Ease requirements on beneficiaries, Rama tells DWUP

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/29/2015

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP) to ease the requirements of beneficiaries of the city’s Slum Improvement and Resettlement (SIR) program. “I’ve been telling DWUP to pursue…

Demolition threatens families in F. Ramos Ext.

Apple Ta-as, Nestle L. Semilla 05/15/2015

For 60-year-old widow Celia Abendan, knowing that she will soon  lose the place she calls home is heartbreaking. Abendan ’s shanty was among the 30 structures along F. Ramos Ext. in barangay Capitol Site scheduled for demolition…

10 Inayawan families evacuate to school for now

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/17/2015

Construction worker Elmer Labastida isn’t convinced that his home in the Inayawan landfill is in a danger zone. “Ug magbagyo dili man gani na matumpag ang basura. Kung mag linog sad wala pud na mabungkag. Wala sad…

After settlers leave landfill, mayor eyes mixed-use development in old dumpsite

Marian Z. Codilla 04/17/2015

Is the relocation of 70 families in the Inayawan landfill site tied to plans for commercial development? Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama yesterday  said it was not but that he’s serious about converting the site into a…

Riding out the storm

11/09/2014

Vice President Jejomar Binay’s refusal to appear in last Thursday’s Senate blue ribbon committee hearing may or may not plunge his popularity to record low levels. But it will send the wrong signal to the public which…

No homes yet for fire victims

Doris C. Bongcac 07/02/2014

Families displaced by last Saturday’s fire that hit sitio Ibaan in barangay Banilad in Cebu City won’t be allowed to rebuild their shanties. Cebu City Councilor Gerardo Carillo said the Cebu City government would instead build an…

If Mandaue can do it, so can Cebu City, Binay says

Doris C. Bongcac, Norman V. Mendoza 05/18/2014

Cebu City  should follow Mandaue City’s example in addressing the housing needs of the poor, Vice President Jejomar Binay said. “Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes used the Socialized Housing Finance Corp. (in acquiring a lot in Paknaan…

51 urban poor communities in Cebu City to be wiped out

Doris C. Bongcac 03/16/2014

At least 51 urban poor communities in Cebu City face demolition with no available relocation sites for the affected settlers. Collin Rosell, head of the Department for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP), said the Cebu…

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