UNHAPPY WITH KALUNASAN RELOCATION PLAN: Apas fire victims start to rebuild

Nestle L. Semilla 12/09/2016

For fear of losing their slots, about 50 fire victims in Barangay Apas have returned to the fire site on Friday morning and began rebuilding homes without the permission of the Cebu City government. Eric John Catalya,…

Officials hold dialogue with Apas victims

Izobelle T. Pulgo 12/09/2016

THEY have grievances, worries and concerns, and last night, the voices of the Barangay Apas fire victims were heard by officials from both the city and provincial governments as they lamented their plight and aired their thoughts…

Cebu City, province sign MOA to resolve 93-1 land swap

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/07/2016

Albeit late, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña and Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III have finally resolved the long-standing 93-1 lot dispute. The two officials signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the land swap yesterday afternoon in…

Apas fire victims to be relocated to Kalunasan

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Nestle L. Semilla 12/07/2016

RESIDENTS of Barangay Apas whose houses were razed to the ground last Monday may not be able to rebuild their homes in the same area where their houses stood. The lot belongs to the provincial government and…

DOH: Keep water safe for fire victims

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/07/2016

A medical officer from the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) reminded the Cebu City government and barangay officials to help ensure that water supply at the evacuation centers is free from contamination to prevent the…

The blind left homeless

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle L. Semilla 12/06/2016

They felt the searing heat as the fire burned. They coughed and gagged as smoke filled their lungs. They heard the sounds of frenzy and the painful cries that followed. They felt and heard it all; but…

City and province to work hand in hand

Izobelle T. Pulgo 12/06/2016

MONDAY’S afternoon fire in Barangay Apas has moved both the Cebu provincial and city governments into action to address the plight of fire victims. Apas barangay captain Ramil Ayuman met with representatives from both local government units…

Apas fire victims moved to school, DOST compound

Nestle L. Semilla 12/06/2016

CEBU CITY—Elderly, women, children and persons with disabilities who were affected by the fire in Barangay Apas, Cebu City would be moved to St. Francis Kindergarten. The male fire victims, however, were asked to stay at the…

Blind woman dies, another seriously injured in Apas fire

12/05/2016

A blind woman died and another one injured in an afternoon fire that hit a densely-packed community in Barangay Apas, Cebu City on Monday. Cebu City Fire Marshall Rogelio Bongabong Jr. said that Natividad Bacalan, 68, was…

Fire hits densely-packed community in Apas, one reported missing

Nestle L. Semilla 12/05/2016

CEBU CITY–At least 60 houses made of light materials were damaged by fire that hit a densely-packed community in Barangay Apas, Cebu City on Monday afternoon. Cebu City Fire Marshall Rogelio Bongabong said they were also checking…

Medicine recall

Editorial 12/01/2016

What’s the deal with Cebu City Hall’s health office taking the maintenance medicines away from Apas barangay health center last Friday, Nov. 25? City Health Officer Dr. Alma Corpin denied allegations by Apas barangay chairperson Ramil Ayuman…

20 finalists for youth and barangay dance contests

Morexette Erram 11/30/2016

Twenty finalists will vie for three titles in the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan and Sinulog sa Barangay in the 2017 Sinulog Festival that organizers hope will bring to the audiences, as well as the judges, fresh…

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