Tomas says goons in Barangay Agsungot hired by Alcover

Benjie Talisic, Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/12/2018

THE alleged goons spotted in the mountain barangay of Agsungot, Cebu City, were hired by Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover Jr. to intimidate voters. This was the assertion of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña when he learned that…

Nothing’s final until contract is signed, says ALA’s Aldeguer

Glendale G. Rosal 05/12/2018

NOTHING’S final yet with the all-Filipino world-title showdown pitting three-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and Aston “Mighty” Palicte. While there were online reports saying the fight will be held at the Cebu Coliseum on August 18,…

Economist says road widening won’t solve city’s traffic woes

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/11/2018

ROAD widening is not the solution to the worsening traffic problem in Metro Cebu. This was pointed out by economist Perry Fajardo during yesterday’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) forum at the Palm Grass Hotel organized by Kilusang…

Palma urges Filipinos to vote according to conscience

Ador Vincent Mayol 05/08/2018

CEBU CITY–Six days before the elections, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma reminded the electorate to vote according to their conscience, not because of money or personal affiliations. “Exercising our right to vote is a sacred duty. And so…

Innovation to keep Cebu going, says CBM chairman

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/07/2018

Getting through over two decades in the hospitality industry is tough. But constant innovation and embracing changes have kept Benedict “Benny” Que in the business. Que, president of Golden Prince Hotel and Suites and Golden Valley Hotel,…

‘Endo’ to continue even with EO, says Colmenares

Inquirer.net 05/05/2018

The signing of the Executive Order (EO) prohibiting illegal labor contracting only supported the contractualization issue in the country instead of ending it, former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said Saturday. Colmenares cited Section 2 of the…

Umapad dump site is a danger zone, says Mayor Quisumbing

Nestle Semilla 05/04/2018

  The dump site in Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City is now declared as a danger zone by Mandaue City Mayor Luigi Quisumbing. This declaration was made after Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has revealed that the depth…

‘I’m surprised,’ says Osmeña

Morexette Marie B. Erram and Inna Gian Mejia 04/30/2018

THE list of so-called narco-politicians in the barangay level, which was revealed yesterday by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), surprised Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña. The list contained over 200 names of barangay officials, from captains…

CIDG says privacy act hindering probe vs Lim

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 04/28/2018

  The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) dismissal of the appeal of Cebuano businessman Peter Lim to stop the new probe against him would provide Lim an opportunity to answer the allegations against him, said Supt. Royina Garma,…

Julia Barreto says Joshua Garcia is still regaining her trust

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/19/2018

JOSHUA Garcia is trying to earn back Julia Barretto’s trust. This was revealed by the Kapamilya actress during an interview with Boy Abunda in “Tonight With Boy Abunda” episode in ABS-CBN Wednesday (April 18) evening. “Sabi ko,…

Priest says Duterte’s disapproval weakens controversial divorce bill

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 04/19/2018

A Cebu priest remains hopeful that President Rodrigo Duterte will stand by his decision not to support the divorce bill. Fr. Eligio Suico, head of the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Family and Life, said he was elated…

Lawyer says sorry

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 04/18/2018

LAWYER Sarah Cabrera-Calipayan apologized to the public for whatever alarm and inconvenience she may have caused. In a post on her Facebook page, Cabrera-Calipayan said she is suffering from depression and on Tuesday evening, she left like…

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