Caindec files 13 cases against two motorcycle dealerships in VisMin

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The director of the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has filed a total of 13 cases against two major motorcycle dealerships in the Visayas and Mindanao for their alleged involvement in…

Completion for public transport plans in Cebu eyed this March

Morexette Marie Erram 02/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The three-day seminar for Cebu’s city and municipal planning officers for the creation of their Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) has begun. And officials here hope that local government units (LGU) in…

Cebu City OBO chief to permit applicants: Transact and pay online

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Cebuanos no longer have to physically visit the Office of the Building Official (OBO) at the Cebu City to apply for permits and make the corresponding payments. Architect Florante Catalan, the OBO head, said…

Cebuano student showcases photography skills in Japan

Niña Mae Oliverio 02/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Determination and perseverance drove Patrick Tillada to improve his photography skills in a foreign country at that. Tillada, a 23-year-old graduating student studying Global Innovation Studies at Toyo University in Japan said that…

High-rise housing for the urban poor?

Mary Racelis - @inquirerdotnet 02/08/2023

Don’t build houses for poor families unless the poor can afford them! Make sure they are at least adequate for decent living!” These are the caveats given by people long involved in urban poor housing to those…

600 former illegal drug users now Anti-Illegal Drug Advocates in Central Visayas

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 600 former illegal drug users are now Anti-Illegal Drug Advocates (AIDA). These individuals underwent spiritual and basic training from the local police to enhance their self-discipline. They also underwent and…

Lapu OFWs benefit from Halad Pagpangalagad

Futch Anthony Inso 02/07/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — More than 2,000 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families have benefited from the “Hatod Pagpangalagad” initiated by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)-7 at Hoops Dome in Barangay Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City on…

OBO head: Existing buildings in Cebu City ‘structurally sound’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Office of the Barangay Official (OBO) head Architect Florante Catalan assures the public that all buildings in the city are “structurally sound.” This he said after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake…

Cordova to host forum to tackle looming power crisis

Futch Anthony Inso 02/07/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Municipality of Cordova is set to conduct a forum to discuss the power crisis that the residents of Mactan Island is about to face. This was confirmed by Cordova Vice-Mayor Victor “Boyet” Tago. Tago…

Health official: ‘Love responsibly,’ as number of HIV cases rises

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Valentine’s day draws near, a local health official is reminding the public to “love responsibly” and use protection to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Dr. Maria Chona Medina-Loma, the STD/HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator of…

2nd Suroy Suroy for 2023 will be in Camotes

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The second Suroy Suroy sa Sugbo this year will kickoff in Camotes Island, northeastern Cebu. The Cebu Provincial Tourism Office recently announced that they will be hosting another Suroy Suroy this April. Called…

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…

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