CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jelo Mar Rota is now searching for new opportunities in collegiate basketball after leaving the Ateneo Blue Eagles. The development was first reported on June 2 by UAAP insider Naveen Ganglani of All-Star Magazine following a recent interview with Rota. Rota of Bantayan, admitted that the decision was not an easy

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Growing up in a Filipino household, it is safe to say that we have all encountered the familiar lines our fathers often throw at us at home. Sometimes said in a serious tone, sometimes delivered with quiet humor, and other times followed by a long silence that says everything already, these

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beyond affordability concerns, the residential real estate market in Cebu and other parts of the country is facing a growing bureaucratic challenge that is beginning to affect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) hoping to buy homes. Industry leaders raised the alarm as the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo gives a briefing on internal movements in the Senate amid an impasse caused by the continued absence of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and the majority bloc. /atm

LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato – This rustic mountainous town, South Cotabato’s major tourism destination, has closed the Traankini Resort, one of its key tourism attractions, to visitors for safety reasons as landslides hit the area anew. READ: Landslides destroy road in South Cotabato’s coal mining area Mayor Antonio Fungan Jr. said that Traangkini Resort remained

MANILA, Philippines — Newly elected Senate blue ribbon committee Chair Erwin Tulfo said on Wednesday the probe into the flood control anomalies will be moved to Monday, June 8. Tulfo said the hearing was supposedly set for Thursday, June 4, under the leadership of Sen. Pia Cayetano. READ: Minority bloc pushes for Sherwin Gatchalian as ‘coup’ talk

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president pro tempore, replacing Sen. Loren Legarda. He presided over the session on Wednesday, two days after no plenary session was held. Twelve senators, including Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, an ally of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, provided the quorum. READ: Senate finally convenes amid alleged Cayetano-led

Store Owner Shares Photo of Woman Who Allegedly Left Without Paying for Her Meal  A female store owner shared a photo of a woman who allegedly left without paying for the food she had eaten.  Recently, Allyson Francisco, a Facebook user, posted a photo of a female customer who allegedly left their eatery without settling ... Read more

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Juliana Parizcova Calls Out Authorities Over Jinggoy Estrada Controversy JINGGOY ESTRADA – Juliana Parizcova did not hold back as she publicly raised concerns over why Senator Jinggoy Estrada is only now facing legal action. Social media personality Juliana Parizcova has spoken out regarding the recent arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada, raising questions about the timing ... Read more

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VP Sara Duterte Sends Strong Words of Sympathy & Praise to Fallen Congressman Barzaga SARA DUTERTE – A heartfelt open letter from VP Sara Duterte to Kiko Barzaga has sparked attention on social media. Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her sympathy and support for former Cavite 4th District Representative Kiko Barzaga following his expulsion from ... Read more

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