DPWH exec ‘not aware’ of sale of limestone

Marian Z. Codilla 11/26/2014

The Cebu 4th  Engineering District of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will not investigate  the alleged selling of limestone  excavated from  Ili Rock in Boljoon town, southern Cebu. District Engr. James Dellosa said he…

Long-term damage seen on Boljoon coastline

Marian Z. Codilla 11/24/2014

The damage wrought by siltation on the coast of Boljoon town that was caused by the reclamation project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in sitio Talisay, barangay Poblacion won’t be seen immediately. “We…

Boljoon residents’ outcry heard

Marian Z. Codilla 11/22/2014

TOWN’S OUTCRY HEARD DPWH to suspend coastal  reclamation but Ili Rock excavation will go on Fishermen in Boljoon town were relieved yesterday to hear an engineer of the Dept. of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announce that…

Davide, solon back excavations on Ili Rock

Peter L. Romanillos 11/20/2014

Two Cebu province officails  said they have nothing against the ongoing excavation work on Boljoon town’s  “Ili Rock” mountain if only to ensure the safety of residents and commuters from future landslides. Rep. Wilfredo Caminero of Cebu’s…

Reclamation work on Boljoon seashore ‘not authorized’

Marian Z. Codilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/20/2014

Why is a “reclamation” project going on in the seashore of Boljoon town, and who authorized it? Why dumped into the seashore, boulders and limestone debris from Ili Rock, the mountain where a P42 million excavation is…

DPWH won’t stop Boljoon projects; loss of heritage site deplored

Marian Z. Codilla 11/19/2014

“Only a court order can stop this project.” This was the firm position of Engr. Marlon Marollano, project engineer of the Dept. of Public  Works and Highways (DPWH), about the excavation work being done on the slopes…

Numancia

Radel Paredes 11/09/2014

My father came from what could have been a heritage town, the municipality of Del Carmen in Siargao Island. It was formerly called Numancia after a town of the same name in Toledo, Spain. Records show that…

Gullas urges Cebu south mayors to push road widening

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/31/2014

Rep. Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas asked Cebu mayors yesterday to draft a resolution asking Public Works and Highways Secretary  Rogelio Singson to continue with the road widening of the highway in southern Cebu. He and his grandfather…

Cebu’s ‘heritage of heroism’ driving province’s rehab work, Davide says

Peter L. Romanillos 08/10/2014

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III cited Cebu’s “heritage of heroism” as  the driving force behind massive efforts to recover  from last year’s earthquake and supertyphoon Yolanda. Speaking in last Friday’s Gabii sa Sugbo banquet, Davide said “Cebu’s…

An evening of ‘balak’, beauty of Visayan culture

Apple Ta-as 06/01/2014

For 76-year-old  poet Fred Cañete of Cordova town, Gabii sa Kabilin (Night of Heritage) is not just about visiting  historical landmarks, tasting local delicacies and museum-hopping. The  annual event  rekindled his love for Visayan poetry or “balak” …

PISTAYM photo exhibit open

05/27/2014

The Office of the Mayor, through the Downtown Revitalization Project, in cooperation with the HAMBIN, will showcase the pictures of old Cebu during the pre-war era which form part of the collections of the Uytingchua family. Witness…

Heritage night to highlight parade of horse-drawn carriage

05/25/2014

Before jeepneys began to lord it over Cebu City’s streets, horse-drawn carriages or tartanillas were the main mode of transportation. Considered the “king of the road” during the Spanish occupation and before motorized vehicles were introduced after…

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