Category: News
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, June 9, 2016. Mutated mosquitos, 159 percent increase in Dengue cases Region 7 is now on red alert after the Department of Health announced a 159 percent increase in dengue cases this year. As of June 4, DOH reported 5,728 cases and…
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This is the roundup of the top news stories in Cebu today, June 8. Destination Rio Mary Joy Tabal’s dream of joining the Philippine team in the Rio Olympics is a step closer after her handler, Jonel Borromeo of Motor Ace Philippines, said they are willing to follow the process for the marathon queen’s reinstatement in the…
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Join venture to put up P10 billion Gatewalk Central project in Mandaue AYALA Land Inc and AboitizLand are planning to pt up P10 billion for their latest joint venture which will be put up on the former Aboitiz Sports Field in Mandaue City. The Cebu District Property Enterprise INc., will put up Gatewalk Central, which…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 6, 2016. Gullas urges drug lords in Talisay to leave city. Incoming Talisay City mayor Eduard Gullas is revisiting his list of drug personalities and warned those involved in the drug trade to get out of the city. Gullas, who said he had…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 3, 2016. Tomas unfazed by critics, vows fight against drugs Cebu City mayor elect Tomas Osmena assured police of his support after the Commission on Human Rights launched a probe on their operation in Bohol that killed alleged drug lord Rowen “Yawa”…
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This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, June 2, 2016. Drug prices drop by 60 percent An intensified campaign against illegal drugs and the tough-stance of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has led to the drop of prices of shabu in Cebu by almost two-thirds, police said. Supt. Rex Derilo, the Regional Intelligence Division,…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, June 1, 2016. CHR opens probe on allegations of rubout in suspected drug lord’s death in Bohol TWO days after suspected drug lord Rowen “Yawa” Secretaria was killed along with two others, the Commission on Human Rights in Central Visayas will start…
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Former Cebu Investment Promotions Center (CIPC) chief Joel Mari Yu is joining the administration of incoming Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña as business advisor and one of his major tasks will be to grow the outsourcing industry. Yu said he has been entrusted with making sure that the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector realize its…
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This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, May 31, 2016. Cebuana running sensation Mary Joy Tabal qualifies for Rio Olympics After failing in her first attempt last month, Mary Joy Tabal finally shattered her personal best, finishing the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon in Canada in 2 hours, 43 minutes and 29 seconds to…
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Here are the top news stories in Cebu for today, May 30, 2016. 500 job orders in Cebu City Hall may lose jobs The change in power at Cebu City Hall may mean trouble for some 500 job order workers, who risk losing their jobs, according to acting Cebu City mayor Margot Osmeña. The acting mayor said Cebu…
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This is the roundup of top stories today, May 27, 2016. Drinking water still scarce despite heavy rains DESPITE days of heavy rains, which has led to flooding in Mandaue and Cebu City, water supply in Cebu remains critical according to the Metropolitan Cebu Water Disrict. Supply at the Buhisan dam is still minimal, while…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, May 26, 2016 K12 program in Cebu hits a snag. With less than three weeks before classes open, onl 371 of the 1,038 classrooms for the new senior high school levels in Cebu Province have been completed according to the Department of…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, May 25, 2016. Capitol eyes two-month suspension of canyoneering activities. THOSE who missed out on canyoneering activities this summer may have to wait some more to get into the latest thrill to hit Cebu as Vice Governor Agnes Magpale wants the Capitol…
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This is the roundup of top Cebu news stories today, May 24, 2016. Private schools raise tuition anew NINETY private schools in Central Visayas will raise tuition and other school fees for next year, according to the Department of Education. The average increase is 10 to 15 percent, but one school is proposing a 40…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, May 23, 2016. Rama files election protest against Osmena. DEFEATED Cebu City mayor Mike Rama has formally filed his protest against Tommy Osmena in Comelec Manila, accusing the winning mayor of cheating in the May 9 elections. Since losing in the polls,…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, May 20, 2016. CHR to probe drug pusher’s death. The Commission on Human Righs in Central Visayas said the cash reward offered by Cebu City mayor-elect Tomas Osmena to cops, tanods and even civilians who can kill criminal elements may lead to…
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A DAY after meeting police officials of Cebu City to address the peace and order situation of the city, incoming mayor Tom Osmena announced the arrest and the death of two drug personalities in his Facebook page. Osmena, who defeated Mike Rama in the May 9 polls, said police conducted two buy-bust operations last May…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, May 17, 2016. Bars willing to implement liquor ban PARTY goers in Cebu may have to adjust their lifestyle under the Duterte administration. Duterte announced a ban on liquour sales from 1 a.m., a curfew on un-escorted minors at 10 p.m. and…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, May 16, 2016. Gullas camp blasts rumors on Eddiegul’s death. RE-ELECTED congressman Samsam Gullas blasted at their family’s foes for spreading rumors that elected mayor Eddie Gullas of Talisay City has died due to cardiac arrest. Samsam said he believes the rumors…
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This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, May 13, 2016. Rama continues to blast Osmeña, to file petition in Comelec. BAGA’G nawong. Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama warned incoming mayor Tomas Osmena of dipping his hands into the affairs of Cebu City and added the election battle isn’t over…