Urban poor group files case against Davide over CICC

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/02/2015

A third complaint  was filed against Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III yesterday over his refusal to rehabilitate the idle Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). The urban poor group called Pundok sa mga Kabus Homeowners  Association Inc., based…

Another ‘Never Again’ billboard now at Talisay

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/01/2015

A second “Never Again” billboard has appeared, this time in Talisay City criticizing the 2008 purchase of the “underwater Balili property” by the Province of Cebu in the previous administration. A day after Capitol employees took down…

CICC banner still up; group to remove it today

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/28/2015

A RELIGIOUS group yesterday postponed the removal of the controversial big yellow billboard at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). This after the Cebu provincial government gave the group the go signal to take down the “Never…

‘Never Again’ billboard at CICC to come down

Victor Anthony V. Silva and Nestle L. Semilla 11/27/2015

The yellow billboard “Never Again” is coming down after weeks of controversial display. It may happen today, said Jaydar Mendoza, one of the private convenors  behind the huge tarpaulin in front of the Cebu International Convention Center…

Proposal to repair CICC sent to Malacañang in July

Victor Anthony V. Silva and Nestle L. Semilla 11/21/2015

The cost of repairing the Cebu International Convention Center would reach P296.6 million based on a joint assessment by engineers of Mandaue city and  Cebu province. The estimate accompanied a  July 20 letter  to President Aquino   following…

WHO OWNS CICC BILLBOARD?

Nestle L. Semilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/20/2015

‘Lead convenor’ withdraws; Mandaue city  ordinance requires permit, cash bond Weeks after the giant “Never Again” billboard came up,  the owner’s identity remains a question. Mandaue City’s billboard committee, headed by Mayor Jonas Cortes, is looking for…

Gwen’s turn to charge

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/20/2015

“Enough is enough.” Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu’s 3rd district yesterday filed a string  of complaints against Gov. Hilario Davide III for what she called the “malicious neglect” of the the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). She…

GOV SUED FOR IDLE CENTER

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/19/2015

Lawyer calls CICC a ‘dying structure’ that needs help, not gov’t neglect A Cebu -based lawyer yesterday filed criminal and administrative charges against Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III and members of the Provincial Board for “abandoning” the…

CICC as a billboard

Editorial 11/19/2015

Now that the group called the Cebuanos for Good Governance and Development (CGGD) has claimed responsibility for mounting  the “Never Again” billboard in front of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), is the controversy  over the 60-foot-wide …

Davide: ‘Protocol’, protection vs ‘unscrupulous persons’

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/19/2015

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III yesterday said a Nov. 9 memo that requires  a written request and prior  approval before any document is released by Capitol officials and employees  was about observance of “protocol” and protection against …

Group surfaces, willing to remove CICC tarp if…

Victor Anthony V. Silva and Nestle L. Semilla 11/13/2015

Six members of a group that  claimed responsibility for  mounting the yellow “Never Again”  billboard in front of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) finally showed up at the Capitol to meet Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III …

WHERE’S PERMIT?

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/12/2015

Mandaue City mayor investigates CICC billboard; Owner a no-show at Capitol Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes isn’t happy with the “NEVER AGAIN” billboard in the facade of the Cebu International Convention Center. The huge signage has no…

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