About a million join the fluvial and foot processions

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 01/14/2017

Under overcast skies and incessant drizzle, close to a million people — with fervor burning — lined the streets of Cebu City or joined the solemn foot procession in honor of the Sto. Niño de Cebu. A…

Cebuanos turn to FireChat app amid telco shutdown for Sinulog

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Ryan Macasero 01/14/2017

Amid a shutdown of telecommunication services in Cebu City for the Sinulog Festival, Cebuanos are turning to mobile app FireChat for communication and old fashion meet-ups. Others, like emergency responders and radio stations, turned to two-way radio…

Contingents told: expect changes in time schedules on Sunday

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/13/2017

Changes in the the time schedules of the activities in this Sunday’s Sinulog grand parade may be implemented by authorities as a security measure. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, deputy mayor for police matters, gave this advisory…

Smart Public Advisory on the Cebu Sinulog Celebration

PR 01/13/2017

In the interest of public safety and security, and upon the instructions of the National Telecommunications Commission and the Philippine National Police, we are temporarily shutting down mobile phone services of Smart, TNT, and Sun in Cebu…

Rain or shine, secure Sinulog, Fiesta Señor crowd, cops told

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/11/2017

Chief Supt. Noli Taliño, director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), said any weather disturbance should not be a hindrance for the police to perform their duties and responsibilities. “Rain or shine. Bumagyo man…

No social media posts on bomb threats, netizens told

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/09/2017

NETIZENS were urged not to spread bomb threats and terror attacks for the duration of the Sinulog. The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) made the public appeal in response to a Facebook post…

Resolving the SSS pension hike

Editorial 01/09/2017

A P1,000 increase in pension for retirees of the Social Security System (SSS) is supposed to be released this month, yet there has been no official word so far that President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law a…

PRO 7 forms pact with Muslim community for a safe Sinulog

John Carlo Villaruel 01/06/2017

The Muslim community in Cebu and the Police Regional Office (PRO 7) will be working as a cohesive unit as they aim to have a safe celebration of Sinulog next Sunday. Mufti of Cebu and Voice of…

ABIDING FAITH

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/05/2017

For 14 years, Charlito Nibrel was hooked on illegal drugs and gambling. “Nadala ko sa barkada (I was swayed by friends),” he said. At first, the native of the southern Cebu town of Minglanilla was having fun,…

Osmeña sues security agency for false income declaration

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/05/2017

Another tax-related complaint was filed by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña this time against a security agency, which once was contracted by City Hall, for alleged undeclared and/or falsified gross income. Osmeña filed a judicial affidavit-complaint before…

Drones to be regulated

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Inna Mejia 01/05/2017

Drones will be regulated while habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) drivers will be tapped to help in detecting bombs for the duration of the Sinulog celebration in Cebu City. Senior Supt. Joel Doria, Cebu City police chief, said only drones…

Traffic, security plans for Traslacion

Dominic D. Yasay 01/05/2017

MANDAUE City Hall is finalizing traffic management and police security plans for the Jan. 13 Traslacion. “We’re serious about your security. Let’s make this Traslacion the best one yet,” said Mandaue City Mayor Gabriel Luis “Luigi” Quisumbing…

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