Rama wants retarding basins to solve flooding

Melissa Q. Cabahug, Nestle L. Semilla 07/30/2015

Cebu CIty Mayor Michael Rama said he wanted to require buildings to have water catchments to ease  Cebu City’s flooding problems after Monday’s downpour triggered another episode of urban flooding in the North Reclamation Area. Rama said…

Gwen says Balamban rich enough to be a city

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/30/2015

Known for its shipbuilding industry, Balamban town in northwest Cebu is qualified to become a city, said Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu’s 3rd district. A bill seeking cityhood status for Balamban is being pursued by Garcia after…

Mactan airport pays P101-M tax to Lapu-Lapu

Norman V. Mendoza 07/30/2015

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) paid P101 million for its business taxes to the Lapu-Lapu City government yesterday. Cyril Apao, the MCIA Authority’s legal department chief, turned over a check for P101,149,018.48 to Lapu-Lapu City Treasurer Elenita…

Nine houses demolished at Doña Pepang cemetery

07/30/2015

Nine houses fronting the Doña Pepang Cemetery were demolished by Cebu City Hall to pave the way for its plan to convert it into a heritage park. Edgar Quiñones, spokesman of the Doña Pepang Osmeña Mausoleum Homeowners…

Bantay Radyo dispute heard in court

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/30/2015

Will the legal dispute over who will manage El Nuevo Bantay Radyo be settled out of court? Sarraga Integration and Management (SIAM) Broadcasting Corp., which owns the network of AM radio stations, and Cebu CFI Cooperative said…

Fate of trees on Pope John Paul Ave. center island remains hanging

07/30/2015

With only three weeks left before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the fate of over 30 trees lining the center island of Pope John Paul II Ave. (formerly Juan Luna) still hangs in  balance. The Movement…

‘Purok’ housewives keep village green in Guadalupe

Marian Z. Codilla 07/30/2015

They clean and segregate their neighbors’ garbage and  plant vegetables in open spaces. Outside their wooden shanties,  housewives keep gardens of ampalaya, spinach, pepper, malunggay, eggplant and cabbage. With a broom and sack in hand, the women…

Trafficking case dismissed

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/30/2015

The couple who was accused of hiring and exposing a 17-year-old girl to prostitution in downtown Cebu City four years ago was cleared of  the charges. Ricardo and Myrla Ramos were found not guilty of violating Republic…

PB amends fisheries ordinance

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/30/2015

CEBU province moved one step closer to fully protect sharks in the waters of Cebu. The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) last Monday approved on second reading an amendment to a 2012 fisheries ordinance to include a ban…

Another billboard climber rescued

Apple Ta-as, Chito O. Aragon 07/30/2015

A MAN yesterday scaled a  steel billboard frame in downtown Cebu City, causing  a commotion, but  he was persuaded to come down after being offered a fried chicken meal. It wasn’t clear why the 40-year-old  jeepney dispatcher …

Cebu-based taxi-app launches new advertising platform

Nestle L. Semilla 07/29/2015

MiCab Systems launched a new advertising platform using taxis today. At least 25 taxis in Cebu are now installed with LED advertising signages. In August, the company will also offer a promo called “MiCab money” and an…

Judge clears couple on trafficking case

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/29/2015

A Cebu City judge cleared a couple accused of hiring and exposing a 17-year-old girl to prostitution in downtown Cebu City four years ago. Ricardo and Myrla Ramos were found not guilty of violating Republic Act 9208…

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