15 Bohol girls ‘saved’ at pier

At least 15 girls, most of them minors, were rescued by the police nearly two hours before they were scheduled to sail for Manila last Friday night, in a suspected case of human trafficking.

The Maritime Police in Central Visayas also arrested at the Pier 4 in Cebu City a mother and her daughter who allegedly arranged for the girls’ travel.

The minors were allegedly offered jobs in Manila as housemaids, waitresses and caretakers. With ages ranging from 14 to 17, all the girls came from Getafe, Bohol. They were all out-of-school youths.

2 arrogant Chinese pick on 'wrong' guy in Philippines

Two Chinese nationals were detained after one of them grabbed the husband of Philippine President Aquino's eldest sister by the collar on board a Cebu Pacific flight to this city Saturday morning.

Han Yang, 33, and Xxx Mailiyasi, 31, were held at the Police Center for Aviation Security (PCAS) office at Mactan Cebu International Airport in Lapu-Lapu City for at least seven hours. Authorities later decided to transport them to Manila for deportation proceedings for unruly conduct in the aircraft.

Cebu City named ASEAN City of Culture

Apart from being the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu City is now also tagged as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) City of Culture.

Famed for its historical landmarks, well-made guitars, tasty dried mangoes, and great seafood, Cebu City is the 10th Philippine City to gain such an honor. 

“From the historic Magellan’s cross planted in the heart of the city, to the city’s magnificent hotels, pristine beaches and diving spots, colorful religious and tourist festivals and vibrant industries—you name it, Cebu has it,” said Department of Foreign Affairs, ASEAN Affairs Executive Director Olivia Palala during the awarding ceremonies in Cebu.

Bishops elect Palma to lead CBCP

BISHOP PALMA, NOW IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE.

Start being a real shepherd of your flock and refrain from political inuendos. You assumed the leadership of CBCP at a time when it most beleaguered by various unsavory issues.

It's not an easy task ahead. But with God on your side, you will succeed. Just make sure you do an honest to goodness cleansing among your ranks.

CBCP apologizes over PCSO scandal

What values are these bishops taking about? I don't know what vows they have taken when they were ordained, but surely they lost them all. The Church that they represents is tarnished by their stupid actions. Surely, decency is not in their system anymore. Can't they see the rampant poverty among our countrymen? And yet they have the gall to show off their luxury vehicles.