Team Rama mulls shrinking budget

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/30/2016

CEBU City Hall’s budget for next year may be smaller than the P7.2 billion proposed by Mayor Tomas Osmeña depending on how the Team Rama bloc sizes it up. Councilor Joy Pesquera, who chairs the council’s committee…

City Hall to appeal COA disallowance of brgy aid

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/23/2016

The Cebu City government will file an appeal with the Commission on Audit, which disallowed the P800 million aid to its 80 barangays last year. “Any of their findings would disturb us. But one of the concerns…

Team Rama claims it counts 60 barangay officials in its fold

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/04/2015

At least 60 of the 80 barangay chairmen of Cebu City are now identified supporters of Team Rama. “From 38 during the May 2013 elections, the barangay captains with Team Rama are now 62,” Team Rama campaign…

Barangays and the environment

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 03/23/2015

The crucial role of barangays in the life of the nation, specifically in protecting our rights to life, health, livelihood and environment, is sadly underestimated. Imagine if over more than 40000 barangays in the country are self-reliant…

Lack of recycling facilities compound garbage woes

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/26/2015

Only three out of Cebu City’s 80 barangays have makeshift material recovery facilities (MRF), making it difficult for the city government to reduce the volume of garbage it receives from city residents. “These are in Kalunasan, Apas…

Roxas told: Give Yolanda rehab work to barangays

Peter L. Romanillos 10/17/2014

Northern Cebu officials requested Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas to delegate post Yolanda rehabilitation work to barangay officials to hasten project implementation. Cebu Provincial Board Member Celestino “Tining” Martinez III, said it would be easier for local…

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