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Injured UC volleyball player out for rest of CESAFI season Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:03AMIt could have been a good season for the revitalized University of Cebu (UC) men's team but losing one of its best players due to an unexpected incident might cripple their title campaign in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) volleyball tournament.
Tabal claims two running titles in a day Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:03AMAs if she did not have enough, Mary Joy Tabal grabbed another title just a few hours after winning the women's 21K run of the Milo National Marathon-Cebu leg as she dominated the VAL 2020 Naga Charter Day Run last Sunday afternoon in Naga.
UC wins Cesafi football debut Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:03AMTHE University of Cebu escaped (UC) with a 1-0 win over former champion University of the Visayas (UV) in their closely contested season opener of the collegiate division of the Cebu Schools Athletic read more
Cebu, MisOr renew rivalry: Kick off best-of-five finals showdown for TOP title today Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:03AMLeague heavyweights M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Niños and Misamis Oriental (MisOr) Meteors rekindle their storied rivalry as they clash head-on today in the opener of their best-of-five finals series for the historic title of the inaugural Tournament of the Philippines (TOP) at the Cebu Coliseum.
Knowing no pain Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:03AMCEBU's running bug has definitely hit a lot of Cebuanos. So much so that runners, especially the more serious ones, no longer know what it means to be sore. read more
Consolacion sportsfest to start Sept. 12 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:03AMA variety of sporting events will usher in the annual town fiesta of Consolacion in honor of its beloved patron St. Narciso. The sportsfest will formally kick off with a grand opening ceremony on September 12 at the Sta. Lucia grounds.
Diango sizzles as SWU downs Don Bosco Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:03AMSpunky playmaker Arrd Evan Diango sizzled as the Southwestern University (SWU) Cobras overhauled a 14-defeat to turn back the Don Bosco Technology Center (DBTC) Grey-wolves, 67-63...
Cebu Blue Marlins shine in Tagbi swimfest Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:02AMThe Cebu Blue Marlins overshadowed eight other competing squads to rule the latest G-League Short Course Age-Group Swimming Championships at the Carlos P.Garcia Sports Complex in Tagbilaran City over the weekend.
History beckons Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:02AMWhen Frontrunner Magazine editor Jonel Mendoza, a hardcore ultra marathoner, asked me to direct the first-ever Cebu Ultramarathon, I initially declined. But after some soul-searching and amid threats of Jonel cutting off my leg, I finally agreed.
Comfort and Convenience at Sarrosa Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:00AMOne of the things that guests look for in a hotel is if it gives them the comforts of home and this is the priority of Sarrosa International Hotel and Residences.
Local airlines learn the value of Twitter the hard way Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:55PMTo Tweet or not to Tweet? Direct feedback from their audiences through Twitter have prompted local airlines to rethink the way they use social media as extensions of their online presence.
More effective anti-dengue measures needed--Angara Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:39PMSeptember 5, 2010. As the number of dengue cases in the country continue to rise rapidly, Senator Edgardo J. Angara renews his call for more stringent anti-dengue measures by the government. According to the Department of Health (DOH), a total of 290 cities and towns have been put under dengue alert, with Cebu being...
PACQUIAO MAY TRAIN IN CEBU SAYS ADVISER SALUD Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:05PMCEBU CITY--Reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight Champion nnd Pound for Pound King and Congressman Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (51-37 KOs- ...
Cebu Customs surpasses target Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:32PMIN SPITE of the 42-percent drop on importations at the Port of Cebu – Bureau of Customs (POC-BOC) for the month of August, it posted a P4-million surplus from January to August.
Dick: No to ‘Petra’ remake Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:04PMRoderick Paulate is excited to shoot his movie with Maricel Soriano in Como, Italy. Won’t he make a special appearance in the remake of his movie “Petrang Kabayo” top-billed by Vice Ganda?
Chiefs want P200M spent Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:04PMAS THE ban on barangay infrastructure projects nears, village chiefs from the Cebu City north district asked city officials to immediately release P200 million in aid for barangay projects. read more
Another gun ban starts on Sept. 25 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:03PMTHE Commission on Elections (Comelec) will impose restrictions on barangay officials and will again enforce a gun ban when the election period starts on Sept. 25 for the barangay and youth polls. read more
Who doesn’t like Cebuanos? Not Gloria Diaz Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:03PMIn Spite of the raging controversy, Gloria Diaz, the country’s first Miss Universe winner, remains unfazed—and as gregarious as ever.
