MAO BA?

Editorial 11/29/2016

SIESTA TIME There is an office in one local government unit in Cebu where the lights are turned off from noon to 1 p.m. That’s because this is the time when employees take a nap or have…

Energy mix rule needed

11/28/2016

Gov’t told: This is to protect consumers from fuel price surges Manila — Power generator First Gen Corporation is urging government to formulate an energy mix policy that would help shield consumers from price surges affecting specific…

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/27/2016

There should be no conditions attached to the release of the shares of the barangays in the real property taxes (RPT) of the Cebu City government, the Department of Interior and Local Government Central Visayas (DILG 7)…

Gov’t orders shutdown of all firecracker establishments

11/25/2016

MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment issued, on Thursday, an order stopping all work in establishments manufacturing and selling pyrotechnics and firecrackers nationwide. “Pursuant to Rule 1012.02 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards in…

EXTORTION RACKET BUSTED

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/21/2016

Taiwanese nationals, allegedly operating an online extortion racket victimizing retired and active government officials in Taiwan, were raided by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-7) at their hideout base inside a subdivision in Barangay Guadalupe,…

Osmeña considers Kalunasan as new city jail site

Inna Mejia 11/17/2016

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said the city government has yet to find a suitable site for a new jail facility. The mayor said this after Councilor Joel Garganera questioned his plan of converting the Inayawan landfill…

Japan execs explore trade opportunities in Mandaue

Norman V. Mendoza 11/16/2016

The dignitaries from Ayabe City, Japan, met with the Mandaue City Hall officials upon the invitation of Mayor Luis “Luigi” Quisumbing to look for possible investment opportunities in the highly urbanized city. Led by Ayabe City Mayor…

Capitol postpones bidding for heavy equipment

Nestle L. Semilla 11/14/2016

The provincial government postponed the bidding for the P254 million worth of heavy equipment Monday. The joint venture of ConEquip Philippines Inc and RDAK Transport Equipment Inc. said they have not received any notice from the Bids…

December solution to 93-1 lot issue eyed

Nestle L. Semilla 11/10/2016

THE Cebu Provincial government and Cebu City government is fast tracking in resolving the 93-1 lot issue. Gov. Hilario Davide III said that they are targeting to solve the issue over the 32 hectares by December or…

City temporarily stops Colon night market

Inna Mejia 11/08/2016

THE Cebu City government has temporarily stopped the dry-run for the night market on Colon Street. De facto city administrator Francisco “Bimbo” Fernandez said the city is not yet ready for it. “We are not yet ready…

MAO BA? ELORDE AS GAUGE OF PRICES OF BASIC GOODS

Editorial 11/08/2016

ELORDE AS GAUGE OF PRICES OF BASIC GOODS During a consultative conference on proposed wage hikes in the region, a labor union member pointed out how prices of basic commodities have greatly increased over the years. He…

Unnecessary sacrifice

11/04/2016

A proposed bill by the Duterte administration to substantially raise taxes on cars can be a double-edged sword insofar as regulating the number of privately owned vehicles on the road is concerned. According to Albay Rep. Edcel…

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