US Senate panel OKs resolution: Free De Lima, drop charges vs Maria Ressa

Christia Marie Ramos 12/12/2019

MANILA, Philippines — A US Senate panel has approved a resolution urging the Philippine government to free detained Senator Leila de Lima and drop all charges against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. US Senator Ed Markey, who filed…

Bid to regulate motorcycle taxis, TNCs pushed at Cebu City Council

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/29/2019

CEBU CITY — Recognizing the role of motor taxis in providing much needed transport services, Councilor Raymond Ivan Garcia has proposed that the Cebu City government take on the task of regulating their operations. Garcia’s proposed resolution…

PB to resort owners: Follow easement rules

Rosalie Abatayo 07/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Observe proper easement and remove structures encroaching on the 20-meter easement zone from the shores, which is considered ‘no build zones.’” This is the Cebu provincial government’s call to resort owners as the…

Garganera to reintroduce pending resolution that seeks to protect Cebu City’s heritage sites

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–After he took his oath of office, Councilor Joel Garganera said he would focus on various issues that will include the preservation of the city’s heritage sites and the clearing of sidewalks. Garganera said he…

13 more Cebu City barangays to get share of donated vehicles from City Hall

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 13 Cebu City barangays will already get to own the city-issued vehicles that were earlier assigned for their use but were recalled by City Hall for repair. The 16 vehicles up…

Cebu City Council urges gov’t officials to surrender unlicensed firearms

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu City Council passed a resolution urging public officials to surrender their unlicensed firearms to the police following the arrest of two barangay captains last week. Councilor Dave Tumulak, the deputy mayor on police…

Carillo gears for legal fight as Sandigan rules to proceed case over aide-turned-cook

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, and Nestle Semilla, Morexette Marie Erram 01/07/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City Councilor Gerardo Carillo is preparing for legal battle after the Sandiganbayan ruled to proceed with the trial against him for ordering his aide to moonlight as cook  at his…

House adopts resolution urging Duterte to fire Ben Diokno

Inquirer.net 12/12/2018

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives adopted Wednesday a resolution urging President Rodrigo Duterte to “reconsider the appointment” of Budget Chief Benjamin Diokno. Minority Leader Danilo Suarez filed House Resolution No. 2365 today and it was…

Sinas said PRO-7 ready for any inquiry into Cebu’s killings

Nestle L. Semilla 10/29/2018

We’re always ready. This was the response of Chief Supt. Debold Sinas on Senator Grace Poe’s plan to file a resolution for the Senate to conduct an inquiry into the killings in Cebu. Sinas said they can…

Poe to file resolution for inquiry into Cebu killings

Jessa Mae O. Sotto, Rosalie O. Abatayo 10/27/2018

Senator Grace Poe says she will file a resolution on Monday calling for a senate inquiry into the recent spate of killings in Cebu. “I’m also curious  about that kasi I’ve heard it happens almost daily,” Poe,…

PB to approve resolution for 93-1 land swap deal

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/28/2018

THE provincial government will finalize its approval of the land swap deal with Cebu City that will resolve the plight of settlers covered by Provincial Ordinance 93-1 tomorrow. Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III and Vice Gov. Agnes…

Plea to hike MCIA taxi fare up for resolution

Inquirer.net 07/03/2018

The petition of airport taxi operators in Cebu to increase taxi fare rates has been submitted for resolution. Metro Cebu Taxi Operators Association President Richard Cabucos, however, said that if regular taxicabs would not ply within the…

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