ALERT UP IN CEBU  Don’t panic. Stay alert. While still validating reports that have flooded the social media regarding the rumored June 30 terror attacks in key areas in the country by Islamic militants, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) assured the public that they have security measures set in place in the […]

  Trade officials have urged anew aspiring business owners to take advantage of present opportunities as the government continues to roll out programs for entrepreneurial development. Ma. Elena Arbon, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Cebu provincial director, said many good things in the business community are happening now. “There’s really a good mood for […]

It would be more economical for the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to replace its aging firetruck and emergency service vehicles instead of spending P45.69 million for their repair, according to the Commission on Audit (COA). The COA, in a May 15 decision, rejected the BFP’s Aug. 7, 2014 request for clearance to exceed the […]

CONSIDERING the sorry state of the Cebu City Zoo, Acting Mayor Edgardo Labella said the animals could be better off now that they have been donated and transported to Amlan town in Negros Oriental. But he still said that the city should still try and establish a bigger facility like a zoological and botanical park […]

DepEd official crafts 16 proposals to improve Palarong Pambansa In its bid to improve the succeeding stagings of the annual Palarong Pambansa, the Department of Education (DepEd) has come up with several “proposed changes” which may be implemented in the 61st edition of the weeklong, multi-sporting event next year. The 16 proposals made by Undersecretary […]

Abu Sayyaf in Bohol, the aftermath  Tell the truth. Show that Central Visayas is safe. This is one of the best ways to negate the negative impact of the Bohol clashes and travel advisories issued in the region, according to Joselito “Boboi” Costas, Cebu provincial tourism officer. He said the government can invite travel agents […]

  CEBU City has a better defensive structure against terrorist threats because of the networks established in the community, compared even to other countries, said Mayor Tomas Osmeña. He said the reaction to reports of the presence of armed men on Olango Island only enhances the influence of lawless elements to impose fear to the […]

Logistics stakeholders tapped to help create better policies for sector The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking the cooperation of logistics stakeholders to help formulate better policies for the sector. Ma. Elena Arbon, DTI Cebu provincial director, said they are inviting logistics services providers, manufacturers, and those who avail of logistics services to […]

PALMA’S EASTER MESSAGE: A call to the faithful Archbishop Jose Palma called on the faithful to strive for change that would make the world a better place to live in. Palma made this call during his homily at the Easter Sunday Mass held at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus […]

Cum laude graduates and bar or board topnotchers are needed at the Cebu City Hall. Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said yesterday that the city government will again hire competitive individuals like cum laude graduates and bar or board topnotchers to help streamline processes at city hall. “Acceptance will be as strict as before. Cum […]