘wary’ of cement plant proposal
THE proposed construction of a cement manufacturing plant, pier and a quarry in the town of Sibonga in southern Cebu may not push through should residents continue to oppose the projects due to their impact on the environment and other concerns from the community.Residents in Barangay Sabang raised on Sunday, June 19, 2022, several concerns […]
Shanghai says China’s worst COVID outbreak under ‘effective control’
SHANGHAI — Shanghai said on Friday it has brought China’s worst outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) under effective control following a month-long lockdown of nearly 25 million people, with authorities vowing to stand by their zero-COVID strategy despite mounting economic costs. The number of new COVID infections in China’s financial hub had been on […]
Mandaue City offers free working space for residents
REGARDLESS of their vaccination status, Mandaue City residents can work at the free working space located at the Mandaue City College-Annex while their electricity and internet con…
DENR urged to rethink ban on coastal settlement
THE Environment department’s plan to prevent residents from resettling along the coast in Siargao threatens to deprive thousands of their livelihood, nongovernment organizations said. The plan by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) needs to be reconsidered because relocation does not guarantee safety, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) said. “Relocation is not […]
Coast Guard sends ship to typhoon-hit islands of Siargao, Dinagat
1 of 2 THE airport in Surigao City was among the structures severely damaged by typhoon Odette. — PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD AERIAL view of the damage in some parts of San Jose town in Dinagat Islands — OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE/DIANA LIM THE PHILIPPINE Coast Guard deployed one of its vessels Sunday to the island […]
70% of Cebu City residents get 1st dose of covid vax
THE Cebu City Government has given at least one Covid-19 vaccine jab to more than 70 percent of its eligible population, officials said on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.This was dis…
84 win as Cebu City starts raffle for vaxxed residents
ACTING Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has officially launched the Pabakunata Bonanza raffle with a plethora of exciting prizes to be won. During the launch on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2022, around 84 Cebu City residents were able to win the first set of raffles organized by the Cebu City government. Some 47 residents from different […]
More than half a million Cebu City residents jabbed
The Cebu City Government has vaccinated more than half a million residents against Covid-19 as of Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. City Health Department (CHD) officer-in-charge Dr. Jeffrey Ibones said 366,556 residents were now fully vaccinated while 146,825 residents who had received a first dose were just waiting for their second dose. Based on the department’s […]
Over 1M Cebu residents now fully vaccinated
THE entire Cebu reached more than one million fully vaccinated individuals on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. In a Project Balik Buhay (PBB) post, Cebu vaccination statistics showed there are now 1,000,608 fully vaccinated residents in the entire Cebu. “One million Cebuanos fully vaccinated! It’s an amazing event that we need to celebrate. We pay tribute […]
Chaos ensues as Kinalumsan river in Cebu City overflows
Sudden heavy rains that occurred at around early afternoon on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, caused the Kinalumsan River–which traverses from Barangays Buhisan, Labangon, Tisa, Punta Princesa and Mambaling–to overflow, causing massive flooding in some parts of the City. The flashfloods also directly affected residents living below the Kinalumsan Bridge in C. Padilla St., in Mambaling. […]
Vaccination for first dose slows down in Cebu City
THE number of recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine first dose in Cebu City has decreased, said Dr. Jeffrey Ibones, officer in charge of the City Health Department (CHD). Ibones told reporters on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, that most of the residents who trusted the vaccine’s effectiveness were already vaccinated. The official, however, failed to provide […]
1 in 5 Cebu City upland residents fully vaxxed
THE Cebu City Vaccine Advisory Board (VAB) is eyeing to vaccinate majority of the residents in the upland barangays against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) within September, but only one of five residents have been fully vaccinated as of the first half of the month. Based on the data provided by Management Information and Computer Services […]
Homecare Center in Lapu reports Covid-19 cases, placed on lockdown
THE facility for children in conflict with the law (CICL) in Lapu-Lapu City has been placed on lockdown after 30 of its youth residents and a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. The lockdown started on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. It will end after 14 days. The oldest of the youth residents of Homecare Center […]
Mandaue to use ‘early warning system’ to promote vaccination, health protocols
ASIDE from warning residents of possible flashfloods and other disasters, Mandaue City’s early warning system (EWS) being installed in the city’s riverside barangays will soon be used to remind residents to get themselves vaccinated and follow health protocols. With the number of active Covid-19 cases in the city continuing to increase at an alarming rate, […]