SAVE TREES OR EASE TRAFFIC?

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/16/2015

Rama says island has to go; MLC suggests removing ‘only the tips’ Will center islands along Pope John Paul II Ave. —  and trees on it –  be removed or not? Options are still being discussed to…

City disaster management office identifies 10 unsafe structures

Nestle L. Semilla 07/14/2015

AT least 10 buildings in Cebu City are considered in danger of collapsing especially during a powerful earthquake. Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CCDRRMO) executive director Simeon Romarate said the buildings are either abandoned, dilapidated,…

Mayor Rama tells Cinema owners to check facilities

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Grace II Pecaoco 06/16/2015

To ensure the safety of moviegoers and the public, Mayor Michael Rama urged all Cinema owners in Cebu City to check their respective facilities to avoid a repeat of last Monday’s incident when a part of the…

LTO confiscates radio blocktimer’s license

06/09/2015

THE Land Transportation Office confiscated the driver’s license of radio blocktimer Roger Cimafranca after he was charged with using unauthorized plates on his motorcycle as stated under Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 2014-01. Cimafranca needs to pay a…

‘SETTLERS NEED TO LEAVE’

Nestle L. Semilla 06/08/2015

Rama wants Lahug River, creeks cleared of occupants, structures About 120 families will be affected by a clearing operation ordered by Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. Days before the delayed onset of the rainy season, Rama reiterated…

Housing tops Mike’s priorities in 2015

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/23/2014

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama wants the city to focus on implementing housing projects and programs next year. Several housing programs were included in the city’s approved P13.4 billion budget for 2015. “I will be sitting down…

Rama presents 2008 park plan for cemetery

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/04/2014

Amini ampitheater, and landscaped gardens with the Osmeña Mausoleum as the focal point are part of a 2008 plan to transform the Doña Pepang cemetery in barangay Carreta The plan for a park was drawn up six…

Not all barangay captains got a vehicle from Mayor Mike

Doris C. Bongcac 07/25/2014

Did all 80 barangays really get a service vehicle from the Cebu city government purchase in 2012? Sto. Niño barangay captain Pancho Ramirez, who is not an ally of the mayor, said he’s not one of the…

Rama forms panel to oversee his no-left-turn road experiment

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/05/2014

The “no left turn” scheme will resume in the Banilad-Talamban road in Cebu City despite angry complaints of motorists and passengers caught off guard by the change. On the spot, Mayor Michael Rama yesterday appointed 20 persons…

Why Mayor Rama kept reporters out of the forum

Doris C. Bongcac 07/05/2014

NEWS reporters were not allowed into yesterday’s 9 a.m. dialog about the traffic congestion along the Banilad-Talamban road. Only after insisting on access to cover the event were they able to get in past 10 a.m. Mayor…

Labella, Mary Ann: Why include us in admin case?

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/05/2014

Cebu CIty Vice Mayor Edgar Labella and Councilor Mary Ann delos Santos yesterday questioned why they were included in the administrative complaint filed with the Office of the President about receiving P20,000 as calamity aid last year.…

Gil Maningo’s sketchbook: Mike Rama Mayor of Cebu

Gil Maningo 01/19/2014

A boyhood devotion to the Sto. Niño made it easy for Michael Rama to take on the role of overall chairman of the annual Sinulog. He’s been doing it since he was elected vice mayor in 2001. With…

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