PHILIPPINE health authorities on Wednesday reported the first case of the Omicron subvariant XBF in the country. The XBF sample was collected in December 2022 and sequenced on Jan. 28, the Department of Health (DoH) said in a statement. Two new cases of the Omicron subvariant XBB.15 — the most contagious coronavirus subvariant so far […]
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Onion farmers say millions worth of produce lost in cold storage
A FARMING cooperative from Bongabon, Nueva Ecija said it lost 128,000 bags of onions which were improperly stored, rendering the crop unsellable and possibly contributing to the onion shortage. Israel Reyugal, president of the Bonena Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Bongabon, told the House committee on agriculture and food that the onions, which he valued at P168 […]
Parts of Mindanao placed under flood, landslide alert due to trough of LPA
PARTS of the southern Philippine island of Mindanao have been placed under alert for flooding and landslides due to rains brought by the trough of a low pressure area (LPA), according to state weather bureau PAGASA. In its Tuesday weather bulletin, PAGASA said the LPA is outside the Philippine area but will bring moderate to […]
Neri: A golden celebration
They were newly “minted” doctors when Emmanuel Lat and Zenda Garcia Lat promised “till death do us part” at the Sacred Heart Church on Dec. 30, 1972. Fifty years later, after having made their home in New Jersey, USA, they came back to dear old Cebu to renew the vows they made when they were […]
Post review of transactions
Today, we are celebrating Valentine’s Day, which many will celebrate by giving flowers or boxes of chocolate, or by arranging dinner dates or visits to romantic locations. These gestures are meant to show our appreciation and care for loved ones. All things considered, this love month can also be a time for showing how much […]
PHL posts 1,101 COVID cases in the past week
THE PHILIPPINES posted 1,101 coronavirus infections in the past week, with the daily average 9% lower than a week earlier, according to the Department of Health (DoH). Of the new cases, two were severe and critical, it said in a bulletin on Monday. The DoH said it had verified 98 more deaths from Feb 6 […]
Money ‘mule’ incidents in 2021 spike as digital banking surges
MONEY “mules” generated 732,392 suspicious-transaction reports (STRs) in 2021, up 1,277.09%, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reported. The AMLC said the STRs spiked with the accelerated adoption of digital banking and electronic wallets. Suspected money “mule” offenses in 2021 were up 50.50% from a year earlier. “The sharp increase in the number of submitted STRs […]
Schools in 4 Cebu LGUs chosen for ‘wash’ project
FOUR areas in Cebu have been chosen by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to serve as beneficiaries of the Wash (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Readiness Project that aims to reduce the risk of water, sanitation and hygiene-related diseases in marginalized and vulnerable communities, especially during emergencies and disasters. On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, PRC chairman […]
Two kids killed, 8 houses destroyed in Danao City fire
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy and his four-year-old cousin were killed after they failed to escape a fire that hit their in Purok 4 Delfin Dawe in Barangay Tuburan Sur, Danao City on Friday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2023. Senior Fire Officer 1 Ronald Tellidua of the Danao City Fire Office identified the two fatalities as Vohn Evanz […]
Utzurrum: Blast from the past: STC-HS ‘72 turns golden (Conclusion)
It was indeed a blast from the past that St. Theresa’s College – High School Class 1972 celebrated during its Golden Jubilee at the STC campus in Cebu! It was a record attendance of long-lost high school classmates, some of whom hadn’t seen each other since high school graduation. There were lots of hugs and […]
Weekly COVID cases in Philippines over 1,000
THE PHILIPPINES continued to post more than a thousand weekly coronavirus infections, with 145 daily cases on average on Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, according to the Department of Health (DoH). There were 1,012 COVID-19 cases in the past week, it said in a bulletin on Monday. The daily average from Jan. 30 to Feb. […]
Lim: The rules
Growing up, a few of my female friends wished they were born male. As you can guess, they were all alpha females constrained by custom, culture and convention, compelled to calibrate their dreams, desires and aspirations. I was an alpha from birth but I didn’t know it and I wasn’t aware of it for a […]
Gatchalian files resolution to probe PAGCOR on third-party auditor
THE SENATE Ways and Means Committee chairman has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into an allegedly anomalous procurement by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) of its third-party auditor. “The POGOs’ (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) questionable selection of its third-party auditor needs to be thoroughly investigated,” Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian said in Filipino […]
Bike lane violator jailed
THE strict implementation of bicycle lanes in Cebu City has already imprisoned one individual for failure to pay the fine for his violations and for ignoring the summons of the court. The City’s Sugbo Bike Lanes Board (SBLB) will also press charges against 50 violators for not settling their infractions within the given period. The […]
BoC intercepts P9.5-M smuggled onions in Zamboanga
CUSTOMS and law enforcement authorities seized P9.49 million worth of suspected smuggled red onions inside boats that arrived in Zamboanga City on two separate operations. In a statement on Thursday, the Bureau of Customs (BoC) said the onions have no Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance from the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Plant Industry. BoC […]
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 […]
Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a psychologist
Disclaimer: This asset is provided by The Conversation. Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf. With the escapism and simplicity of riding waves, it’s no secret that surfing feels good. Now our preliminary study in children and adolescents adds to growing evidence that surfing really is good for your mental health. But you don’t have to have a mental illness to get […]
Police told to stop ‘victim blaming’
SYMPATHIZERS of two activists who were abducted last Jan. 10, 2023 by supposed government agents are calling on the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO 7) to refrain from redirecting the blame on the victims. In a statement, Karapatan-Central Visayas spokesperson Dennis Abarrientos condemned the police for putting the blame on activists Armand Jake Dayoha and […]
Bureau of Customs seizures down 14% in 2022
THE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) confiscated smuggled goods worth P24.28 billion in 2022, down 14.6% year on year. Last year’s total amount is lower than the P28.43 billion worth of goods seized in 2021. In a statement on Wednesday, the agency reported that it had a total of 709 seizures last year. These included illegal […]
Coast Guard: 400 vessels join seaborne procession
AROUND 400 vessels joined the seaborne procession of Señor Sto. Niño on Saturday morning, January 14, 2023, an official of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said. Commander Mark Larsen Mariano, PCG Central Cebu commander, told reporters that they were overwhelmed by the number of participants that joined the procession even though they only registered about […]