Try this sweet Thai mango sticky rice at your next summer dinner party.
NEIGHBORS’ bullying reportedly led a 27-year-old man to depression and later to his death after he reportedly took his own life in Danao City, northern Cebu.The man’s body was found by her mother on Sunday morning, June 26, 2022.Based on the police investigation, the mother noticed a few days ago that her son was sad, always in a pensive mood. When she asked him about his problems, her son would not tell her.Around 6 a.m. Sunday, the mother knocked on the door of his son’s room. Worried that he
AS NEW names are set to join the administration of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, hundreds of casual and job order employees were told to start looking for other jobs as their contracts will not be renewed starting July 1, 2022.Rama made the announcement during the city’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, June 27.Rama said these employees should no longer come to the City Hall on July 1 as they will no longer be given a renewed contract or an appointment paper.The mayor addressed the casual and jo
I finally got to watch a local football game again after two years and it was great to be reminded how different the Cebu crowd is. Color me biased but save for the crowd from the country’s football hotbed, Cebu crowd stands out for not only being knowledgeable but for trying to get involved in the game.The real 12th man.Take the Central Visayas Football Association (CVFA) vs. Kaya FC-Iloilo U19 match, for example, the officials and the visiting team surely felt the crowd’s presence. I was with
The Filipino LGBTQ community and its allies celebrated Pride Month with extra exuberance this year after two years of having to hold Pride events online during COVID-19 lockdowns.
ADMITTED patients in both Barili District Hospital and the town’s infirmary have exceeded the full bed capacity due to the increasing number of typhoid cases in the southwestern Cebu town.Dr. Johanna Lois de Leon, medical officer III of Barili District Hospital, told SunStar Cebu that 27 of the 60 patients admitted in the 25-bed hospital on Sunday, June 26, 2022 have been diagnosed with typhoid fever.In a separate interview, Dr. Joseph Martel Mahinay, doctor of Barili Infirmary, said the facilit
A PASSENGER vessel caught fire in the waters off Leyte on Sunday, June 26, 2022.The vessel on fire was reportedly the M/V Mama Mary, which is heading to Bato, Leyte from Ubay, Bohol.The vessel was reportedly carrying around 100 passengers and crew.The Philippine Coast Guard has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident. (JGS, RRM)
Bejing said that it’s important for China and the Philippines to resume talks of joint oil and gas exploration.
Cebu Fifth District Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco has given away a total of P100,000 worth of free gasoline to motorcycle and tricycle drivers in Mandaue City.
THE Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will push for a no-contact apprehension policy once the upgrading of the P250 million Intelligent Transport System will be finished.CCTO spokesperson Paul Gotiong told SunStar Cebu Sunday, June 26, 2022, that they are now closely coordinating with the contractor for the progress of the project.Related stories: Non-contact apprehension of violators eyed for Cebu Mandaue City to launch no-contact apprehension program to detect erring motorists The moderni
A SUSPECTED pusher was killed in a drug bust in Barangay Hilasgasan, Barili town, southwestern Cebu on Saturday noon, June 25, 2022.Police identified the fatality as Giovanni Cañete Estrada, a resident of Hilasgasan.During the drug bust, Estrada reportedly noticed he was dealing with a police officer who pretended to be a customer past 11 a.m. Saturday. He then drew his revolver, but the operatives of the Barili Police Station shot him when he was about to aim at the police officer who acted as
Food is the way to every Filipino’s stomach, and Café UNO isn’t one to disappoint. This unlimited buffet restaurant located in Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino Mactan has opened its doors to the public once again.Led by its chef, Tristan Encarnacion, a meal at this luxurious restaurant is guaranteed to satiate any food cravings and leave all customers thoroughly satisfied with a full stomach.Chef Tristan has been an active member of the culinary world for 12 years and counting. He has a diver
JOLLIBEE Foods Corp. (JFC) on Monday reported a P2.3-billion net income for the first quarter of 2022 amid its continued global expansion following significant investments the previous year.The P2.3-billion net income attributable for equity holders in the first quarter is a significant increase from the P152.6 million in the first quarter of 2021, JFC said in a disclosure to the stock exchange.In the first quarter of the year, JFC said it opened 107 new stores, wherein 19 are in the Philippines
THE returning mayor of Consolacion town, northern Cebu has vowed to boost jobs, revenues and business opportunities for her constituents.This was the promise of Teresa “Nene” Alegado during her swearing-in ceremony at the town’s gymnasium on Saturday, June 25, 2022.In her inaugural speech, Alegado showcased her blueprint for the development of Consolacion.Some of the projects the mother of outgoing Mayor Joannes “Joyjoy” Alegado presented during her speech included the P10 billion New Cebu Inter
From events and activities to rediscovering old favorites, there are lots to do in Manila this week.
THE LGBTQ+A community in Mandaue City held a pride parade in commemoration of the ongoing Pride Month celebration on Sunday, June 26, 2022.Around 1,000 LGBTQ+A individuals marked the occasion through a 40-minute parade from the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex to the Mandaue City Hall, where the program was held.The parade was participated by several LGBTQ+A groups in Mandaue City, some Mandaue City Government officials, and pillars of the LGBTQ community in the city.A walk for a cause a
Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will lead the US delegation to President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s inauguration on June 30.
In this article, Diana Tan Villanueva discusses the importance of educating oneself about stress. She is a lifestyle medical consultant at Diana Villanueva Wellness Center, a certified health and wellness coach, and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. What is stress? Stress is a non-specific reaction of the body that’s triggered by something new or unexpected. It usually threatens or overwhelms the body’s sense of control. How common is stress? The Global Organization for Str
AN AFTERNOON fire hit a warehouse in Sitio Fatima, Barangay Jubay, Liloan town on Sunday, June 26, 2022.The fire was first reported at 3:08 p.m., to which firefighters immediately responded to the scene.The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) said the fire was raised to third alarm at 3:28 p.m. and fourth alarm at 3:57 p.m.The blaze was then raised to Task Force Bravo at 4:12 p.m.As of 4:40 p.m., firefighters are still in the area trying to exinguish the fire.The fi
Peterly’s Seafood Trading outlasted the powerhouse San Remigio Properties, 77-75, to emerge as the champion of the inaugural CMDC Basketball League last Saturday at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex.Showing nerves of steel, Peterly’s built an 11-point lead, 77-66, with just 2:09 remaining in the championship match. San Remegio tried to stage a comeback and pulled to within five, 72-77, but they couldn’t get over the hump until the final buzzer when Robert Intrampas scored a three-poin
OPERATIVES of Talisay City Police Station nabbed 44 persons, and seized P1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during the implementation of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (Sacleo) on Saturday, June 25, 2022.Talisay city police chief, Lieutenant Colonel Randy Caballes, headed the operation that led to the arrest of six drug suspects, 13 for illegal gambling, five on the warrant list, and 20 for violating traffic rules.Caballes told SunStar Cebu that a total of 235 grams of s
