Capitol to expedite processing, regulate public access to info

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/26/2016

THE Cebu provincial government yesterday welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s challenge to local government units to shorten processing time of permits and other requests from the public. Provincial Administrator Mark Tolentino said while there are certain factors that…

More than words

Raymund Fernandez 07/26/2016

As it was, President Rodrigo Duterte’s speech turned out to be not so bad. For showing the human side of him, it might have been brilliant. That he affirmed: there will be no demolition (of squatters) without…

Crackdown on traffic violators

Nestor Ramirez 07/26/2016

Would solutions to traffic problems be bloody too? In expressing his frustration over the relief of his trusted key regional and city police officials, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña threatened to stop supporting the anti-illegal drug campaign…

‘Portrait of Peace’, not burning effigy, in Duterte Sona

07/26/2016

Militant groups on Monday paraded a six-panel mural as they marched to Batasan Hills on Monday to rally in support of President Rodrigo Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (Sona). This marked the first time Bagong…

Tax reforms crucial to improve PH competitiveness – execs

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/26/2016

Digong’s plans in Sona on income taxes, banking secrecy and MSMEs lauded Business leaders in Cebu welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to reduce corporate and personal income taxes and create a simpler tax system in the country.…

SONA FROM THE HEART

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Carmel Loise Matus, Edison Delos Angeles, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Julit C. Jainar, Nestle L. Semilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/25/2016

True to form, the campaign against illegal drugs and federalism were among the issues emphasized by President Rodrigo Duterte during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). But what some local government executives expected the President…

Duterte call for rebel truce drowns militant protest vs anti – drug killings

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/25/2016

Hours before President Rodrigo Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, militant groups in Cebu staged a march-rally calling for an end to extrajudicial killings. However as the SONA wound up, the estimated 500 people…

Duterte hits ‘melodramatic’ Inquirer front page photo

07/25/2016

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Monday downplayed a viral photo of a wife of a slain alleged drug pusher cradling the body of her husband, a photo of which was published in the Inquirer on Sunday. During his…

A spineless party

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 07/25/2016

With President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte setting a record 91% trust rating according to a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia, all attempts or even posturings of a “vigorous” opposition in Congress by members of the former ruling…

Centcom on blue alert for SONA

Edison Delos Angeles 07/25/2016

THE Central Command is placed under blue alert status in anticipation of the first State of the Nation Address by President Rodrigo Duterte. Central Command chief Lt. Gen. Nicanor Vivar said he ordered the troops to monitor…

Militants rally against extrajudicial killings, death penalty

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/25/2016

ABOUT 500 persons belonging to different militant groups staged a rally at Colon Street in Cebu City to urge President Rodrigo Duterte to address national and local concerns hours before he delivers his first State of the…

War on drugs, federalism seen to top Duterte’s SONA

Carmel Loise Matus, Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Julit C. Jainar, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 07/24/2016

What do Cebu’s leaders in government and the private sector expect from President Rodrigo Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA)? For Rep. Raul del Mar of Cebu City’s north district, Rep. Ramon “Red” Durano VI…

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