April 27, 2009 Major News Stories

Swine flu hits Mexico, US, Canada; RP alert

Malacañang assured the public that the government had ready taken steps to keep out the deadly swine flu virus, which can infect humans. The US has already declared a public health emergency to deal with the disease, with 20 cases so far having been reported in five states. In Mexico, the disease - which the WHO says has "pandemic potential" - has reportedly killed 81 people.

Mexico streets empty as swine flu toll ups

Churches stood empty Sunday in predominantly Roman Catholic Mexico City after services were canceled, and health workers screened airports and bus stations for people sickened by a new strain of swine flu that experts fear could become a global epidemic.

22 ka bata gianod sa sapa

Diriyot mangaanod ang 22 ka mga batang taga sitio Dako, barangay Maghaway dakbayan sa Talisay nga nanglaba ug ang uban nangaligo sa Pinggan River sa lungsod sa Minglanilla kagahapon sa hapon dihang kalit nga mibuswak ang dakong baha sa maong sapa tungod sa pagbundak sa uwan.  Ang mga diriyot maanod nga sila si Geraldine Bonghanoy, Marlo Dave Bonghanoy, Rommel Ababa, Rodel Ababa, Sonny Boy Ababa, Mark Bonghanoy, Marlene Lecera, Isabel Ababa, 14-anyos, Roy Lecera, Jerome Ababa, Joy Saneon, Freddie Cera Jr., Bernard Ababa, Kevin Ababa, Kevin Lecera, Reynard Ababa, Crisanto Bonghanoy, Kervin Ababa, Carmel Ababa, Lourdes Ababa, Badon Ababa ug Dave Ababa.

Laing bata nalumos sa fishpond

Wa mailhing batang lalaki nga gibana-banang nagpangidaron og singko ngadto sa siyete anyos nakit-ang patay sulod sa usa ka fishpond alas 9:30 kagahapon sa buntag sa sitio Lusimba, St. Arnold Jassen Site sa barangay Basak San Nicolas.

Another mini-bus accident hurts 3

Three people were hurt while a few others escaped with minor injuries after mini-bus ran off the road in barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City yesterday.

Outages loom amid shortfall in supply

THE Cebu-Leyte power connection is back to normal, but because supply remains lacking, brownouts could still be experienced, though not as bad as last Saturday's.

Cebu legislators seek audit of power plants

Following the six-hour power outage that hit the Visayas last Saturday, two Cebu congressmen urged the Department of Energy to audit the power maintenance of all power plants, power transmission lines and power distribution utilities.

Guvs push for alternative energy sources

Visayas Governors are fast-tracking the construction and development of alternative sources of energy in order to cushion the impact of the expected power shortage in the next few years.

Tomas home mid-May, will go back to US 

MAYOR Tomas Osmeña is coming home next month, but is required to visit the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center every three months.

Rerouting sa 75th year sa Artsidyosesis 

Andam na ang traffic rerouting plan sa Cebu City Traffic Operations and Management (Citom) ug sa Cebu City Traffic Group alang sa diamond jubilee celebration kon ika-75 ka tuig nga founding anniversary sa Artsidyosesis sa Sugbu ugmang adlawa.  Upat ka mga dalan sa dakbayan nga naglakip sa Gomez, Mabini, Burgos, ug Legaspi Street ang temporaryong sirad-an gikan sa alas 12 sa udto nunot usab sa dakong kalihukan nga ipahigayon diha sa Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.

Tungod niini, ang mga passenger jeep nga gikan sa Lahug ug Apas nga dunay rotang 04C, 04I, ug 17C nga moagi sa dalan M.C. Briones anha na mo-left turn sa D. Jakosalem Street paingon ngadto sa ilang point of origin.

Samtang ang mga rotang 04D, 04E, 04H, 17B ug 17D nga muagi sa M.C. Briones anha usab mo-left turn sa D. Jakosalem Street apan mo-left turn sa dalan Legaspi lahos sa Pelaez Street ngadto na sa ilang naandang rota.

