DepEd-7 continues preparations for face-to-face classes

THE Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) has continued to prepare for the possible implementation of the limited face-to-face classes, especially now that vaccines for the coron...

DOLE 7 chief lauds PNP for recognizing women in their ranks

“RESPECT is one of the greatest expressions of love. And I think the entire police force has demonstrated just that when they created an avenue that honored and celebrated the contributions a...

Letters to makers of vaccine sent: Labella

CEBU City Mayor Edgar C. Labella said that they had already sent Letters of Intent (LOI) to the developers of AstraZeneca and Covovax vaccines against Corona Virus Disease (Cobid-19) as soon a...

Labella to give P600M subsidy to barangays

CEBU City Mayor Edgar C. Labella met with barangay captains last March 6, 2021 on the P600 million financial subsidy to the 80 barangays.

Labella said the financial subsidy will be used...

Cebu City to buy P100M AstraZeneca, P100M Covovax

VICE Mayor Michael “Mike” Rama said the Cebu City Government is finalizing the tripartite supply agreement to purchase P100 million AstraZeneca and P100 million for Covovax vaccines.

Th...

24 bike lanes complete: Labella

Mayor Edgar C. Labella revealed that they have completed the bike lanes on 24 roads in Cebu City with the help of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

In relation to thi...

Influencers urged to boost vaccination drive

THE Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) urges ‘influencers’ to boost the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the Visayas.

OPAV has enjoined social media influencers t...

Skilled workers ready to maintain foot paths: Guardo

CEBU City Councilor Jerry Guardo said they have ready skilled workers to maintain and repair broken foot path covers and manhole covers to prevent accident.

Guardo, chairman of the Com...

Sales of Ubi fest almost P12 billion

BOHOL Vice Governor Rene Relampagos said the gross sales of the recently concluded month-long Ubi Showcase Festival from January to the end of February 2021 was almost P12 million.

Rel...

Bohol moves to improve agriculture

THE Bohol Provincial Government is now moving to improve the agricultural sector amid the damage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bohol Vice Governor Rene Relampagos said that the Cov...

Bohol governor is just helping poor Boholano farmers

AMID daily bombardment of well-orchestrated radio attacks against a project aimed at helping Boholano farmers overcome life’s hardships because of the Covid19 pandemic, Bohol Governor Arthur C....

US condemns China’s ‘assault on Hong Kong democracy’

THE United States has condemned China’s “continuing assault on democratic institutions in Hong Kong”.

China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) unveiled the plans to change the electoral...

UK ‘to cut aid to Syria and African countries’

THE UK will cut aid to Syria and several African countries by more than 60%, a leaked email suggests.

First reported by Open Democracy, the document dated last month suggests official...

Pope Francis visits Iraq

POPE Francis made his first ever papal visit to Iraq and has called for an end to violence and extremism.

He also said Iraq’s dwindling Christian community should have a more prominent...

Scotland ‘absolutely intent’ on hosting Euro 2020

The Scottish government was intent on hosting Euro 2020 matches at Glasgow’s Hampden Park amid uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The tournament was postponed by a year to June...

SARAVAN CALLS ON SARA TO RUN

THE newly formed Partido Kalikasan Party-List has urged Davao City Mayor Sara “Inday” Duterte-Carpio to take up the mantle of continuing the “politics of hope and change” initiated by the Dute...

Consolacion port part of build, build, build: Alegado

THE Cebu International Container Port (CICP) to be built in Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu is part of the “Build, Build, Build” projects of President Rodrigo Duterte which must be completed before...

Labella asked to consider 3 proposals to help vendors

Vendors advocate Edward Ligas has asked Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella to consider his three proposals in helping members of Cebu City United Vendors Association (CCUVA) who were being notifi...

Submarine cable to bring down Bantayan power rate: ERC

ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC-Visayas) Director Joel Bontuyan said the submarine cable project of the late Cebu 4th District Rep. Benhur Salimbangon will reduce electricity rate of Banta...

Batuhan hopes 70% of Filipinos get vaccinated

THE transaction counsel of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) leading to the construction of Cebu City-Cordova bridge said that if the vaccine against Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) wil...

Pier 5 construction to commence in March

THE Cebu Ports Authority (CPA) has announced that it will proceed with the issuance of the Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed and signing of the contract after the Cebu Port Commission (CPC)...

Increased consumer demand needed to boost economy

THE National Economic and Development Authority in Central Visayas (NEDA7) said that the way to boost economic revival is increased consumer demand.

In their report to the Regional Devel...

A Martial Law Book

That Rappler piece about the Edsa Uprising (EDSA an End of an Era and an Inspiration) prompted some friends to push me about a plan to write a book on martial law history. Atty. Lourdes Barce...

Hope with Sinovac?

The arrival of some 600,000 doses of donated Sinovac vaccines triggered diverse reactions from Filipinos. It should have sparked widespread hope. The vaccines are coming. But many are not happ...

Oil drops on dollar strength, OPEC+ expectations

Oil prices fell on Friday as the U.S. dollar rose while forecasts called for crude supply to rise in response to prices climbing above pre-pandemic levels. The dollar rose as U.S. government bo...

Vicente Rama: Model of Proper Housekeeping

Don Vicente Rama served as the mayor of Cebu City for one year and eight months. He sent his letter of resignation to President Manuel Quezon on July 2, 1940 which was replied on July 11, 194...

Until Next Time My Friend: Tony Caruzca

“Death is the beginning of a new life, not the end. You may leave this world but not our heart, you will live there for ever.” –Debasish Mridha

I know “Tony” Antonio Dinopol Caruzca in t...

Reconceptualizing women empowerment, gender equality

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamations Nos. 224 and 227 and Republic Act No. 6949, the month of March has been designated as, “National Women’s Month.”

Thus, the first week of March each...

Coco levy trust fund created

PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte signed Republic Act 115421 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act on Friday night.

RA 115421 seeks to declare coconut levy assets as a trust f...

DTI reiterates support to local coops

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reiterated its support to local cooperatives as it helps the agriculture sector and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) survive amid Covi...

PH all set for ‘travel bubble’ arrangements

THE Philippines is just waiting for a fitting moment to negotiate “travel bubble” arrangements with its neighboring countries to revive international tourism.

Department of Tourism (DoT...

Go Lokal! launches work-from-home collection

GO LOKAL! launched on Friday its work-from-home collection called Silid (room). It is a concept store initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Curated by CommonRoom PH...

Guidelines issued for limited face-to-face classes for HEIs’ medical programs

THE Commission on Higher Education in Central Visayas (CHED-7) has issued the guidelines for the gradual reopening of campuses for limited face-to-face classes among higher education instituti...

Strict biosecurity, feed hygiene, priority in fight vs. ASF

“EVERYONE’S priority should be strict biosecurity and feed hygiene in fighting the much dreaded African Swine Fever (ASF), which already resulted in billions of losses in the Philippines’ hog...