Special air fare deals at the 21st Philippine Travel Mart Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:53PMPhilippine Airlines is the official carrier of the 21st Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the country’s premiere travel and tourism trade show, which takes place from September 3 to 5at the Megatrade Hall of the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.
Roach wants Baguio, no place else for Pacquiao Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:10PMsource: Abac Cordero | philstar.com Freddie Roach likes Baguio as training ground for Manny Pacquiao. The reason is simple. There are just far fewer distractions up in the City of Pines. “Not so many distractions, and there are too many in Manila,” said the four-time Trainer of the Year, who’s flying in next week to supervise Pacquiao’s training for the Nov. 13 fight with Antonio Margarito in ...
Roach wants Baguio, no place else for Pacman Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:47PMMANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach likes Baguio as training ground for Manny Pacquiao. The reason is simple. There are just far fewer distractions up in the City of Pines.
Smart helps DepEd slash dropout rate Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:20PMAn education program that aims to improve learning among poor performing schoolchildren is the means with which Smart Communications Inc. is supporting the Department of Education’s (DepEd’s) efforts to cut the dropout rate in elementary levels nationwide.
1 dead, 4 hurt in building mishap Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:42PMDAVAO CITY -- A construction worker died while four others were wounded when a portion of the fourth level of a building being constructed in Bajada, Davao City collapsed around 6:50 a.m. Saturday. read more
Local governments pay extra to curb dengue Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:42PMCEBU CITY -- Talisay City’s lawmakers agreed this week to spend P1 million to prevent dengue fever and assist victims, the third Metro Cebu city to ramp up spending to fight the disease. read more
LGUs pay extra to curb dengue Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:18PMTALISAY City’s lawmakers agreed this week to spend P1 million to prevent dengue fever and assist victims, the third Metro Cebu city to ramp up spending to fight the disease. read more
DepEd warns vs. classes on holidays Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:18PMALTHOUGH Sept. 9 and 10 have been declared as non-working days, make-up classes may prevent students from enjoying the holidays. read more
Use of engineered bamboos pushed Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:51AMILOILO CITY (PNA) – The Region 6 office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI 6) is now actively pushing for the utilization of engineered bamboos. The drive was in response to Executive Order (EO) 879 which mandates that 25 percent of the requirements in public elementary and secondary schools in the country will be made of engineered bamboos. DTI 6 Director Wilhelm Malones explained ...
Cebu accepts all dengue patients Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:50AMCEBU PROVINCE – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Saturday said the provincial and community hospitals located in various towns here will attend to dengue patients even if the patient comes from outside the province. Garcia made the pronouncements following reports that quoted Cebu City Mayor Rama as saying that the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) will only cater to Cebu City residents and not for ...
Robinsons to build 30 hotels in five years Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:53AMROBINSONS Land Corp., the country’s second-largest shopping mall operator, will build 30 budget hotels in five years to meet increased demand, company resident Frederick Go said Wednesday.
Pay hike for barangay health workers pushed Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:37AMBarangay health workers, the weak link in the entire chain of health care delivery system, need increased financial help and insurance coverage. This was the focus of the speech of Sen. Loren Legarda, chairperson of the Senate foreign relations committee, before the National Confederation of Barangay Health Workers of the Philippines at the SM Megatrade Hall in Cebu City Saturday.
23,000 runners to join Milo Marathon in Cebu Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:02AMMANILA, Philippines – Cebu running champions Mendel Lopez and Madelyn Carter will join more than 23,000 runners in the 34th Milo Marathon eliminations in Cebu this Sunday.
No-frills hotel Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:39AMRiding on the success of its airline business, the Gokongwei family formally launched its no-frills hotel chain targeting budget-conscious travelers. “We have simplified the hotel experience,” Robinsons Land Corp. president Frederick Go said at the first Go Hotel in Mandaluyong City last Friday.
Sitting pretty: Calfurn chairman Eredito Feliciano is at home with success Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:38AMEredito Feliciano’s initial investment of P500 as an entrepreneur has gone a long, long way. Thirty-four years ago, Feliciano, the chairman of Calfurn Manufacturing Philippines Inc., and Angelo Baltazar, together with other five incorporators, established Aweca with an initial capitalization of P30,500. The P500 came from Feliciano, a certified public accountant by training.
CebuPac stands by refusal of kidney transport Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:18AMAfter the spoilage of one kidney and probable defects in the other, Cebu Pacific Airlines stood by its decision to forbid National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) doctors from carrying two kidneys with them inside a plane. The airlines said the doctors violated international protocols in packaging human organs and that they merely acted in compliance with the International Air Transport ...
