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Cebu Greats stretch winning streak to five after a dominant victory over Manila

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats extended their winning run to five games after dismantling Manila Batang Quiapo, 128-93, on Monday, May 25, at the Novadeci Convention Center in Quezon City. The victory improved Cebu’s record to 7-2, keeping them in third place in the South Division behind unbeaten GenSan (8-0) and Quezon Province

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Coast Guard in Northern Luzon warns of rocket debris from China

TUGUEGARAO CITY — The Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon (CGDNELZN) has imposed temporary maritime restrictions ahead of the scheduled launch of China’s Long March 7A rocket from Wenchang, Hainan, on Wednesday, May 28. The Philippine Coast Guard warned that rocket debris could fall within identified drop zones off Northern Luzon waters between 12:08 a.m.

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Coast Guard rescues 4 passengers from distressed boat in Biliran

TACLOBAN CITY — Four passengers were rescued after a motorized boat suffered engine failure while traveling from Capoocan, Leyte, to Barangay Looc, Cabucgayan, Biliran on Sunday morning. According to the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Cabucgayan, Charlyn Gelizan, 29, a resident of Barangay Looc, reported the incident at 9:45 a.m. She informed authorities that a boat

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Bato Dela Rosa appoints 3 vice chairpersons to Senate public order panel

MANILA, Philippines— Three senators have been elected vice chairpersons of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs upon the instruction of its chairman, Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. The designation of Sens. Christopher “Bong” Go, Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta as vice chairpersons of the committee was manifested on the Senate floor on

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Sen. Mark Villar files bill to boost mental health support for students

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Mark A. Villar has filed a bill seeking to expand access to guidance counseling and psychosocial support services for Filipino students amid rising concerns over youth mental health issues and the shortage of guidance counselors in schools. Villar filed Senate Bill No. 2133, or the proposed Students’ Guidance Counseling Act, which

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