School opening peaceful in Metro Cebu, C. Visayas

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla, Norman V. Mendoza 06/05/2017

THE first day of classes in Metro Cebu and Central Visayas was peaceful despite some minor security concerns, the Police Regional Office (PRO-7) said yesterday. Chief Supt. Noli Taliño, PRO-7 chief, said there were no reports of…

No martial law declaration in Metro — Palace

Inquirer.net 06/03/2017

Malacañang on Saturday allayed the fears of the public on the possible declaration of martial law in Metro Manila following the fatal incident at the Resorts World Manila where 38 people, including the gunman, died. Presidential spokesperson…

US Embassy advises citizens of checkpoints in Metro Manila

Inquirer.net 05/28/2017

The United States Embassy in Manila on Sunday issued an advisory to its citizens, saying the Philippine government has placed the entire Philippine National Police on full alert throughout Metro Manila. The security message issued tells its…

Expressway project seen to boost trade in Metro Cebu

Intern 05/24/2017

THE multi-billion peso Metro Cebu Expressway project will not only decongest traffic but spur economic growth by easing the delivery of goods and services to people. “Commerce will really grow because trucks won’t have to go through…

The Superstore Cometh

Jude Bacalso 05/08/2017

Alice Tan Plaza wheels her shopping cart past me, only barely a quarter occupied…and with the most basic of vegetable selections. I chide the woman that she can get her sayote and ginger from anywhere, and she—good…

MCWD to tap private sector help

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/04/2017

  A projected increase in Metro Cebu’s water demand by the year 2020 would translate to an additional need of 80,000 cubic meters of water per day. Joel Mari Yu, Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) chairman of…

Win a trip to Japan with Metro Stores and Cathay Pacific

PR 04/10/2017

  METRO Retail Stores Group partners with Cathay Pacific Airways for this summer’s super exciting raffle promo. Metro Stores and Cathay Pacific will treat two lucky winners with a trip to Osaka, Japan good for three inclusive…

3 big quakes hit Batangas, Metro Manila

Inquirer.net 04/08/2017

Three strong earthquakes jolted Batangas, its neighboring provinces in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Camarines Sur, Romblon and Mindoro, and as far as Metro Manila, prompting massive evacuation in offices and malls across the National…

PNP says Metro Manila safe after arrest of suspected ISIS members

Inquirer.net 04/07/2017

Metro Manila is safe, the Philippine National Police (PNP) assured after the authorities arrested two foreign nationals with alleged Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) links near a shopping mall in Taguig last March. “The public…

That problem again

Editorial 03/27/2017

Yesterday’s brief rainshower did little to raise the water level at Buhisan Dam, among the primary sources of water in Metro Cebu, but at least it gave a pleasant early morning respite for what promises to be…

The right to water

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 03/26/2017

Starting one’s day without water coming out of the faucet is not just inconvenient, it is a reminder of the worrisome water crisis we face. Cebu has long been tagged as having severe water challenges, but it…

Water runs dry but not the drug supply

Stephen D. Capillas 03/09/2017

As I wrote this, the weather remained tolerably warm for the most part in Metro Cebu, but local news broadcasts had long reminded the public about the forecast of the state weather bureau Pagasa on the hot…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.