Putting PH’s best foot forward

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/23/2015

After a whole day of meetings, delegates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) were treated to an evening of Cebuano music, art  and culture at the SM City Cebu’s Northwing Atrium. About 15 exporters and designers from…

Addressing the infrastructure gap

08/21/2015

An Associated Press (AP) story on how Asia’s infrastructure gap threatens to slow down its growth  gains currency in light of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings  in Metro Cebu. Cebu has been caught up in preparations…

Cebu gets ready for APEC

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Marites Villamor Ilano 08/21/2015

APEC preps face test: hotel venues,  traffic, tours, security     Preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Cebu  switched to high gear yesterday with the arrival of initial batches of delegates. Cebuano commuters and…

Jeepneys barred from major roads ahead of APEC meet

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/21/2015

Passenger jeepneys were prohibited from entering some major roads in the North Reclamation Area starting yesterday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) implemented a sudden rerouting scheme for jeepneys passing…

‘Get traffic advisories through social media’

08/21/2015

Confused by the traffic rerouting? Cebu  residents and visitors can check traffic announcements online. The Cebu provincial government releases advisories on APEC developments at – www.cebu.gov.ph –  its official FB page at facebook.com/cebugovph, and – Twitter @cebugovph.…

PUJs start reroute scheme today for Apec

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/20/2015

Cebu City Transportation Office rerouted public utility vehicles starting today to decongest the roads where Apec delegates will pass. CCTO operations chief Joy Tumulak said they decided to cut short the PUJ trips to avoid congestion around…

Nearly 3,000 cops deployed for APEC

Chito O. Aragon 08/20/2015

Almost 3,000 policemen were sent off  yesterday to secure APEC meetings. Chief Supt. Prudencio “Tom” Bañas, police regional director, instructed the police personnel gathered at  Camp Sergio Osmeña Sr. early morning yesterday to do their job diligently.…

No trucks allowed to use APEC routes

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Juli Ann M. Sibi 08/20/2015

Trees, center island in Pope JP II  won’t be touched until after APEC Delegates start arriving in Cebu today for the first meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation  (APEC)  scheduled this weekend. “Traffic personnel are ready, willing…

Truck ban starting on Saturday this week

08/19/2015

No trucks will be allowed in certain roads in Cebu City during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings which starts this weekend. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) to enforce a…

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,…

Sunny with a chance of rain

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/19/2015

Weather is expected to be bright and sunny when the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings start this weekend, the state weather bureau said yesterday. Engr. Oscar Tabada, Pagasa Visayas Director, said it will be sunny on Saturday…

Traffic personnel asked to work extra hour

Apple Ta-as, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/19/2015

All Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) personnel will be asked to work an hour more from Aug. 20 to Sept. 7. No one is allowed to go on leave, take a day off or call in absent…

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