Potential Unesco honor for Boljoon

Marian Z. Codilla 11/21/2014

The defaced limestone mountain called Ili Rock in Boljoon town is not just a  loss of heritage value. Ongoing excavations may  reduce the town’s chances of being named a world heritage site by the UNESCO. “This project…

Davide, solon back excavations on Ili Rock

Peter L. Romanillos 11/20/2014

Two Cebu province officails  said they have nothing against the ongoing excavation work on Boljoon town’s  “Ili Rock” mountain if only to ensure the safety of residents and commuters from future landslides. Rep. Wilfredo Caminero of Cebu’s…

Reclamation work on Boljoon seashore ‘not authorized’

Marian Z. Codilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/20/2014

Why is a “reclamation” project going on in the seashore of Boljoon town, and who authorized it? Why dumped into the seashore, boulders and limestone debris from Ili Rock, the mountain where a P42 million excavation is…

DPWH won’t stop Boljoon projects; loss of heritage site deplored

Marian Z. Codilla 11/19/2014

“Only a court order can stop this project.” This was the firm position of Engr. Marlon Marollano, project engineer of the Dept. of Public  Works and Highways (DPWH), about the excavation work being done on the slopes…

Boljoon’s ‘Ili Rock’ Vanishing

Marian Z. Codilla 11/18/2014

Town council asks DPWH to stop excavating;  P43M project supposed to reduce landslides Driving south to the heritage town of Boljoon, Cebu, visitors and residents are greeted by the scenic white limestone cliff called Ili Rock. The…

Boljoon police chief commended for operation against criminal gang

Apple Ta-as 10/21/2014

The police chief of Boljoon town who led the operation against a criminal group in a mountain barangay was given the Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting at the hospital where he was recovering from a gunshot wound. Insp.…

Boljoon Shootout: Police chief wounded, 2 gang members dead

Apple Ta-as 10/21/2014

The chief of police of Boljoon town was hurt while two alleged members of a criminal gang whom authorities missed in last Saturday’s massive raid were killed in a shootout yesterday in a follow-up operation by the…

Two gang members killed in shootout with Boljoon police

Apple Ta-as 10/20/2014

Two alleged members of a Ganyolon-Salonoy-Coronel syndicate were killed in a shootout with Boljoon police office at 12:22 p.m Monday. Insp. Dexter Basirgo was wounded in the shooting at barangay San Antonio, Boljoon town. Boljoon police went…

Congress adds 7th Cebu district

Peter L. Romanillos 07/22/2014

THE House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill creating the seventh legislative district of Cebu, Gov. Hilario Davide III said yesterday. House Bill 4427, authored by Cebu 2nd District Rep. Wilfredo Caminero, was…

Driver of car Boljoon mishap to settle case with victims’ kin

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/09/2014

The 26-year old driver of the car that sideswept six high school students in Boljoon town last Thursday said his sister is talking to the aggrieved families to work out an amicable settlement. Al-Dhinier Sanaani, 26, a…

Car skids in Boljoon bridge 2 killed

Jhunnex Napallacan 02/07/2014

Two senior high school students were killed while four other female students were badly  injured after they were hit by a car in Boljoon town past 4 p.m. yesterday. The students were walking on the Lusapon bridge…

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