CCDRRMO to conduct barangay-level quake, disaster preparedness program

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) is now gearing towards conducting a community-based disaster preparedness program against hazards like fires, earthquakes, and typhoons. CCDRRMO head Harold Alcontin said that…

Rama to CPA: Collection of parking fees at Compania Maritima is ‘stupid’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — If he were to have it his way, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama wanted the police to intervene and stop the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) from collecting parking fees for the use of…

Rama’s ‘investment begging’ in Manila resumes this week

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is off to do another round of “investment marketing,” which he also referred to as “investment begging,” in Manila this week. In a press conference on Monday, Feb.…

Cebu City TMC Board wary of traffic lights’ contractor’s claims

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Traffic Management Coordination Committee or TMC Board has expressed apprehension on the claims of the contractor behind the 2020 Digitalized Traffic Light System Project that the system that it was…

Councilor Gealon files resolution commending nursing student’s heroic act

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Angyl Faith Ababat’s heroic deed as a nursing student saving the life of a fruit vendor whose neck got slashed by her live-in partner did not go unnoticed. Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon,…

Palaro goal: P65M allotted for CCSC as Cebu City aims for hosting 2024 games

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least P65 million is allocated for the renovation of the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) as the Cebu City government bids to host the Pambansang Palaro 2024 and aims to improve CCSC…

Council wants probe on city hall employees ‘giving’ individuals illegal authority to occupy city-owned lots

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, approved a motion requesting the Cebu City Legal Office to investigate the alleged illegal acts of some city hall personnel giving unauthorized rights to…

USC graduate tops Jan. 2023 Architecture Licensure Exam

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — University of San Carlos’ (USC) graduate Angel Phebles Lopina Altejar is the lone Cebu graduate who made it to the Top 10 of the recently concluded Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE). Altejar landed in…

‘Task Force Likay sa Landslide’ lifts suspension order against quarry activities in Cebu City’s upland barangays

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s ‘Task Force Likay sa Landslide’ has lifted the suspension of quarry activities in the city’s upland barangays. Arlie Gesta, head of the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO), in…

Rama: Reorganization will be implemented at City Hall soon

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A reorganization of the different offices and departments at the Cebu City Hall will be implemented soon, according to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. Rama also warned underperforming employees that they will not…

Comelec Cebu City logs more than 700,000 registered voters for October 2023 SK and Barangay elections

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — About 700,000 registered voters are expected to cast their votes in the long overdue SK and Barangay Elections scheduled this coming October 2023. Of the number, 400,000 are registered voters from the city’s…

DSWD-7 delivers P1M worth of assistance to 193 fire-stricken families in Ibo and Babag

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) delivered a total of P1,031,687.50 worth of assistance to fire-stricken families in barangays Ibo and Babag in Lapu-Lapu City last Jan. 16…

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