Driver, who broke arm after his tricycle fell into a roadside digging, now safe – Ahong

Doris C. Bongcac 07/17/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Tricycle driver Alito Hukdong is now out of danger. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan announced on Saturday, July 17, that the operation to fix his broken arm was a success. Hukdong was the…

Minglanilla officials told to demand refund from 40 ‘ineligible’ SAP beneficiaries

Doris C. Bongcac 07/17/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — At least P240, 000 from Mingalanilla town’s share of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds went to 40 ‘ineligible’ recipients. The Commission Audit (COA) said that the four barangay councilors, a regular employee…

COA: Where is P2M for cancelled 2020 Sugat-Kabanhawan Festival?

Doris C. Bongcac 07/16/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Commission on Audit (COA) is looking for the P2 million that was disbursed to fund the preparation of the cancelled 2020 Sugat-Kabanhawan Festival in Minglanilla town, southern Cebu. In its 2020 audit…

Minganilla officials told: Justify COVID-19 expense to avoid disallowance

Doris C. Bongcac 07/16/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Government auditors questioned the disbursement of over P200 million which the Municipality of Minglanilla in southern Cebu used for its COVID-19 response in 2020 because these were either given to non-qualified beneficiaries or…

PhilHealth offers COVID-19 vaccine injury, death compensation to qualified members

Doris C. Bongcac 07/13/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Individuals who will experience “serious adverse effects” as a result of their inoculation can already avail of assistance from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). PhilHealth Circular No. 2021-0007 published on June 18,…

20 Talisay City lifeguards complete training

Doris C. Bongcac 07/11/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A total of 20 lifeguards recently finished their training with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and are now ready for deployment in the different resorts in Talisay City. Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas…

LOOK: CT-TODA enforcers undergo X-ray, medical checkup to ensure wellness

Doris C. Bongcac 07/10/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Traffic enforcers are often exposed to smoke and other pollutants because of the nature of their job. Wanting to ensure that their lungs remain healthy, personnel of the City of Talisay Traffic Operations…

Port of Cebu condemns smuggled, counterfeit cigarettes worth over P90M

Doris C. Bongcac 07/10/2021

MANDAUE CITY, CEBU – The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu destroyed over P90 million worth of smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes that were shipped to Cebu from China last month. The 1,804 master cases of cigarettes were…

2 Lapu collectors nabbed for possession of P13M worth of ‘banned’ fishery products

Doris C. Bongcac 07/06/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Two collectors, who are based in Sitio Lupa Barangay Punta Engaño in Lapu-Lapu City, were arrested for the possession of “banned” fishery products worth close to P13 million, a report from the Bureau…

Cebu City’s effort to save trees gets boost from native tree lovers’ group

Doris C. Bongcac 07/04/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Native trees need protection so these won’t go extinct. Cel Tungol, founder of the Philippine Native Tree Enthusiasts, an environmental civic group, said that making sure that they would get enough air and…

Cebu City to create group to rescue trees

Doris C. Bongcac 07/03/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — They will be doing a different kind of rescue. This team that would consist of personnel from Cebu City’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) and City Environment and Natural Resources Office…

CCTO files 114 cases vs erring drivers in June

Doris C. Bongcac 07/03/2021

MANDUE CITY, Cebu — For the month of June, a total of 114 cases were filed in court for the violation of traffic rules and regulations in Cebu City. Acting as complainant to these cases is the…

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