San Francisco is still best in Cebu

Mary Claire U. Catado 12/30/2015

SAN Francisco, a third-class town of about 47,000 people in Camotes Islands, was named the Most Outstanding LGU in Cebu for the sixth straight  year. The municipality received a P1 million cash prize and trophy from the…

No pyro outlets in malls

Nestle L. Semilla with Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/30/2015

Cebu city gov’t revokes permits, orders dealers to move to SRP The Cebu city government yesterday  revoked permits earlier given to businesses  that allowed them to sell firecrackers and pyrotechnics inside malls. Thee vendors were instead directed…

Lapu-Lapu tackles butane ordinance

Norman V. Mendoza 12/30/2015

SOME owners of LPG refilling stations, distributors and vendors of refilled butane canisters opposed a proposed ban on  butane refills.  They aired their sentiments the  first public hearing of a proposed ordinance at the Lapu-Lapu city session…

Partial road closures set for IEC

Nestle L. Semilla 12/30/2015

Commuters and motorists in Cebu City  have to keep in mind which roads will be closed and what hours they will reopen during the  Jan. 25 to 30 International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu City. Traffic and security…

Tax dues affect bonus of Capitol employees

Mary Claire U. Catado 12/30/2015

With tax dues set aside, some employees of the Cebu Provincial Capitol find their yearend bonuses  lighter than expected. Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III said employees were already told that the bonuses are subject to withholding tax.…

And so, 2015

Raymund Fernandez 12/30/2015

It could be said: This was the happiest year ever, if only it wasn’t also the saddest. 2015 came and went in exclamation points! Followed by the longest and most profound pauses. What can one do? To…

Happy New Year!

Lloyd Suarez 12/30/2015

Dunay rason nga modepensa si Cebu City Fire Marshal Chief Inspector Rogelio Bongabong Jr. sa iyang mga tawo sa Lahug Fire Substation tungod kay lumad siya’ng taga Lahug. In fairness, nakaresponde gyud ang ilang fire truck sa…

‘I am Mandaue Shop’ opens

Norman V. Mendoza 12/30/2015

Center offers livelihood skills training to interested individuals The fourth “I am Mandaue Shop” was opened last Saturday at Pacific Mall in barangay Ibabao-Estancia, Mandaue City. The shop will give basic skills training to interested individuals who…

Chong Hua Hospital holds Christmas party for patients

Intern 12/30/2015

CHRISTMAS is a wonderful time  of the year for kids and the young at heart. This year, the Pediatrics Department of Chong Hua Hospital (CHH) held its annual party for patients patients featuring superhero characters. The hospital’s …

Retail challenge: Keep up with foreign brands

Vanessa Claire Lucero 12/30/2015

With the creation of an Asean economic community, more foreign retailers and brands are expected to penetrate the local market. Robert Go, president of the Philippine Retailers Association Cebu, said the challenge for local retailers starting next…

Banned firecrackers seized

Norman V. Mendoza 12/30/2015

Illegal firecrackers with an estimated value of P32,000 were confiscated in separate police operations in Lapu-Lapu City last Monday afternoon. No one was arrested during the confiscations. Vendors fled upon seeing the policemen, said Senior Supt. Armando…

Van hits, kills man in NRA road accident

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/30/2015

A 31-YEAR-OLD man crossing the road was killed on Monday after he was hit by a wing van in E.S. Baclig Street fronting the Hall of Justice at the North Reclamation Area, Cebu City. The fatality was…

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