CAPITOL MEMO: GAG ON INFO?

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/24/2015

Radio blocktimer’s request for consultant’s contract denied A radio block-timer’s request for a certified copy of a Capitol consultant was turned down last September. The incident was discussed yesterday in the Cebu Provincial Board (PB), where some…

24-hour help desks for poor patients proposed in Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/19/2015

Capitol looks into all-day service in district hospitals, P20-M crisis fund The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) budget committee is proposing to set up help   desks that operate 24 hours daily  in all  16 district hospitals to service…

Sitoy not dropping mayoral bid

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/23/2015

DESPITE his ailments, Cebu Provincial Board (PB) Member Arleight Sitoy said he won’t withdraw his candidacy for mayor in Cordova town. “It is not true that I may  change course and withdraw,” he told Cebu Daily News …

Preparing for Christmas

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/22/2015

AS the yuletide season draws near, the Cebu Provincial Board is calling on concerned government agencies to increase the frequency of their inspections in stores to stop the sale of fake Christmas lights. Board Member Miguel Magpale,…

It’s Gigi vs Gwen

Jhunnex Napallacan, Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/09/2015

Cebu Provincial Board (PB) Member Grecilda “Gigi” Sanchez announced her bid for Congress yesterday, saying she felt it was destiny calling her. “I submit to destiny’s call,” she said in a speech during the general assembly of…

Complaint vs Talisay vice mayor, councilors for reducing proposed budget

Melissa Q. Cabahug 08/04/2015

The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) will look into an administrative complaint filed by Talisay City Mayor Johnny de los Reyes against Vice Mayor Romeo Villarante and eight city councilors after they reduced his proposed P1-billion budget by…

GIGI FIGHTS TAKEOVER BID

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Eileen G. Mangubat 07/14/2015

‘Bantay Radyo network can’t go to the Garcias so easily’ With elections less than a year away, owning an AM radio station is a valuable asset to acquire— or painful to lose. Especially if you lose it…

Sanchez may lose Bantay Radyo

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/09/2015

Cebu Provincial Board (PB) Member Grecilda “Gigi” Sanchez is trying to hold on to Bantay Radyo, amid a pending takeover of the AM  network by a  cooperative identified with the Garcia family. In a letter  to Jose…

Capitol allots P32.5M for PEI

06/26/2015

Over 1,532 Cebu provincial government employees will receive one month’s worth of basic salary as a one-time grant from the Cebu Provincial Government some time next week. The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved the supplemental budget for…

Palma urges faithful to pray for rain

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 06/04/2015

WITH the occurrence of rains still elusive, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma urged the people to storm heaven with prayers. The 65-year-prelate yesterday issued an oratio imperata or a mandatory prayer which will be used in all Masses…

No toxic supplies, keep sidewalks safe for students — PB

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/25/2015

WITH the opening of classes just around the corner, the Cebu Provincial Board passed resolutions last Monday requesting the Provincial Health Office, local government units and the Department of Education to ensure the safety of students. The…

Free medical care for poor children in proposed law

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/10/2015

Indigent parents in Cebu can avail of free medical services for their children if a proposed ordinance before the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) is enacted into law. The draft ordinance authored by PB Member Celestino “Tining” Martinez…

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