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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday thanked the sovereign of the Kingdom of Cambodia for pardoning 13 Filipino women arrested for surrogacy. Marcos conveyed this personally to Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, who is in the country for a two-day visit. “Finally, let me take this opportunity to once again express my gratitude to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni for the grant of Royal Pardon to 13 Filipino surrogates, and to your government for the assistance given to them during their time in Cambodia,” Marcos told Hun. READ: Marcos welcomes Cambodian PM in Malacañang Palace “We will never […]…

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NEW ORLEANS — There was no on-field celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after this Super Bowl. Only consolation far away from the prying TV cameras. The pop superstar turned up at the big game for the second consecutive year as her boyfriend and the Kansas City Chiefs tried to make history by winning a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy. Instead, Swift found herself booed by a pro-Eagles crowd and then had to endure their countless cheers as Philadelphia rolled to a 40-22 victory at the Superdome. Last year, Swift and Kelce locked lips on the field at Allegiant Stadium […]…

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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday urged the public to be vigilant to avoid falling prey to text scams targeting relatives of hospitalized patients. The Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) has recorded at least 19 cases, according to a press briefing at Camp Crame in Quezon City by PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo. Fajardo said the modus operandi starts with the scammers introducing themselves as hospital staff through text messages. READ: Bestlink trip, scam targeting teachers: senator calls for accountability Text scams decline as deadline for total ban on Pogos near – DICT Alarming text scam problem The […]…

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Set the mood for an enchanting Valentine’s Day celebration at Marina Seaview Restaurant, where romance meets culinary excellence overlooking the shimmering waters of Cebu. Their talented culinary team has carefully curated special set menu, along with a selection of a la carte dishes. And as you dine under the stars, let yourself be swept away by the soulful melodies of live acoustic performances and the gentle strings of their resident violinist. The magical combination of pristine ocean views, gentle sea breezes, and beautiful music at Marina Seaview Restaurant creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for cherishing moments with your beloved. Marina […]…

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MANILA, Philippines – Could birds be the next defense against unauthorized drones? Sen. Raffy Tulfo thinks it is worth considering. Upon hearing a counter-drone expert’s suggestion, Tulfo directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Tuesday to explore the feasibility of training birds to intercept unauthorized drones. This statement came amid growing concerns over the lack of 24/7 counter-drone measures, formally known as unmanned aerial systems, at Philippine airports. “Mag-train na tayo ng mga eagles siguro (Maybe we should start training eagles),” Tulfo told CAAP representative Ian Michael del Castillo, who heads the Aerial Works Certification and Inspection […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) has recorded 54 suicide cases in 2024, a slight decline from the staggering 62 cases in 2023. This grim tally remains one of the highest in recent years, which highlights the ongoing struggle against mental health challenges in the city. Dr. Mae Poblacion, the mental health program coordinator of the CHD, revealed the statistics during an open media forum on Tuesday, February 11. The report shows that the predominant method of suicide remains asphyxia by hanging, which accounted for 45 of the 54 cases in 2024. Other recorded methods include […]…

Keep on reading: Over 50 suicide cases recorded in Cebu City in 2024, 62 in 2023

Andrea Brillantes is set to add more star power as she joins the cast of the action series “Batang Quiapo.” While the character she is going to play is yet to be revealed, Brillantes shared her excitement about joining the ensemble, even as she said she is not “at par” with her castmates. “I must admit I’m pressured but more grateful. Grabe mga kasama ko dito nakaka-starstruck. Skilled veterans na nirerespeto ang mga pangalan. ‘Di ko hahayaang magpadala sa kaba. I will make this pressure into motivation. Di ko ni-expect. I’m not really at par sa kanila. I’m excited to […]…

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COTABATO CITY — A vice mayoral candidate in Maguindanao del Sur survived an ambush Tuesday around 9 a.m. along the national highway in Buluan town. Anwar Dimasinsil, 46, candidate for vice mayor of Buluan under the Lakas Christian Democrats party, revealed details of the ambush attempt on his Facebook page. “We were ambushed near the provincial capitol, and luckily, nobody was hurt,” Dimasinsil said as he showed the bullet holes on the driver’s side of his black Mitsubishi Montero vehicle. His unnamed driver, who was wearing a bulletproof vest, was hit, but the bullet did not penetrate his chest. Dimasinsil said […]…

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The recent collection of Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) for business permit renewal had shown a positive trend to the city’s economy, said Cebu City mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia. The total revenue for the business permit renewal as of February 10 was P1,769,803,131.57, Garcia shared. READ: Gov’t sets higher BIR, BOC revenue collection target for 2025 Last January, the total collection was P1,756,739,945.12, compared to last year’s P1,550,180,462.15, according to the document showed by Garcia. The amount was roughly 12 percent higher than last year of the same period which was around P1.5 billion, he […]…

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In the law of Obligations and Contracts, there is the principle of rescission. It is sometimes confused with cancellation or termination of a contract, but these remedies are not the same. Rescission is the “unmaking of a contract, or its undoing from the beginning, not merely its termination.” The result is that it is as if the contract never existed. On the other hand, termination refers to an “end in time or existence; a close, cessation, or conclusion” of the contract, releasing the parties from further obligations to each other. The Supreme Court has explained that rescinding a contract means […]…

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