Capitol scholarships open for children of pushers, users

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/18/2016

A PROPOSED ordinance that would grant college scholarships to handicapped, marginalized and poor students will also include children of self-confessed drug users and pushers who surrendered to the police. The proposed ordinance dubbed as “Paglaum (Hope) Scholarship…

All PB members hold committee chairmanships

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/11/2016

ALL members of the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) have been named chairperson of at least one committee. Board Member Celestino Martinez III has the most number of committee chairmanship with four. He is the new head of…

Old hands will get major committees in the Cebu Provincial Board

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/24/2016

The more senior members of the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) will be given the choice committees when the new provincial legislative body convenes for its inaugural session on July 4. Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale, who has…

PB approves P48M for payment to contractor

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/25/2016

THE Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved a P48-million supplemental budget yesterday to pay off the province’s balance to a contractor for infrastructure projects undertaken in the previous administration. Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said the budget was supposedly…

PB asks Comelec to place 4th district under control

Izobelle T. Pulgo 04/19/2016

THE Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved a resolution in last Monday’s session asking the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to place the province’s 4th district under its control. PB Member Sun Shimura, who authored the resolution, cited as…

Tourism Code pushed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/16/2016

The Cebu provincial board is set to discuss the creation of Tourism Code in an effort to achieve the full potential of tourism and culture in the province. Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale, chairperson of the committee on…

Police asked to step up security in tourist spots

Izobelle T. Pulgo 04/05/2016

AS Cebuanos head to the beaches and other summer getaways, the Cebu Provincial Board yesterday passed two  resolutions aimed at ensuring safety in tourist destinations. “Tourism industry is one of the vital income-generating industries in the province.…

PB authorizes Davide to settle P89.5 million owed to Duros

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/26/2016

THE Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has authorized Gov. Hilario Davide III to enter into a compromise agreement with Duros Development Corporation to settle the P89.5 million that is owed to the construction firm for projects  undertaken during…

PB to decide on the proposed “Cebu Go Organic” ordinance

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/19/2016

Awards and incentives await farmers who practice organic farming once the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approves an ordinance institutionalizing an organic agriculture program in the province. The “Cebu Go Organic” ordinance authored by PB Member Alex Binghay…

Local governments encouraged to help micro, small businesses

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/14/2016

THE Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has urged all local government units in Cebu to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) within their jurisdiction and prepare them for the impact of regional economic integration. “I believe that…

Ouano family seeks prayers, quells rumors

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/22/2016

THE family of Cebu Provincial Board (PB) Member Thadeo Ouano asked for prayers from the public amid rumors of his supposed death. In an official statement, the Ouano family said, “It is sad to note that rumors…

P26M okayed for material recovery plants

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/31/2015

THE Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved over P26 million in cash aid to to local government units in the province for the construction of material recovery facilities (MRF). An MRF is supposed to be set up in…

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