Study on safety of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted

06/05/2020

Several authors of a large study that raised safety concerns about malaria drugs for coronavirus patients have retracted the report, saying independent reviewers were not able to verify information that’s been widely questioned by other scientists. Thursday’s retraction in…

Miss Universe PH pageant finals moved to June 14

Armin P. Adina 03/14/2020

MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES—The Miss Universe Philippines pageant, the country’s newest national beauty contest, will now stage its inaugural coronation ceremonies on June 14, more than a month later than its original schedule on May 3. The organization…

Virus renews safety concerns about slaughtering wild animals

02/15/2020

BEIJING — China cracked down on the sale of exotic species after an outbreak of a new virus in 2002 was linked to markets selling live animals. The germ turned out to be a coronavirus that caused…

2020 fluvial procession to skip visit to Pasil fish port- organizers

Morexette Marie Erram 01/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Organizers are planning an earlier start for this year’s fluvial procession of the miraculous images of the Señor Sto. Niño and the Our Lady of Guadalupe. Lieutenant Junior Grade John Michael Encina, information…

PDRRMO on blue alert for Christmas starting Dec. 20

Rosalie Abatayo 12/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) will be on blue alert starting Friday, December 20, 2019, in time for the Christmas holiday break. PDRRMO Chief Neil Angelo Sanchez said being…

Reassessment on safety, structural integrity may be needed for government-owned offices in Cebu

Rosalie Abatayo 12/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Government offices do not run out of clients on a daily basis. So while these offices cater a lot of people everyday–be it employees or those who want to make transactions, the question…

LOOK: A sweet safety reminder from a motorcycle rider

Immae Lachica 12/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Traffic is one of the many things that can easily turn our good mood into a bad one. Thankfully, there are people who are creative enough to come up with something that can give…

No butane stalls in public markets unless fire safety requirements are complied

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 08/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu City Legal Office advised the market authority to refrain from approving stall applications which sell butane canisters in public markets unless they comply with fire safety requirements set by concerned government agencies.…

Mobil 1: Motorcycle riding tips

Immae Lachica 06/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Motorcycles are becoming a big thing here in Cebu and even around the Philippines. It’s a no brainer that people are getting into riding motorcycles because of the bad traffic situation here in Cebu…

Cebu City Council to contractor: Follow safety rules in building CCMC

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu City Council is requesting the contractor of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC), the C.E Padilla Construction Inc., to review the safety measures in the construction of the six-storey building. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera,…

Dole-7 to strictly implement Occupational Safety and Health Standards Law

By Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/15/2019

CEBU CITY—The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole-7) warns employers they will face stiff penalties for violations of the Republic Act 11058 or the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSH) Law. Dole-7 Regional Director Johnson Cañete said…

Cebu City fire chief to fire station chiefs: Intensify fire safety info drive

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 02/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Intensify the information dissemination on fire safety among the barangays. Cebu City Fire Marshall Noel Ababon said this as he expressed concern about the four succeeding fire incidents in six days from February…

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