Finland’s leaders said it intends to apply for NATO membership “without delay” — prompting Russia to threaten that it would “be forced to take retaliatory steps” if the Nordic country joined the Western military alliance.
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I got an interesting message last night from a former football official who wanted an info confirmed.“Is Thomas Dooley returning to the Azkals?”The info wasn’t even second hand and didn’t come because of some sleuthing. He just happened to see a picture of a PFF (Philippine Football Federation) event and the former coach was among those in attendance.I gave him an honest reply. I have no idea. Though I promised to check with my usual sources this morning.After my usual morning coffee, I contacte
NOW that the late Archbishop Teofilo “Lolong” Camomot has been declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis, officials of the Archdiocese of Cebu in charge with the late prelate’s cause for sainthood admitted that it may take some time before they can proceed towards the next step which is beatification.Fr. Mhar Vincent Balili, parish priest of the Mary Help of Christians Parish in Barangay Buhisan, Cebu City and vice postulator for Camomot’s cause, told SunStar Cebu that despite collecting numerous tes
In the long Roman Catholic Church tradition of elevating holy people to sainthood, there are still only two Filipino saints—the martyr Sts. Lorenzo Ruiz and Pedro Calungsod. Pope Francis’ recent bestowal of the Venerable title on the late Cebuano Archbishop Teofilo Camomot is welcome news for the faithful.Being declared Venerable is just the first step. The next step is beatification in which the Venerable becomes Blessed, and the final step is canonization in which the Blessed becomes Saint.If
The Gilas Pilipinas men’s national basketball team suffered an improbable 81-85 loss to Indonesia to settle for the silver medal in the 31st Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the Thanh Tri Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam.The loss ended the Filipinos’ 33-year reign in the biennial regional meet. The last time time the Philippines lost was back in 1989 when an all-amateur squad lost to hosts Malaysia. Before Sunday’s defeat, the Philippines had won 13 straight SEA Games go
EIGHT villages in Cebu City received cash prizes and recognition for having an outstanding Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Badac) that helped solve the problem of illegal drugs in their communities.The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Cebu City Government recognized seven barangays for having an outstanding anti-drug abuse council and one village for being declared as a "drug-cleared barangay."Mayor Michael Rama led the distribution of the P100,000 check as an award a
THE Philippines won a medal in women’s football for the first time in 37 years after bagging the bronze with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Myanmar in the 31st Southeast Asian Games last Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Vietnam.The Filipinas found themselves down early after Myanmar converted a penalty kick compliments of Win Theingi Tun in the 24th minute. However, the Philippines made a spirited comeback from Sarina Bolden and Quinley Quesada late in the match.Bolden hit the back of the net in the
REELECTED Vice Governor Hilario Davide III visited Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in her office at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Monday, May 23, 2022, to congratulate her in her successful reelection bid last May 9 elections.During the meeting, Davide and Garcia have agreed to work together on various projects and programs of the Capitol.Garcia ran under the One Cebu party, while Davide under the Liberal party.They both won against their opponents.Garcia garnered 1,478,436 vote, while former Tourism
FORTY percent or 1,215 out of 3,003 barangays in Central Visayas have been given drug-cleared status since 2018.Just recently 48 barangays in the region have received a drug-cleared status from the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC), which is composed of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, Department of Health, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.The ROCBDC’s task is to examine documents from Barangay or Municipal A
The Letran Knights took down the Mapua Cardinals, 75-65, to complete a 2-0 sweep and win the championship in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the Filoil Flying V Centre.Rhenz Abando, who played through an ankle injury, had a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds to help the Knights capture their 19th NCAA men’s basketball title. In addition, Letran also became the first team to fashion out an undefeated season since San Beda posted a 18-0 record in 2010.The Knights were rel
One of the country's best known professional historian groups has urged fellow practitioners of history to help combat disinformation and the “reckless” exercise of free speech through scholarly discourse, according to reports.
