Yolanda relief operations boost industry’s growth

Aileen Garcia-Yap 12/31/2014

Cebu’s retail industry is considered one of the fastest growing industries this year with many new entrants in the market fueled by the growing local demand, a high demand for recovery goods, tourism and generally a robust…

Sogod parol makers see opportunity in Yolanda damage

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/28/2014

Aside from the nativity scene,  one of the most widely recognized symbols of yuletide festivities in the country is the traditional Filipino Christmas lantern or “parol.” Stars of all shapes and colors are hung on doorposts, windowsills,…

Ping’s ‘irrevocable resignation’ takes effect mid-February

Inquirer 12/22/2014

Secretary Panfilo Lacson has tendered his “irrevocable” resignation as presidential assistant on recovery and rehabilitation in areas devastated by supertyphoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan). The resignation takes effect in mid-February after Lacson’s office completes the transfer of reconstruction-related tasks…

Cebu towns get emergency relief backpacks

Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/19/2014

Emergency relief supplies in sturdy backpacks were turned over yesterday to 18 local government units (LGUs) at the Provincial Capitol. The orange  backpacks were donated by the non-profit organization Direct Relief after the group saw that local…

No bullet-proof car for Pope Francis

Inquirer 12/17/2014

MANILA—The vehicles which Pope Francis will use during his apostolic visit to the Philippines next month are not bulletproof and will make him “vulnerable, open and accessible.” Pope Francis is also expected to pray over the mass…

Leyte contingents return to Sinulog after Yolanda devastation

12/12/2014

Cebu City residents and visitors can expect a bigger and brighter celebration next year as the Sinulog festival turns 35 years old. Champion contingents from Abuyog and Alang Alang towns in Leyte province are expected to make…

Yolanda victims in 4th district still without aid

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/10/2014

Rep. Benhur Salimbangon of Cebu’s 4th district called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to help victims of last year’s supertyphoon Yolanda in his area, hundreds of whom still live in tents. In yesterday’s…

Seven babies born amid typhoon’s wrath

Peter L. Romanillos, Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/08/2014

DAANBANTAYAN, Cebu  — Seven babies were born at the town’s district hospital here as rainfall and strong winds caused by Typhoon Ruby hit northern Cebu towns last Saturday night. One of the seven newborns was named by…

Power cut in north Cebu as Ruby topples poles, damages structures

Apple Ta-as, Doris C. Bongcac, Peter L. Romanillos, Rene Alima, Victor Anthony V. Silva 12/08/2014

Parts of northern Cebu were left in the dark as Typhoon Ruby made its presence felt in these areas yesterday. Provincial Information Officer Ethel Natera said strong winds toppled seven electric poles from barangay Don Pedro to…

2 Yolanda-stricken cities to adopt Cebu’s anti-child sex tourism ordinance

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/28/2014

Two cities that were hit the hardest by supertyphoon Yolanda will be using as reference the proposed Anti-Child Sex Tourism ordinance of the Cebu provincial government to combat human trafficking in their areas. Romina Sta. Clara, project…

Cross border assistance

11/25/2014

  Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III’s proposal for the Supreme Court to review a Local Government Code provision that allows local government units (LGUs) to extend cash assistance to judges in their jurisdiction may not be taken lightly…

Int’l groups turn over relief goods to DSWD

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 11/25/2014

Two international donors turned over the relief goods intended to victims of supertyphoon Yolanda to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) last week. Johan De Pelsmacker of Belgium and Afya Foundation, a US organization, signed…

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