Capitol to give P1-M aid to implementing LGUs

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/30/2016

More farmers in the province are expected to benefit from the Farmer-Scientist Training Program (FSTP) as the Capitol is set to distribute P1 million as financial assistance to each implementing local government unit. The Cebu Provincial Board…

PB supports curfew; Margot raises doubts

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/24/2016

The proposal of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to impose a nationwide curfew for minors has gained the support of the Provincial Board (PB) and the Cebu Provincial Council on the Welfare of Children (PCWC), but was met…

PBOC asked to lower transmission threshold for vote results

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/11/2016

THE lawyer of Provincial Board (PB) candidate Jonkie Ouano asked the Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC) to lower the transmission threshold to 90 percent so leading bets for Cebu’s sixth district representatives can be proclaimed. As of…

Cebu-wide dialogue needed for rice law

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/23/2016

REQUIRING food outlets in Cebu to offer a half cup of rice in their menus would require province-wide level consultations to make it a reality, Provincial Board (PB) Member Alex Binghay said. “We need to know the…

Man sentenced to eight years for stealing jewelry from ‘Teban’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Edison Delos Angeles 04/20/2016

A CEBU City judge convicted one of two persons accused of  forcibly taking P1.9 million worth of assorted jewelry inside the house of Provincial Board (PB) Member Julian “Teban” Daan in Talisay City five years ago. Rameses…

Replacing Ouano in PB impractical, unnecessary

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/29/2016

Top administration officials find it “impractical” to fill the post left by the late Provincial Board (PB) Member Thadeo “Teddy” Ouano since the elections are fast approaching. “The elections are coming. It’ll be short of time. I…

LP to nominate Ouano replacement in PB

Carmel Loise Matus 02/28/2016

Appointment to the vacancy in the Provincial Board brought about by the death of Thadeo “Teddy” Ouano could  spell an unexpected advantage for aspirants to the position coming from the Liberal Party. Ouano ran for the position…

PB dad, mayor tangle over City Hall building project

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/01/2016

Despite some amendments, Provincial Board (PB) Member Raul Alcoseba questioned yesterday the construction of a P350-million City Hall building in the City of Carcar. “I believe that the people of Carcar don’t need a P350-million City Hall…

Cebu contingents to get incentives from Capitol, LGUs

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/18/2016

Aside from cash prizes for their winning performances, Sinulog contingents from the province can also expect incentives from the Capitol and the local governments they represent. Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III said the winners deserve these rewards…

Liloan vice mayor hit for cash advances

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/22/2015

It’s the turn of Liloan Municipal Vice Mayor Lucelito Pilapil to be accused of wrongdoings. Five members of the town council identified with Mayor Vince Franco “Duke” Frasco filed an administrative complaint against Pilapil with the Provincial…

100-hectare reclamation for Minglanilla endorsed

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/10/2015

The Cebu Provincial Reclamation Authority (CPRA) is set to endorse to the Provincial Board (PB) a 100-hectare reclamation project by the Minglanilla municipal government and a private developer. After a closed-door meeting at the Capitol yesterday, the…

Radio station employees file plaint against PB member

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/03/2015

ABOUT 16 employees of the El Nuevo Bantay Radyo station filed a complaint against Provincial Board (PB) Member Grecilda Sanchez-Zaballero for failure to give them their salaries and separation fee for almost a month now. The complainants…

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