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Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2025: The search begins
Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2025: The search begins
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A new queen will soon be wearing the crown as Miss Universe Philippines Cebu after the upcoming coronation event in December 2024. The search for the next title bearer has officially begun with a press conference at a (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
11 Makabayan senatorial bets file COC
11 Makabayan senatorial bets file COC
MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan party’s senatorial bets formalized their bid and filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) on Friday. Makabayan is fielding 11 individuals, who are known sectoral leaders, in the 2025 senatorial race: (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
Philippines: Hearings Expose Duterte-Era Killings
(Manila) - Philippine authorities should fully investigate and appropriately prosecute new revelations of extrajudicial killings involving former and current officials during the previous administration of Rodrigo Duterte, Human Rights Watch said (…)
Manila News - 3 October 2024
Digong or one of his sons will run for mayor – Rep. Ungab
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 3 Oct) – Former President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte or one of his sons will be running for mayor of Davao City, according to Rep. Isidro Ungab, a known Duterte ally who filed his certificate of candidacy late Thursday (…)
Minda News - 3 October 2024
Cesafi 24: Magis Eagles crush Baby Cheetahs in bounce back win
Cesafi 24: Magis Eagles crush Baby Cheetahs in bounce back win
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles bounced back impressively from their season-opening loss, defeating the Benedicto College Cheetahs 78-52 in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) (…)
Cebu Daily Mail - 3 October 2024
PHILIPPINES-MISS ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL 2024 NATIONAL COSTUME COMPETITION
(241003) -- PASAY CITY, Oct. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Miss Singapore Alethea Hui Xuan Yee poses onstage during the national costume competition of the Miss Asia Pacific International 2024 in Pasay City, the Philippines on Oct. 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle (…)
Philippine Times - 3 October 2024
PBA Esports empowers grassroots with all-amateur Season 2 of Dota 2 tilt
By REYNALD MAGALLON Following a successful first season, the PBA, in partnership with Dark League Studios continue to push for the growth of the esports scene in the country with what promises to be a bigger and better Season 2 of the PBA Esports (…)
Tempo - 3 October 2024
‘Tuloy ang laban!’: Rama vows to fight on amid nepotism ruling
‘Tuloy ang laban!’: Rama vows to fight on amid nepotism ruling
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Preventively suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama vows to keep fighting after the Office of the Ombudsman found him guilty of nepotism and grave misconduct, leading to his permanent disqualification from public office. (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
Agriculture losses due to Julian climb to P481.27 million
Agriculture losses due to Julian climb to P481.27 million
The country’s agriculture sector sustained more losses following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Julian (international name: (Krathon), with the Department of Agriculture (DA) reporting that the damage climbed to P481.27 million. In its latest (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
Partido Barug BagOng Sugbo files candidacies, full slate announced
Partido Barug BagOng Sugbo files candidacies, full slate announced
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Partido Barug BagOng Sugbo Team Rama officially filed candidacies for the 2025 midterm elections on October 3. Led by preventively suspended Mayor Michael Rama, the team began the day by attending a mass before (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
2 Philippine fintech firms get fresh funds from IFC
2 Philippine fintech firms get fresh funds from IFC
The International Finance Corp. (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, is pouring more funds to help develop the Philippines’ financial sector with new investments in local fintech firms First Circle and Salmon. In a statement on Thursday, IFC said (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan with fierce winds
Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan with fierce winds
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Typhoon Krathon made landfall Thursday in Taiwan’s major port city of Kaohsiung, bringing torrential rains and fierce winds to the island’s south. Trees were brought down by high winds and roads were flooded, prompting the (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
Julian's strength wanes as ITCZ causes rains in parts of PH – Pagasa
Julian's strength wanes as ITCZ causes rains in parts of PH – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The strength of Julian decreased into a tropical depression as it lashed Taiwan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday. The center of Julian (international nem: (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
Daily Gospel, October 4
Daily Gospel, October 4
This is the Daily Gospel for today, October 4, 2024, which is the Friday of the twenty-sixth week in ordinary time and the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, October 3 Daily Gospel, October 2 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ (…)
