Cebu execs expect Duterte’s SONA to tackle infra, West Philippine Sea, drugs

Delta Dyrecka Letigio, Rosalie Abatayo 07/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What does President Rodrigo Duterte have in store for Cebu and the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao? This is one of the questions that Cebuano officials wish to find answers to as…

CCCI president wins Asia HRD award

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) president Virgilio Espeleta won the Movers and Shakers award in the 2019 Asia Human Resources Development (HRD) Awards. Espeleta accepted the awards during the Asia HRD Awards 2019…

Fernandez wants to see Pacquiao become president

Inquirer.net 07/16/2019

HOLLYWOOD—There are a lot of things on the horizon for Manny Pacquiao. And it’s way beyond the rematch against Floyd Mayweather, or another Fighter of the Year award—if one would believe Buboy Fernandez. Fernandez, Pacquiao’s head trainer…

LMP Cebu to lobby for greater local autonomy

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philipppines — The League of Municipalities of the Philippines Cebu chapter (LMP Cebu) will actively pursue a stronger local autonomy. LMP Cebu President and Liloan Mayor Christina Frasco made this statement during her acceptance speech…

Villar to focus on agriculture for her legislative agenda

Irene R. Sino Cruz 06/20/2019

CEBU CITY—Reelected Senator Cynthia Villar again expressed disinterest in the position of Senate President and instead, preferred to continue focusing on agriculture for her legislative agenda. Villar was in Cebu Thursday to speak at the 14th National…

Senator Bong Go to ask President Duterte to move 2020 brgy polls to 2022

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 06/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Ganahan pa ka maextend imong termino?” (Do you want your term to be extended?) This was the question Senator-elect Bong Go raised to Mambaling Barangay Captain Gines Abellana during his visit on Saturday,…

Vice President Robredo expected in Cebu on Sunday for Otso Diretso sortie

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/27/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo is expected to be in Cebu on Sunday, April 28, for the campaign sortie of the Otso Diretso senatorial slate. This was confirmed to CDN-Digital by Lawyer Ibarra “Barry”…

Espina, 2nd female IBP Cebu prexy: Three tenets to anchor her plans for lawyers’ group

Gresheen Gift M. Libby 03/24/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Certified Public Accountant-Lawyer Ria Lidia Espina believes in three tenets: service, sustainability, and solidarity.  Elected last February 21 as the second female president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Cebu Province…

Gwen Garcia sees stronger winning chances with the backing of President Duterte, Inday Sara

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/22/2019

LILOAN, CEBU, Philippines — The endorsements of two Dutertes — President Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter, Davao City Mayor Duterte-Carpio — will strengthen the midterm election campaign of Cebu Third District Representative and gubernatorial candidate, Gwendolyn Garcia.…

Davao Mayor Sara Duterte: I have no plans on being next Philippine president

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/22/2019

LILOAN, Cebu, Philippines—Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said she had no plans of running for president in 2022. Duterte said this after Mandaue City Mayor  Gabriel Luis “Luigi” Quisumbing addressed her as the next…

Palma on Duterte’s change of heart about threats on priests: I hope, pray he’s serious

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said that the recent pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte to stop the death threats against Catholic bishops and priests was some kind of conversion. “I also believe that this should be…

Pacquiao on Imee’s graduation issue: She only needs to show she’s sincere in supporting the president

Rosalie Abatayo 02/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—For Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, who stands as campaign manager of the senatorial bets of the administration, it should not be a question on whether or not Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos earned a degree…

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