Sa pikas bahin ang mga PUJ nga dunay rotang 02B nga moagi sa dalan Colon, anha mo-left turn sa dalan Mabini, right turn sa Zulueta Street, lahos ngadto sa V. Sotto Street, right turn sa Arellano Boulevard, U-turn sa Legaspi Extension ngadto na sa Pier 1, right turn sa Arellano Boulevard paingon ngadto sa ilang distinasyon.

Samtang ang mga passenger jeep nga dunay 08E, 08G, 09E ug 09F nga moagi sa dalan Colon, mo-left turn sa Mabini Street, right turn sa Zulueta Street, right turn sa M.J. Cuenco Avenue, right turn sa V. Gullas ngadto na sa ilang naandang rota.

Kadtong mga PUJ nga mupaingon sa SM City Cebu o sa North Reclamation Area sama sa 12I ug 12J nga rota nga muagi sa dalan Colon, anha gihapon left turn sa dalan Mabini, right turn sa Zulueta Street, lahos ngadto sa V. Sotto Street, left turn sa Osmeña Avenue, ngadto na sa ilang point of destination.

Samtang sa ilang pagbalik uban sa rotang 09J, 10H, 10M nga muagi sa M.J. Cuenco Avenue anha right turn sa V. Gullas Street, paingon sa ilang point of origin.

Sa susamang kalamboan, ang mga PUJ nga dunay 09A, 09C, 09K, 10E, 11D, 11G, 12C, 12D ug 12M nga rota samtang mutadlas sa dalan Colon anha gihapon right turn sa dalan Mabini, right turn sa V. Gullas Street, paingon ngadto sa ilang naandang rota gawas lang sa 10E ug 12C nga mga PUJ nga mo-left turn sa D. Jakosalem, right turn sa Osmeña Boulevard, right turn sa Magallanes Street, paingon ngadto sa ilang naandang rota.

Kadtong mga passenger jeep usab nga dunay rotang 09G, 10G, 10K, 11A, ug 12F nga mag-agian sa dalan Magallanes, anha na mo-left turn sa dalan Jakosalem ngadto na sa ilang point of origin.

Samtang ang mga PUJ nga gikan sa dakbayan sa Mandaue sama sa 21A, 21D, 22A, 22D, ug 22G nga muagi sa V. Gullas Street, anha na mo-right turn sa Logarta Street, right turn sa Zulueta Street, left turn sa M.J. Cuenco Avenue paingon sa ilang naandang rota gawas sa 21D nga mulahos ngadto sa V. Sotto Street, left turn sa Osmena Avenue, balik ngadto sa ilang point of origin.

Labor groups to meet with bishops

Leaders of various labor groups would meet with Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales and other Metro Manila bishops tomorrow to come up with plans to help mitigate the effects of the global financial crisis on Filipino workers.

Receipts for taxi passengers starting July

Starting July, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will require all taxi cab-drivers to issue receipts to passengers.

Senators Pimentel, Cayetano back Lozada

Two opposition senators rallied behind beleaguered whistleblower Rodolfo Lozada, saying his impending arrest was a blow to all those who exposed alleged corruption in government.

Lozada gets offer for Senate run in 2010 

The Nacionalista Party (NP) has offered beleaguered Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada Jr. a slot in its senatorial slate for the 2007 national elections.

'Nothing wrong with 4 Arroyos in house'

Four Arroyos in the House of Representatives should not be an issue, Pampanga Representative Juan Miguel "Mikey" Arroyo said.

Impeachment hearing set for Ombudsman 

THE HOUSE of Representatives will start formal hearings on the impeachment case against Ombudsman Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez this week.

Vagni, last Red Cross hostage, ailing

THE DETERIORATING health of the remaining Red Cross volunteer held hostage might not hold up should there be an encounter between the military and the kidnappers, a military official said.

