A FORMER child in conflict with the law who spent time “behind bars” for murder wanted a better future for himself.He considered his release from the Operation Second Chance Center (OSCC) a gift, which gave him the strength to strive to achieve his dreams.As fate would have it, the former lawbreaker ended up becoming a […]
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‘Tops’ closes to make way for ‘spectacular’ attraction
THE iconic Tops Lookout or “Tops” in Barangay Busay, Cebu City will temporarily close its doors to tourists and locals on Oct. 21, 2022 to give way to renovation and redevelopment works.Less than a month before the scheduled closing, the management of the Tops Lookout invited Cebuanos to enjoy the tourist destination until the last […]
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 […]
Senior Indonesian officials targeted by spyware last year — sources
Six of the individuals told Reuters they were targeted themselves. The targets included Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto, senior military personnel, two regional diplomats, and advisers in Indonesia’s defense and foreign affairs ministries, according to the people. Six of the Indonesian officials and advisers targeted told Reuters they received an email message from Apple Inc. […]
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 […]
SIM registration approved in bicam; telcos back move
THE Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives both ratified the bicameral version of the proposed Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.This means the bill can now be sent to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing into law.In a Facebook post, House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed hope that […]
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 […]
Cebu City Government to implement shared lanes for motorcycles, bicycles
THE Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is now preparing road signages for the pilot testing of the implementation of shared lanes for motorcycles and bicycles.CCTO executive director Paul Gotiong said on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, that they have identified the Cebu South Coastal Road and N. Bacalso Ave. as key areas for the shared lanes.Gotiong […]
39,000 CV students get cash aid from DSWD
SOME 38,800 students received educational assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 as beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS).DSWD 7 Director Shalaine Lucero told SunStar Cebu on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, that a total of P104.7 million has been released to 38,773 students in the region during […]
Man accused of killing, robbing teacher arrested in Minglanilla; used friend’s name to hide from authorities
A 40-YEAR-OLD man accused of robbing and killing a teacher in Leyte Province was finally arrested after 13 years of hiding.Montre Buit Respecia, a native of Barangay Poblacion, Mahaplag town in Leyte, was arrested after police officers found him hiding in Barangay Poblacion Ward 1 in the southern town of Minglanilla, Cebu on Thursday afternoon, […]
Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama pledges support to Chooks-to-Go Cebu and Manila’s campaign in FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters
No less than Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama assured the Cebu Chooks! and Manila Chooks! that they will receive the utmost support of the Cebuanos when they compete in the world’s biggest 3×3 tournament, the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, which will be hosted by the Queen City of the South on October 1 and 2 […]
Gwen to Mandaue lot occupants: Recognize we own lot or leave
CEBU Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has clarified that the Province does not intend to drive out the occupants of the 25-hectare property in Barangay Jagobiao in Mandaue City that the Capitol claims as its own, saying the provincial government is willing to assist them in legitimizing their stay—if they will recognize Capitol’s ownership of the land.In […]
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 […]
Becky Hammon
Getting swept in the 2020 Women’s National Basketball Association Finals after posting a pacesetting 18-4 slate in the regular season was not pleasant for the Aces, and so they set their sights on going all the way the next time around. Unfortunately, there was no redemption in 2021, as a heartbreaking Game Five loss to […]
Capitol orders hospital, rehab center, barangay hall to vacate property
THE Cebu Provincial Government has demanded that two health facilities and a barangay hall vacate a 25-hectare property in Barangay Jagobiao, Mandaue City within 15 days starting Sept. 8, 2022.This as the Capitol claims ownership of the land where the Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital (ECSGH), the Department of Health-Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DOH-TRC) […]
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 […]
Tell it to SunStar: Senator calls for probe into DPWH ‘syndicate’ behind fund parking scheme
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 asked the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) to look into the possible existence of a syndicate behind the illegal realignment of billions of pesos in funds in the 2023 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).“As a former Speaker of the House, various […]
Mandaue to drive 650 settlers out of Butuanon riverbanks
OVER 650 informal settlers living inside the three-meter easement zone along the Butuanon River in Mandaue City will soon be displaced as the city government addresses the massive flooding that occurred last Friday, Sept. 9.“Ang katong mga informal settlers nga diin ato sad tong tubagon nga dili na gyud makabalik ngadto sa maong gipuy-an (We […]
Carvajal: ‘Paminawa ang katawhan’
Cebu City’s top dogs make plans for the city without consulting people, without asking them how the plans might impact their lives. And when the latter, after realizing what is happening, voice their reservations and, in fairness, also their suggestions, the top dogs resort to intimidation to push their top-heavy plans through.This is what happened […]
‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo,’ a heartfelt, inclusive coming-of-age K-drama
When one perceives a main character, one automatically presumes them to be able-bodied who have to overcome some sort of difficulty. With “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” the protagonist, Woo Young Woo, is an exceptional, and well, an extraordinary lawyer on the autism spectrum. The K-drama follows her adventures as she learns more about the human condition, […]