Behind the durability of institutions

Randy David - @inquirerdotnet 07/25/2021

Administrations — or governments, as they are called in Europe — may come and go, but even the worst of them do not leave lasting damage on society if the institutions are strong. Institutions are the formed…

Mandaue Charter Day, Business Month to highlight public-private partnership

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/01/2019

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The celebrations for this city’s golden charter anniversary has kicked off with demonstrating ties between the government and the business sector. At 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, some 300 employees of the…

82nd Charter Day Anniversary: Osmeña opts for a simple celebration

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City officials and employees gathered to celebrate the city’s 82nd Charter Day anniversary this morning, February 24, in a simple celebration held at the Plaza Sugbu. Mayor Tomas Osmeña said that he opted to…

Cebu City to recognize late traffic czar Darza on 82nd Charter Day celebration

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The late Samuel “Sammy” Darza, Cebu City’s traffic czar, will be posthumously recognized by the Cebu City government during the celebration of the city’s 82nd Charter Day on Sunday, February 24 at the…

Sotto: Okayed House draft charter has no ‘lifespan’

Inquirer.net 12/15/2018

Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Saturday dismissed Resolution of Both Houses No. 15 — a draft federal charter approved by the House — as having “no lifespan.” RBH No. 15 was approved on third and final…

Draft Charter elicits concern

Ador Vincent Mayol, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Rosalie O. Abatayo 12/13/2018

While supportive of the idea of a shift to federalism, some Cebu business leaders are wary of how it is going to be done. Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) President Antonio Chiu said safeguards must…

CHARTER CHANGE SHOWDOWN

Inquirer.net, Morexette Marie B. Erram, Rosalie Abatayo 12/12/2018

As the House of Representatives and the Senate head for a showdown over the House-approved charter change resolution, a key presidential ally from Cebu and advocate for federalism found it wanting, saying it was “taphaw (shallow).” Secretary…

House approves charter change

Inquirer.net 12/12/2018

Led by a supermajority dominated by administration allies, the House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to pass a resolution to amend the 1987 Constitution. In a session presided over by Deputy Speaker and Sorsogon Rep. Evelina Escudero,…

Draft federal Charter gets House’s final nod

Inquirer.net 12/11/2018

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives swiftly approved on the third and final reading its controversial draft federal Charter on Tuesday, barely three months since it was filed in the chamber. The lower chamber voted 224-22-3…

Draft federal Charter gets House’s final nod

Inquirer.net 12/11/2018

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives swiftly approved on the third and final reading its controversial draft federal Charter on Tuesday, barely three months since it was filed in the chamber. The lower chamber voted 224-22-3…

House OKs draft federal charter on 2nd reading

Inquirer.net 12/04/2018

MANILA, Philippines — With five session days left before Congress goes to break, the House of Representatives approved on second reading its proposed draft federal charter with no anti-political dynasty provision. The chamber approved on second reading…

If polls held today, they will surely win, says Rama

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/31/2018

FORMER Cebu City Mayor and United Barug Team Rama leader, Michael Rama, claimed that if the elections would be held today, then their group’s whole slate would surely win. Rama said this in a press briefing on…

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