Things to know about the Cebu BRT — the first in the country

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public witnessed on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, the ceremonial groundbreaking of the anticipated Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – package one. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., led the groundbreaking and he was…

Entrepreneurship subject should be included to junior, senior high school curricula — Rep. Rama

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rep. Eduardo “Edu” Rama Jr. (Cebu City Second District) has proposed a bill requiring the inclusion of Entrepreneurship as a separate subject in the junior and senior high school curricula. The congressman filed…

Rama on BRT groundbreaking: ‘I wish Tommy Osmeña will be there’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Days before the scheduled ceremonial groundbreaking of the much-delayed Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Project (BRT), Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama reiterated his “wish” for former Mayor Tomas Osmeña to attend the event. “[BRT]…

More modern jeepneys to ply Cebu routes soon

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano commuters can expect more modern public utility jeepneys (MPUJs) plying Cebu routes soon. This after Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) director Eduardo Montealto, Jr. said about 600…

Environment groups oppose proposed LNG power plants in cities of Cebu, Naga

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Citing adverse health and environmental impacts, the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ)-Cebu filed a petition on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, before the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7), formalizing their objection…

Legal Bytes: Protecting sanctity of marriage through dissolution of marital bonds

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 01/04/2023

In dissolving marital bonds on account of one party’s psychological incapacity, courts are not demolishing the foundation of families, but it is actually protecting the sanctity of marriage. This was emphasized by the Supreme Court in the…

Croatia tops Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot at World Cup

Reuters 12/18/2022

DOHA  – Croatia beat injury-hit Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to leave Qatar on a high after again surpassing expectations following their run to the final in 2018. Despite defeat, Morocco also leave with…

Calape, venue for Suganob-Vicelles title eliminator fight in Feb. 2023 —PMI Boxing Stable exec

Glendale G. Rosal 12/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited world title eliminator showdown between Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob and Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles on Feb. 25, 2023, found its suitable venue at the Calape sports complex in Calape town,…

Mbappe seeks to re-order football’s hierarchy in World Cup final

Reuters 12/17/2022

Kylian Mbappe can on Sunday become the youngest player to win two World Cups since Pele achieved the feat at the age of 21. Mbappe, who turns 24 two days after the final, is the joint leading…

Mayor Cortes: Odette changed Mandaue’s preparation, planning for calamities

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/17/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Super Typhoon Odette has changed the way the Mandaue City government looks at preparation and planning for calamities. Super Typhoon Odette, which ravaged the Visayas including Metro Cebu on Dec. 16, 2021 or…

Chan to DPWH-7: Blacklist erring contractors

Futch Anthony Inso 12/16/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan urged the Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7) to blacklist erring contractors from participating in bidding and receiving projects. Chan said this in…

Engkwentro 8: OPBF champ Gabunilas to fight former flyweight champ Espinas in non-title bout

Glendale G. Rosal 12/16/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The ARQ Boxing Stable stalwarts are ready to rumble for the “Engwkentro 8” fight card on Dec. 20, 2022, at the San Fernando sports complex in south Cebu.  ARQ’s strength and conditioning trainer,…

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