More than 1K applicants for Capitol’s scholarship program

Izobelle T. Pulgo 04/26/2017

ABOUT 1,370 applicants are vying for 300 slots under the provincial government’s “Paglaum” scholarship program for the incoming school year. Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale, the program’s proponent, said she is happy with the number of applicants for…

Team Rama: Is ‘Basura Mo, Sardinas Ko’ program working?

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 04/25/2017

IS Cebu City Hall’s “Basura Mo, Sardinas Ko” program actually motivating city residents to properly dispose of their garbage? The Team Rama bloc of the Cebu City Council asked this question in yesterday’s session as they asked…

Public finance program to be launched by UP Cebu

Morexette Erram 04/22/2017

The University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu) will host the People’s Public Finance Institute (PPFI) for Central Visayas before the year ends. During this afternoon’s press conference for the inauguration of the School of Management of…

From Farmer-Scientist Training Program

PR 04/09/2017

Capitol launches fishermen scientist training program Following the success of the Farmer-Scientist Training Program (FSTP), the Cebu provincial government launched its first ever Fishermen Scientist RDE Training Program (FishSTP) in Barangay Taloot, Argao town, southern Cebu last…

More nominees expected

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/02/2017

EOY PHILIPPINES 2017 Organizers of a nationwide search for outstanding entrepreneurs are expecting more nominees this year as the Philippine economy is projected to grow further in 2017. Maria “Marlu” Balmaceda, program manager of Entrepreneur of the…

Town drug rehab program honors 821 graduates

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/31/2017

FED up with all the household chores and feeling very much like a bored housewife, Darlene (not her real name), turned to illegal drugs a year ago in Barangay Poblacion, San Remigio, northern Cebu. At 52 years…

CCSC launches grassroots sports training program

Calvin D. Cordova 03/29/2017

The Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC) will one again spearhead the Summer Grassroots Sports Training Program on April 17-May 12 in various public schools in Cebu City. CCSC chairman Edward Hayco said they are expecting 10,000 students…

Trash to cash for a cause Motolite, PBSP mark 10th year of recycling program

PR 03/28/2017

Imagine if 4,000 tons of used lead acid batteries (ULABs) were disposed indiscriminately in our waterways over the last 10 years. The lead content in these batteries would have leaked into our rivers and poisoned animals. Worse,…

USJ-R launches feeding program for the poor

Ioannes P. Arong 03/28/2017

Hungry street dwellers around the university in downtown Cebu City will be provided with a free meal at least once a week. This after the University of San Jose-Recoletos launched the Lamesa ni San Jose (St. Joseph’s…

Betting on a hot, hot, hot business!

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/26/2017

Former salesman risks it all in Silly Boy Hot Sauce venture Quitting one’s job at a multi-national company, even when a promotion was looming, just to risk it all for a new business venture may sound as…

Red Durano appointed chairman of House Committee on Education

Doris C. Bongcac 03/24/2017

CEBU 5th District Rep. Ramon “Red” Durano VI has been named as the new chairperson of the Committee on Basic Education and Culture of the House of Representatives. He replaced Rep. Evelina Escudero (1st District, Sorsogon) who…

Plaza Independencia as venue for Earth Hour 2017 program

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/23/2017

CEBU City Hall will join environmental groups and non-government organizations (NGOs) in celebrating this year’s Earth Hour at the Plaza Independencia in Cebu City tomorrow. Former Cebu City councilor Nida Cabrera, chairperson for this Earth Hour observance,…

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