Afternoon rains persist this week

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/06/2015

THIS week will continue to be rainy, especially in the afternoon, due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the southwest monsoon. Alfredo Quiblat, head of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services (Pagasa) Mactan station, said…

Cops smile, offer flowers to militants but no arrests

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/06/2015

Youth  militants were met with anti-riot police who offered fresh flowers, but made no arrests when a group of about 100 protestors  rallied against the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings  in front of the Radisson Blu…

‘Study issues before protests’

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Vanessa Claire Lucero 09/05/2015

FOREIGN Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario yesterday said there are no rules against protest actions as long as these do not invade the APEC meeting rooms. But she said activists should study the issues before they conduct…

MCWD saves water for dry spell

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/04/2015

As part of its effort to minimize the effects of El Niño which is expected to get stronger this month, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has started to save excess water during off-peak hours so this…

Group won’t pursue filing of petition for fare reduction

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/04/2015

The Cebu Integrated Transport Cooperative (Citrasco) will no longer push through with filing a petition for a fare reduction for passenger jeepneys. Ryan Benjamin Yu, chairman of Citrasco, said after consultations were made with other transport groups…

Activists hold 5-minute protest against APEC

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/02/2015

At least 20 students from different youth organizations in Cebu City staged a protest rally yesterday afternoon against the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. Members of Anakbayan and Rights for Education gathered at the sidewalk of Radisson…

Hospitals block rooms for APEC

Apple Ta-as, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/02/2015

EACH tertiary hospital in Cebu has one priority room ready in case there is an emergency need to accommodate participants and delegates to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. Department of Health regional director Dr. Jaime Bernadas…

Thousands of INC members go home after rally canceled

Jhunnex Napallacan, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/01/2015

Thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in the Visayas headed to Cebu City on board buses for a rally scheduled yesterday only to be told that it was canceled. While some headed back home, others chose to…

INC rally in Cebu City canceled

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/31/2015

There was no prayer rally for members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in Cebu City after their leaders decided to cancel it and other rallies nationwide early this morning. INC members in the provinces of Cebu,…

Iglesia ni Cristo show of solidarity

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/31/2015

Rally at Plaza Independencia from noon today to noon tomorrow Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol and Dumaguete will hold a rally starting at 9 a.m. today as part of…

Trillanes visits Cebu to firm up VP bid

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/30/2015

SEN. Antonio Trillanes IV visited Cebu yesterday to consult with local Magdalo leaders and meet with leaders of the business community for support on his vice presidential bid. “The public needs to know what we in the…

Cebuano topnotcher credits divine aid, parents for success

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/28/2015

Andrew Chua Tiu said his faith in divine guidance helped him top this year’s Physician Licensure Examination. The 27-year-old Cebuano topnotcher told reporters that he is a devotee of the Mother of Perpetual Help. He said he…

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