Rama’s bid for seniors’ vests hit; SB1 meets another delay

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 03/04/2016

Why is the Cebu City government giving vests to over 69,000 senior citizens in the city? The P24.15-million proposed budget for the vests, which has been included in the proposed Supplemental Budget 1 (SB1) submitted by Mayor…

City Hall asked to help promote Mega Cebu

Juli Ann M. Sibi 02/21/2016

THE Mega Cebu Development and Coordinating Board (MCDCB) called on the Cebu City government to help promote their vision of a unified and progressive Cebu. “What we need is support from the Cebu City government to help…

SC wants bigger lot in SRP

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/15/2016

THE Supreme Court (SC) asked the Cebu City government for a lot twice the size they already received through a donation in 2010. In a proposed Deed of Donation which they sent to City Hall, the SC…

Mayor’s son comes into his own

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/14/2016

At 30, Mikel Rama has been a practicing lawyer for more than four years already. His towering build, brushed up hairdo and signature pair of eyeglasses would often lead people to think that he’s a snob. But…

SRP DEBT RISING

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/11/2016

The Cebu City government faces a penalty of nearly P2 million a day if it fails to pay the amortization for the South Road Properties (SRP) loan on Feb. 20. “There would be penalties and charges. It…

Councilor Dizon slams Labella, pals

Marc Eric Cosep 02/11/2016

CEBU City Councilor Alvin Dizon said he felt he let the urban poor groups down when the City Council failed to override the veto of then-acting Mayor Edgardo Labella on the one-year demolition moratorium ordinance. After he…

Council passes law to manage special wastes in Cebu City

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle Semilla 02/01/2016

Household consumers and commercial establishments will soon be required to bring and store their special wastes in designated collection points in their barangays for proper disposal. This after the City Council approved an ordinance providing for the…

Dilapidated road

01/31/2016

This dilapidated road of Tres de Abril in barangay Pahina Central makes for a bumpy ride. Attention: Cebu City Government and Pahina Central barangay officials. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)…

Council backs random drug test

Nestle L. Semilla 08/18/2015

The Cebu City Council approved an  ordinance that will enable random drug testing of city government employees. The random tests also cover personnel and officials of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), Bureau of Jail Management and…

Rama pulls surprise; serves SRP lot awards in Manila

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/11/2015

Back from his Manila trip, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama yesterday surprised everyone by declaring that City Hall already awarded the top bidders in the sale of two lots in the South Road Properties (SRP) last Wednesday,…

Cebu City crafts own shark law

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/16/2015

TO ESTABLISH the entire Cebu island as a shark-friendly destination, the Cebu City government is drafting an ordinance that would protect one of the “most misunderstood” sea creatures. Cebu City Councilor Nida Cabrera, chair of the committee…

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