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…

Rama wants to augment meal budget of cops

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/28/2015

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said the city government should augment the meal budget for police officers assigned to detail the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Cebu City. “It has to be addressed and I would…

Delegates book Cebu, Bohol day tour packages

Apple Ta-as, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/27/2015

At least 21 guided tours offered by the Department of Tourism (DOT) to delegates of  APEC were availed of since Thursday, giving  visitors a chance to see more than the inside of a Cebu hotel. “I think…

APEC security cops sleep on hammocks, cardboard

Apple Ta-as, Chito O. Aragon, Norman V. Mendoza 08/27/2015

Some policemen on special APEC security duty sleep on hammocks and cardboard sheets in spartan accommodations in Cebu City. They are part of the 3,000-member force from different police units in the region, including Negros Oriental and…

Mutya ng Pilipinas winners to guest in APEC event

Norman V. Mendoza 08/27/2015

Winners of the Mutya ng Pilipinas 2015 are in Cebu to attend one of the events scheduled in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings as part of their duties to promote Philippine tourism. In a press conference…

Rama still laments: Cebu City left out of APEC infra projects

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/26/2015

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama yesterday held on to his complaint that  the city was left out of infrastructure  projects  from the national government. He continued his lament even after  President Aquino reported that half of the…

Truck drivers cleared to use S. Osmeña Road

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/26/2015

Truck drivers should pass through Sergio Osmeña Road at the North Reclamation Area rather than on routes designated for delegates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. “We must be clear on this. We are not disallowing…

Healthy Asia-Pacific pushed

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/25/2015

Health officials are working on a plan to use health technology assessment (HTA) in attaining universal health coverage and reaching the goal of “Healthy Asia-Pacific 2020.” In his opening statement during the HTA Workshop yesterday, Department of…

Handbook on best strategies in prosecuting financial crimes

Vanessa Claire Lucero 08/25/2015

Senior anti-corruption officials are working on a handbook on the best practices and strategies in prosecuting corruption cases and preventing or putting a stop to financial crimes. Among the most common financial crimes are fraud, electronic crime…

Militants ‘welcome’ APEC delegates with rally

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/24/2015

While the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu laid out a red carpet welcome for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) delegates last Saturday, militant groups greeted their visit with a protest rally in front of one of…

Make way for P-Noy, envoys

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Melissa Q. Cabahug, Nestle L. Semilla 08/23/2015

Truck ban for APEC, downtown Cebu City closed off for President’s visit The main streets of Cebu and Mandaue cities will be a lot more congested than usual today. Commuters, motorists and truck drivers in Metro Cebu…

A GOOD START

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/23/2015

APEC Cebu meetings open with call to fight corruption Delegates in business suits filled meeting rooms of a  hilltop Cebu  hotel in yesterday’s opening of a series of gatherings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)  Third…

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