Cebuanos launch revolt against Spanish rule

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/12/2015

Cebuanos played a crucial role in the country’s quest for independence during the Spanish period as evidenced by the historic 1989 Battle of Tres de Abril. Lawyer Harve Abella, a local history enthusiast, recounted to Cebu Daily…

Developer repositions Argao project

Aileen Garcia-Yap 05/19/2015

Primary Homes Inc. (PHI) has repositioned its project in Argao town as an investment and vacation home. The developer has also increased its investment in Argao Royal Palms to P500 million from P300 million. Ramero F. Espina,…

Green restrooms, info centers in Cebu

Norman V. Mendoza 01/21/2015

Green restrooms and Tourism Information Centers will soon be built in selected areas in Cebu following an agreement signed between five Cebu mayors and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) last Saturday. TIEZA chief Mark…

Three Argao government employees test positive for shabu use

01/20/2015

Three government employees of Argao town tested positive for drugs during a surprise drug test done early Tuesday morning. The Cebu Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Commission (CPADAC) made a surprise visit to the municipal hall and conducted drug…

Arrest warrants out for officers tied to Archival slay

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/16/2014

The Argao trial court issued arrest warrants against the three Highway Patrol Group (HPG) policemen who were tagged as suspects in the ambush of Cebuano lawyer Noel Archival and his two companions. Judge Maximo Perez of the…

Argao, DENR resolve issues

Peter L. Romanillos 12/10/2014

The legal row between the Argao municipal government and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-7) over a farm-to-market road project in the southern Cebu town is over. Yesterday, they signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)…

‘Queenie’ aftermath: Weekend stalls response

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/30/2014

Disasters know no holiday, but some officials apparently blame the weekend for the slow response to storm-affected areas in southern Cebu. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) in the provincial capitol compound was also…

Queenie relives horrors of Yolanda

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/28/2014

Over a year has passed since Yolanda battered northern Cebu but its wrath and the fear it brought are still fresh among the people in the south. When typhoon Queenie swept through Argao town Wednesday night, roofs…

Rituals attract demons, exorcist warns

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/31/2014

Performing rituals can lead to demonic possessions or influence. Msgr. Frederick Kriekenbeek, a known exorcist, said the ritual performed by the students of Argao Center for Science Learning Inc. last week could be the reason why they…

Suroy buses out ’til Friday

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/30/2014

Starting today, Suroy-suroy Sugbo buses will be available at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) to transport passengers to their respective towns in the province in time for the holidays this weekend. Jone Siegfred Sepe, head of…

Argao school advances break

Jhunnex Napallacan, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/29/2014

More than 10 teachers of the Argao Center for Science Learning Inc. in barangay Lamacan, Argao town underwent stress debriefing yesterday in the wake of the alleged “spirits” possession incident involving four students last Monday. Chavez said…

P30K lost in Argao burglaries

Apple Ta-as, Rene Alima 10/29/2014

At least P30,000 cash was stolen after three commercial establishments housed in one building were ransacked in barangay Poblacion, Argao town, southern Cebu. The burglaries were discovered around 8 a.m. yesterday. The perpetrators gained entry by destroying…

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