PB confirms calamity status due to dengue

Nestle L. Semilla 10/17/2016

The Cebu Provincial Board passed a resolution that placed the province under a state of calamity due to what they described as a “dengue outbreak” in yesterday’s session. PB member Christopher Baricuatro authored a resolution declaring a…

Capitol turns over P6M abattoir equipment

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/22/2016

MORE than P6 million worth of abattoir equipment were turned over to 34 local governments in the province on Monday morning. Gov. Hilario Davide III, Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Rose Vincoy and some Provincial Board (PB) members led…

Capitol to roll out scholarships in Sept.

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/09/2016

ABOUT 70 handicapped, abused, marginalized and children of dysfunctional families will soon be included in a college scholarship program to be sponsored by the Cebu provincial government. Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said her office convened the…

PB members spoof ‘Tokhang’

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/06/2016

IMAGINE a jam-packed Capitol Social Hall roar with laughter as “President Rodrigo Duterte” entered the hall and the sound of wild cheers reverberating from the audience as “Duterte” mentioned the names of five generals allegedly involved in…

NEB’s call on how to fill up vacancy at the Prov Board

Carmel Loise Matus 08/02/2016

WITH the dismissal of ABC Cebu chapter President Celestino Martinez III, the National Executive Board (NEB) of the Liga ng mga Barangay will decide whether to appoint a caretaker to temporarily head the Association of Barangay Councils…

Yoly continues Teban’s work

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/31/2016

From working as an extra in radio dramas, it was only a matter of time before Yolanda “Yoly” Daan succeeded her husband, famed radio talent turned public official Julian “Teban” Daan, at the Provincial Board (PB). When…

Capitol scholarships open for children of pushers, users

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/18/2016

A PROPOSED ordinance that would grant college scholarships to handicapped, marginalized and poor students will also include children of self-confessed drug users and pushers who surrendered to the police. The proposed ordinance dubbed as “Paglaum (Hope) Scholarship…

PB vows to be independent as Davide asks for support

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 07/04/2016

Though enjoying cordial working relations with the governor’s office, the Provincial Board (PB) vowed to maintain its independence in its inaugural session yesterday. The PB’s inaugural session included two members from the newly created seventh district. In…

PB approves P5.2-M supplemental budget for office, vans

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 06/28/2016

A P5.2-MILLION supplemental budget was approved by the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) that will cover the salaries and other benefits of newly appointed officials as well as the acquisition of 10 meat vans. Half of the amount…

Outgoing PB members honored

Izobelle T. Pulgo 06/27/2016

Outgoing Cebu Provincial Board (PB) members were honored for their work during their three-year term of office in their last session yesterday. “We came from and belonged to different political fences. But we crossed party lines and…

PB approves creation of new anti-drug office

06/14/2016

AN ORDINANCE authored by Provincial Board (PB) Member Ivy Durano Meca to create a Cebu Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Office (CPADAO) was approved by the PB during their regular session on Monday. “I believe in all-out war against…

Bid for PB support on Digong’s stand on death penalty junked

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/30/2016

A PROPOSAL for the Cebu Provincial Board (PB) to support the position of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to re-impose the death penalty was shot down during yesterday’s PB session. The proposal sponsored by PB Member Arleigh Sitoy was…

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