Sharing the burden on youth offenders

12/04/2014

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology’s (BJMP) plan to pull out its personnel from Cebu City’s Operation Second Chance (OSC) is unfortunate, but it also presents an opportunity for a better setup. The task of rehabilitating…

‘No classes in Cebu on Friday, Saturday’

12/04/2014

The Provincial Information Office has announced that Cebu Governor Hilario P. Davide III has declared no classes in all levels (including colleges) in public and private schools in the entire Province of Cebu on December 5-6, 2014.…

RED ALERT FOR ‘RUBY’

12/04/2014

Storm to hit land Saturday; Cebu City to evacuate  coastal sitios on Friday Cebu province  is among 45 critical areas ,  mostly in the Visayas, that will feel the full impact of typhoon Ruby if it  makes…

Cebu City to evacuate coastal homes Friday

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/04/2014

IF the path of Typhoon Ruby doesn’t change, pre-emptive evacuations will be made for residents along coastline barangays in Cebu City by Friday, said Councilor Dave Tumulak. Tumulak said he would also recommend to Mayor Michael Rama…

North Cebu towns apply Yolanda lessons

Peter L. Romanillos 12/04/2014

Camotes Island – While some residents dread the the coming of a “Yolanda-like’ storm this weekend,  town officials said they have learned their lesson and are preparing early. Anito Nodalo of South Poblacion said his purok (sub-village)started…

P4.7B readied for disaster response

Inquirer 12/04/2014

AHEAD of a possible landfall of typhoon Hagupit, the government has allotted P4.69 billion to support disaster preparedness measures of various government agencies. According to the Department of Budget and Management, the budgetary support would be drawn…

Businesses brace for typhoon

Aileen Garcia-Yap 12/04/2014

TELCOS and power service providers have placed their repair and response crews on standby.   Outdoor advertising companies have taken down their  billboards as businesses in Cebu prepare for a stormy weekend with typhoon Ruby. There were…

BFP gives pyrotechnics safety seminar to dealers

Norman V. Mendoza 12/04/2014

ABOUT 102 firecracker manufacturers and retailers in Lapu-Lapu City gathered yesterday for a seminar conducted by the city’s fire department before the start of the display period for their products on Dec. 15. “Every year, we gather…

City wants to know MCWD rate hike fair

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/04/2014

The Cebu City Council will hold a public hearing on the 12 percent water rate increase to be imposed by the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) starting next month. The City Council invited representatives from MCWD, the…

Court sentences pimp to 20 years

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/04/2014

Ostia was arrested by the Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force at a resto bar in Cebu City where he brought the victims. THE Regional Trial Court in Cebu City convicted a male pimp for exposing three women…

‘PH fishing industry tolerates catching, sale of baby tuna’

12/03/2014

Philippine tuna industry tolerates baby tuna catching — Greenpeace JUVENILE or ‘baby’ skipjack, yellowfin and bigeye tuna are unloaded regularly at the General Santos fish port. Greenpeace compiled evidence that confirmed juvenile ‘baby’ yellowfin and bigeye tuna…

Pagasa: 60% chance ‘Hagupit’ will make landfall in Eastern Visayas

12/03/2014

MANILA, Philippines—Typhoon “Hagupit” will have a 60 percent chance of making landfall in Eastern Visayas on Saturday afternoon or evening, the state weather bureau said. Aldczar Aurelio, forecaster of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration…

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