9 port officials fired in Bohol for holding drinking spree in office

Leo Udtohan 08/21/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has dismissed nine port officials in Bohol after they were caught on closed-circuit television (CCTV) drinking alcohol inside a government office in this city during the birthday celebration of…

Delos Santos to law enforcers: ‘Step up’ efforts in capturing killers of public servants

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu City councilor is urging law enforcemers to “step up” their efforts to apprehend those responsible for crimes involving the murder of public servants. Cebu City Councilor Mary Ann delos Santos vented…

Hayco says training of coaches and technical officials is one of the goals in forging ties with PRISAA

Glendale G. Rosal 03/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) commissioner Edward Hayco revealed that part of their efforts in forging a partnership with the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) is to train coaches and technical officials. Hayco told…

Mayor Rama implements revamp of city hall officials

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government on Monday, March 13, 2023, implemented the revamp of city hall officials. City Administrator Suzanne Ardosa, after the early Monday morning flag-raising ceremony at the Plaza Sugbo grounds, announced…

Cebu City coaches, officials optimistic about Pages as CCSC chief

Glendale G. Rosal 02/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several sports coaches and officials of the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) are optimistic about their newly-appointed chairman, John Pages, who have taken his oath last Sunday. The 49-year-old Pages succeeded Edward Hayco…

Rama to coterminous officials: You may not report to work anymore

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama urged the coterminous officials of the City Hall to no longer report to work as the transition between administrations is ongoing. Rama said that all employees and officials…

Central Visayas football officials optimistic with reelection of Araneta as PFF prexy 

Mars G. Alison 11/29/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—Relief seems to be the general feeling among members of the Cebu football community after Mariano “Nonong” Araneta was re-elected as the president of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF).  Araneta won, 23-12, against Ricky…

Typhoon leaves 19 dead as Japan launches major rescue

10/13/2019

TOKYO (AP) — Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan Sunday to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to at least 19 with more…

Negros Oriental police chief, 3 other officials relieved over ops that killed 14

Inquirer.net 04/02/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday relieved the director of the Negros Oriental police, and the chiefs of police of three cities and municipalities where 14 persons were recently killed…

‘Demand honesty from gov’t officials’

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 03/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Honesty should be a value that Filipinos should demand from both incumbent and aspiring government officials, according to two senatorial candidates on Monday, March 11, 2019 during the “Klarohay Ta! Mega Cebu Candidates…

E-League officials decide on incidents during finals

JONAS PANERIO 02/06/2019

Games on Saturday:  City Sports Club-Cebu (Game 3, Evo League) 3:00 PM – KYOCERA  VS DREAMSCAPE  (Game 3, Elite Classic) 4:30 PM – ACCENTURE  VS. SYKES Cebu City, Philippines – One key player got spared from a…

Ermita officials to seek DILG advice on release of calamity fund

Rosalie Abatayo 02/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With only two officials left in Barangay Ermita, acting Barangay Captain Efe Rupinta raised concerns on how to release the quick response funds for the over 2,000 individuals who were affected in Tuesday’s…

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