Group pushes creation of envi enforcement agency

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/30/2014

The third edition of Environmental Law Talks in Southeast Asia came up with two major calls – for local government units to take the frontline in environment protection and the creation of an integrated environmental law enforcement…

DA compound settlers ordered to move out

Peter L. Romanillos 05/30/2014

THE close to 80 families who are living inside the former Department of Agriculture (DA) compound will have to vacate their place today. “We want them out today because it is a government-owned land,” Squatting Prevention and…

USC may rehire GSO workers

Intern 05/30/2014

THE closure of the University of San Carlos (USC) General Services Office (GSO) is final according to the USC Board of Trustees. In a public statement by USC Board of Trustees Secretary Fr. Lucio Dayag, SVD, the…

Visayan expats in NZ to hold vigil for Blessie

Ares P. Gutierrez 05/30/2014

The Visayan expatriate community in New Zealand will hold a prayer vigil to show its support to the family of Blesilda “Blessie” Gotingco who was abducted while on her way home from work and brutally killed in…

City to spend P22M for school fire exits

Doris C. Bongcac 05/30/2014

THE Cebu City government allocated P22 million to build  emergency exits in public school buildings that are three to four stories high to ensure that  when occupants need to vacate the building in emergency situations, they have…

DepEd to distribute learning kits in Madridejos

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/30/2014

THE Madridejos Central School in Madridejos town, Bantayan Island will get at least  1,500 learning kits from the Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office next week in time for the opening of classes for public schools. Dr.…

NEDA approves BRT project for Cebu City

Doris C. Bongcac 05/30/2014

The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) chaired by President Benigno Aquino III approved the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project during a meeting it held in Malacanang yesterday evening. The NEDA approval would pave the way for the…

Food trip in Gabii sa Kabilin

05/29/2014

Experience the tastes, ingredients, and Cebuanos’ ways of cooking who lived at the turn of the century. Turn a Night of Heritage into a gastronomic experience when the Gabii sa Kabilin 2014 starts at 6 p.m. tomorrow.…

Former Cebu City vice mayor Osmeña dies at 74

Doris C. Bongcac 05/29/2014

Former Cebu City vice mayor Renato Osmeña died of cardiac arrest while recuperating from an operation at the hospital at dawn Thursday. The 74-year old first cousin of former mayor Tomas Osmeña underwent operation following an injury…

Who owns this dog?

05/29/2014

A dog with a loose collar roams Benedict Street in Cebu City. Where is its owner? (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)…

Brad Pitt attacked at ‘Maleficent’

AP 05/29/2014

LOS ANGELES — A man was led away in handcuffs after allegedly attacking Brad Pitt on the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the movie “Maleficent.” Pitt was apparently unhurt and soon resumed signing autographs. Witnesses…

Slower GDP growth seen in 1st quarter

05/29/2014

MANILA, Philippines—Economic growth likely slowed down in the first quarter of the year as the country struggled with the lingering effects of Super Typhoon Yolanda, made worse by unstable financial markets. An Inquirer poll this week showed…

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