NEDA urges government to prioritize support for production of essential goods

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Amid the country’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government should prioritize support for the production of essential goods and personal protective equipment. The…

Broadcasters told to prioritize safety

USJ-R Intern 09/02/2018

WHEN data gathering, it would be best for broadcasters and even print journalists to always go in pairs to ensure their safety. Fr. Roberto Ebisa, president of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)-Cebu Chapter, said…

New PDEA-7 director to prioritize drug rehabilitation

Morexette B. Erram 08/08/2018

Lawyer Wardley Getalla, the new director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7), plans to establish drug reformatory facilities in the region. Getalla said that arresting drug users and sellers is not enough to…

New Lapu-Lapu police chief to prioritize drug, congestion problems

Futch Anthony Inso 07/24/2018

Senior Supt. Lemeul Obon formally assumed as head of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LLCPO) on Tuesday morning with a commitment to prioritize the city’s drugs and congestion problems. Obon directed policemen under his command to make…

New DOT secretary to prioritize Cebu and other parts of CV

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/13/2018

Newly appointed Tourism Secretary Bernadette Puyat expressed her desire to make Cebu and other parts of Central Visayas a key tourist destination in the country’s tourism industry. She said Cebu is a jewel which must be given…

Police to prioritize suspect in mayor’s slay

06/07/2018

THE Police Regional Office (PRO-7) wants to elevate the remaining suspect in the murder of Buenavista town Mayor Ronald Lowell Tirol into the top of their list of Most Wanted in Central Visayas. “That way we can…

Davide to new village chiefs: “Prioritize the basic need of constituents”

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 05/18/2018

Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III challenges the newly elected barangay officials to prioritize the basic need of their constituents following their win on Monday’s twin polls. Davide said officials should address the need for water supply in…

Learning to prioritize

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 01/07/2018

At a personal level, it usually takes an ailment or a jarring event to compel us to take stock of our priorities, assess if they are being lived up to and resolve to be better. We correct,…

Gov’t to prioritize free college tuition program – Nograles

Futch Anthony Inso 08/19/2017

  Government agencies like the Commission on High Education (CHED) may have to “sacrifice” their scholarship programs and allow realignment of funds for the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act starting next year,…

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