Bridge repairs delayed due to rains but still on target

Carmel Loise Matus, Julit C. Jainar 06/07/2016

Repairs on the old Mandaue-Mactan Bridge were suspended following two days of heavy rains, the regional Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH 7) said yesterday. “We are trying to finish the asphalting works before the opening…

Crimson’s ‘Toque of the Town’

Aissa A. Dela Cruz 06/04/2016

FRESH from the confirmation that Azure Beach Club, the flagship restaurant of Crimson Resort & Spa in Mactan Island, has just been conferred the World Luxury Restaurant Award, General Manager Kristofer Quadros proudly reveals that the “Toque…

Security cameras installed in Lapu streets

Norman V. Mendoza 06/01/2016

LAPU-LAPU City Hall installed security cameras in its streets starting late last month to monitor not only traffic but any incidents of criminality that may occur in these areas. The P12 million project consists of 45 high…

Mandaue wants reroute scheme for jeepneys

Julit C. Jainar 05/31/2016

With the school season a few weeks away, traffic officials in Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City are considering a traffic rerouting scheme for passenger jeepneys passing through Marcelo Fernan Bridge and Mandaue-Mactan Bridge. Architect Florentino Nimor, executive…

Summer youth camp tackles teenage pregnancy, HIV, AIDS

05/28/2016

The Cebu Provincial government’s Social Welfare Development Office, in partnership with the Commission on Population (Popcom 7), recently held a summer youth camp last May 18-21 at the Alta Resort in Cordova town, Mactan Island. The first…

Motorists told to brace for congestion, confusion

Nestle L. Semilla 05/20/2016

The Lapu-Lapu City Traffic Management System (CTMS) is asking motorists and commuters to be patient as they hold today a one-day dry run of a new traffic scheme. “I urge the public to be more patient and…

Suicide victim identified by mother

Nestle L. Semilla 05/19/2016

The man who hung himself at the old bridge yesterday was identified by his family member at the funeral home in Lapu-Lapu City. Seriaca Caballero, a Toledo City native who went to Lapu-Lapu City positively identified her…

New traffic scheme set by Lapu for Mandaue-Mactan bridge

Nestle L. Semilla 05/19/2016

LAPU-LAPU City Mayor Paz Radaza approved a new traffic route scheme by the City Traffic Management System (CTMS) board for the Mandaue-Mactan bridge. CTMS head Frank Brazil said they will conduct a dry run of the traffic…

Motorcycle ban eyed in 1st bridge

Nestle L. Semilla, Norman V. Mendoza 05/18/2016

A motorcycle ban and a longer time for vehicles to exit Lapu-Lapu City via UN Avenue were proposed by Lapu-Lapu City and Mandaue City traffic officials to help ease traffic in both the Mandaue-Mactan and Marcelo Fernan…

Man rescued after jumping off Mandaue-Mactan bridge

Norman V. Mendoza 05/14/2016

An unidentified man believed to be in his mid 20s was seriously hurt after he leaped off the Mandaue-Mactan bridge at 10 am Saturday. Bumper-to-bumper traffic was experienced at the bridge after the man left his car…

Barangay Looc dominates Mandaue boat race

Norman V. Mendoza 05/04/2016

AROUND 100 fishermen from Mandaue City participated in the third annual inter-barangay boat race held last Sunday at the Bridge Park as part of the fiesta activities of the city. Barangay Looc grabbed the most number of…

Kadaugan sa Mactan starts

Norman V. Mendoza 04/22/2016

THE annual Kadaugan sa Mactan festival started last night with a three-day street party and two separate concerts. Frank Brazil, chief of City Traffic Management System (CTMS), said no street will be closed for the Kadaugan Street…

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