Margot not worried as Labella meets BO-PK barangay captains

Doris C. Bongcac 09/05/2014

Ten barangay chairpersons allied with the Bando Osmeña-Pundok Kauswagan (BO-PK) were called to a meeting with Team Rama officials led by Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella. Buhisan barangay chairman Gremar Barete said they were asked what projects they…

Alvin prepares defense against election charges

Doris C. Bongcac 09/04/2014

Former Cebu City mayor Alvin Garcia posted bail as soon as he received a copy of his arrest warrant a few days back in relation to the election charges filed against him by former mayor Tomas Osmeña…

Hiring guards for ATMs too costly for banks

Doris C. Bongcac 09/04/2014

Hiring security guards to watch over automated teller machines in Cebu City would be too costly and unnecessary for banks. Compelling banks to do so would also result in an increase in transaction fees, the president of…

Trees, heritage sites to be factored in on Cebu BRT engineering design

Doris C. Bongcac 09/03/2014

The fate of trees growing along the proposed Bus Rapid Transit route and the preservation of heritage sites will be concerns that will be looked into during the preparation of the project’s detailed engineering design, said Michel…

SRP tunnel closed for cleaning today

Doris C. Bongcac 09/03/2014

The Cebu South Coastal Road tunnel will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at dawn today for clean up. Joy Tumulak, City Traffic Operations Management (Citom) operations head, said that mud has started to build up on…

‘Uncooperative’ Ermita officials to face probe

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Doris C. Bongcac 09/03/2014

THE Cebu City government will look into the possible liability of Ermita barangay officials following the discovery of a shabu den near the barangay hall by the National Bureau of Investigation regional office (NBI-7). NBI Special Investigator…

South Coastal Road tunnel to be closed on Wednesday at 3 am

Doris C. Bongcac 09/02/2014

The Cebu South Coastal Road tunnel will be closed for five hours on Wednesday starting at 3 a.m. Both the Department of Public Services and Department of Public Works and Highways will clear both sides of the…

Cebu City classes suspended due to rains

Carine M. Asutilla, Doris C. Bongcac, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/02/2014

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the suspension of classes yesterday afternoon, sending elementary and high school students home early before a heavy downpour hit the city. Oscar Tabada, Mactan chief of the state weather bureau Pagasa,…

Council wants to suspend Citicenter demolition

Doris C. Bongcac 09/02/2014

The Cebu City Council yesterday insisted that demolition work in the Citicenter complex in barangay Kamagayan be suspended. The council also told City Administrator Lucelle Mercado to explain the involvement of Carreta barangay chairman Eduardo Lauron in…

Mayor Rama still supports Binay

Doris C. Bongcac 09/02/2014

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama assured Vice President Jejomar Binay of his continued support amid a Senate blue ribbon committee investigation on the alleged overpricing of the Makati City building 2. “I’m very consistent that I’m supporting…

Robbers hit gas stations in Toledo City; one shot dead

Doris C. Bongcac 09/01/2014

One of four people who robbed the Platinum and Shell gas stations in Toledo City was shot down by police as it rained at 10:30 pm last Sunday. At least P7000 was stolen by the robbers, three…

Septage fees for haulers next month

Doris C. Bongcac 08/27/2014

The Cebu City government starts its collection of fees from private waste haulers into Cebu City’s septage plant next month. Lawyer Jade Ponce, head of the Solid Waste Management Board, said they are considering a fee of…

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