First of six landfalls at 9:15 pm

12/07/2014

‘Weakened’ storm  Ruby crossing  Visayas Typhoon Ruby (international name: Hagupit) made  landfall at the vicinity of Dolores in Eastern Samar at 9:15 p.m. last night bringing strong winds, torrential rains and possible  storm surges that could reach…

Volunteers needed; CICC is made repacking hub

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/07/2014

Volunteers have started preparing relief packs for eventual distribution to typhoon victims. More hands are needed. The Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City  was designated a food repacking hub for the region. Social Welfare Secretary Corazon…

6 airports shut down

12/07/2014

Airlines and aviation officials cancelled flights and shut down at least six domestic airports even before the typhoon made landfall.  In an advisory, the Manila International Airport Authority said at least 48 Cebu Pacific flights to and…

Social media as crisis info tool

Doris C. Bongcac 12/07/2014

The wide, popular reach of social networking sites was put to good use as local authorities utilized Facebook and Twitter in disseminating storm-related information the past few days. The municipal government of Medellin, one of the towns…

Ceres calls off trips

Anie M. Paujana 12/07/2014

The management of Ceres Liner has cancelled its trips to northern Cebu beginning at 3 p.m yesterday. “Definitely there will be no trips tonight,” Zosimo Jumao-as Jr., head of operations of the North Bus Terminal, said. Affected…

‘Gun-for-hire’ arrested

Rene Alima 12/07/2014

Police arrested a man believed to be a gun-for-hire in barangay Poblacion, Alcoy after he allegedly tried to shoot a former cop and his brother last Thursday. The suspect was identified as Jovan Romarate 41, of barangay…

‘Robber’ falls

Anie M. Paujana 12/07/2014

A 24-year-old man who has been in and out of prison was arrested again in Jugan, Consolacion Cebu last Friday afternoon. Reylan Ibale was caught by the police in a hot-pursuit operation  after robbing Cherry Mae Cadalso,…

Flood, landslide warning up in Samar provinces

Bencyrus Ellorin 12/06/2014

(UPDATE) As of 1:30, Pagasa noted weather in Cebu to deteriorate with light to moderate rains that “may persist for 1-2 hours.” The light to moderate have been monitored in Cebu City, Consolacion, Lapulapu, Cordova, Liloan, Compostela,…

E-plus card now accepted at SM Pay Parking

PR 12/06/2014

Enjoy a more convenient mall experience with e-PLUS Tap to Pay and SM Mall Parking nationwide including SM City Cebu! Convenient and fast, with just a tap of your card you’ll be in and out of the…

Sunnies Studios Opens Second Store in Cebu

PR 12/06/2014

Sunnies Studios opened its second store in Cebu last November 16 at the 2/F of the Ayala Center Cebu. Since its arrival in Cebu last February, Sunnies has been making waves as the most trend-savvy sunglass destination with…

R.O.X., Climb Philippines promoting Rock Climbing in the Country

PR 12/06/2014

Rock climbing in the Philippines has only been around the scene for 2 decades and though the sport took on a slow steady growth in the country at first, the community and the awareness on it are…

Globe myBusiness holds first myBusiness Day

PR 12/06/2014

True to its commitment to inspire success, Globe myBusiness sparks inspiration and empowers entrepreneurs and micro small and medium enterprises (mSMEs) through its first “myBusiness Day” held last November 26, at The Globe Tower in Bonifacio Global…

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