Yahoo News Special Report
This is a Yahoo News special report.
This is a Yahoo News special report.
THE Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) has intensified its drive against e-sabong after Camp Crame ordered a crackdown on the online/remote or off-site betting on live cockfighting matches in the entire country.Then President Rodrigo Duterte ordered all e-sabong operations suspended last May following the disappearance of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts who allegedly remain missing up to now, and following complaints about the negative social impact on families with some bettors engaging in e-sabo
THE K-pop artists who will hold a concert in Lapu-Lapu City received a warm welcome from their Cebuano fans upon their arrival at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Wednesday, December 7, 2022.This was according to Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) Public Affairs Office head Mary Ann Dimabayao on Thursday, December 8.Dimabayao told SunStar Cebu that she was impressed with the cooperation and discipline of the fans as they kept their composure when K-pop artists Chen and Xium
A POLICEMAN who was shot while trying to break up a fight in Purok Tambis, Barangay Lawis, San Remigio town, northern Cebu, has expired in a private hospital in Cebu City on Wednesday morning. December 7, after several days of fighting for his life.Staff Sergeant Jade Carabuena, a 38-year-old resident of the area, succumbed to a gunshot wound at the back of his head.Police Colonel Rommel Ochave, chief of the Cebu Police Provincial Office, said they already filed a case of frustrated murder on Tu
THE Cebu City Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) has proposed almost P2 billion worth of infrastructure projects that can help mitigate the city's flooding and landslide problem.In its submitted budget for 2023 for construction services, the department will be spending P600 million for the construction of retention ponds at frequently flooded areas and another P600 million for drainage projects.The DEPW has also allocated P600 million for infrastructure that aim to “slope protecti
THE Cebu Provincial Government will hold the Christmas lighting at the Capitol on Dec. 16, 2022.The date marks the one-year anniversary of super typhoon Odette (Rai), which ravaged Metro Cebu and the southern part of the province.The second costliest typhoon in the country’s history toppled electric posts that plunged hundreds of thousands of people into darkness and destroyed and damaged houses and establishments that were still recovering from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, among oth
A VENDOR died while 10 others were injured when the bus they were riding crashed into a hill in Bilar, Bohol Province on Thursday morning, December 8, 2022.The victim was identified as 69-year-old Erlinda Anob, who was on her way to Tagbilaran City to sell pork rinds, banana chips and fish crackers.She suffered multiple fractures as a result of the impact.Police have yet to get the names of the 10 who were hurt as they were rushed to different hospitals.According to Staff Sergeant Mark Cabusao,
WILL defending champion Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) finally nail a three-peat crown or will this season’s top-seed De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (CSB) bounce back to stay alive?It’s definitely an exciting Sunday afternoon on Dec. 11, 2022 as broadcast giant GMA Network airs Game 2 of the much-awaited face-off between the Letran Knights and the Benilde Blazers at the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the Philippines (NCAA) Season 98 Men’s Senior Basketball Finals live from
KOREAN pop (K-pop) stars who will hold a concert in Lapu-Lapu City received a warm welcome from their Cebuano fans on Wednesday night, Dec. 7, 2022.K-pop stars Chen and Xiumin of super boyband Exo, “The Queen of K-Pop” BoA and U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin of boyband TVXQ were treated to a unique Cebuano welcome by their fans at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport.Despite seeing their idols firsthand, Cebuano K-pop fans were cooperative with airport personnel, said Mactan-Cebu International Ai
A MEMBER of the Cebu City Council urged Mayor Michael Rama to conduct an "anti-poverty summit" to address the high number of "poor individuals" in the city.In his resolution, Councilor Rey Gealon said there is an urgent need to take appropriate steps to alleviate the problem in accordance with the Singapore-like vision of the City.Gealon cited the 2019 data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development that revealed there are 11,805 poor households in Cebu City, the highest number among
A POLICEMAN who was shot while trying to break up a fight in Purok Tambis, Barangay Lawis, San Remigio town, northern Cebu, has expired in a private hospital in Cebu City on Wednesday at 1:22 p.m.. December 7, after several days of fighting for his life. Staff Sergeant Jade Carabuena, a 38-year-old resident of the area, was responding to a trouble between his neighbors that erupted at a disco party just across his house on Sunday dawn, December 4, 2022, when he was shot in the head. The bullet a
