Naga City to give cash incentives to cops in anti-drug drive

Marian Z. Codilla 05/19/2014

Naga City Mayor Valdemar Chiong is giving cash incentives to policemen who can arrest users and pushers. Chiong said he will give P5,000 for every drug user and P10,000 for every drug peddler arrested. “This will serve…

Cebu City can intervene in Veco power hike bid

Marian Z. Codilla 05/16/2014

The Energy Regulatory Commission granted Cebu city government’s petition to intervene in the Visayan Electric Company’s application passing on to consumers the P34.2 million cost of repair of a transformer damaged by lightning. In an ERC order…

Parents of baby in hospital scandal want privacy, will pursue case

Marian Z. Codilla 05/15/2014

The parents of baby Yohannes, the newborn boy whose mouth was taped by a nurse in a private hospital asked media to allow them to spend quality time with each other. Their story had been published around…

“Taped baby” on Kris, Huffington Post

Marian Z. Codilla 05/15/2014

THE story of baby Yohannes and his taped mouth has received global attention and was a top online story in The Huffington Post United Kingdom. The popular online aggregator Huffington Post reposted all the photos and comments…

Samsam: My name in Napoles list meant to sabotage probe

Marian Z. Codilla 05/14/2014

Rep. Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas of Cebu’s 1st district said the inclusion of his name in the list of government officials involved in the pork barrel scam is an attempt to spoil the ongoing investigation. “I can…

BFAR admits gap in protecting sharks

Marian Z. Codilla 05/09/2014

THE gap between the conservation status of certain species of animals and conservation policies has been highlighted with the recent disclosure of illicit shark meat trade in Cebu. Aggravating this deficiency is the lack of manpower of…

Fisherfolk, expert say shark meat ends up as fish balls

Marian Z. Codilla 05/08/2014

Sharks are hunted for their fins and liver, but the demand for sharks is also spurred by their availability as cheap meat for popular street food like fish balls and tempura. In sitios Magay and Rattan in…

Provincial Board seeks ban on hunting hammerhead sharks, transport of ‘samu’ seagrass

Marian Z. Codilla, Peter L. Romanillos 05/06/2014

  If you want fresh shark meat, stroll along the shores of sitio Magay in barangay Tangke, Talisay City, and ask for “iho”. Local fishermen offer it to wholesale traders who buy shark fins and meat at…

Traditional media still more credible – PPI chief

Marian Z. Codilla 05/02/2014

WITH the growing trend of social media and digitization, regional papers are faced with the challenge to survive. But how are they planning to survive? Members of the Philippine Press Institute, a national association of community papers,…

Sharks for sale: Hammerheads, thresher sharks still hunted in Daanbantayan for fins, meat

Marian Z. Codilla 04/30/2014

Shark diving is one of the main attractions in Malapascua Island in northern Cebu, a half-hour boat ride from Daanbantayan town. Foreign and local divers consider it a successful day when they can observe thresher sharks swimming…

Cebu towns with identified relocation sites to get priority in aid

Marian Z. Codilla 04/30/2014

TYPHOON-struck towns and cities in northern Cebu that already set aside relocation sites for displaced families will be prioritized for fund assistance, the National Housing Authority (NHA) said yesterday. Regional NHA Director Gavino Figuracion said only Bogo…

Cebu towns with identified relocation sites to receive aid first

Marian Z. Codilla 04/29/2014

Towns in northern Cebu that were hard hit by supertyphoon Yolanda should find relocation sites for displaced families. Regional Director Gavino Figuracion of the National Housing Authority said they will allocate funds for land development and housing…

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