Disaster councils brace for typhoon

Melissa Q. Cabahug, Nestle Semilla 05/05/2015

CEBU may not lie in the path of an approaching tropical storm, but disaster councils in Cebu city and province are bracing for the worst. The slow-moving tropical storm Noul, which will be named “Dodong” once it…

Pagasa: No supertyphoon this weekend

Inquirer 04/01/2015

While typhoon Maysak continued to intensify as it neared the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the weather bureau yesterday said the cyclone would not hit the country as a supertyphoon. The typhoon which will be named Chedeng…

Typhoon Chedeng to be felt on Good Friday

Inquirer 03/31/2015

A Typhoon headed towards Luzon is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, the weather bureau said. The effects of the typhoon with the international name Maysak will start to be felt on…

Incoming storm Chedeng may affect Holy Week travelers

03/30/2015

A typhoon approaching the country from the east will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said yesterday. In its 10:30 a.m. weather bulletin, the state…

Pagasa: Typhoon to enter PAR on Holy Wednesday

03/29/2015

MANILA, Philippines — A typhoon approaching the country from the east will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday. In its 10:30 a.m…

Egg sales help Medellin folk

Melissa Q. Cabahug 02/01/2015

More than a year after surviving the onslaught of supertyphoon Yolanda, northern Cebu residents like Raul Remulta have picked themselves up and rebuilt their lives. Remulta, a barangay councilman of barangay Caputatan Norte in Medellin town, Cebu…

Davide says Cebu ready for Pope Francis stopover

Apple Ta-as, Melissa Q. Cabahug 01/15/2015

Even if the prospects are slim, Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III said yesterday  the province is ready if Pope Francis’ flight is diverted to the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA). “In the event that happens then we…

‘Event of the century’ for Palo Cathedral

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/15/2015

Since it became the seat of the archdiocese, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Palo in Leyte has never hosted any major event for over 75 years. But on Saturday this week, the Neo-Gothic Church dedicated to the Lord’s…

7 Heartbreakers in 2014

Gerard Pareja 01/13/2015

1. Seniang. Nangandam ta ni Ruby pero si Seniang maoy nag maoy. Mikuha kinig 54 ka kinabuhi ug mi-angol ug kapin sa 40 ka tao. Mga usa ka libo ka panimalay ang gitay-ug. Mga dul-an sa 50…

Seniang victims to get tents, kits

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/13/2015

Tents and sleeping kits (mats, blankets and mosquito nets) donated by the private sector were sent to families in southern Cebu, left homeless after typhoon Seniang swept through southern Cebu late  last year. The supplies are being…

Sibonga bridge rushed ahead of Sinulog parade

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/09/2015

Despite the delays in the shipment of additional steel components, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it will make good on their promise to make the damaged Dumlog bridge in Sibonga town passable before…

Relief goods, water remain priorities for typhoon-hit towns

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/08/2015

Immediate distribution of relief goods continues to be a top priority in some towns hit by typhoon Seniang in southern Cebu. In yesterday’s coordination meeting, the mayors of the towns of Ronda, Alcantara, Alegria, Barili, Samboan, Dumanjug,…

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