Cebu City legislators want probe on unregistered motor bancas

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The privilege speech of Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover, Jr. during the council’s regular session on Jan. 24 led the other legislators to meet with the representatives of Naval Forces Central (Navforcen), Philippine Coast…

Cebu City Council slashes Rama’s proposed P100B budget to P25B

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/25/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s proposed P100 billion budget for 2024 was reduced to P25 billion by the City Council, which overrode the mayor’s veto. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, vice chairperson of the council’s…

Cebu City Council OKs cut in promised P35,000 bonus to P20,000 for gov’t workers

Pia Piquero 12/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council has given the nod to a revised bonus structure for both casual and regular employees. Initially proposed at 35,000 pesos, the approved bonus has been adjusted to 20,000 pesos.…

LTFRB told: Remind transport operators about student discount

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A resolution reminding the transport operators on the student discounts has been proposed. Councilor Rey Gealon called for the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to remind and inform the transport operators…

Resolution requesting CCDRRMO to issue flash flood warnings proposed

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CCDRRMO) is requested to issue warnings during flash floods to prevent accidents during flooding. Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon proposed the resolution during the City’s regular session…

Sign Language Interpreter ordinance pushed by Cebu City dad

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Pancrasio Esparis has proposed an ordinance that would require sign language interpreters in any forum or meeting in the Cebu City government. Esparis said that it would advance the rights and welfare…

Proposed ordinance requiring standby emergency medical services in sports events gets support

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A proposal requiring sports organizers to provide standby emergency medical services (EMS) and ambulance conducted within Cebu City received support during a public hearing on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. According to the proposal’s…

What does persona non grata mean?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/17/2023

(UPDATED) CEBU CITY, Philippines – On August 16, Cebu City joined the number of local government units (LGUs) in the country to impose a persona non grata status on drag artist Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as…

Cebu City dads want answers on the non-implementation of P1.3B flood control project

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Members of the Cebu City Council wanted to know why a P1.3 billion flood control project was never implemented by the winning contractor more than a year since the project was awarded to…

Skate park, multipurpose building will soon rise at SRP if …

CDN Digital 07/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will soon have a multipurpose building and skate park at the South Road Properties (SRP). That is if Cebu City Councilor Donaldo “Dondon” Hontiveros’ proposal to build this project will be…

Cebu BRT contractor wants construction to proceed 24/7

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The contractor of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has asked for the council’s support in allowing construction works for BRT Package 1 to proceed 24 hours a day, seven days a…

‘Singapore-like’ Cebu City measures among 37 new ordinances passed by 16th City Council

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 16th Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) or 16th Cebu City Council closes its first year with the passage of ordinances and resolutions that support the city government’s goal of a “Singapore-like” Cebu City. Aside…

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