Inquirer.net - 4 October 2024
Cancer-stricken Ong, Go, dela Rosa file COCs for Senate
Cancer-stricken Ong, Go, dela Rosa file COCs for Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Cancer-stricken doctor-vlogger Willie Ong officially launched a second bid for a Senate seat on Thursday with his counsel saying he would run a “faith-based” campaign. Ong’s certificate of candidacy (COC) was filed in the (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
Brother of Percy Lapid hopeful Bantag will be next high-profile arrest
Brother of Percy Lapid hopeful Bantag will be next high-profile arrest
MANILA, Philippines — After the arrest of high-profile fugitives last month, veteran journalist Roy Mabasa hopes that former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Chief Gerald Bantag, the alleged brains in the murder of his brother, Percival Mabasa, more (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
Public warned vs fake pain reliever laced with deadly drug
Public warned vs fake pain reliever laced with deadly drug
MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public to watch out for fake versions of a US-made pain reliever which has been found to be laced with an addictive illegal substance that can cause death. Under FDA (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
Marcos lauds teachers, vows to improve welfare
Marcos lauds teachers, vows to improve welfare
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos on Thursday vowed to continue improving the quality of education after he led the advanced celebration of National Teachers Day with 10,000 teachers in Quezon City. “It’s because of your passion, your (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
ICC on the line? Bato ignored ‘European-sounding’ callers
ICC on the line? Bato ignored ‘European-sounding’ callers
MANILA, Philippines — Was Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa just being trolled by “European-sounding” prank callers? Or did he actually snub investigators from The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) who wanted a word with him about his (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
Julian initial agri damage estimated at P36.34M; Batanes bishop asks for help
Julian initial agri damage estimated at P36.34M; Batanes bishop asks for help
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has estimated at P36.34 million the initial damage wrought by Supertyphoon Julian (international name: Krathon) on the farm sector. In its latest bulletin published on Wednesday afternoon, (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
Neighbors’ silence emboldens China’s illegal acts – PCG spox
Neighbors’ silence emboldens China’s illegal acts – PCG spox
MANILA, Philippines — The silence of other Southeast Asian nations on Beijing’s “illegal actions” in the South China Sea is detrimental to peace in the region, according to the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) spokesperson on the West Philippine (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
Vietnam condemns China’s ‘brutal behavior’ in attack on fishermen
Vietnam condemns China’s ‘brutal behavior’ in attack on fishermen
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam’s foreign ministry condemned on Wednesday China’s “brutal behavior” during a violent attack on Vietnamese fishers off the Paracel Islands in the disputed South China Sea. The 10 fishermen were reportedly beaten with iron (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
SC revives Enzo Pastor slay case, warrant vs widow Dalia
SC revives Enzo Pastor slay case, warrant vs widow Dalia
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has reinstated the arrest warrant and hold departure order (HDO) against Dalia Guerrero Pastor, an alleged coconspirator in the 2014 killing of her husband, award-winning race car driver Ferdinand “Enzo” (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
5-panel House probe pushed to tackle agri smuggling
5-panel House probe pushed to tackle agri smuggling
MANILA, Philippines — If there’s a House quad committee running after human rights violators, there might soon be a “quinta comm” that will go after agricultural smugglers and price manipulators. House ways and means committee chair Rep. Joey (…)
Inquirer.net - 3 October 2024
Minglanilla, Cebu shootout: Wanted man wounded, escaped, nabbed
Minglanilla, Cebu shootout: Wanted man wounded, escaped, nabbed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A wanted man engaged policemen in a shootout, got wounded, escaped and got arrested later in hot-pursuit operation. This happened at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, in Sitio Tabay, Barangay Candulawan, Minglanilla town (…)
Cebu Daily Mail - 3 October 2024
USPF Lahug proposed as the venue for Cesafi Beach Volleyball Tournament
USPF Lahug proposed as the venue for Cesafi Beach Volleyball Tournament
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) beach volleyball tournament may have a more accessible venue for Season 24, as plans are underway to hold the event at the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (…)
Cebu Daily Mail - 3 October 2024
PMI’s Regie Suganob remains top Filipino contender in WBO light flyweight rankings
PMI’s Regie Suganob remains top Filipino contender in WBO light flyweight rankings
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob, a former world title challenger and the current World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight champion, has emerged as the highest-ranked Filipino in the competitive WBO light (…)
Cebu Daily Mail - 3 October 2024