Lawyer calls Osmeña’s P50K reward a ‘very risky gamble’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Benjie B. Talisic, Inna Gian Mejia, Nestle L. Semilla 12/13/2017

A human rights lawyer has called on Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña to study thoroughly a policy that would grant a police officer a financial assistance of P50,000 for every slain criminal. Lawyer Democrito Barcenas said the…

THINK TWICE

Inna Gian Mejia, Morexette B. Erram 12/11/2017

CHR to Osmeña: Giving P50K reward to cops who can kill criminals may lead to abuses The director of the Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas (CHR-7) on Monday cautioned Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña and…

Special program for soldiers at Plaza Independencia

Inna Gian Mejia 12/11/2017

CEBU City Hall will hold a special program to honor the country’s troops at the Plaza Independencia on Dec. 20. Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said while details of the program are not finalized, it will push…

Cebu City gov’t to impose stricter rules for Sinulog

Inna Gian Mejia 12/08/2017

TO AVOID a rowdy crowd and any untoward incidents during the Sinulog Festival, the Cebu City government is implementing stricter rules for the annual celebration. Although he had not yet signed the executive order (EO), Cebu City…

‘Imok’ to be buried today

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Inna Gian Mejia 12/07/2017

At least 50 policemen will be deployed to secure the burial of slain Ermita Barangay Captain Felicisimo “Imok” Rupinta today as the event is expected to draw highly-charged emotions from Rupinta supporters who mourn the brutal end…

“Strict regulation” for Sinulog vendors

Inna Gian Mejia 12/07/2017

The Cebu City government will implement a stricter policy for vendors planning to sell their products during next year’s Sinulog festivities. To avoid the confiscation of their goods or being arrested, they must register at city hall’s…

Tumulak on firecracker ban: It’s all all up to Mayor Tom

Inna Gian Mejia 12/06/2017

CEBU City deputy mayor on police matters Councilor Dave Tumulak is hoping to implement a total firecracker ban in the city; but it will all be up to the mayor, he said. Tumulak said that if the…

Sinulog 2018: Grandstand spectators to get ballers in lieu of tickets

Inna Gian Mejia 12/06/2017

THE Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) will no longer issue tickets to grandstand spectators of next year’s grand parade. Instead, paying viewers will already be getting ballers equipped with a microchip to gain entrance into the Cebu City…

SINULOG GARBAGE WATCH

Inna Gian Mejia 12/05/2017

To encourage revelers to throw their trash in designated bins and to help the city’s street sweepers after the Sinulog Festival, the Cebu City government is introducing a program called “Sinulog Garbage Watch.” The program will involve…

Osmeña issues order vs Vic Enterprises

Inna Gian Mejia 12/04/2017

THE Cebu City government has issued a show cause order against Vic Enterprises directing the construction supply firm located in Barangay Mabolo to explain why the company should not be shut down for numerous violations found by…

Miral assumes position as village chief of Ermita

Inna Gian Mejia 12/01/2017

Barangay Ermita first councilor Mark Miral took his oath of office before Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 8 Judge Macaundas Hadjirasul yesterday morning as the new village chief. Miral succeeded the late Barangay Captain Felicisimo “Imok” Rupinta,…

‘DON’T MALIGN THE DEAD’

Inna Gian Mejia, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/28/2017

The Barug Team Rama councilors marched into yesterday’s Cebu City Council session with black ribbon in their arms to mourn the death of Ermita Barangay Captain Felicisimo “Imok” Rupinta, as they raged against allegations by Mayor Tomas…

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