No private observers in Capitol bidding board

Aileen Garcia-Yap, Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/19/2014

No private sector witnesses  were present during meetings of the Capitol’s bids and awards committee in May when  the  P37 million security service contract of Cebu province was discussed. By law two  “observers”  from recognized private groups…

Capitol workers in drinking spree may lose jobs

Peter L. Romanillos 05/21/2014

The five provincial government workers who were caught by Gov. Hilario Davide III in a drinking spree during office hours on Friday may be fired, said Cebu Provincial Administrator Mark Tolentino. He said the employees who were…

Governor busts employees’ drink spree

Peter L. Romanillos 05/20/2014

When the cat is away, the mice will play. That’s what five staffers of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office did when they started  their “happy hour” early on Friday. Their boss Baltazar Tribunalo was in…

DOJ OKs fund for prosecutors’ building

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 03/16/2014

Prosecutors in Cebu will soon have a  building they could call their own. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will release funds for the construction of a building that will house the offices of the regional,…

Capitol urged to step in on land dispute in brgy Apas

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/05/2014

Residents of the two parcels of land in sitio San Miguel in  barangay Apas in Cebu City  expressed opposition to the order of the court for them to vacate their homes. Barangay Apas captain Ramil Ayuman is…

Capitol won’t pay for P607M projects

Peter L. Romanillos 01/15/2014

MORE than 30 contractors won’t be paid by the Cebu provincial government for P607-million worth of infrastructure projects they undertook during the administration of former governor Gwendolyn Garcia. “There is basis to deny their claim because these…

Capitol posts P250M hike in 2013 income

Peter L. Romanillos 01/11/2014

The Cebu provincial government hit its income target for 2013 after posting a revenue of P2.21 billion. Records from the provincial treasurer’s office said the amount surpassed the Capitol’s P1.96 billion collection in 2012 by P250 million.…

Capitol, DOE set to verify oil find

Doris C. Bongcac, Peter L. Romanillos 01/10/2014

Both the Cebu provincial government and the Department of Energy (DOE) are verifying claims by an Australian oil firm about finding oil reserves in Aloguinsan town, midwest Cebu. The Sydney-based Gas2Grid Limited posted on their website last…

Capitol adopts system to ensure fair relief handover

Peter L. Romanillos 11/15/2013

The Cebu provincial government is seeking to consolidate reports on relief operations in northern Cebu to ensure fair distribution of disaster aid among all the affected communities, Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said yesterday. She said they…

Capitol to contest COA ruling on barangay bonus

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/05/2013

The Cebu provincial government will fight for the Christmas bonuses of barangay workers. Speaking to the media yesterday, Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said the Capitol will contest the Notice of Disallowance issued by state auditors against them…

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