Category: News
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, July 11, 2016. Magazine names Cebu as 6th best island in the world. A monthly travel magazine based in New York City has named Cebu as the sixth Best Island in the World based on its survey of its readers. Cebu got 88.65…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, July 8, 2016. Digong ups the ante, accuses Garbo of protecting triad After naming five generals, President Rodrigo Duterte gave further details on their alleged involvement in the drug trade and accused retired police general Marcelo Garbo as the protector of controversial…
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This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, July 7, 2016. 2 Mandaue City Hall workers lose jobs over online game TWO employees at the Mandaue City Hall lost their jobs after they were caught playing an online game during working hours. Mandaue City mayor Luigi Quisumbing, who posted a photo of the two on…
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The government of President Rodrigo Duterte will be responsive in dealing with calamities like the recent widespread flooding in Cebu, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec. Mark Villar told Cebu leaders earlier today. Villar was in Cebu on Wednesday, July 6, to attend a consultation with local leaders at the Eduardo Aboitiz Development…
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This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, July 5, 2016. Osmeña’s unique idea: A Department of Fixers Showing he is not afraid to offer unconventional ideas, Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña is planning to legitimize fixers and put up a Department of Fixers at Cebu City Hall to streamline operations and address concerns…
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This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, July 4, 2016. You thought Friday’s flood was bad? Brace for more as storm approaches JUST three days after a monstrous traffic jam caused by an hour-long heavy downpour, Cebuanos were advised to get ready for more heavy rainfall as tropical storm Butchoy enters the Philippine…
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More local and foreign destinations will go on sale this year at the 3rd International Travel Festival (ITF) that’s happening from July 15-17, 2016 at the Ayala Center Cebu in Cebu City. MyEventology project director Stephanie Villahermosa said 102 exhibitors made up of a mix of tour operators, hotels and resorts, travel agencies, airlines, banks,…
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This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, July 1, 2016. Let’s all dance to the tune of change. Local leaders, and even the local chapters of militant groups, are echoing President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for change during his inauguration yesterday in Malacanang. Bayan-Central Visayas chairman Jaime Paglinawan said a coalition of farmers, workers, students,…
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Newly-elected Mandaue City Mayor Gabriel “Luigi” Quisumbing’s administration will use traffic cameras to catch violators in the city. Quisumbing said in his 1st press conference as mayor today that strict implementation of traffic laws will start tomorrow, Friday. “We will be implementing the ‘no contact apprehension.’ That means, ma dakpan ka sa camera, padad-an ka…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, June 30, 2016. Rama asks: Why did Tomas fail to have Jaguar arrested? OUTGOING Cebu City mayor Mike Rama turned the table on his rival, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña, who insinuated that he protected slain suspected drug lord Jeffrey “Jaguar” Diaz.…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 29, 2016. Tomas targets consortium, calls Ayala, SM, ‘thieves.’ Incoming Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmena vowed to make Cebu City No.1 again and also reiterated a post-election vow to rescind the P10 billion sale of a 26.3 hectare slice of the…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 28. Hero’s burial for suspected drug lord. RELATIVES and friends of Jeffrey “Jaguar” Diaz turned out by the thousands for the burial of the slain suspected drug lord who was likened to Robin Hood by his neighbours in Duljo Fatima. Unlike…
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This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, June 27, 2016. Tomas says Rama did nothing to solve traffic problem, seeks P7B to solve mess Incoming Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmena wants P7 billion worth of projects to solve the traffic mess in Cebu City, which, according to the incoming Cebu City mayor, the administration of Mike…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 24, 2016. Employees question Capitol’s ‘good taste’ Capitol workers are questioning new guidelines implemented that is supposed to promote a look of professionalism among workers. The guidelines disallow “purple, black or unnatural shades of lipstick, nail art or overly bright nail…
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Here’s what you need to know today, June 23, 2016. Rama urges Osmeña couple to finish construction of CCMC building After Acting Cebu City Mayor Margot Osmeña suspended the construction of the 10-storey Cebu City Medical Center, outgoing and suspended mayor Mike Rama is asking Osmeña to reconsider her decision, saying the building is essential…
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Business leaders push for mass transport system from Carcar to Danao CEBU business leaders joined the two-day economic summit initiated by incoming president Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City recently, hoping to include local concerns in the Duterte administration’s 10-point economic agenda. The delegation was led by Cebu Chamber of Commerce Inc. president Melanie Ng and among their…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, June 20, 2016. Police say slain suspected drug lord Jaguar had no plans to surrender The Police Regional Officie belied reports that top drug personality Jeffrey “Jaguar” Diaz was planning to quit the trade and surrender to authorities. We are dismantling whatever…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, June 17, 2016. Rehab of damaged shoal to cost P92 million Rehabilitation of the coral reefs damanged by the grounding of M/V Belle Rose will cost almost $2 million (or P92 million) and take up to 10 years. The estimate was given…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 15, 2016. Tabal gets reinstated to national team. CEBUANA marathoner Mary Joy Tabal can now compete in the Rio Olympics after she was reinstated to the Philippine national team yesterday. Tabal, who qualified for the Rio Olympics after meeting the standard…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 13, 2016. Cebu City’s top drug pusher willing to help cops. NOTORIOUS drug pusher Jeffrey Diaz, alias Jaguar said he has left the drug business and is willing to help the police catch other drug personalities. Jaguar also said he is…