Bigger, grander MCCBL Season 2 in the works

Bigger, grander MCCBL Season 2 in the works

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Organizers of the Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL) are planning an expanded and improved second season after a successful inaugural run earlier this month in the Municipality of Cordova. MCCBL Executive Director Sandi Grumo and marketing and operations head Jerry Capacio told CDN Digital that the league is looking to add more schools in season 2, building on the momentum of a debut tournament that gave non-Cesafi member schools a competitive and well-organized platform. Both Grumo and Capacio agreed that despite preparing for just a few months, the league exceeded expectations. The challenge was made […]... Keep on reading: Bigger, grander MCCBL Season 2 in the works

Fajardo resignation  'natural flow of things' as Ombudsman ready to take over flood control probe

Fajardo resignation 'natural flow of things' as Ombudsman ready to take over flood control probe

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman said the resignation of Rossana Fajardo from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was a "natural flow of things" as it was now ready to take on the task of investigating anomalous flood control projects. Fajardo stepped down on Friday, the third member of the ICI to do so after Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, who was designated ICI special investigator, and former Public Works secretary Rogelio Singson, who was also ICI commissioner. In a statement on Saturday, Assistant Ombudsman Jose Dominic Clavano IV said that the ICI was established during the transition at the Office of the Ombudsman. "Now, with a new Ombudsman ready to take on the task, the ICI was quick to relay their referrals for further fact-finding and/or preliminary investigation," Clavano said. Clavano, however, said that the ICI officials did not have immunity from suit, thus their exposure was high, especially for those who head the commission. "In that context, it was quite noble for private individuals to even take on such a daunting task so significant in our country’s history," Clavano said.

Leandro Leviste: House adds ₱10.5B to own budget with no explanation

Leandro Leviste: House adds ₱10.5B to own budget with no explanation

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste said today in an interview that Congress increased its own internal budget from ₱17.20 billion to ₱27.70 billion, without explanation or debate. Leviste hopes that Congress could provide details on how the additional ₱10.5 billion will be used before the 2026 budget is ratified on December 29. Leviste said: “I’m not only questioning the outcome, but the process: Why was no explanation given for the need for this increase, and why is no one speaking up on this? There was no committee hearing, this was not in the committee report, […]... Keep on reading: Leandro Leviste: House adds ₱10.5B to own budget with no explanation

Amid feud with sister, Kim Chiu says Christmas 2025 'a little different'

Amid feud with sister, Kim Chiu says Christmas 2025 'a little different'

Kim Chiu admitted that her Christmas celebration “looked a little different” this year, reflecting on how she found family even in people with whom she has no blood relation. The actress-TV host, who is in a legal battle with her older sister Lakam Chiu, shared her reflection while greeting her fans on the occasion through her Instagram page on Friday, Dec. 26. “They say Christmas is about family. This year, mine looked a little different,” she said, showing stitched photos of her and different groups of people who have been part of her journey in the past months. “All my […]... Keep on reading: Amid feud with sister, Kim Chiu says Christmas 2025 'a little different'

Tadhana: Pinoy DH sa Bahamas, pinamanahan ng kanyang amo?!  (Full Episode)

Tadhana: Pinoy DH sa Bahamas, pinamanahan ng kanyang amo?! (Full Episode)

Aired (December 27, 2025): Nang mamatay ang misis ni Miong (Gardo Versoza), nagdesisyon siyang magtrabaho sa Bahamas habang ang kanyang mga anak ay nasa pangangalaga ng abusadong kamag-anak ng yumao niyang asawa. Panoorin ang video. 'Tadhana' is a drama anthology that features the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers. It is hosted by Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera. Watch it every Saturday, at 3 PM on GMA Network. Subscribe to youtube.com/gmapublicaffairs for our full episodes.

Lacson: At least 5 Cabinet secretaries had ‘allocables’ in 2025 budget

Lacson: At least 5 Cabinet secretaries had ‘allocables’ in 2025 budget

MANILA, Philippines — At least five Cabinet secretaries had allocables amounting to billions in the controversial 2025 budget, said Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday. According to Lacson, this is based on documents he obtained from former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral before her demise. READ: Lacson to Palace: Avoid ‘premature’ dismissal of flood control allegations Lacson said among these high-ranking officials allegedly included ex-DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan, whose allocables for 2025 alone amounted to at least P30.5 billion — separated in multiple batches. “Why should Cabinet secretaries get allocables? I thought […]... Keep on reading: Lacson: At least 5 Cabinet secretaries had ‘allocables’ in 2025 budget

Cesafi to issue statement on abandoned football championship match

Cesafi to issue statement on abandoned football championship match

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) is expected to release an incident report and official statement regarding the abandoned championship match between the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors and the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers held on December 14. Cesafi football tournament director Francis Ramirez provided limited […]... Keep on reading: Cesafi to issue statement on abandoned football championship match

'TINRY NIYO PO 'YUNG 500 PESOS NOCHE BUENA CHALLENGE? KASYA BA?'

The Philippines' first Miss Universe winner Gloria Diaz is drawing flak over the holidays after the resurfacing of her remarks that P500 is enough for Filipino families to spend on Noche Buena or Christmas dinner.

'TINRY NIYO PO 'YUNG 500 PESOS NOCHE BUENA CHALLENGE? KASYA BA?' The Philippines' first Miss Universe winner Gloria Diaz is drawing flak over the holidays after the resurfacing of her remarks that P500 is enough for Filipino families to spend on Noche Buena or Christmas dinner.

'TINRY NIYO PO 'YUNG 500 PESOS NOCHE BUENA CHALLENGE? KASYA BA?' The Philippines' first Miss Universe winner Gloria Diaz is drawing flak over the holidays after the resurfacing of her remarks that P500 is enough for Filipino families to spend on Noche Buena or Christmas dinner.