The Cebu provincial government is developing a P1.9-million online booking platform aimed at linking tourists with accredited operators and reducing the risk of fraudulent transactions.
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CABC: Bajenting erupts for 43 as EZ Pavers dominate Davies Paints
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Anthony Bajenting delivered a historic performance, powering EZ Pavers to a dominant 135-93 victory over Davies Paints in the Cebu Architects Basketball Club (CABC) 8th Corporate Cup on Sunday, June 7, at Game Changer in Mandaue City. Bajenting put on a show with 43 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, and two steals,
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NBI’s Matibag: 18 bagmen’s claims may have been ‘coached’
MANILA, Philippines — There are indicators that the testimonies of the 18 supposed bagmen of former lawmaker Zaldy Co were “coached” and “coordinated,” National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Monday. He disclosed these indicators during the Senate blue ribbon committee meeting on the flood-control probe, citing the NBI’s assessment. “The political
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NBI’s Matibag: Co’s 18 ex-bodyguards interviewed
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said that while they interviewed the 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, only five signed their testimonies, as their legal counsel, Levito Baligod, allegedly wanted to destroy the documents. Matibag made the claim during the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on
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We now have 2 Senates: PH vs Malacañang – Cayetano
MANILA, Philippines – As he continued to insist on Monday on being Senate president, Alan Peter Cayetano noted that there were already two upper chambers – “the Senate of the Philippines and the Senate of Malacañang.” According to Cayetano, Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian rejected his proposal of an interim setup, under which both
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Illegal Thai worker deported from South Korea after sleeping drunk in taxi
A Thai man working illegally in South Korea is facing deportation after passing out in a taxi while under the influence of alcohol. The case emerged after a Thai woman living in South Korea shared details on social media, describing the situation involving her male friend. In her post, she said the man had been …
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SHAABAA: Avila erupts for 60 points as eliminations end conclude
Uriel Avila delivered spectacular scoring performances to power Batch 2022-Comforser Tires to s hard-earned victory as the elimination round of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 29 concluded on Sunday, June 7, at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City.
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Love Radio Gensan says staff safe after building collapse
MANILA, Philippines — 101.5 Love Radio General Santos said all its personnel are safe after the building housing the station collapsed following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on Monday morning. In a statement, the station said the collapse occurred after the earthquake hit at 7:37 a.m., about 32 kilometers southwest of Maasim, Sarangani
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Matibag: Alleged bagmen’s testimony ‘weak,’ ‘mostly hearsay’
MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag pressed on Monday that the testimonies of the 18 self-proclaimed bagmen of former Rep. Zaldy Co are “weak” and “mostly hearsay.” Matibag asserted this during the Senate blue ribbon committee’s consultative meeting on its flood-control probe. “The majority of the statements are hearsay so
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House prosecutors: Sara Duterte reply lacks material response
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial said her official reply to the charges offered no “material response,” as it filed a manifestation on Monday that stopped short of a formal rebuttal as such would serve no “useful purpose” for the proceedings. The five-page manifestation, submitted by House
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