Mahigit 3,000 'turistang' Pinoy 'di pinayagang makabiyahe Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:00AMMANILA - Umabot sa 3,390 Filipino ang pinigilan ng Bureau of Immigration (BI) na makabiyahe sa mga pangunahing paliparan sa bansa noong nakaraang buwan bilang bahagi ng pinatinding kampanya ng pamahalaan sa human trafficking.
DoH, LGUs intensify campaign against dengue as CV cases soar Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:52AMCEBU CITY – With the number of dengue cases in Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas rapidly increasing, local government officials and the Department of Health (DoH) 7 are stepping up measures against the mosquito-borne dengue disease here. The cities of Cebu and Talisay have earmarked P10 million and P9.5 million of their calamity funds respectively while the Province of Cebu has formed a group ...
Replacement of jeepneys with buses in Metro Cebu proposed Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:51AMCEBU CITY (PNA) – Lawyer Manuel Iway, who was recently appointed a member of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), said Friday he will advocate for the replacement of passenger jeepneys with buses in Metro Cebu to partially solve the traffic congestion problem in the area. Iway said it is now time to transfer the jeepneys to secondary roads and place the buses in ...
Cebu seeks RORO, RECLA projects Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:51AMCORDOVA, Cebu – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has tasked the Province's Engineer to conduct a survey of the town after Mayor Adelino Sitoy sought assistance from the Capitol on his plan to build a roll-on, roll-off port and a reclamation area here. Garcia said she welcomes the request of Cordova Mayor Adelino Sitoy because the proposed projects will benefit not only the town of Cordova but the ...
Gloria Diaz asks Cebuanos to interpret her statement without malice Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:43AMThe former Miss Universe says she did not mean to put down Cebuanos.
Visayas hospitals have hands full dealing with dengue Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:08AMWith one more death in Cebu caused by dengue hemorrhagic fever, health and hospital authorities are exerting more effort to contain the spread of the dreaded disease.
Cebu tourism losses reach P3 million Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:48AMMANILA, Philippines - Around P3 million in income opportunities have been lost in Cebu as tourists from Hong Kong and China continued to cancel their bookings following the bloody hostage-taking in Manila.
3,390 ‘tourist workers’ offloaded in August – BI Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:11AMMANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) prevented 3,390 so-called “tourist workers,” or prospective overseas workers with only tourist visas, from leaving the country in August as government intensified its campaign against human trafficking.
Aboitiz Transport mulling to replace old vessels Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:03AMDespite competition from budget airlines, Cebu-based Aboitiz family is planning to beef up its acquisition of efficient vessels, replacing the old ones.
‘Flying voters’ provoke case Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:42PMCEBU CITY -- Election fever is back. A group of Barangay Buot-Taup residents asked on Tuesday the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) to read more
NKTI furious as airline denied carriage to docs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:11PMNaghahandang kasuhan ng National Kidney and Transplant Institute ang Cebu Pacific Air. Ito'y matapos malagay sa peligro ang dalawa nilang pasyente nang hindi pasakayin sa eroplano ang kanilang medical team na may dalang dalawang kidney donation. Magba-Bandila si Jay Ruiz. Bandila, Martes, Agosto 31, 2010
Tita Midz hindi nagpagamit sa kampo ni Willie Revillame, 'What I said is true' Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:01PMYes, pinanindigan ni Ms. Armida Siguion Reyna ang isinulat niya sa kanyang column tungkol kay Willie Revillame.
Know S.S.U.’s real problems, C.H.E.D. chief urged Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:51PMCATBALOGAN, Samar — Faculty members and employees of the Samar State University (SSU) have petitioned CHEd Commissioner Nona Ricafort, who chairs the SSU board of trustees, to hold meetings at the SSU’s Catbalogan campus and not in Tacloban City for her to be familiarized with the university’s real problems. Led by Engr.
Accion fails to win title Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:39PMDAVAO City's John Eric Accion and Island Garden City of Samal's Christian Fel Lopez settled for runner-up finishes along with two other Team Mindanao bets at the close of the 2010 Milo National Junior read more
‘Flying voters’ provoke case Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:18PMELECTION fever is back. A group of Barangay Buot-Taup residents yesterday asked the Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) to order the exclusion of 82 people from the barangay elections, virtually calling them flying voters. read more
AFP: Visayas rebels concentrated on Negros Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:56PMBACOLOD CITY, Philippines – With most of the Visayas declared “insurgency-free,” communist rebels from all over the region have retreated to Negros, the military said.