Ordinance to protect service crew members pushed in Cebu City

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 09/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A local legislator wants to uphold the protection of service crew members in Cebu City. The proposed ordinance was called the  “Service Crew Protection Ordinance of Cebu City” which was included in the…

Should bidets be installed in all public toilets in Cebu City? Councilors raise concerns on proposed ordinance

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some concerns were raised on the proposed ordinance of the installation of bidets in all public toilets or restrooms in malls, hospitals, and other similar establishments during its public hearing on Wednesday, August…

Proposed ordinance to penalize vape users, sellers who improperly dispose vape pods pushed

Mary Rose Sagarino 08/10/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Vape users and sellers in Mandaue City who do not properly disposing their vape pods may be penalized soon. City Councilor Jennifer Del Mar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Trade and…

CCTO favors proposed traffic violator’s amnesty ordinance but…

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) has expressed support for the proposed ordinance granting amnesty for traffic violators but recommended a scheduled compromise penalty. Lawyer Kent Francesco Jongoy, the section head of the…

Utility firms seek exemption from proposed ‘Anti-Road Obstruction Ordinance’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two public utility firms have requested to be exempted from a proposed ordinance that would free the city’s sidewalks and road-right-of-way (RROW) from obstructions. Representatives of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)…

Cebu City Council fails to override Rama’s veto

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, failed to override a mayoral veto of a proposed ordinance granting the council power to investigate “in aid of legislation” and power of subpoena…

Proposed Cebu City measure requiring schools to submit calendar of activities to cops opposed

Wenilyn Sabalo 01/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The students and faculty organizations of the University of the Philippines Cebu (UP Cebu) expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance of Cebu City Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa, which requires universities and other institutions…

Proposed measure to penalize gasoline stations in Mandaue with uncalibrated pumps pushed

Mary Rose Sagarino 11/22/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Gasoline stations in Mandaue City with uncalibrated fuel pumps will soon be fined and their business permit may be revoked if a proposed ordinance would be passed by the Mandaue City Council. This…

‘Cebu City Registry of Barangay Inhabitants and Migrants Ordinance’ pushed

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 11/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon has proposed an ordinance establishing the registry of barangay inhabitants and migrants of Cebu City. Gealon filed the draft of his “Cebu City Registry of Barangay Inhabitants and…

Cebu City dad files ordinance granting amnesty to traffic violators

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor and lawyer Rey Gealon has filed an ordinance granting amnesty to Cebu City traffic violators. Gealon filed his proposed “Cebu City Traffic Violator’s Amnesty Ordinance of 2022” before the council…

Public hearing to be held for MPUJ, PUB temporary operations ordinance

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A public hearing for the proposed ordinance that would regulate the temporary operations of modern public utility jeepneys (MPUJs) and public utility buses (PUBs) in Cebu City during a state of calamity is…

Pesquera proposes creation of inter-agency council against sexual abuse and exploitation of children

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To localize efforts against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Cebu City, Majority Floor Leader Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera is pushing for the creation of the city’s inter-agency council against trafficking and…

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