The spaces we inhabit

Jeromy Verayo - @inquirerdotnet 12/02/2022

Our relationship with the spaces we inhabit has transformed drastically over the last couple of years. The emergence of infectious diseases shaped our behavior and how we design our physical environment. COVID-19, in particular, tested the resilience…

‘Chibogan sa B. Rod’ project’s fate depends on DEPW survey — GASA head

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 11/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The decision to continue to stop operations or to allow the “Chibogan sa B. Rod” project to open again will depend on the report of the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW)…

Rama orders “aggressive and massive” restoration of sidewalks and setbacks

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — His plan to make Cebu City just like Singapore is far from over. This time, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he will issue an Executive Order (EO) that will focus on the…

MCEU cleans up sidewalks as Mandaue’s Charter Day nears

Mary Rose Sagarino 08/29/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Enforcement Unit (MCEU) on Monday, August 29, 2020, conducted a clean-up drive in the different areas of the city.  One of the groups conducted a clean-up drive along the A.S…

Abra residents camp out in fear of more earthquakes

Reuters 07/28/2022

VIGAN CITY, Philippines — Fearful residents in Abra spent the night sleeping outdoors after a powerful earthquake struck the northern island of Luzon, killing four people and injuring more than 130. Some people in the area said…

With night market closed, vendors allowed to temporarily sell along sidewalks

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The night market in Colon Street here will be closed for a month while the city is in general community quarantine due to the coronavirus.  This will affect at least 100 vendors selling in the…

CCTO to devotees: Avail of free rides offered by malls in going to Basilica

Doris C. Bongcac 01/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuanos, who plan to attend Novena Masses at the Basilica, are advised to avail of the free rides being offered by two malls in Cebu City. This is one way of avoiding parking…

Mandaue City to revoke permits of establishments encroaching on sidewalks

Rosalie Abatayo 12/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Establishments in Mandaue City that have structures that continue to obstruct sidewalks and parts of public roads may face revocation of their business permits. In an ordinance approved by the Mandaue City Council…

PROBE demolishes 50 structures from the sidewalks of Carreta Cemetery

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sidewalks leading to the Carreta Cemetery in Cebu City are now free of obstruction. The Cebu City Prevention, Restoration, Order, and Beautification (PROBE) Team removed over 50 structures in the area on Monday,…

DILG Cebu starts LGU compliance audit on Año’s road clearing order

Rosalie Abatayo 10/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) already deployed validation teams to determine the compliance of the seven component cities and 44 towns in Cebu to Secretary Eduardo Año’s instruction to rid…

Clearing of Cebu City sidewalks will displace 800 vendors – Daluz

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 09/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While the Cebu City government is determined to comply with the order of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to rid city streets of obstruction, there was also a need to…

Chan to vendors, residents: Clear public roads from structures, houses

Rosalie Abatayo 08/21/2019

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines—Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan has a message to the owners of structures and houses which encroach the city’s roads: “You have two days to voluntarily clear them out.” In a press conference held on Wednesday,…

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