Temporary South Bus terminal set up at SRP to fetch IEC delegates

Mary Claire U. Catado 01/25/2016

THE management of the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) said they will temporarily transfer their operations to the South Road Properties this week. “Mu-transfer ta parehas gihapon sa Sinulog to give way sa closing mass sa IEC…

CSC sets offsite exam application processing

Mary Claire U. Catado 01/19/2016

THE Civil Service Commission in Central Visayas (CSC-7) has scheduled offsite exam application processing for the upcoming eligibility examinations on April 17. The offsite exam application processing will be held in Bogo City on Feb. 16, Danao…

Visitors wowed by Sinulog

Juli Ann M. Sibi, Mary Claire U. Catado, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Norman V. Mendoza and Inquirer 01/18/2016

Visitors from Metro Cebu, around the country and from other countries around the world dropped by Cebu City to join residents in celebrating the annual Sinulog yesterday. Sergio and Osea Herodias of barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City watched…

Paying homage to the Holy Child

Mary Claire U. Catado, Nestle L. Semilla, Norman V. Mendoza 01/17/2016

Some devotees dress their children as Niños, ask for success, good health Two Cessna planes flew over yesterday’s fluvial procession along the Mactan Channel and dropped flowers on the galleon carrying the images of the Sto. Niño…

CSC to dismiss drug users in public service

Mary Claire U. Catado 01/15/2016

THE Civil Service Commission in Central Visayas (CSC 7) said during its Regional Advisory Council meeting yesterday that they will dismiss government employees who tested positive for drug use. Acting CSC 7 Director Ariel Bacatan said they…

MCWD gets equipment worth P33M

Mary Claire U. Catado 01/14/2016

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) turned over P33 million worth of equipment to the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) yesterday. Renato Mercado, MCWD  board of directors chairman, said that the two mobile siphon filtration tanks (MSTs)…

24 of over 5K children in Central Visayas test positive for autism

Mary Claire U. Catado 01/13/2016

TWENTY-FOUR out of the more than 5,000 children in the Central Visayas tested positive for autism. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH 7) said a study on the prevalence of autism among children aged 18…

Public urged to buy only DOH-sealed iodized salt

Mary Claire U. Catado 01/13/2016

THE National Nutrition Council in Central Visayas (NNC 7) is urging the public to buy only those iodized salt with a Department of Health seal. “Incorrect intake of iodine may lead to mental retardation and goiter,” regional…

Labella questions Batiancela’s relief

Apple Ta-as, Mary Claire U. Catado 01/11/2016

AMID preparations for two big events in the city, the PNP headquarters relieved Senior Supt. Marciano Batiancela, Jr. as officer-in-charge of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) and replaced him with Senior Supt. Benjamin Santos, Jr. effective…

Outstanding barangay officials awarded

Mary Claire U. Catado 01/10/2016

The Cebu Provincial government and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) held the awarding ceremonies last Friday for the annual Ten Outstanding Barangay Officials of the Year (TOBOY) Award. Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said she…

Dance to a new Sinulog beat

Julit C. Jainar, Marc Eric Cosep, Mary Claire U. Catado 01/07/2016

When  dancers from local universities take to the streets for the launching parade  of Sinulog 2016 tomorrow in Cebu City, they will be introducing a new beat. It goes with a new  Sinulog song titled “Celebrate Cebu”. …

Fiscal Castro to police: Return car or face charges

Mary Claire U. Catado 01/07/2016

Cebu City Prosecutor Mary Ann Castro threatened to file a carnapping case against the PNP Regional Highway Patrol Unit 7 (RHPU 7) if they  don’t   return the stolen Ford Ranger Wildtrak pick-up under their custody by  today.…

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