Public told: brace for the worst

Doris C. Bongcac 06/07/2017

CEBU CITY–Prepare for the worst. The Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7) announced on Wednesday the closure of the flyover in Barangay Tabunok, Talisay City from June 9 to 22 for retrofitting. The…

Upgrade security, hotels told

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Fe Marie Dumabo, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/05/2017

Hotels, resorts and other commercial establishments were reminded to beef up their security measures in the wake of last Friday’s assault at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City that left 38 people dead. “Please upgrade your…

PUJ drivers told: Give students fare discounts

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/03/2017

WITH classes set to start on Monday, public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers are reminded to continue giving the 20 percent fare discount to students. Director Ahmed Cuizon, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7)…

Don’t spread fake news, photos, netizens told

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/31/2017

NETIZENS were asked to be responsible in sharing information online especially those pertaining to the Marawi City siege. “We urge everyone, especially our friends from the media, to ensure that all information we share are true and…

DPWH to start underpass construction in June; public told to brace for traffic

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/31/2017

CEBU CITY—Expect traffic to be heavy along N. Bacalso Avenue and F. Llamas Street next month when the Department of Public Work and Highways (DPWH) starts the construction of an underpass. A portion of the road would…

Duterte told: Rape a heinous crime, never a laughing matter

Inquirer.net 05/27/2017

A women’s rights group stressed this on Saturday after President Rodrigo Duterte joked about answering for the mistakes of soldiers, even if they commit rape thrice while martial rule is declared in Mindanao. “Rape is a heinous…

Don’t inconvenience commuters, transport group told

Agnes Alpuerto, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/21/2017

WHILE jeepney drivers can stage their strike, they should not inconvenience the commuters, a top official of the regional Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said yesterday. “I would like to appeal to Piston to make…

Journalists told: be tech-savvy

Doris C. Bongcac 05/11/2017

“It’s no longer enough that we meet deadlines.” With the advancement of technology, journalists should also be equipped to understand and know how to use technology to be able to compete with those who produces fake news,…

Consumers told: Don’t buy toxic ‘squeaky chicken’ toy

Inquirer.net 05/07/2017

The EcoWaste Coalition on Sunday advised consumers not to buy a cheap plastic chicken toy being sold in Divisoria in Manila due to the presence of toxic materials. Citing laboratory tests they commissioned, the nonprofit watch group…

Mandaue fire victims told: Be patient

Norman V. Mendoza 04/28/2017

  The Mandaue City government is asking for patience from the fire victims of last year’s Barangays Guizo and Mantuyong fire who were not lucky enough to win in the raffling of lots in the two barangays.…

Clear villages of drugs, officials told

Intern, Izobelle T. Pulgo, Nestle L. Semilla 04/19/2017

Barangay officials were warned anew by the regional Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA-7) that they will face administrative charges if they fail to clear their areas of drug users and pushers. The warning came amid Cebu Gov.…

Sirao residents told: Leave homes, relocate

Nestle L. Semilla 04/10/2017

Residents of two sitios in the mountain barangay of Sirao in Cebu City were advised to evacuate following last Sunday’s landslide in the area. In a statement sent to media outlets, the regional Mines and Geosciences Bureau…

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