DVMF to Cebu City residents: Report death of pigs, suspected ASF cases

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) in Cebu City is urging residents here to immediately report to their office the deaths of pigs or any suspect cases of the of the…

Hardly a drop of water to drink

Inez Ponce De Leon - @inquirer.net 02/15/2023

Last week, I joined a roundtable discussion with representatives of the World Bank. They had recently released “Overcoming Poverty and Inequality in the Philippines” and the Philippines’ Country Climate and Development Report. Central to our discussion, and…

In these situations, it is better to be quiet

Immae Lachica 02/07/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Sometimes not saying a word is already enough response. There’s a time in our life that a situation does not really require any noise or response. Want to know what these situations are?…

Presidential immunity from suit

Antonio T. Carpio - @inquirerdotnet 01/21/2021

The Manila Times reported last Jan. 5, 2021, “Magistrates and legal experts denounced the International Criminal Court (ICC) for pushing an investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killings in the Philippines during the government’s crackdown on illegal drugs…

Mandaue City wants to continue with flood control projects

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/20/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu- Mandaue City plans to continue the clearing of informal settlers living within the 3-meter easement zone from the riverbanks of both the Butuanon river and Mahiga creek so it could resume with its flood…

There are things that are beyond our control… and it’s totally okay

Immae Lachica 08/04/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Growing up, you come to realize that you can’t really control most of the things that are happening around you. We think we got it all planned out. But then all of a sudden,…

Driving simulator at College of Technological Sciences

PR 02/06/2020

The College of Technological Sciences – Cebu Driving School will present the unveiling of its new driving simulators at the College Building – Second Floor on February 7, 2020 at 3:00pm with the presence of Atty. Augusto…

China’s appeal: Report suspected cases of coronavirus infection

Doris C. Bongcac 01/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Chinese government is asking countries with suspected cases of the coronavirus infection to immediately inform their government of said cases to help control of the spread of the virus. In a statement…

Romeros eye control of AirAsia

Miguel R. Camus - Philippine Daily Inquirer 09/02/2019

The family of businessman and Rep. Michael “Mikee” Romero is in talks to buy out the remaining Filipino co-founder of AirAsia Philippines, cementing its control over the budget airline, the Inquirer learned. The discussions come as AirAsia…

Petalcorin on Tom’s Comelec control request: Time is our enemy

Gerard Vincent Francisco 05/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Putting Cebu City under the control of the Comelec will not be an easy task. Lawyer Veronico Petalcorin, acting Commission on Election officer in Central Visayas, said this in a press briefing on…

Garma on Tom’s allegations: He can do whatever he wants, he’s the mayor

Zena V. Magto 05/07/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police Colonel Royina Garma shrugged off allegations on multiple issues thrown at her by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña on May 7. Garma, Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) director, said in a…

Comelec control possible for Cebu City, but careful evaluation needed

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Declaring Cebu City under ‘Comelec Control’ amid allegations that local police are meddling with the city’s political affairs will need careful evaluation. Lawyer Veronico Petalcorin, acting regional director of the Commission on Elections…

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