Quarry operator asks Ombuds to probe Enad, Minglanilla officials

Futch Anthony Inso 10/28/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—A businesswoman said she filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against Minglanilla officials led by Mayor Rajiv Enad. Myra Lapitan, owner of Jomara Group of Companies, did not elaborate on her complaint,…

Cebu Daily Newscast: CPA continues project construction despite Rama’s stoppage order

CDN Digital 03/13/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. CPA continues project construction despite Rama’s stoppage order The Cebu Port Authority…

Food delivery riders in Cebu seek immediate suspension of delivery permit fees

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/12/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The National Union of Food Delivery Riders-Cebu welcomed Executive Order No. 41 which suspends the collection of ‘pass-through’ fees by local government units from vehicles that are transporting goods. The new EO aims…

Some schools to close in 2 months if ‘no permit, no exam’ ban is imposed – PACU

Sofia Abrogar 05/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines— If a ban on “no permit, no exam” policy will be implemented, some schools will be able keep running only in the next two months once the new system is put into place. This is…

Private schools warn: ‘No permit, no exam’ bills to force shutdowns

Jane Bautista 04/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed bills in Congress intending to ban the “no permit, no exam” policy may force many private schools to close and thousands of teachers and staff to lose their jobs, according to a…

Gov. Garcia asks LTFRB 7 to provide additional buses for Holy Week passengers

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has requested the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) to issue special permits to some tourist buses to transport and ferry passengers traveling to and…

LTO seeks to regulate ‘excessive’ driving school fees

Jane Bautista 02/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it was considering standardizing the fees charged to new driver’s license applicants after a lawmaker questioned the “anti-poor” and “very expensive” cost of acquiring the permit. According to LTO chief…

Police: Drink moderately, stay away from drugs during holiday parties

Futch Anthony Inso 11/24/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has advised Oponganons to drink moderately and stay away from drugs, especially during Christmas parties. Police Colonel Elmer Lim, chief of LCPO, said that the public must…

Coast Guard vessel to serve as official galleon for Fiesta Señor 2023 fluvial procession

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 11/15/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A vessel from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be used as the official galleon of the image of Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu in the January 2023 fluvial procession. This was announced…

Babag firecracker manufacturers reminded to always prioritize safety

Futch Anthony Inso 11/12/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Officials in Barangay Babag, Lapu-Lapu City have already started meeting with firecracker and pyrotechnics retailers and manufacturers. Babag village chief Arsenio Berdin said that this is to ensure the safety of factories manufacturing…

It’s final: Community pantries need no permits but must coordinate with LGUs – Año

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 04/29/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Community pantries need not get permits to operate from the government, but their organizers must coordinate with local government officials, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said on Wednesday during the pre-recorded briefing of President Rodrigo…

MOD to vendors: No need to get voter’s certificate

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 01/26/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Market Operations Division (MOD) has asked vendors to stop flocking to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices of the two districts of the city to get a voter’s certificate. The…

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