POLITICAL and business leaders in Cebu paid tribute to former President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III, who died on Thursday morning, June 24, 2021, in Metro Manila, expressing their gratitude for his improving the economy and anti-corruption stance. Aquino, the first bachelor to serve as the country’s chief executive from 2010 to 2016, succumbed to […]
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MCWD eyes Mangasang Falls as water source
THE Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is now searching for water sources aside from pursuing the construction of desalination plants in Metro Cebu. This hunt for water supply led MCWD chairman Jose Daluz III and directors Francisco “Frank” Malilong Jr., Miguelito Pato and Judelyn Mae Seno to visit Mangasang Falls in the mountain barangay of […]
2 Cebu-based lawyers to continue with petition
EVEN after President Rodrigo Duterte said he will not follow any court order that will suspend the implementation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ international arrival protocol amid a national emergency, lawyer Clarence Paul Oaminal said his petition to declare IATF Resolution 114 “inapplicable” and “ineffective” in Cebu […]
Hauler barred from dumping garbage in Binaliw landfill due to P18.6M IOU
THE private hauler of the Cebu City Government can no longer dump garbage at the landfill in Barangay Binaliw. Aljory Waste Management Solutions/DOCAST owes ARN Central Waste Management Inc. (ARN-CWMI), the landfill’s owner, P18.6 million. Because of this, garbage from the city’s 80 barangays is temporarily dumped at the transfer station in Barangay Inayawan. Elias […]
AirAsia Philippines offers FREE 10kg extra baggage for Filipino seafarers
AirAsia puts the spotlight on our modern day heroes—our beloved Filipino seafarers, who have contributed immensely to the country’s economic growth even before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. In recognition of their invaluable contribution and sacrifices in the high seas, AirAsia Philippines is giving FREE 10kg additional baggage to all TSM members for domestic bookings […]
Editorial: Thank you, Mr. President
Early morning of June 24, 2021, former President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III was rushed to the hospital. Hours later, the unfortunate news appeared on social media, followed by an outpouring of messages from friends, public officials, former Cabinet members, and finally Malacañang. The Senate promptly brought its Philippine flag at half mast, beating the […]
Carvajal: Exercise in futility
Early campaigning noise is reaching fevered pitch. Presidential wannabees are sounding out voters for their preferences and leanings. They have to spend so much they want some kind of an assurance they can win and recover their investment. As I have said in another column, I can’t believe candidates will spend billions because of an […]
Malilong: Let’s have vaccines first
President Duterte threatened to jail those who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus during a televised address to the nation last Monday. His justice secretary disagreed with him the following day, saying that there is no law compelling citizens to get vaccinated. His spokesman, again showing his mastery of the art of discombobulation, suggested […]
Dulay challenges interim WBA king Romero
FILIPINO-ITALIAN Austin Dulay challenges interim World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Roland Romero on July 17, 2021 at the A&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The 25-year-old Dulay will be fighting the biggest fight of his career in his first 12-round title fight. Dulay last saw action on Nov. 21, 2020 and walked away […]
Kaya-FC makes history, beats Shanghai Port FC
KAYA FC-ILOILO makes history after advancing to the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League for the first time following a 1-0 win over Chinese club Shanghai Port FC on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Kaya FC-Iloilo was very aggressive from the beginning of the match and immediately […]
Utzurrum: Zonta Club of Cebu 2 on child early and forced marriages
Relevantly, the Zonta Club of Cebu 2, in a well-attended webinar, supported Senate Bill 1373 authored by Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Girls Not Brides Act). In the words of the senator, “Child early and forced marriages are a tragic reality to which girls are subjected largely due to economic circumstances, cultural expectations and outdated beliefs and […]
Lapu choice for 4th bridge ‘more expensive,’ says exec
A CHANGE in the location of the proposed 4th Cebu-Mactan Bridge as suggested by the Lapu-Lapu City Government would raise the project cost and require new approval from the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) and the Neda Board. “In fact, the option proposed by the Lapu-Lapu City actually increases the cost significantly. In fact, if I’m […]
5 random reasons to watch trese on Netflix
“Trese” is one of the hottest titles on Netflix right now. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out these five reasons why you should watch it right now. 1. It’s a Filipino production “Trese” is a Filipino graphic novel series written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by Kajo Baldisimo. The first issue was published […]
DOH 7 receives new batch of Sinovac Covid-19 vax
THE Department of Health (DOH) 7 received an additional allocation of 20,800 doses of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021. This new batch is an addition to the 783,710 total doses of various brands of Covid-19 vaccines that have been delivered to Central Visayas as of June 10. Dr. Van Philip Baton, […]
Flyover project to affect USC heritage structure
THE University of San Carlos (USC) has opposed the proposed flyover project along P. del Rosario St., Cebu City, saying it would affect the 73-year-old Arthur Dingman Building that forms part of the university’s historic fabric. In a position paper signed by USC President Narciso Cellan, SVD, the university asked the Department of Public Works […]
Socialized housing to rise in Canjulao, Lapu-Lapu
THE Oponganons’ dream of having socialized housing for the poor will soon be fulfilled. This, after the Lapu-Lapu City Government signed a joint venture agreement with Premium Megastructures Inc. (PMI) to develop up to 128 hectares of land in Brgy. Canjulao at no cost to the City. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan and PMI president […]
Mandaue sees slight rise in new Covid-19 cases
THE Mandaue City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has seen a slight increase in Covid-19 cases in the city this month. EOC head August Lizer Malate said the possible reasons behind the slight increase could be the easing of restrictions in the city and the confidence of the people to go out because of the ongoing […]
Cebu City creates EOC task force to monitor businesses
THE Cebu City Government has formed a task force under its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to monitor whether businesses are following the health protocols against Covid-19. City Councilor Joel Garganera, deputy chief implementer of the EOC, said the task force has 16 members who will list violations committed by business establishments. “We are not here […]
Lightning kills 2 in Mandaue City
TWO men were killed after they were struck by lightning while foraging shellfish in Sitio Pajara, Barangay Umapad in Mandaue City on Tuesday afternoon, June 22, 2021. Police identified the victims as Rey Cuyam, 28, a resident of Barangay Umapad; and Erwin Hirasol, 33, a resident of Barangay Mantuyong, Mandaue City. Glendo Demape, who works […]
Editorial: Same storm, different boat
A netizen captures on video an ensuing fist fight between a traffic marshall and a motorist in the middle of the road in a business park. In a social media post later, the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) explained that the motorcycle-for-hire driver was piqued by the apprehending enforcer who found him violating a “No […]