Dull, lifeless retelling

Jeff Ruffolo 12/01/2017

Kenneth  Branagh directs and stars as the legendary sleuth Hercule Poirot in the latest remake of Agatha Christie’s hypnotic reading of “Murder on the Orient Express.” And there is no doubt that the cast of this latest exploit…

Probe heeds appeal, halts outposts’ demolition

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/03/2017

ONLY two of the seven barangay outposts in Barangay Ermita were taken down after the demolition was halted on Friday. Ermita Barangay Captain Felicisimo “Imok” Rupinta was able to convince Jesusa “Susan” Berido, Prevention Restoration Order Beautification…

Tom: Deputy mayors can’t sign checks but can only call meetings

Intern 10/20/2017

“TECHNICALLY, there is no such thing as deputy mayors.” This was the reaction of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña on the case filed by retired National Bureau of Investigation Regional director Florencio Villarin against him, 10 councilors…

LTFRB-7 to Uber and Grab: Don’t deliver packages only

Futch Anthony Inso 09/29/2017

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) regional director Ahmed Cuizon has issued a warning to Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) operators: Do not engage in package delivery. Cuizon issued the statement following reports that TNVS Grab…

LTFRB: Only three cars per Uber, Grab operator

Inquirer.net 09/18/2017

RIDE-SHARING services providers under transport network companies (TNCs) Grab and Uber will be limited to a fleet of not more than three vehicles, Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chair Martin Delgra told senators last week.…

Only half of infra projects can be funded without tax reform — DOF chief

Inquirer 08/16/2017

The Duterte administration’s ambitious “Build, Build, Build” program might not be completed if Congress would not pass the proposed comprehensive tax reform program, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said. Dominguez told senators during the briefing on…

Only amendment to constitution can abolish CHR

Nestle L. Semilla 07/26/2017

  DESPITE the threats by President Rodrigo Duterte to abolish the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), he can only do so by amending the constitution. “Should the President decide to abolish it, then a constitutional convention must…

One Night Only

Jude Bacalso 06/05/2017

  The 103-year-old Gotiaoco building is dressed for a night out tonight. Not just any other night, too. For the first time, she joins the “Gabii sa Kabilin,” an 11-year-tradition in Cebu that celebrates heritage. By May…

Doria: Only criminals fear Martial Law implementation

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/27/2017

Police officials in Cebu are willing to allow civilians to carry firearms and help authorities fight terrorists and criminals as long as there is an order from higher-ups allowing it. Chief Supt. Noli Taliño, director of the…

Search for high powered firearms leads to confiscation of only two bullets

Rene F. Alima 04/29/2017

Police raided the house of a barangay councilor in Barangay Valladolid, Carcar City yesterday on suspicion that he kept unlicensed high powered firearms. Barangay Councilor Ryan Sagulili however eluded arrest when the police team came to serve…

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