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The Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism, billed as "the first of its kind in Asia, if not the world”, broke ground on May 17.
Footage of huge crowds gathered in the street has been viewed thousands of times in Facebook posts that claim it shows football fans outside Wembley Stadium in London ahead of the Finalissima between Argentina and Italy on June 1, 2022. However, the video actually shows a rally in Buenos Aires, Argentina ahead of the presidential election in October 2019."The current situation outside Wembley Stadium," reads a Bengali-language Facebook post from June 1, 2022."Only the Argentines will dominate in
Social media posts claim a statement from a BP executive criticizes US energy policy by saying domestic production has been curbed in favor of imports. That is false; the company says the posts are not from BP, that no executive by that name exists, and the messages are identical to older posts from critics of President Joe Biden."We, the American people, have enough oil and gas under our feet to supply our demand and also export our products for years to come," says a Facebook post published Ju
A 49-YEAR-OLD man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his mother in San Miguel, Barangay Linao, Talisay City, Cebu Wednesday dawn, June 8, 2022.Patrolman Ariel Balde, investigating officer of Talisay City Police Station, identified the suspect as Ronald Amante, a resident of Barangay Linao.Balde told SunStar Cebu that around 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Amante’s mother, Felomina, personally appeared at the police station with visible injuries.She then reported that she was strangled by Amante.She said
CITRINELAND Corporation launched its newest high-rise condominium project, The Median Flats. This is its second condo project after their first launch in 2019 successfully sold out in six months.The Median Flats is a place for young professionals who are looking for an affordable smart home and pet-friendly condominium.Located at Lawrence St. Lawrence St., Apas, Cebu City, The Median Flats is situated less than 10 minutes from Cebu IT Park and about 15 minutes away from other landmarks such as s
CEBU still has enough supply of chicken and pork amid the Provincial Government’s ban on pork and poultry products from African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI)-affected areas.Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Salvador Diputado said there has been fluctuating prices of pork and poultry products, but the supply remains adequate."So far, sa Central Visayas, wala pata ma problema sa supply sa chicken. Adunay mga fluctuating sa iyang prices pero ang supply not a problem ye
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cebu City has reminded candidates in last May 9 polls to submit their Statement of Contribution and Expenditures (Soce) today, not that only 22 have filed their report as of Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022.Marilou Paredes, acting election officer of Comelec Cebu City South District, said only 11 candidates in the south district and 21 candidates in the north district have filed their Soce.She said the Comelec office will only accept submissions until 5 p.
THE investigation on the fire that broke out at the Danao Public Market last week has begun Tuesday, June 7, 2022.The Regional Fire Arson Investigation and Intelligence Division sa Central Visayas (RFAIID 7) will handle the investigation on the huge fire that took place on Thursday night, June 2, 2022, wherein around P52.2 million worth of properties inside the market were damaged.SFO1 Ronald Telledua of the Bureau of Fire Protection Danao had earlier announced that the RFAIID 7 will take over i
Only two of the 10 presidential candidates in the 2022 Philippine National Elections have filed their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE).
Footage that appears to show helicopters obliterated by missiles has racked up tens of thousands of views in social media posts that claim it shows combat between Russian and Ukrainian forces. While some social media users appeared to believe the clip was genuine, it was taken from war video game series Arma."Ukrainian Javelin missile unit against Russian helicopter unit. The battle is very fierce!" reads a tweet from May 21 written in simplified Chinese characters. The video, which has more tha
There is no clear-cut path to success and emerging Davao-based artist Paul Pablo could attest to that. The 22-year-old singer is the artist behind the hit singles “Bangin,” “Kalawakan,” “Bai” and now his newly released single, “Di Inakala” under Warner Music Philippines.In a social climate as constricted as ours, going beyond the norm could sometimes mean boxing ourselves in a mold that guarantees acceptance from others, however, vexing to the soul. Oftentimes, we mask ourselves just so we could
THE Cebu City Police Office was optimistic that its 12th station in the mountain barangay of Malubog will soon be opened next month.Colonel Ernesto Tagle, head of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), visited the new Police Community Precinct (PCC) in Sitio Pung-ol, Barangay Malubog to find out what needs to be done to complete the construction of the building.The construction of PCC in Malubog started in April, but this was temporarily suspended due to the incoming national and local elections la
About 500 individuals took the streets of New York on Sunday (June 5) during the Philippine Independence Day Celebration (PIDC) in Madison Ave., New York City to reject the tandem of dictator’s son Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City mayor Sara Duterte who both bagged the top two executive posts in the country.
More and more passengers are stuck in commuter hell as gas prices continue to rise
The Cokaliong-ARQ pushed its winning streak to a remarkable four games after demolishing the Mahayahay 2, 85-60, in the Metro Cebu Basketball League Season 6 last Saturday at the Alta Vista Golf & Country Club basketball court.Perimeter deadshot Chaz Cokaliong scored all 24 of his points from beyond the three-point arc, draining eight triples to help lead Cokaliong-ARQ to a perfect 4-0 record in Group C.Former University of the Visayas star Jerome Napao had 13 points and 11 rebounds, while renow
MARK, a resident of Barangay Poblacion Pardo in Cebu City, was shocked to find out that his late father and brother were set to receive cash aid from City Hall intended for Typhoon Odette (Rai) victims.Mark, whose real name has been withheld for security reasons, said his father had died nine years ago while his brother had passed away five years ago, but their names were still in the list of eligible cash aid beneficiaries provided by the Mayor’s Information and Liaison Office (Milo) in Poblaci
THE Philippine flag is displayed in half mast at the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) compound in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City as the police are mourning the passing of their comrade who was killed while on duty.Staff Sergeant Careby-Clyde Alinsug from the Drug Enforcement Unit of Consolacion Police Station was killed while a police informant was hurt after a goon of a suspected drug personality, who was later identified as Reynaldo "Tatskie" Ydil, caught them conducting surveillance in Baranga
CEBU City Mayor Michael “Mike” Rama has vowed to look into alleged anomalies in the distribution of cash aid for victims of Typhoon Odette (Rai) in Cebu City.Rama reiterated his warning to government employees that they will lose their jobs and be prosecuted once they are proven to be involved in these irregularities.“That is also another thing that I have to be seriously looking into. Remember, I am not happy when I see an anomaly,” Rama told reporters Wednesday, June 8, 2022.“Those who have to
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cebu City has reminded candidates in last May 9 polls to submit their Statement of Contribution and Expenditures (Soce) today, not that only 32 have filed their report as of Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022.Marilou Paredes, acting election officer of Comelec Cebu City South District, said only 11 candidates in the south district and 21 candidates in the north district have filed their Soce.She said the Comelec office will only accept submissions until 5 p.
The latest season of Stranger Things features a "cameo" appearance by former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos, and it's got Filipino fans of the hit Netflix series talking.