More judges, courts needed to ease problem

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/31/2014

Additional judges and courts can help decongest the country’s jails which have been overcrowded since the 1980s, retired judge Meinrado Paredes said. “The Supreme Court has introduced  several  programs to speed up the resolution of cases but…

Student’s remains found near river

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Melissa Q. Cabahug 08/31/2014

The body of 16-year- old high school student Ronnel Abellaneda was found  near the mouth of the Guadalupe River early morning Friday. He was found by fishermen in the area after the boy was last seen by…

Cebu courts may be relocated to SRP

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/31/2014

The Supreme Court is studying the possibility of building a judicial complex at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City, Supreme Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez said. “A study is being conducted to house all courts…

‘#iamMandaue’ theme rings out on Charter Day

Anie M. Paujana 08/31/2014

With songs, chants  and streamers, Mandaue City residents yesterday culminated the celebration of the city’s 45th Charter Day by brandishing this year’s theme and brand name “#iamMandaue!” City officials,  employees and  residents gathered at the Mandaue City…

Gullas urges Cebu south mayors to push road widening

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/31/2014

Rep. Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas asked Cebu mayors yesterday to draft a resolution asking Public Works and Highways Secretary  Rogelio Singson to continue with the road widening of the highway in southern Cebu. He and his grandfather…

Mandaue City fetes top taxpayers

Anie M. Paujana 08/31/2014

The taxes you paid made it possible for government to serve you. This was the message of  Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes as the city paid tribute to its  top individual and corporate taxpayers at the Mandaue…

Towns to adopt uniform canyoneering guidelines

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/31/2014

Officials of three towns in southwestern Cebu have agreed to come up with uniform guidelines governing canyoneering adventure tours in the Kanlaob river. Alegria Mayor Verna Magallon said the towns of Moalboal and Badian will adopt the…

Bill vs techy intruders mistaken as anti-selfie bill

08/30/2014

MANILA, Philippines—What anti-selfie bill? Television reports said an “anti-selfie” bill was filed in the House of Representatives. The term stemmed from Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate’s statement saying the bill creates a “chilling effect on the media.”…

Man nabbed for drugs, gun possession

Melissa Q. Cabahug 08/30/2014

A man was arrested at home after a police search there yielded drugs and drug paraphernalia in Sunny Hills Subdivision, barangay Talamban, Cebu City this afternoon. Shirnov “Bagodok” Surban, was arrested by the police who secured a…

SHOWTIME FOR GILAS: Philippine men’s hoop team begins stint in basketball’s grandest stage

Jonas N. Panerio 08/30/2014

What started as a pipe dream of competing against the world’s best is set to come to fruition today as the Philippine national men’s basketball team, nicknamed the “Gilas Pilipinas,” starts its bid in the Fiba World…

Security against thieves

Editorial 08/30/2014

The robbery of an LBC branch in Subangdaku, Mandaue City was alarming enough especially for the company’s frequent customers. It was the second time this year and the sixth to hit the company this year. Managers in…

Vulnerability window

Juan Mercado 08/30/2014

Talk does not cook rice.” That  does not  refer to Vice President Jejomar Binay twisting in the wind for the overpriced Makati buildings. The proverb is tailor-fit for  Senator Cynthia Villar, who chairs  the committee on agriculture.…

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