Quarters ready for Palaro athletes | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — Cebu City is now 98% ready to host the Palarong Pambansa, said acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia after being satisfied with billeting quarters preparations.
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City assures efforts vs flooding ongoing | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu City government has assured that declogging and desilting efforts to battle flooding in the city has been ongoing and that there is enough budget for the rental of machines for such purpose.
Cebu City willing to host FIFA Women’s Cup | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — Cebu City is set to host another major sports event as the Philippines won the bid to host the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 in November of next year.
Go lauds mass wedding organizers
SEN. Bong Go lauded local government units (LGUs) that conduct mass weddings for poor couples.
SC designates more expropriation courts
THE Supreme Court has designated additional Regional Trial Courts (RTCs) as Special Expropriation Courts to ensure the expeditious resolution of expropriation cases involving national railway projects.
PH, Japan, Indonesia to kick off Marpolex
COAST Guard representatives from the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia converged in Bacolod on Monday for the four-day Regional Marine Pollution Exercise (Marpolex) 2024 to showcase their efforts in maritime safety and environmental protection.
Maramag, Bukidnon
THE first time I saw Maramag, Bukidnon was over two decades ago during my drive from Manila to Davao. After about three hours of driving from Cagayan de Oro, we were greeted by the breathtaking view of Mount Kalatungan, the fifth highest mountain in the Philippines, and enchanting mountain lakes when we stopped at a junction where many roads crisscross.
Wattah!Wattah! returns in San Juan
MANILA, Philippines — San Juan residents got soaked Monday as the Wattah! Wattah! Festival returned in celebration of the feast of the city's patron saint, St. John the Baptist.