Naia rehab: SMC-led consortium bags P170-B project

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad 02/18/2024

As early as next year, passengers using Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) could expect improved management of the congested international gateway as a consortium led by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) takes over its operations and maintenance, according…

Bongbong Marcos orders repair of infra damaged by flooding in Northern Samar

Jean Mangaluz 11/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to repair infrastructure that were damaged by continuous flooding in Samar Island. Marcos was set to attend a situation…

Imelda’s beach property in Tolosa, Leyte undergoes rehab

Joey Gabieta 11/05/2023

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — The beach house of former first lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos in Tolosa, Leyte is undergoing rehabilitation as part of efforts to boost local tourism. The property, located in Barangay Olot and once…

How dragonboat helped PWDs 

Brian J. Ochoa 07/08/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—The goal was to help introduce recreational rehabilitation to persons with disabilities (PWD).  But the Philippine Accessible Disability Service (PADS) has achieved more, giving PWDs a chance to excel in sports and even become world…

In Bacolod, youth-led project gives hope to child offenders

Jhio Jan Navarro 01/01/2023

BACOLOD CITY—Nick (not his real name) was brought to the city’s Social Development Center (SDC) here more than a year ago. Then 17, he was one of the minors sent to the center for processing after committing…

PDEA-7 implements priority programs to save drug victims, surrenderees

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/30/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) is pushing for a two-pronged campaign to combat the issue of illegal drug use and selling in the region. In addition to focusing on…

Rehabilitation of Agaton-struck barangays in Cebu City begins

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rehabilitation of TD Agaton-struck barangays is expected to start soon after the Cebu City Council granted Mayor Michael Rama’s request to declare a state of calamity. However, the City Council only declared 35…

CEBECO 1 targets complete re-energization on household levels on Feb. 20

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 01/30/2022

CEBU, Philippines — Cebu 1 Electric Cooperative Inc. (CEBECO 1) said that they would complete line rehabilitation and energization up to the household level on February 20, 2022. The restoration by barangays already reached 69 percent while by…

Netizens react to ‘poging lineman’ viral photo

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 01/22/2022

CEBU, Philippines — A photo of a good-looking lineman from Benguet Electric Cooperative Inc. (BENECO) made rounds on social media as it sparked “kilig” and good vibes to netizens. According to LEYECO IV’s Facebook post, ‘Kuya J.’…

Cebu City to focus on rehabilitation of Sitio Lawis for return of fire victims

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/30/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government will be focusing on the rehabilitation of Sitio Lawis in Barangay Mambaling as the city continues to respond to the immediate needs of the over 4,000 fire victims. Rama…

Cebu COSAP to strengthen rehabilitation of drug users and pushers

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There remains a lot to be done to address the drug problem in Cebu City. This was the statement of Mayor Edgardo Labella after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7)…

3 City Hall employees to undergo rehab for drug use

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu City Office of the Substance Abuse Protection (COSAP) said that three regular City Hall employees have tested positive in the confirmatory tests for drug use.  Jonah John Rodriguez, the head of COSAP, told…

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