Stay the course

01/29/2015

Seeing the Facebook photo of PO2 Wendell Candano of barangay Lawaan, Dumanjug town in Cebu carrying his son a few days before he died along with PO1 Romeo Cempron—a native of Danao, Bohol province who made his…

A never-ending story called Mindanao

Jobers R. Bersales 01/29/2015

The recent massacre of police personnel in Maguindanao who never thought they would end up dead brings anew into sharper focus the problems besetting the search for peace and order in Mindanao. There is a good term…

Firestorm in the middle of the peace process

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 01/29/2015

The nation is in mourning and while waiting for President Benigno S. Aquino III to deliver a message in connection with Sunday’s slaughter of some 44 members of the elite Special Action Force by elements of the…

Mayor goes ballistic after councilors return ‘disallowed’ calamity aid

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/29/2015

RAMA RUES ‘DRAMA’   Too late the hero.” This was how Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama described the city councilors who returned the P20,000 calamity assistance they received from City Hall in in 2013 after the Commission…

Shipping firms reduce fare rates

Aileen Garcia-Yap, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/29/2015

After reducing their passenger rates, members of the Visayan Association of Ferry Boat and Coastwise Service Operators (VAFCSO) are hopeful that passengers will appreciate their move. In an interview yesterday, VAFCSO president Alex Cohon said that the…

Cebu group opposes proposed Bangsamoro law

01/29/2015

The death of 44 members of the elite Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police (SAF-PNP) in Mamasapano town, Maguindanao last Sunday has created adverse reaction to the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law that is now being…

City’s elderly bring home P3K

Doris C. Bongcac, Edison Delos Angeles 01/29/2015

City Hall yesterday fulfilled its promise to give its elderly residents a happy new year after it disbursed the P2,000 balance of its  welfare assistance for 2014 and the first P1,000 of its cash aid for this…

Davide to call JVR, council to dialogue

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/29/2015

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III yesterday said he will call in Talisay City Mayor Johnny V. delos Reyes and the members of the City Council to a meeting in a bid to end their squabble and  resolve…

Delos Santos gripes over CCMC committee

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/29/2015

Cebu City Councilor Mary Ann delos Santos yesterday voiced her disappointment over being taken “off the helm” on matters about the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). In a privilege speech in yesterday’s session, delos Santos said she…

P1K transport allowance for college scholars

Flor R. Cartuciano 01/29/2015

Cebu City’s college scholars will receive a P1,000 monthly transportation allowance for school year 2015-2016, up from the P500 given to them in the current school year. This is good news for college scholars like Fatima Ruth…

Capitol allocates nine vehicles to towns, city

Melissa Q. Cabahug 01/29/2015

The Cebu provincial government allocated nine vehicles worth P2.9 million to nine barangays in northern and southern Cebu. Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III said the six mini-ambulances, one ambulance and four multicabs were given to barangays Lamac…

‘J’ to head home this week

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/29/2015

After spending more than a month in a shelter for law-breaking minors, the 16-year-old girl accused of committing petty crimes can now go home to her province. Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale, co-chairperson of the Provincial Council…

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