SINAG wants ban on processed meat products from Luzon to stay

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/16/2019

CEBU CITY–The Samahang Industrya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) wanted the ban of pork and pork products from Luzon to stay. At the same time, the group is asking for a testing of locally processed products to make sure…

NCCA encourages LGUs to develop creative economy

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local governments have an important role to play in developing a creative economy. To fuel the creative sector, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) executive director Al Ryan Alejandre said they have…

Ramos public market to serve as temporary site for Cebu City College

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu City government will be renovating the Ramos public market to serve as the temporary location for the Cebu City College. This was revealed by Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella during a press…

DICT launches digital hub at Ramos public market, free Wi-Fi services

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/14/2019

CEBU CITY–The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched two projects in Cebu City on Monday. On Monday morning, the DICT launched its Innovation Center and Digital Hub at the Ramos public market, according to Felino…

Projects worth P30M eyed for conflict-affected areas in Negros Oriental

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/14/2019

CEBU CITY — National government agencies (NGAs) have planned P30 million worth of projects in conflict-affected areas in Negros Oriental. These projects were planned in a joint effort by NGAs following the creation of the Regional Task…

Cobonpue to design stalls for Cebu City street vendors

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/14/2019

CEBU CITY–Long considered eyesores in Cebu City sidewalks, street vendors might become attractions if they use the stalls that will be designed by renowned industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue. In an interview Monday, Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella…

Labella orders probe on alleged demand for money in exchange for jobs at Cebu City Hall

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella on Monday ordered an investigation into allegations that some City Hall employees were asking money in exchange of jobs at the city government. Labella directed City Legal Officer…

Labella bares schedule of release of medicines, cash aid to senior citizens, PWDs

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/14/2019

CEBU CITY–The Cebu City government has set a schedule for the  release of medicines as well as the financial assistance for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs).  Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said they will start…

Oslob, Maribojoc families adjudged model OFW Family of the Year regional winners

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/11/2019

CEBU CITY—A family from Oslob, Cebu and another from Maribojoc, Bohol won the Model OFW Family of the Year Award for two different categories. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in Central Visayas held the awarding ceremony…

USC, BJMP ink MoU to address congestion in Cebu City Jail 

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/11/2019

CEBU CITY—The Cebu City Justice Zone marked its first anniversary with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the University of San Carlos (USC) that aims to…

Environmental group claims: Toledo coal-fired plant emits foul odor

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/10/2019

CEBU CITY–The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice Cebu chapter claimed the presence of a foul odor allegedly coming from the Toledo coal-fired power plant owned by Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI). A statement from the group quoted a…

Cebu City DMDP wins National Best Public Employment Service Office

Irene R. Sino Cruz 10/10/2019

CEBU CITY—The Cebu City Department of Manpower Development and Placement (DMDP) has been adjudged as this year’s National Best Public Employment Service Office (PESO). According to a press statement from the Department of Labor and Employment in…

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