DILG warns against scam

Edison Delos Angeles, Lesley Cara Delos Santos 10/12/2016

The Department of Interior and Local Government issued an advisory to the public warning against a scam on soliciting nominees for Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Punong Barangay or Barangay Chairman. The DILG said they received reports that certain persons…

Silencing media to submission

Editorial 10/09/2016

Just as the Duterte administration continues to soak up on the warmth of its high survey ratings and the adulation of its followers, the national and local media find themselves in the crosshairs of the President’s apologists,…

Boy and his cab

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 09/02/2016

There are several issues which come with being married to a white man and you are living in the Philippines (or perhaps in my case, Cebu City). I will write three of them in this entry. One,…

Robredo to LGUs: Treat citizens as partners for development

Dominic D. Yasay 08/23/2016

THE essence of good governance lies in the partnership between the government and private citizens. When private citizens are given the opportunity to voice out what they want for themselves and to contribute to what the government…

Swindling the public

Editorial 07/21/2016

While conversing with Cebuano businessman and suspected drug lord Peter Lim, President Rodrigo Duterte also took the time to give an impromptu televised lecture on efficiency in government service by reminding all government employees to cut down…

Going beyond Oplan TokHang

Editorial 07/19/2016

Others view it as a “shakedown” while many more see Oplan TokHang (Toktok Hangyo or Knock and Appeal) as an effective grassroots strategy by the Duterte administration to verify, profile and monitor suspected drug users and pushers.…

Deceptive advertising of federalization

07/19/2016

Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise during the election campaign, Congress has tabled a proposal to establish a federal system of government. Federalization has been depicted by its proponents as the panacea for our national problems. Those proposing…

Napolcom holds Central Visayas anti-crime consultation

Carmel Loise Matus 07/12/2016

The National Police Commission in Central Visayas (Napolcom-7) tapped private sector, academe and government agencies participation in crafting a five-year crime prevention program. Napolcom-7 director Homer Cabral said it was the first time that they conducted consultation…

Citizen’s Charter reviewed to hasten processes

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/08/2016

HEADS of government agencies including that of the Civil Service Commission are reviewing the Citizen’s Charter to find out if they can further streamline processes and requirements of government transactions. The memorandum up for review was issued…

No apologies for war against illegal drugs

Editorial 07/07/2016

When President Rodrigo Duterte announced during a thanksgiving concert held in Davao City that he was naming top PNP officials who were protectors of the illegal drug trade in the country, he also called on them to…

Leaner staff, more efficient systems for Cebu City

Nestle L. Semilla 06/30/2016

CLEANING up city hall of unnecessary employees and inefficient systems are among the first priorities of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña, who made a commitment to end corruption as he assumed office yesterday. In his first press…

Will change really happen, Mayor Luigi?

Jobers R. Bersales 06/29/2016

First, let me congratulate President Rodrigo Duterte and wish him all the best as he begins his presidency with the turnover of the keys to Malacañang today. I also hope his ascension to the highest office in…

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