A 30-YEAR-OLD construction worker was arrested by local police in Compostela town, northern Cebu after he allegedly showed his genitals to a female worker of a food manufacturing firm on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.Dario (not his real name) was arrested by Compostela town police after Rosana (not her real name) filed a complaint against him.Local police said the incident occurred at the food manufacturing firm’s plant in Barangay Lupa, Compostela town.Lt. Andrew Rellanos, Compostela town police chief,
There are so many reasons to get dressed in the coming weeks. It will be the perfect time to light up all the sparkles for a magical holiday season.Charles Edward Bridals and Events curated holiday pieces and proudly presented a delightful collection from five of Cebu’s finest and sought-after designers—Dexter Alazas, Hanz Coquilla, Protacio Empacis, Wendell Quisido and Reysand Ornopia—in a fashion show dubbed “Destino,” held at SM Seaside City Cebu on Dec. 3.To set the tone of the fashion show
The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters gave their finals hopes a lifeline as they nipped the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers, 68-67, in the semifinals of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) Season 22 collegiate basketball tournament on Thursday night at the Cebu Coliseum.UC’s victory means they will square off once again versus USPF on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with the winner advancing to the best-of-three finals which starts immediately on Sunday, Decem
SHARES rose in Asia on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, after an advance on Wall Street led by the latest rally in technology companies.Chinese benchmarks rose on reports the government is planning new measures to support the ailing property sector, which has dragged on growth over the past several years.The relaxation of some of the country’s “zero-Covid” rules is also boosting hopes for the economy will gain momentum, though experts say it will take months for tourism and other business to recover from t
AS CONSUMER spending accelerates ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities, Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking to amend the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act 7394) to strengthen the rights of consumers and enhance measures designed to protect them.“It is important that consumers are empowered to make well-informed decisions as they choose products and services for themselves and their loved ones as this will also empower legitimate enterprises to grow their businesses,” Gatchalian s
WORLD-RANKED super bantamweight “Magic” Mike Plania springs back into action before 2022 ends.Plania locks horns with sturdy veteran Jeffrey Francisco in the main event of “Double Trouble” on Dec. 31 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.The 25-year-old Plania is eager to bounce back after losing his last fight. He lost to Ra’eese Aleem via a lopsided unanimous decision in a World Boxing Organization (WBO) North American Boxing Organization super bantamweight title fight in Los Angeles, California.Desp
A 32-YEAR-OLD woman and her lover whom she met via social networking site Facebook were arrested after they were caught sleeping together by the former’s husband in Barangay Jampang, Argao, Cebu.Arrested were Darlyn Tejero Moises, 32, a native of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental; and Joshua Campaner Camahalan, 21, a resident of Upper Candabong, Sitio Jampang in Argao, around 11 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022.The complainant was identified as Joan Fajardo Moises, 39, driver and resident of Canlaon
THE Cebu City Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) has proposed almost P2 billion worth of infrastructure projects that can help mitigate the city’s flooding and landslide problems.According to its submitted budget for 2023 for construction services, the department will spend P600 million for the construction of retention ponds at frequently flooded areas and another P600 million for drainage projects.The DEPW has also allocated P600 million for infrastructure that aims to “slope pr
OVER 4,200 senior citizens in Cordova town, Cebu have received their P1,000 Christmas bonus from the Municipal Government.The distribution of the Christmas bonus was led by Mayor Cesar Suan and Vice Mayor Boyet Tago, with members of the Municipal Council, on December 8, 2022.Suan said the cash bonus was one of the things he promised to his constituents when he campaigned for mayor in last May’s elections.Each of the 4,229 senior citizens received P1,000, which they can use to buy their daily nee
MANILA - Global endorser and the first Filipina Taiwan Tourism Ambassador, Gabbi Garcia, will take the stage once more on December 10, 2022 at the Market! Market! Activity Center to share her “Panahon sa Taiwan” experience.As its borders begin to open, Taiwan is stepping up its efforts to promote their nation in neighboring countries and beyond with the “Panahon Sa Taiwan with Gabbi Garcia” campaign.Gabbi is excited to go back to Taiwan next year to fully immerse herself in Taiwan’s beautiful cu