PLDT blamed for slowing down of Iloilo City permit renewal system
[Inquirer.net] - 01/5/2025
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Business permit renewals in Iloilo City encountered delays due to internet connectivity problems. The difficulties were reportedly caused by a telecommunication provider’s failure to comply with a city ordinance requiring underground cabling for electrical and (…)
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Lofranco, Refugio lock horns for WBA Asia title in Sultan Kudarat
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rising prospect Arnel Lofranco will test his mettle against battle-hardened journeyman (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 5/01/2025
PBA: Akil Mitchell, Meralco bounce back to start year on winning note
MANILA, Philippines—Meralco import Akil Mitchell made sure to enter the new year completely opposite to how the (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 5/01/2025
World’s oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies at 116
TOKYO — The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died at the age of 116, the city of Ashiya (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 5/01/2025
NBA: Pistons withstand Anthony Edwards' career-high 53, Wolves
DETROIT — Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards’ (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 5/01/2025
Don’t test voters’ patience, Comelec chief tells bets
Since there is no law prohibiting premature campaigning, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is banking on the (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 5/01/2025
Jeju Air to cut 1,900 flights by March to enhance safety checks
Embattled Korean air carrier Jeju Air has decided to cut around 1,900 domestic and international flights by March to (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 5/01/2025
NBA: Chicago Bulls to retire Derrick Rose's jersey next season
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose wasn’t sure how he will feel when sees his No. 1 hanging from the rafters. He was still (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 5/01/2025
Maris Racal returns to social media after cheating controversy
Maris Racal broke her social media break to promote her film “Sunshine,” which is part of the 36th Palm Springs (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 5/01/2025
Cebu City: Man nabbed for attacking, damaging fire truck
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man, one of at least 10 angry men who attacked a firetruck arriving at the fire scene in (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 5/01/2025
Fireworks casualties breach 800, fatalities now 4
Four people have already died due to firecrackers during the holidays, with the number of injured people breaching (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 5/01/2025
SFI to public: Follow security protocols as Sinulog returns to CCSC
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the return of the Sinulog 2025 venue at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC), the number (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 5/01/2025