Mayors to discuss ways to protect Cebu Province amid rising COVID-19 cases in Cebu City

Rosalie Abatayo 04/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local chief executives of towns and cities in Cebu Province will again converge in an emergency meeting at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2020, to discuss ways to protect the province amid…

Italy passes 10,000 COVID-19 infections as clusters spur worry in US

03/12/2020

ROME — Expanding clusters of the new coronavirus were eyed warily Wednesday as the outbreak upended daily life and reshaped everything from the United States presidential race to Pope Francis’ travel. In the U.S., the caseload passed…

Here’s why you should not worry too much this 2020

Immae Lachica 01/05/2020

e CEBU CITY, Philippines— As human as we are, we commit mistakes or fall short of what is expected of us from time to time. These kinds of things happen, and it is okay. What is not…

Global worry over Amazon fires escalates; Bolsonaro defiant

08/23/2019

RIO DE JANEIRO — Amid global concern about raging fires in the Amazon, Brazil’s government complained Thursday that it is being targeted in smear campaign by critics who contend President Jair Bolsonaro is not doing enough to…

Cebu City officials express worry over spate of killings

Gerard Vincent Francisco 10/05/2018

Officials of the Cebu City Government planned to lobby before the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate allegations that cops are involved in the spate of killings in Cebu. Cebu City South District Representative Rodrigo “Bebot” Abellanosa…

Bishops worry of one-man rule

Inquirer.net 07/11/2018

Rush to pass federal charter An ecumenical fellowship of bishops expressed “serious alarm” on Wednesday over the rush to pass the proposed federal charter that “appears to pave the way for a one-man rule.” Days after President…

Albayalde: Nothing to fear or worry about killings

Inquirer.net 07/08/2018

LEGAZPI CITY — Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said the people should not worry about the killings of local executives. “We should not have any worries. We should not be afraid,” he said on Saturday when…

Justified or not?

Editorial 06/07/2018

If public sentiment were to serve as gauge in dealing with jail guard Myron Garcia, who surrendered to the Guadalupe police almost immediately after shooting 19-year-old Edilbert Edlisan who was caught smuggling in cigarettes at the Cebu…

Americans have nothing to worry in Cebu, says consul general

Ador Mayol 03/15/2018

  The consul general of the United States of America assured its citizens that they have nothing to worry about their safety in Cebu. U.S. Consul General Russel Brown said they should nonetheless not let their guards…

Cebu developers worry over difficulties in securing permits

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/21/2018

CEBU’S real estate boom has been evident over the past years, with development projects being seen left and right. But now, some developers are saying that they are facing some concerns over their developments especially in terms…

Police, health officials worry about medical marijuana bill

Futch Anthony Inso, Nestle L. Semilla 09/28/2017

THE Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has expressed concern over the possible approval of a bill legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. CCPO director, Senior Supt. Joel Doria, said that while marijuana does have some medical benefits, proposed…

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