In defense of Magpale, Davide asks critics: ‘What old?’

Rosalie O. Abatayo 10/08/2018

Don’t count her out. Responding to claims that Vice Governor Agnes Magpale is too old for public service, Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III said her running mate in next year’s elections is still very capable and qualified…

Cyberporn victims accept conviction of their parents

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 10/03/2018

THE six siblings who were subjected to cyber-pornography have been told about the conviction of their own parents by the courts. “The initial reaction was surprise and despair although the daughter was able to bounce back kay…

Capitol says Trans-axial Highway now costs 120B

Gerard Vincent Francisco, USJ-R Intern 09/27/2018

Due to the traffic congestion in Cebu, Vice Governor Agnes Magpale is now planning to pursue the implementation of the Cebu Trans-axial Development Project (CTDP). During the Kapihan sa PIA Forum at the Parklane Hotel on Wednesday,…

Magpale changes mind, will run again next year

Rosalie O. Abatayo 09/19/2018

Her loyalty to her local political party and to the fifth district of Cebu has prompted Vice Governor Agnes Magpale to reconsider her plan to retire from public office. In a sudden turn of events, Magpale announced…

Davide: Dad will not be lured into politics

Rosalie Abatayo 09/12/2018

FORMER Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. is not running for a senate seat. Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III dismissed reports that his father, the former head magistrate of the Supreme Court, will be seeking a seat in…

INAUGURAL CHAMPS

Calvin Cordova 07/09/2017

Offense wins games but defense wins championships. The age-old adage was best typified by the Minglanilla Archangels yesterday when they leaned on a leech-like defense to turn back the Consolacion Sarok Weavers, 75-69, in the winner-take-all Game…

Magpale wants music festival in Bantayan moved to Easter Sunday

Izobelle T. Pulgo 03/10/2017

As its way of paying respect to the church, Vice Governor Agnes Magpale is urging the organizers and the local government of Sta. Fe in Bantayan Island to move the Holy Week festivities from Good Friday to…

Only 2 scholars in Capitol’s program for drug surrenderers

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/22/2017

Despite the rising number of drug users who surrendered under the government’s intense campaign against illegal drugs, only a few, including their families, have so far availed of government-backed programs to help them take charge of their…

Mandaue opposition councilors, Ouano takes oath

Julit C. Jainar 06/24/2016

Mandaue City opposition councilors took their oath of office before Judge Teresita Galanida at Mandaue Regional Trial Court Branch 56, yesterday morning. Elected councilors from One Cebu Benjamin Basiga, Malcolm Sanchez, and Elmer Cabahug took oath as…

Capitol to check ‘dumping of wastes’

Melissa Q. Cabahug 06/15/2015

THE Cebu provincial government will verify reports that ships are allegedly dumping human waste into the sea off Sta. Fe, Bantayan island. Vice Governor Agnes Magpale told reporters that she and Governor Hilario Davide III will visit…

Magpale: No plans for 2016

Peter L. Romanillos 09/24/2014

Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said she’s ready to “retire anytime” and has no plans to run for governor in 2016. Magpale said this in reaction to statements of Toledo City Mayor John Henry “Sonny” Osmeña who…

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