Members and pensioners of the Social Security System (SSS) affected by the recent earthquake that struck Abra and nearby areas may now avail of the calamity assistance package. In a statement on Thursday, Aug. 18, Michael G. Regino, SSS president and chief executive officer, said that members and...
The city government of Cebu donated P3 million to the city of Vigan and the municipality of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur for the restoration of buildings affected by the magnitude-7 earthquake last month. CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama (third from right) in Ilocos Sur. (Vigan City FB) Cebu City Mayor Michael...
CEBU CITY – This city will donate P50 million to quake-hit areas in Northern Luzon. This financial assistance was approved during a virtual special session by the City Council Friday, August 12. “As requested by the mayor, let us approve this so we can extend our help to the disaster-stricken...
Former Gintong Alay project director Michael Keon is helping with the selection process for the next chairman and commissioners of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Michael Keon Keon said they are looking at people who understand the sport, who are young, articulate, intelligent and have...
A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, is set to be auctioned off in September for an estimated $3-5 million, Sotheby's announced Wednesday. This undated handout image provided by Sotheby's on August 10, 2022, shows Michael...
The latest style releases from brands that you should have in your closet this Ghost Month Rain-ready kicks With rain forecasts becoming the norm recently, we’ve picked out functional and trendy footwear that will have you looking and feeling your best despite the gloomy weather. Whether heading...
Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio isn’t just keeping tabs on the world of mixed martial arts, he’s also a big fan of the striking sports. That’s why he’ll keep his eyes glued to the screen during ONE 160: Ok vs. Lee II and ONE Fight...
The Social Security System (SSS) announced on Monday, Aug. 8, that the dependent legal spouses who are also existing SSS members may now submit their Social Security (SS) and Employees’ Compensation (EC) death benefit claims via My.SSS Portal. (SSS Main Office / File Photo) "The inclusion of...
Cherie Gil (Michael de Mesa Instagram) Award-winning actor Michael de Mesa has confirmed that his younger sister Cherie Gil died of cancer last Friday, Aug. 5. Michael's full post on Instagram on Aug. 7: "Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who expressed their...
Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte says he has "forgiven" the Australian national who allegedly tried to run him over during a road altercation nearly a decade ago. Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte (Facebook) This, after Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) operatives...
CEBU City Mayor Michael Rama with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (FB photo) CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama here and officials of the Megawide Construction Corp. (MCC) signed Sunday, July 31, the Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the redevelopment of the century-old Carbon Market....
TACLOBAN CITY – Despite supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the May 9, 2022 elections, both Samar representatives preferred to join the minority bloc in House of Representatives. In a joint statement Tuesday, July 26, Samar Reps. Stephen James Tan and Reynolds Michael Tan said their...
