Cebu City Mayor Garcia welcomes Yogi Ruiz’s CBRT hazard lawsuit

Pia Piquero 10/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he welcomed the lawsuit filed by former Customs Commissioner and mayoral aspirant Yogi Filemon Ruiz, who raised safety concerns about the debris left along Osmeña Boulevard…

PH, 4 SE Asian countries join forces to boost aviation safety

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inked an agreement with other countries in Southeast Asian regions to enhance aviation safety in the region. The agreement was done through a Memorandum…

Illegal notarial services: 5 persons nabbed near Cebu City hall

Emmariel Ares 10/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Five individuals were arrested by police near the Cebu City Hall on Thursday, October 17, for allegedly notarizing legal documents on behalf of some notaries public. Law enforcers apprehended alias Lea, 48; Jocelyn,…

Senator Marcos backs bill extending barangay, SK officials’ terms

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos looks forward to passing the bill that will extend the current term of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to six years. “I have spoken to my peers about…

City Treasurer defers bid: No extra funds for tanod cash aid hike

Pia Piquero 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The City Treasurer’s Office of Cebu City has deferred a proposal to provide additional cash assistance to barangay tanod traffic enforcers, citing insufficient revenue sources to cover the increased financial obligations. In a…

Cebu City Court denies Tomas Osmeña’s appeal on SRP lot sale

Pia Piquero 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Court of Appeals in Cebu City reaffirmed the validity of the contracts and the legality of the sale of a 45-hectare lot at the city-owned South Road Properties (SRP), which two major…

Merkado sa Danao has ‘appropriated budget’ — local execs clarify

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The two local chief executives in Danao City have clarified that the restoration of their public market has already an appropriated budget. Danao City Mayor Thomas Mark “Mix” Durano and Vice Mayor Ramon…

E-bike driver in Cebu City arrested again for illegal drugs

Emmariel Ares 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An e-bike driver from Barangay Sawang Calero in Cebu City was apprehended for the second time during a buy bust operation in the area on Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2024. The suspect was…

How does wage increase affect customer spending?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The new wage hike in Central Visayas may have an impact on how consumers spend their wage on necessities. Wage Order No. ROVII-2, published on September 16, 2024, provides for an increase of…

From fiction to self-help: The best picks at the ‘Doulos Hope’

Pia Piquero 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –There’s nothing quite like treating yourself to a good book. Whether you’re looking for a quiet escape, new insights, or just something fun to read, books offer a world of possibilities. With an incredible…

Pope Francis appoints Cebu prelate as bishop of new PH diocese

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The first bishop of the newly established Diocese of Prosperidad in Agusan del Sur is from Cebu. He is Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Ruben Labajo appointed by Pope Francis, the Vatican announced in its…

DWUP clarifies allegations on socialized housing beneficiaries

Pia Piquero 10/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP) clarified that some professionals residing in Cebu City’s socialized housing sites are ‘legitimate’ beneficiaries, not unqualified settlers, as previously alleged. DWUP executive director…

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