APEC delegates: We’ll visit Cebu again with friends

Nestle L. Semilla, Vanessa Claire Lucero 10/11/2015

As the 9th APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting (TMM9) winds down,   several delegates said they would  return to Cebu with friends in the not too distant future. “The culture here and the people are lovely. I would love…

Siomai, rice, noodles served for APEC cops

Apple Ta-as 10/11/2015

ONE serving of meat, one serving of rice, pancit noodles and two pieces of siomai dumplings. This selection of food was   served to more than 2,000 police personnel assigned to secure the second round of the Asia-Pacific…

With APEC, Cebu cements reputation as convention hub

Vanessa Claire Lucero 09/04/2015

Jose: Benefits of hosting APEC outweigh costs, inconvenience By hosting Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, Cebu has solidified its reputation as a prime hub for trade and conventions. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Charles C. Jose, spokesman of…

Fun side of Cebu

Eileen G. Mangubat, Vanessa Claire Lucero 08/30/2015

September’s ‘Lakbay Lingaw’ campaign to rev up Cebu City’s visitor appeal Caves used as World War II shelters. A botanical garden of local orchids and wildflowers. Waterfalls, vegetable farms and fresh mountain air — all in the…

No major congestion seen on APEC routes

Apple Ta-as, Melissa Q. Cabahug, Nestle L. Semilla 08/26/2015

Traffic volume was heavy but not congested on Monday in the routes designated for  delegates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in the cities of Cebu and Mandaue, traffic officials said. “No  passenger jeepneys and trucks…

In hot pursuit of healthy air for all

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/24/2015

Arriving from a trip out of Cebu, I expected another painstaking hour of waiting in the increasingly alarming traffic congestion in our cities. But I was in for a pleasant surprise. It was a smooth flow all…

500 policemen deployed as delegates start arriving

Apple Ta-as, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/19/2015

Police went on heightened alert in anticipation of the arrival today of the first batch of delegates to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. Senior Supt. Marciano Batiancela, Jr., acting chief of the Cebu City Police Office,…

‘CEBU CAN DO THIS’

Apple Ta-as, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/18/2015

New PNP chief  upbeat about APEC hosting; says only ‘fine-tuning’ needed Only “fine-tuning” is needed for Cebu’s preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC) meetings here, said newly installed police chief Director General  Ricardo Marquez yesterday. One…

City needs to request DENR to remove trees

Melissa Q. Cabahug 07/18/2015

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 7 has not received any written request from the Cebu City government to earth-ball or cut down  the 43 trees along Pope John Paul II Avenue in barangay Mabolo…

Rama: Remove center island

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle L. Semilla 07/08/2015

Move will ease traffic in Pope John Paul II Avenue in time for APEC meet Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is proposing to remove the center island along Pope John Paul II Avenue (formerly known as J.…

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