International events to perk up tourism sector next year

Vanessa Claire Lucero 12/31/2015

With the declaration of 2016 as “Visit the Philippines Again” year and the holding of some international events in Manila and Cebu, tourism players are optimistic about their prospects for next year. Among the events that will…

Partial road closures set for IEC

Nestle L. Semilla 12/30/2015

Commuters and motorists in Cebu City  have to keep in mind which roads will be closed and what hours they will reopen during the  Jan. 25 to 30 International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu City. Traffic and security…

CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

Apple Ta-as, Nestle L. Semilla with Eileen G. Mangubat 12/27/2015

CCTO proposal: No vehicles allowed on Pope John Paul II Ave. during IEC week Get ready to walk during the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) week. Leave your cars behind. This was the advice of Chief Supt. Manuel…

PNP to handle food budget of extra policemen for IEC

Apple Ta-as 12/23/2015

THE food budget for additional policemen to be fielded in Cebu for the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) in January will come from the national government. This eased concerns of IEC organizers in the Cebu Archdiocese which is…

STILL ON TOP OF SINULOG?

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/16/2015

Suspended Mayor Rama chairs Sinulog Foundation meeting With the Sinulog barely four weeks away, suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama made good his promise to stay “active” in its preparations. He presided yesterday over the annual meeting…

Rama: I will be still be active in Sinulog, IEC

Jose Santino S. Bunachita with Jhunnex Napallacan 12/12/2015

Since he’s suspended for 60 days, Michael Rama has to downshift his role even though he remains elected mayor of Cebu City. He can’t sign documents, represent the city or perform other regular functions as chief executive…

Barrio fiesta awaits IEC youth in Lapu parishes

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/12/2015

About 5,000 young people are expected to join the International Eucharistic Congress’ (IEC) Youth Day on Jan. 28. Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Dennis Villarojo said participants will be treated to a barrio fiesta that will be held at…

Traffic preps ongoing for IEC religious events in Cebu City

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/11/2015

HEAVY traffic can be expected in major thoroughfares in Cebu City starting next week until the end of  January for the Sinulog and the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC), Cebu City Hall officials said. City  officials and representatives…

RAMA FACES SUSPENSION

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/10/2015

Malacañang’s 60-day freeze order to be served by DILG When Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama returns from his Paris trip today, he will face a 60-day preventive suspension he didn’t expect. The order, signed by the Office…

‘Postpone bridge repairs’

Victor Anthony V. Silva with Mary Claire U. Catado 12/10/2015

A request to hang banners for the International Eucharistic Congress along the two Mactan-Cebu bridges was approved yesterday. The request of Cebu Archbihsop Jose Palma was taken up in a meeting of the  Mactan-Cebu Bridge Management Board…

APEC TEMPLATE for IEC security

Apple Ta-as 12/09/2015

SECURITY arrangements for the papal visit last January and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in September and October will be used as a blueprint for next year’s International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu City. Interior and Local…

Cebu City police chiefs train for IEC security

Apple Ta-as 12/06/2015

Refresher courses on hostage-taking held, scenarios of armed robberies played out The chiefs of 11 police stations in Cebu City and the members of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) are undergoing training and refresher courses as…

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