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90 schools in Region 7 to raise tuition; Rama lashes at Margot; Ma blamed for 1-year-old’s death–Cebu News Digest for May 24, 2016
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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Smart records fastest growth in mobile postpaid
PLDT wireless subsidiary gains 6x more subscribers, 5x more revenue than competition PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications scored twin victories in the hotly-contested postpaid segment in the first quarter, posting the fastest growth both in terms of revenue and subscriber base. Smart’s postpaid revenues rose 16% year-on-year, more than five times faster than competition’s 3%…
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Rama files election protest; Lapu tries more traffic schemes; Cebuana teen wins international award–Cebu News Digest for May 23, 2016.
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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Taft, Hongkong Land to transform Cebu with world-class Mandani Bay in Mandaue
Taft Properties has partnered with top Asia property developer Hongkong Land to transform a 20-hectare waterfront property along the Mactan Channel in Mandaue City into the world-class lifestyle destination Mandani Bay. Taft Properties president and chief operations officer Christopher Narciso said the mixed-use township will involve 20 towers, a grand harbor and boardwalk, as well…
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CHR frowns on Osmena cash reward; NBI nabs Briton in cyber-sex sting; Lapu-Lapu tries another traffic scheme–Cebu News Digest for May 20, 2016.
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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Smart empowers Eversley Childs Sanitarium in Cebu with digital services
Wireless leader Smart Communications (Smart) has partnered with Cebu-based Eversley Childs Sanitarium to further improve the delivery of health care to patients in the northern part of the province. Smart recently signed a memorandum of agreement with Eversley to facilitate the referral of patients from the rural health units that are located in the northern…
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Tom O announces: 1 killed in anti-drug ops
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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Cebu bars ready for party-life under DU30; Rama accepts defeat; Tom offers P50K reward for every drug lord killed–Cebu News Digest for May 177, 2016
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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Ipanema Summer Sunscream returns to Cebu
The country’s biggest summer music festival, the 2016 Ipanema Summer Sunscream, is taking place on May 21 in the Green Lagoon Park in Compostela, Cebu. Top-billed in the event are Filipino rockstar Bamboo Mañalac, actress Bela Padilla, and international club DJs Jason Dewey (USA) and Danny Kay (UK). Four of the country’s best bands, <…
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Samsam dispute rumors, Eddiegul still alive; Dumpit is still a cop; Osmena to work on 93-1 issue–Cebu News Digest for May 16, 2016.
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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Rama calls Osmeña ‘shameless;’ Church cites unity, says it’s time to move on after polls; Cebu-Mactan bridge’s cost increases by P10 billion–Cebu News Digest for May 13.
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…
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First-ever #TwitterElection showcases people power of the Philippines
After three months of watching, hearing, and talking about the political candidates, the Filipino public has cast its vote and has elected a new set of government officials in the national and local levels. But what marked the difference for the election this year is the higher level of inclusiveness Filipinos enjoyed through the country’s…
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Osmena to rescind sale of SRP; Comelec urges complainants to file affidavits; Binay won’t concede yet–Cebu News Digest for May 12, 2016.
This is the roundup of top news stories in Cebu today, April 12, 2016. Osmeña to rescind multi-billion peso SRP sale Incoming Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he will rescind the sale of the 45.2 hectare lot at the South Road Properties to Ayala, SM and Filinvest, citing what he described as dubious circumstances. Ayalaland,…
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Rama accuses Osmena of cheating; Cebu delivers 1.4 million votes for Duterte: Garcia concedes defeat to Davide–Cebu News Digest for May 11, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, May 11, 2016 Rama cites statistics, says Osmeña cheated RE-ELECTIONIST Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, who lost in the mayoralty race to Tomas Osmeña, refused to accept the result and will file a protest over his loss. Osmeña got 266,556 votes, while Rama…
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Tomas, Gullas set to reclaim City Hall posts; Quisumbing wins Mandaue, Davide leads over Garcia; 2 die while lining up to vote – Cebu News Digest for May 10, 2016.
This is the roundup of top news stories today, May 10, 2016. Osmena, Gullas poised to make City Hall comebacks Former Mayor Tomas Osmeña is returning to City Hall. Osmeña has been proclaimed winner earlier today. Unofficial data as of 4 a.m. showed Osmeña with 266,556 or 53.4% of votes. Re-electionist Mayor Mike Rama had 232,641 or 46.6% of…
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Cebu ready for polls; Rivals cry vote-buying; Fire victims ask for help–Cebu News Digest for May 9, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publicatiosn today, May 9, 2016: Cops, Comelec ready for polls. ELECTION and police officials say they are ready for today’s national and local elections, despite some problems in some towns and cities in Cebu, particularly those related to vote-buying. Comelec region 7 director Jose…
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Fire kills 7 in Cebu; thousands join Duterte rally; candidate accuses Quisumbing of bribing barangay officials – Cebu News Digest for May 8, 2016.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local papers today, May 8, 2016. Dawn fire in Pahina Central kills 7 SEVEN people, including a mother and her three kids, died in a dawn fire in Pahina Central, a day before Mothers’ Day. Cindy Jane Galvan, 27, was killed in the fire along…
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Mayor, ex-Capitol consultant figure in motel brawl; Ex-gov files graft charges vs. Davide; Comelec condcuts final testing on VCMs–Cebu News Digest for May 7, 2016
Here are the top stories in Cebu today, May 7, 2016. Medellin mayor cries harassment after getting mauled in Bogo City motel; former Capitol security officer says Ramirez shot at him THREE days before the elections, things are heating up in Northern Cebu after Medellin mayor Ricardo Ramirez and former Capitol security chief Loy Madrigal…
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Iglesia endorses Osmena, Labella; Cops deployed for poll duties; Trouble in Tuburan–Cebu News Digest for May 6, 2016
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, May 6, 2016. Iglesia Ni Cristo chooses Osmeña over Rama The influental Iglesia Ni Cristo has released its list of local candidates it will support in the local elections and former mayor Tomas Osmena got the sect’s support. However, Mayor Mike Rama…
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DBTC wins six titles after revamping program
A REVAMPED football program of Don Bosco Technological Centers seems to have started on the right foot after winning six titles in the 5th BRO Cup, its first tournament since making some changes in their football program. Don Bosco named high school head coach Glenn Ramos the head of the football program for this year…