Mambaling drug bust: Man caught with P1.3M shabu links inmate to his illegal drug trade

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An inmate is again allegedly linked to the illegal drug trade after the arrest of a Barangay Ermita, Cebu City resident, who was caught with P1.3 million worth of suspected shabu in Barangay…

Maribago causeway: Pump boats plying Olango-Lapu-Lapu route can now use this alternative port

Futch Anthony Inso 02/17/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Pump boats traversing from or to Olango Island can now have an alternative port to dock or use in the main island of Lapu-Lapu with the completion and turnover of the Maribago Causeway…

HPG-7 on tieup with private firms: This can help catch carnappers, owners of altered vehicles

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carnappers and owners, who alter their vehicles, beware because you may likely get caught by the Highway Patrol Group in Central Visayas (HPG-7). Police Colonel Neil Francia, regional chief of HPG-7, gave this…

Cebu City eyes improving revenue measures to achieve tax collection target following Mayor Rama’s veto

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While waiting for the new ordinance that would provide for the revision of the Omnibus Tax Code in Cebu City, the Local Finance Committee (LFC) is gearing towards implementing improved revenue measures for…

BPLO: 5,000 business establishments failed to renew permits after Jan. 31 deadline lapsed

Wenilyn Sabalo 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 5,000 business establishments (BE) in Cebu City failed to renew their business permits as of Jan. 31, 2023. Latest data from the Cebu City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) showed…

Investigators : Unattended lamp possible cause of Labangon fire

Pegeen Maisie Sararaña and Paul Lauro 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An unattended lighted metal oil lamp could have started the fire on Feb. 16 that destroyed 15 houses in A. Lopez Street in Barangay Labangon, Cebu City. Fire Officer (FO3) Fulbert Navarro, investigator…

Resilient center to be built in Jagobiao – Mandaue mayor

Mary Rose Sagarino 02/17/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City government is planning to build a resilient center in Barangay Jagobiao. Mayor Jonas Cortes during the blessing and turnover of the barangay’s gymnasium on Thursday, Feb. 16, said the city…

Bill to provide stipends for gov’t interns of DOLE program pushed in House

Wenilyn Sabalo 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A bill institutionalizing the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) government internship program is being pushed in the House of Representatives. Rep. Eduardo “Edu” Rama, Cebu City second district, filed the proposed House…

BRT Project finally breaks ground Feb. 27

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After several postponements, the ceremonial groundbreaking for Phase One of the long-awaited Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is finally scheduled on Feb. 27, 2023. This was confirmed by Engineer Bu Varquez, the city’s…

Badian dad wants town buildings checked for structural integrity

Futch Anthony Inso 02/16/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Badian is planning to inspect the structural integrity of buildings situated in the town. Councilor Joseph Balbona, chairman of the committee on infrastructure in the Sangguniang Bayan, said that he…

CHAO, Museo Sugbo to launch Don Vicente Rama exhibit ahead of Cebu City’s 86th Charter anniversary

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To formally open the weeklong celebration of the 86th Charter Anniversary of Cebu City, the city government, in partnership with Museo Sugbo, will launch on Friday morning, Feb. 17, 2023, an exhibit dubbed…

Cebu City councilor pushes for mental health service at CCMC

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu City councilor wants a mental health service institutionalized in Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos filed on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, the draft of her proposed…

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