1 killed, 3 hurt in Kudarat beach bombing

One person was killed while three others were wounded when a bomb exploded in a beach resort in Lebak town, Sultan Kudarat, on Sunday, a military official said.

Glo urges Egypt & Syria for place in OIC 

THE PHILIPPINES' long-standing bid for an observer status in the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) will top the agenda of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's visit to Egypt and Syria next week, Malacanang yesterday said.

Davao radioman acquitted in pal's killing

A regional trial court judge here has dismissed the murder case against a radio blocktimer for the killing of a fellow radio anchorman on Dec. 24, 2007.

SC junks election case vs N. Samar gov

The Supreme Court has dismissed the election protest of former Northern Samar Rep. Harlin Abayon against Northern Samar Gov. Raul Daza.

Somali rebels threaten to invade Kenya

A Somali rebel group which is fighting the transitional government of the Horn of Africa nation have threatened fresh attacks on Kenya, seeking annexing part of the east African nation's northern region and subject it to Islamic law.

2 dead as Somali pirates seize tanker

Somali pirates seized an empty Yemeni oil tanker in a deadly clash with coast guards on Sunday that cost at least two lives, Yemeni officials said.

OPEC: $50 barrel too low for investment

OPEC Secretary General Abdalla el-Badri has warned that oil prices of $50 per barrel are "insufficient for continued investment" and urged a $70 barrel.

Kuwait: $50 a barrel 'reasonable'

Kuwait's oil minister says a price of around $50 a barrel is "reasonable" for oil considering the global financial crisis.

Son of NKorea's Kim given defense post

The third son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has been assigned to the country's all-powerful National Defense Commission, a possible sign that he is being groomed as his father's successor.

Pope Benedict XVI names 5 new saints

Pope Benedict XVI is canonizing five new saints, including Portugal's 14th century independence leader and an Italian monk who died of the plague after tending to the sick.  The only non-Italian in the lineup is Nuno Alvares Pereira, who led Portuguese forces to defeat the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, securing the independence of Portugal. After leaving the military, he entered religious life as a Carmelite.

Also canonized was Bernardo Tolomei, who founded the Congregation of St. Mary of the Mount of Olives in the 1340s. He died in 1348 along with 82 of his monks after tending to plague victims.

Juanma stops Peñalosa in nine

In a heart-rending defeat that may force him into retirement, WBO bantamweight champion Gerry "Fearless" Peñalosa lost by ninth round TKO to WBO junior featherweight titlist Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez yesterday at the Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

Manny tells defeated Peñalosa: Retire now

Manny Pacquiao is calling on Gerry Peñalosa to hang up his gloves.

Manny backs Freddie's move

MANNY PACQUIAO agreed with Freddie Roach's decision to stop Gerry Peñalosa's title challenge against WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto after the ninth round.

Viloria predicts hard fight for Manny

Newly crowned IBF lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria predicted the other day a difficult fight for Manny Pacquiao against Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas on May 2 but picked the Filipino ring icon to win in the end because of his speed, power and overall skills.

Palaro under way in 17 sports 

Hostilities in almost all sports, including boxing, athletics and swimming, officially start today in various fronts as the Palarong Pambansa makes its return to Tacloban City after 26 years.

Palaro rivals out to steal thunder from NCR

The 2009 Palarong Pambansa opens hostilities Monday with the National Capital Region gunning for a fourth straight overall championships in both the secondary and elementary divisions. But rivals led by Western Visayas are out to provide stiff challenge this time.

Cesar Montano reveals political plans

Actor-host Cesar Montano has finally revealed his plans for the 2010 national elections.

Mariel: I'm not yet ready to marry Zanjoe

Actress-host Mariel Rodriguez said that she would not yet say yes to her showbiz boyfriend Zanjoe Marudo if the actor would ask for her hands in marriage today.

Shaina: Baby Ceana resembles Ate Vina

Singer, TV host and actress Vina Morales gave birth to a baby girl Saturday morning after almost 20 hours of labor.