Drug-free Philippines, other promises still to be delivered by Digong — groups

Morexette Erram 06/29/2017

AS President Rodrigo Duterte marks his first year anniversary in office today, so does the government’s all-out war against illegal drugs. But for the Cebu Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Office (CPADAO), the war against the drug menace, which…

Osmeña to sell SRP lots in 6 months

Inna Gian Mejia 06/29/2017

WITHIN a six-month period, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said the three-hectare lot in the South Road Properties (SRP) will be disposed. The sale of the SRP lot was approved by the City Council last Tuesday. Now…

300-ha. reclamation project part of airport expansion bid

Irene Sino-Cruz 06/29/2017

GMR MEGAWIDE’S P208B UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL If the GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. (GMCAC) gets the government’s approval, it will implement a 300-hectare reclamation project in Mactan Channel for the expansion of the Mactan Cebu International Airport. The…

Veco’s power supply model shows PH can go green

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/29/2017

  WITH 50 percent of its power supply coming from renewable energy sources, Cebu-based Visayan Electric Company (Veco) is a testament that it is possible for the Philippines to go green. Anton Perdices, Veco chief operating officer,…

Ex-SWAT officer arrested in Naga City drug bust

Benjie Talisic 06/29/2017

A FORMER member of the Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) of the Cebu Provincial Police Office was arrested in a drug bust near his home at Sitio Kalubihan, Barangay Tuyan, Naga City at 5:15 a.m. yesterday.…

Nickelodeon theme park needs DENR nod

Inquirer.net 06/29/2017

  The Department of Tourism (DOT) has not approved plans for the construction of the controversial undersea-themed Nickelodeon park in Coron, Palawan, saying environment groups are opposed to the project. In a statement from Japan, where she…

FDA warns public against use of powdered gloves

Inquirer.net 06/29/2017

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines on Thursday warned the public against the use of powdered gloves. In an advisory, the FDA cited the Medical Device Bans which the US Food and Drug Administration has recently…

Cash reward

Editorial 06/29/2017

A decision by the Ombudsman-Visayas to deny the motion for reconsideration filed by former mayor Lionel Bacaltos on the graft complaint lodged against him should serve as a warning and a reminder to the public to remain…

Fusing arts, science and technology

STEPHEN CAPILLAS 06/29/2017

An appeal by Cebu’s renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue during last week’s event sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in one of Cebu City’s hotels had me thinking about whether or not the Philippines…

MAO BA?

MAO BA? 06/29/2017

PALMA’S CALL Some netizens supported Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma’s call on President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration to hold accountable law enforcement agencies that cross the line in waging the war against illegal drugs. Fred Cee wrote, “Tama nga…

Maute’s ridiculous demands

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 06/29/2017

With nowhere to run and with their total annihilation becoming imminent each day, the Maute terrorist group is now trying to kid the government. After causing trouble in Marawi City, neutralizing more than 70 of the government…

NORTH CHAMPS

Calvin D. Cordova 06/29/2017

Consolacion shocks tournament-favorite Mandaue to win crown In what could be the most surprising turnaround in the tournament, the Consolacion Sarok Weavers booted out the heavily favored Mandaue City following a thrilling 63–62 win last Wednesday night…

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