Mandaue allots P100M for Butuanon River flood control in Paknaan

Mandaue allots P100M for Butuanon River flood control in Paknaan

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City government has allocated P100 million for flood control projects along a portion of the Butuanon River in Sitio Talong, Barangay Paknaan. Mayor Thadeo “Jonkie” Ouano said the city decided to take the lead in funding improvements for the identified stretch of the river, noting that the Butuanon River spans a long distance and cannot be addressed all at once. Ouano said the Paknaan site was endorsed by the City Planning and Development Office. He explained that the city will identify low-lying areas in Paknaan before the river exits to the Mactan Channel, where […]... Keep on reading: Mandaue allots P100M for Butuanon River flood control in Paknaan

PVL: Patience key as Choco Mucho struggles, says Rondina

PVL: Patience key as Choco Mucho struggles, says Rondina

MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina is preaching patience after Choco Mucho lost back-to-back games in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference. After winning its opening day assignment, Choco Mucho absorbed its second straight loss to Creamline, 27-25, 17-25, 25-21, 25-15, on Tuesday night in front of 12,600 fans at Mall of Asia Arena. “We tend to lose patience. There are times when we’re starting to find our rhythm, but we forget that everything coach wants us to do is effective, we just don’t execute it. That’s what we need to focus on and learn,” said Rondina in Filipino after tallying 15 […]... Keep on reading: PVL: Patience key as Choco Mucho struggles, says Rondina

LTO summons rider, SUV driver over collision in slow traffic

LTO summons rider, SUV driver over collision in slow traffic

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued separate show-cause orders against the driver and registered owner of both the sports utility vehicle (SUV) and motorcycle caught in a video “colliding” on a highway even in slow-moving traffic. In the show-cause order issued on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the LTO mentioned a viral video showing a vehicular incident involving a Toyota Fortuner and a Mitsukoshi EZ 125 motorcycle “colliding in the middle of the opposite lane, where they become locked together upon impact.” The LTO said the motorcycle can be seen stuck to a truck while the SUV was […]... Keep on reading: LTO summons rider, SUV driver over collision in slow traffic

Calapan bishop issues new rules for clergy conduct, code for safeguards

Calapan bishop issues new rules for clergy conduct, code for safeguards

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO — Marking the 75th anniversary of the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan (AVC), Bishop Moises M. Cuevas on Tuesday promulgated two key ecclesiastical codes aimed at strengthening accountability and safeguarding within the local Church. According to a social media post by the AVC on Wednesday evening (Feb. 11), in a decree issued on Feb. 10 at the Bishop’s Residence and in the presence of the entire presbyterium, Cuevas promulgated the Code of Conduct for Calapan Clergy and the Code for the Safeguarding of Minors and Vulnerable Persons. The promulgation was described by the vicariate as a “historical […]... Keep on reading: Calapan bishop issues new rules for clergy conduct, code for safeguards

PVL: Jia's return to MOA Arena adds spark to Creamline win

PVL: Jia's return to MOA Arena adds spark to Creamline win

MANILA, Philippines — Jia De Guzman savored the opportunity to again play in front of a massive Creamline-Choco Mucho crowd after three years. De Guzman paced the Cool Smashers’ offense to earn their first win in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference after fending off the Flying Titans, 27-25, 17-25, 25-21, 25-15, on Tuesday night before 12,600 fans at Mall of Asia Arena. “It felt really great because the last time I played at MOA was back in 2023,” said De Guzman. “Walking into the arena earlier felt surreal. Hearing the cheers from both sides on every point really motivates you […]... Keep on reading: PVL: Jia's return to MOA Arena adds spark to Creamline win

Survivors of Basilan ferry sinking welcome DOTr findings, actions

Survivors of Basilan ferry sinking welcome DOTr findings, actions

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Survivors of the sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 welcomed the government’s recent actions in the wake of an investigation of the incident last Jan. 26 that left at least 52 people dead. On Wednesday, acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez announced the relief from their posts of several personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard and Maritime Industry Authority in Zamboanga City due to the tragedy. Lopez also ordered his legal staff to study the possible filing of criminal charges against Aleson Shipping Lines on top of administrative cases against the company, its officers and […]... Keep on reading: Survivors of Basilan ferry sinking welcome DOTr findings, actions

UAAP: Prized rookie Sam Cantada shrugs off pressure in NU title bid

UAAP: Prized rookie Sam Cantada shrugs off pressure in NU title bid

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 88 volleyball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines — All eyes are on super rookie Sam Cantada as National University’s latest prized recruit, but she is not burdened by the pressure of filling in the void left by three-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon. While she’s got big shoes to fill with the departure of Belen and Solomon, Cantada knows it won’t be just her working hard to usher in a new era in NU’s road to a historic ‘three-peat’ in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament. READ: MVP Sam Cantada wins another girls […]... Keep on reading: UAAP: Prized rookie Sam Cantada shrugs off pressure in NU title bid