A lifeless body of a man was found in Barangay Zaragoza, Badian in Southern Cebu on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022.Police Lieutenant Etelberto Timagos identified the victim as Ronald Coronel Mayormita, 33 years old, fisherman and a resident of Barangay Banhigan.Timagos told SunStar Cebu that around 5:35 in the morning of May 22, 2022, a concerned citizen informed Badian Police station about a dead person who was found on his boat in sea water.Timagos said that operatives led by Staff Sergeant Joma
Election watchdog Kontra Daya (Against Fraud) said that there was fraud in the 2022 elections.
CEBU FC lost again to Stallion FC in the battle-for-third match of the 2022 Copa Paulino Alcantara after a 2-1 defeat on May 22 at the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Training Center in Carmona, Cavite.Abou Sy scored the opening goal in the 17th minute after he broke away from Cebu FC’s defensive line. Turkish striker Arda Cinkir equalized for Cebu FC with a header coming from a cross pass by Japanese defender Okuda.When it looked like the match was going into extra time, Stallion FC substi
FORTY percent or 1,215 out of 3,003 barangays in Central Visayas have been given drug-cleared status since 2018. Just recently 48 barangays in the region have received a drug-cleared status from the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC), which is composed of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, Department of Health DOH, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.The ROCBDC’s task is to examine documents from Barangay or Munici
THE School-in-a-Bag (Siab) of PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has continued to reach far-flung schools as face-to-face classes resume in the province of Cebu.In partnership with PLDT and Smart Foundation Inc. (PSF) and FiberHome Technologies, PLDT and Smart recently turned over Siab packages to Cabagdalan Elementary School in Balamban, Mahanlud Elementary School in Malabuyoc, and Basak Elementary School in Samboan. These schools were among the pilot schools in the province to imp
A SUSPECTED pusher died after he attempted to engage the police operatives during a drug bust in Purok Tambis, Barangay Poblacion in San Remigio, northern Cebu past 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022.The fatality was identified as Alden Lindayaw, 42. He was brought to a hospital in Bogo City where he was declared dead on arrival.Police arrested three suspected drug users during the anti-narcotics operation.Before he was shot, operatives of the San Remigio Police Station’s Drug Enforcement Unit conduc
When he lost his bid for his old Cebu Second District seat in Congress in the 2001 elections, the late congressman Sol Abines had a simple explanation to his followers: “Wa nay gusto ang mga tawo nato.” (The people no longer want us.)If the rejection hurt, he did not show it. There were no what if’s, only a simple acknowledgment that he had been beaten. Note that those were the days when the entire electoral process was done manually, passing through many human touch points and vulnerable to man
ORIENTAL and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Youth light flyweight champion John Paul Gabunilas outclassed Ricardo Sueno via a convincing unanimous decision in the 10-round main event of “Engkwentro 5ingko” at the Bonifacio R. Bacaltos Sports and Cultural Centrum in Sibonga, Cebu last Saturday, May 21, 2022.Gabunilas totally dominated the fight and at times showboated to the delight of the boxing fans.Gabunilas was too slick and talented for Sueno. He got the nod of all three judges with scores
AT LEAST two barangays in Cebu City have ramped up their cleanup drives to destroy the breeding grounds of mosquitoes that carry dengue, a potentially fatal viral infection.Guadalupe has brought back the “4-o’clock habit,” which encourages residents to clean their surroundings and check stagnant waters at 4 p.m. every day, as cleaning before evening is essential to reducing the risk of contracting dengue since mosquitoes carrying it are most active at nighttime.Guadalupe Barangay Captain Michael
TWO additional district offices of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will soon be operational in Cebu.LTO-Central Visayas Director Victor Caindec said they are just awaiting formal information from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the agency's central office as to when would the offices in the towns of Liloan and Alcoy in Cebu operate.Caindec made the announcement on Saturday, May 22, 2022, saying he could not contain the excitement considering that it has been about two and a half
