Ordinance creating ‘one-stop shop’ for construction permits proposed in Cebu City

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Cebu City wants to improve the process of acquiring construction permits in the city. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a proposed ordinance entitled, ‘One-stop shop for construction permits (OSCP)’ and presented…

BI suspends travel agency for giving Chinese nationals with fake visas on arrival

Consuelo Marquez 01/21/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has suspended the accreditation of a travel agency for allegedly giving Chinese nationals fake visas on arrival. In a statement on Tuesday, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said they have…

PDEA-7 chief on war on drugs: We’re on our way to achieving ‘100% success’ but …

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The war on drugs is on its way to success, but it is neither a failure nor a 100 percent success. Director Wardley Getalla, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas chief, said this…

PDEA-7 chief: More drug clearing operations in barangays

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/27/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) is tapping the help of the barangays as they intensify their campaign against illegal drugs in these areas. PDEA-7 Director Wardley Getalla said that…

Mabatid seeks investigation on use of her firm’s name in ‘recruitment scam’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mabolo Barangay Captain Prisca Niña Mabatid has requested law enforcers to investigate a recruitment scam that is allegedly using her company’s name. Mabatid, a candidate for Cebu City north district councilor under the…

Duros Land under negotiation to partner with Chinese firm for Panglao hotel

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 01/04/2019

Liloan, Cebu, Philippines – After partnering with Japanese companies for a golf course and a retirement village in Liloan town in northern Cebu, Duros Land Properties Inc. (DLPI) is now under negotiations with a Chinese company for…

MPBL: Cebuano players released into free agency

Jonas N. Panerio 10/12/2018

Several notable Cebuanos and Cebu products were released by teams into the free agent list at the midway point of the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup. The hometown Cebu Sharks placed injured guard John Lloyd…

Allianz PNB sets up agency office in Cebu

Delta Dyrecka Letigio USJ-R Journalism Intern 09/24/2018

German-based insurance company, Allianz, in partnership of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) opened its first branch in Cebu City at the Buildcomm Center within the Cebu Business Park on September 24. The estimated 119 square-meters Hercules branch…

UN refugee agency urges end to Italy migrant standoff

AP 08/25/2018

ROME — The United Nations’ refugee agency is imploring European Union countries to take responsibility for 150 migrants stranded aboard an Italian coast guard ship and urging Italy to let the migrants off the ship immediately. The…

It begins: Free agency in NBA starts with a flourish

AP 07/01/2018

Kevin Durant is staying put for now. So are Paul George and Chris Paul. Meanwhile, LeBron James’ next move remains unclear. Durant has decided to sign a two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar…

UN agency calls for all countries to rid foods of trans fat

AP 05/20/2018

NEW YORK—The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on all nations to rid foods of artificial trans fats in the next five years. The United Nations agency has, in the past, pushed to exterminate infectious diseases, but…

Bato’s promise: I will address agency woes

Inquirer.net 05/11/2018

Newly sworn in Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) head Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Friday said he would resign if administrative and budgetary problems in the agency will not improve after a month. Five days after assuming office…

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