THE Social Security System (SSS) commemorated its 65th anniversary in September by launching six new programs to benefit its members in the private labor sector. SSS president and chief executive officer Michael G. Regino said the pension fund planned to implement the new innovative programs to ensure social security coverage for informal economy workers, help […]
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JRU stuns San Beda for its fourth win in row in NCAA Season 98
Games Today (Filoil EcoOil Centre) 12 p.m. — Mapua vs CSB 3 p.m. — Letran vs SSC-R JOSE Rizal University (JRU) shut down San Beda when it mattered most as it pulled off a giant-sized 83-80 victory yesterday to continue its fairy tale run in NCAA Season 98 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. With their […]
Rama receives second Covid-19 booster shot, urges public to get theirs
CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama had his second Covid-19 booster shot on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, as the Department of Health launched its “Bakunahang Bayan” vaccination days on the same day.Rama participated in the activity to urge the public to get their free Covid-19 booster shots and increase their immunity against Covid-19.The event was held […]
CCLEX to still accept cash on Oct. 1, continue dry run
On Oct. 1, those who don’t have radio frequency identification (RFID) stickers in their cars or motorcycles can still use the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), as the management has postponed the start of the implementation of the full cashless toll collection system at the bridge.This will give motorists more time to get the RFID stickers […]
Father, son nabbed for crime that happened more 22 years ago
FOR over two decades, father and son Danilo and Roldan Booc buried a dark memory and went about their lives.But the past caught up with the two when they were arrested by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Mandaue City Field Unit in Sitio Paradise, Barangay Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City on Wednesday morning, September […]
Police nab burglar who broke into tanod’s house
A TANOD was finally going home with his wife after she was admitted to the hospital only to find their house in Sitio Pagtambayayong, Barangay Lawaan 3 in Talisay City ransacked.Nelson Canomon Panilag, 59, said they made the discovery when they arrived around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.He said their dressers were open […]
Meet Spectre: The Platform Revolutionizing and Simplifying High Frequency Trading
St Vincent & the Grenadines, Sep 29, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – When first stumbling into the world of high frequency trading, the complicated jargon and unintuitive platforms are oftentimes a barrier for non-technical users to understand their workings. Luckily, with the increase in interest in blockchain technology around the world coupled with […]
LPU Pirates edge Perpetual Help Altas, 82-77, to lead Season 98
Games Tomorrow (Filoil EcoOil Centre) 12 p.m. — Mapua vs JRU 3 p.m. — Letran vs San Beda ENOCH Valdez came through with a fourth quarter performance to remember as he willed Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) to a come-from-behind 82-77 victory over University of Perpetual Help yesterday to stay on top in the […]
Globe exec: No data breach in our system
A TELECOMMUNICATIONS company assured people that there is no data breach within its system amid the rising cases of cybercrimes and online and text scams.Rofil Sheldon Magto, corporate communications manager of Globe for the Visayas and Mindanao, said the company spent more than 20 million dollars or roughly P1.1 billion to wrap up their information […]
Letran, Mapua battle it out for survival in Season 98
Game Today (Filoil EcoOil Centre) 3 p.m. — Letran vs Mapua Letran and Mapua rekindle their budding rivalry borne out of their title clash from a season ago as the two collide today in the NCAA Season 98 resumption at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. But instead of the championship, the Knights and the Cardinals will […]
E-sabong operators, 37 others released from jail
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-Central Visayas has released the 39 individuals nabbed for allegedly operating e-sabong in Minglanilla town, southern Cebu, last week.NBI Regional Director Rennan Oliva told SunStar Cebu on Monday, September 26, 2022, that the suspects were able to post bail.He said following the Minglanilla raid, they have not recorded any other […]
Eugenio: Bridging hearts
A prevalent, but often, dismissed problem that exists is misunderstanding and the lack to understand. More often than not, many relationships end simply because of a misunderstanding. I hear stories of cutting ties and ghosting simply because of not seeing eye-to-eye with a destructive desire to not want to see from another perspective. Although it […]
Group wants relocation site for 14,000 Cebu City residents
MORE than 50 members of Sanlakas-Cebu, a coalition representing marginalized groups, staged a rally on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, to appeal that relocation sites be provided for people living along waterways who will be affected by the Cebu City Government’s plan to clear their settlements.According to Sanlakas-Cebu, an estimated 14,000 dwellers will be dislocated by […]
Adopt, dont shop- IRO promotes responsible pet ownership
With the socially debilitating effect brought about by the pandemic, pets are now becoming a member of the family for many.Not too long ago, pets weren’t allowed in most malls in Cebu. Today, establishments are encouraging pet owners to bring along their furry friends, whether it be shopping, dining or even just strolling. Some malls […]
NLEX clashes with ROS in PBA Commissioner’s Cup
Games Today (PhilSports Arena) 3 p.m. — Terrafirma vs Converge 5:45 p.m. — NLEX vs Rain or Shine NLEX begins its post-Yeng Guiao era and Mr. Guiao commences his post-NLEX coaching chapter simultaneously today — against each other. The Road Warriors and Mr. Guiao, now at the helm of Rain or Shine, meet again three […]
Gwen gives operators 13 days to remove Cordova cottages
FLOATING and fixed cottage operators in Cordova town, Cebu have less than two weeks or only until Oct. 4, 2022, to voluntarily demolish their structures, after Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia issued an executive order on the matter as promised.Garcia issued Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, Executive Order (EO) 36 ordering the demolition or removal of illegal structures, […]
UAAP backs Gilas Pilipinas and World Cup hosting
THE UNIVERSITY Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has reaffirmed its commitment to support Gilas Pilipinas in its campaign for the remaining qualifying windows and beyond, including the World Cup hosting itself in 2023. Part of that full backing is UAAP’s decision to take a break in November for the Gilas’ fifth window stint despite […]
Blazers rout Altas, 81-64, still unbeaten in Season 98
Games Today (Filoil EcoOil Centre) 12 p.m. — SSC-R vs San Beda 3 p.m. — AU vs JRU THE COLLEGE of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers went into their game against the University Perpetual Help (UPHSD) Altas with one thing in their minds — vengeance. They served it cold. “For us, we kind of want to […]
Bill vs ‘no permit, no exam’ policy OK’d
THE HOUSE committee on higher and technical education on Monday approved separate bills that seek to rationalize local state universities and colleges (LUCs) and banning their “no permit, no exam” policy. Party-list Representatives Yedda Marie K. Romualdez and Jude A. Acidre filed the bill seeking to achieve quality and excellence in school administration among local universities. […]
Couple sues Arce, 3 others before Ombudsman
A COUPLE has sued Cebu City’s former and current Cebu City Market administrators and two others before the anti-graft office over allegations that the latter removed their rights to operate as stall owners at the Carbon Public Market.Luciano Picardal Jr. and his common-law wife, Jedda Marie Abuyador, filed a nine-page complaint before the Office of […]