Talisay council overrides JVR’s budget veto

Melissa Q. Cabahug, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/28/2015

The Talisay City Council decided to override the veto of Mayor Johnny V. Delos Reyes on the slashed 2015 budget in a special session yesterday morning. Councilor Danilo Caballero said among the reasons they cut the budget…

Vessel stranded at sea towed back to Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/26/2015

A passenger vessel that encountered engine trouble in the middle of the sea between Bogo City, northern Cebu and Palompon town in Leyte was towed to safety by its sister ship last Saturday evening. The 79 passengers…

Palma gives way to other bishops in papal visit

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/26/2015

Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma said he wasn’t visible during the visit of Pope Francis because he wanted to give other bishops the chance to meet him. “I will not deprive others and give them the opportunity,”…

San Pedro Calungsod church in Pulangbato

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/26/2015

After the San Pedro Calungsod Chapel at the South Road Properties, a church named after the Cebuano saint will soon rise in barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City. A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday and was attended by Cebu…

Cebu youth leaders moved to action after Pope Francis encounter

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/26/2015

‘Francis effect’ Overwhelmed by their experience of seeing Pope Francis during the “Youth Encounter” at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, at least 40 youth leaders from different Cebu towns have vowed to work doubly…

Cebu’s top dentistry bet a ‘second courser’

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/25/2015

Faye Jennifer Secuya Cabrera, the Cebuana from Lahug who placed third in the recent dentistry licensure examination, comes from a family of dentists. Her father, mother and eldest brother are also dentists. The 30-year-old Cabrera finished the…

Parents know best, nursing board topper finds out

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/25/2015

He wanted to be a teacher, but his parents wanted him to join the medical profession. His choices were to take up pharmacy, medical technology or nursing. Vizmarc Valles Santos chose the latter and went on to…

Smart launches ‘Infoboard’ project in Danao City

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/24/2015

THE Danao City government in partnership with Smart Communications Inc. launched the “Infoboard” program in simple ceremonies held at the Intosan Resort and Water Park in Danao City yesterday. Maria Jane C. Paredes, Smart Communications Inc. senior…

Men digging for gold, not water, Cenro says

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/24/2015

The excavations in barangay Maslog, Danao City were illegal and “intended to extract gold nuggets out of the soil” rather than develop new water reservoirs. These were the results of the investigation conducted by the City Environment…

Philippine warship docked in Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/21/2015

The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), the biggest warship of the Philippine Navy had been docked at the waters of Tanke, Talisay City, Cebu since last Sunday to load up on provisions. The vessel was reserved for Pope…

Placer, Abuyog reflect on their win

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/21/2015

The bounty of  a sugarcane harvest in a make-believe “Hacienda Placer” was the theme of the winning dance contingent from Placer, Masbate in the 2015 Sinulog in Cebu City. The town from the Bicol region retained its…

A ‘nose-to-nose’ battle for top Sinulog awards

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/20/2015

It was a “nose-to-nose” battle for the top spots in this year’s Sinulog Grand Parade, one of the five judges in the Free Interpretation category said yesterday. “The quality of artistry this year was quite high. We …

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