Water rationing expected in Metro Cebu next year

Vanessa Claire Lucero 12/02/2015

WATER may be rationed in some parts of Metro Cebu in April and May next year, when surface water sources are expected to dry up and supply runs short because of the El Niño phenomenon. Edgar Ortega,…

Cebu is a rich landlord

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/24/2015

The Cebu provincial government owes its status as the country’s wealthiest provincial government mostly to its real property assets worth P22 billion. Provincial Accountant Marieto Ypil said this comprised majority of the Capitol’s P28.18 billion equity last…

Pre-paid cards for bus ride, ‘reasonable’ rate for deluxe

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag and Aileen Garcia-Yap 11/18/2015

No coins or paper bills will be collected from passengers of the new European-built buses, whose P25 to P75 fare rates were recently approved for Metro Cebu by the Land Transportation and Franchising Board. A tap-to-pay system…

‘Cebu commuters are ready for Uber’

Vanessa Claire Lucero 11/15/2015

IS Cebu ready for the American ride-sharing service Uber? Uber marketing manager EJ Dela Vega said it is, especially Metro Cebu. “We have collected a lot of data. We know when people open the application. Even when…

Skies clear, haze-free in Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 11/07/2015

  There’s no need to wear N95 masks anymore. The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7) yesterday declared Cebu as totally haze free. Bohol was also cleared. Dumaguete city’s  air quality was also found within standards, although an EMB…

EMB-7 to get more air monitor equipment

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 11/02/2015

THE Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7) said it is expecting new equipment worth P11 million from the central office to monitor air quality in Cebu. EMB-7 Regional Director William Cuñado said the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu…

Sy: Metro Cebu an ‘important growth corridor’ for SM Prime

Marites Villamor Ilano 11/02/2015

Property giant SM Prime Holdings, Inc. expects to sustain its strong growth as it further increases its mall footprint. The company will open SM Seaside City Cebu, its third mall in Metro Cebu and 55th nationwide, on…

EMB: Air quality still erratic, wear masks

Inquirer, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/29/2015

THE air quality in Metro Cebu improved yesterday, but the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is not yet lifting its advisory to wear protective masks. William Cuñado, EMB-7 regional director for Central Visayas, said their monitoring showed that…

Mandaue gets new preschool building

PR 10/29/2015

The Visayan Electric Company (Veco) turned over a newly constructed two-classroom building to Tabok Elementary School in Mandaue City yesterday. The building for preschoolers is a product of Veco’s ‘Silid Pangarap’ partnership with Aboitiz Foundation Inc., AGAPP…

Hazy predicament

Editorial 10/29/2015

  Public concern over the haze that has swept Metro Cebu  has been on a roller coaster  since last weekend’s official  confirmation that forest fires in Indonesia are affecting the iair quality here. On Saturday, the meter…

EMB: Cebu still not haze-free

Jhunnex Napallacan, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/28/2015

Cebu is still not haze-free, according to the regional Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7). EMB-7 Regional Director William Cuñado said they noticed erratic results of the air quality monitoring taken from Monday evening until yesterday afternoon. Cuñado said…

Del Mar hopes Mega Cebu bill to be passed this year

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/28/2015

SEVEN to nine Cebuano legislators signed a bill creating the Mega Cebu Development Authority (MCDA). Rep. Raul del Mar of Cebu City’s north district said the proposed legislation will be known as House Bill 6627 or the…

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