Collaboration between gov’t and community key in fight vs terrorism

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/26/2017

  THERE are yet no reports of people from Marawi City taking refuge in Cebu City. There are also no reports of the presence of terrorists. According to Chief Insp. Ramoncelio Sawan, information officer of the Cebu…

Implement Dutertenomics the right way, gov’t urged

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/17/2017

SUSTAINING EXPORT, FDI GROWTH The government should make sure so-called “Dutertenomics” and the Philippine Development Plan 2017–2022 will be implemented the right way. Dr. Cielito Habito, head of the USAID Trade-Related Assistance for Development (TRADE) project, said…

Bohol govt., tourism council declare Bohol as “totally safe to visit”

Nestle L. Semilla 04/27/2017

  Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto and Provincial Tourism Council chairman Lawyer Lucas Nuñag released an advisory on Thursday morning declaring Bohol as “totally safe to visit.” The advisory wrote, “This is to inform the General Public that…

Gov’t officials from Basilan raise alarm bells in hotels

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Benjie Talisic 04/17/2017

Employees of a budget hotel in Cebu City were alarmed by the presence of a group of at least 10 persons speaking a “different language,” prompting them to alert the police yesterday. “Naghinala yong nasa hotel. (The…

Mandaue City gov’t dismantles 20 structures as it raffles off lots in Guizo, Mantuyong areas

Norman V. Mendoza 04/06/2017

  Six members of the Pinagkakaisang Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) who lives in the 9.2 government donated lot covering barangays Guizo and Mantuyong in Mandaue City sought support from their organization to oppose the…

Lopez is a bright spot in gov’t

Ricky Poca 03/13/2017

Last Wednesday and Thursday, I watched the confirmation hearing of Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, and it was an eye-opener. Initially, I didn’t give much attention until I heard her answer hard questions from some members of the…

CPR and local gov’t units

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/06/2017

Trained personnel for basic life support required EVERY local government unit (LGU) should have trained personnel who can respond and do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Dr. Jaime Bernadas, director of Department of Health (DOH-7), said that this has…

Lapu-Lapu City govt starts search for replacement of the late councilor Gomez

Norman V. Mendoza 03/03/2017

One of the barangay captains from the 30 barangays in Lapu-Lapu City will replace the late councilor Damian Gomez. Acting Vice Mayor Harry Radaza said the 30 barangay captains are among those being considered as replacement for…

Gov’t urged: Accelerate infra programs in Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/27/2017

PLAN FOR 17 NEW ECOZONES As the Capitol plans to establish new economic zones in 17 potential sites in the countryside, a local business leader is calling for the acceleration of government infrastructure programs in the province…

Gov’t promises aid for Surigao quake victims

Inquirer.net 02/11/2017

Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella assured the public that the government was ready to assist the victims of a magnitude 6.7 earthquake in Surigao City. “These are trying times and our hearts go out to Surigao,” he told…

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