One-stop Malasakit Centers to open in gov’t hospitals in CV

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 11/10/2017

THE Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (Opav) and four government agencies have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the Malasakit Center, which aims to help residents secure government help for…

Cordova gov’t mulls ordinance against trafficking, cyber pornography

Miguel Ernest E. Ermac 10/25/2017

The Cordova municipal government proposed a municipal ordinance to stop  child trafficking and cyber pornography operations in their area. Cordova Mayor Mary Therese Sitoy-Cho said they will also include a P20,000 cash reward for information leading to…

Gov’t affected by strike, says Piston- Cebu head

Inquirer.net, Nestle L. Semilla 10/17/2017

THE government is affected by the two-day nationwide transport strike. Gregorio Perez, Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide-Cebu (Piston-Cebu) president, said this after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to arrest those who would defy the implementation…

No classes, gov’t office work tomorrow in province

Morexette Erram 10/15/2017

The Cebu provincial government declared a suspension of classes of both private and public schools in all levels as well as government offices tomorrow in anticipation of the nationwide transport strike. Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III made…

Employees, volunteers, gov’t workers retrieve trash from Butuanon River

Norman V. Mendoza 10/05/2017

AN establishment along the Butuanon River in Mandaue City joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the observance of National Clean-up Month. Last September 23, employees of Virginia Farms, which is located in Sitio…

Gov’t eyes more foreign equity as FDI drops

Inquirer.net 09/20/2017

The government is looking at raising the maximum stake of foreign investors in a dozen sectors and business activities to shore up foreign direct investment (FDI) amid a year-to-date drop, the country’s chief economist said Wednesday. Socioeconomic…

Gov’t offices urged to lead in DOE’s energy conservation drive

USJ-R Intern Kristine Remolisan 09/14/2017

GOVERNMENT offices are encouraged to lead in implementing energy efficiency and conservation measures and help the energy department in its campaign to mitigate adverse effects of climate change in the environment. Artemio Habitan, Energy Efficiency and Conservation…

Gov’t troops start final push to retake Marawi

Inquirer.net 08/30/2017

MARAWI CITY — Security forces started their final push on Wednesday in a bid to fully retake this war-torn city from the control of Islamic State-inspired militants. The fighting here has been ongoing for more than three…

BOC expose prompts call for bizmen, gov’t execs to stop corrupt practices

Morexette Erram 08/25/2017

    CEBU CITY–Business organizations in Cebu are calling for government officials and businessmen people to stop engaging in corrupt practices following the revelation of the “tara” system in the Bureau of Customs. Mandaue Chamber of Commerce…

DOF chief: Duterte gov’t to usher in ‘irreversible’ economic achievements

Inquirer.net 08/23/2017

The country’s Finance chief was confident that the economic reforms being introduced by the Duterte administration will bring about “irreversible achievements” that will benefit more Filipinos. “I assure you: this is an exciting economic story, and it…

Gov’t to prioritize free college tuition program – Nograles

Futch Anthony Inso 08/19/2017

  Government agencies like the Commission on High Education (CHED) may have to “sacrifice” their scholarship programs and allow realignment of funds for the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act starting next year,…

Gov’t told: Spend taxes on necessary, well-executed projects

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/17/2017

  WHILE local business groups backed the government’s proposed tax reform program, one industry leader stressed the importance of spending funds generated from this initiative wisely. Cebu Business Club (CBC) president Gordon Alan Joseph said he hopes…

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