Gwen’s turn to charge

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/20/2015

“Enough is enough.” Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu’s 3rd district yesterday filed a string  of complaints against Gov. Hilario Davide III for what she called the “malicious neglect” of the the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). She…

Capitol turns over multicabs to barangays

Mary Claire U. Catado 11/19/2015

The Cebu Provincial government turned over eight multicabs to select barangays in the province. Each unit costs P134,000. Barangays from Sibonga, Danao City, San Fernando, Talisay City, and Dalaguete were the recipients of the vehicles. Magpale said…

Gov. Davide to fire Minglanilla doctor

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 11/14/2015

CEBU Gov. Hilario Davide III said he would  ask the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to end  the work contract of the  doctor who attended to 1-year-old Mary Jane Bariquit. The infant died of severe dehydration last…

WHERE’S PERMIT?

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/12/2015

Mandaue City mayor investigates CICC billboard; Owner a no-show at Capitol Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes isn’t happy with the “NEVER AGAIN” billboard in the facade of the Cebu International Convention Center. The huge signage has no…

Winston dares the Capitol: Give ‘free emergency care’

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/12/2015

Patient’s family won’t file case; Davide to probe Winston Garcia, One Cebu gubernatorial bet,   said the Capitol should ensure “free emergency services and supplies ” to any patient who needs it from a district hospital in the…

Mayor hits distribution of aid by rival in Medellin

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/06/2015

Medellin Mayor Ricardo Ramirez accused the Capitol of delivering sacks of rice for the town’s El Niño-affected barangays straight to a private residence instead of the municipal hall. Ramirez made his accusation in his Facebook account Wednesday…

Meet and greet with Alayon, Bakud mayors

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/06/2015

It was only a  half-hour “meet and greet” for Rep. Leni Robredo with a  mixed group of Cebu town and city mayors at the Capitol yesterday. She didn’t ask for their support as vice presidential candidate of…

Davide stands by refusal to repair CICC

Victor Anthony V. Silva and Jhunnex Napallacan 11/04/2015

CEBU Gov. Hilario Davide III remains adamant that the province won’t pay for contracts entered into by his predecessor, former Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia, that were not approved by the Provincial Board (PB). “We have not changed…

PB OKs P127-M supplemental budget

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/02/2015

Bridges and highways repair, Cebu Cultural Center rehab, hospital operations get share in approved allocation. The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved a P127-million supplemental budget during its regular session yesterday. It is the fifth supplemental budget requested…

Davide: SC ruling doesn’t clear Gwen from charges

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/02/2015

The Supreme Court (SC) decision affirming the province’s civil liability to a contractor for extra work done on the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) doesn’t mean it wasn’t built under questionable circumstances. This was the response of…

Seniors waiting for financial aid

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/24/2015

ONE year since the provincial government promised financial aid to its senior constituents, the elderly in the province have yet to receive their share of help from the Capitol. Boljoon resident Simon Nieres, 80, said that his…

Davide: We will resolve ‘problematic’ 1st district

Jhunnex Napallacan, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/27/2015

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III  said he is determined to resolve the quandary of  Liberal Party (LP) in choosing candidates for Cebu’s 1st district. Davide, LP Cebu chairman, admitted that the district is “problematic”  since partymates and…

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