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Cebu News Roundup for Feb. 23, 2016: Rama declines challenge to debate with Tomas; Cebu hosts next presidential debate; Garcia mulls charges vs. Davide
This is the roundup of top news stories today, Feb. 23, 2016. Rama turns down Tomas’ debate challenge. SHORT of declaring himself a sure winner, Cebu City mayor Mike Rama says there’s no need for him to engage in a debate with rival Tomas Osmena, saying a debate is usually for presidential bets only. “Don’t equate […]
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 22, 2016: Candidates woo voters; LTRFB eyes taxi fare reduction; Pesquera asks Tom about ‘missing patrol cars.’
This is the roundup of stories that appeared in local publications today, Feb. 22, 2016. Presidential bets vow to tackle poverty. The five leading candidates for the 2016 presidential election joined the first public debate in 24 years and presented their visions for the country. The debate, the first of three, had Vice President Jejomar […]
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 18, 2016: Boat operators eye fare reduction; LBP gives Cebu City six-month break; Tom questions Mike on P900M donation.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, Feb. 18, 2016. Operators hold meeting to discuss fare reduction. THE drop in fuel prices has prompted two shipping lines to drop their fares, providing a relief to travelers. Metro Ferry Inc has lowered its fare from Cebu City to Lapu-Lapu to […]
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 17, 2016: Cebu is top backpackers’ destination; Garcias, Binays launch alliance; Cebu ‘is Binay Country’
The National Geographic has named Cebu as one of the top eight destinations in the world to backpack.
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Jun Pelaez: Institutionalized corruption still the defining issue in Lapu-Lapu elections
Efrain “Jun” Pelaez Jr. describes his campaign as a “new battle for Mactan.” The businessman will face incumbent Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza this May for the city’s top post.
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 16, 2016: Stop whining, seek traffic solution; Consolacion waits for cityhood; LGUS urge to seek ‘garbage investors.’
This is the roundup of news stories that came out in local publications today, Feb. 16, 2016. A BUSINESS leader is encouraging the private and public sectors to stop complaining about the traffic situation but instead start on working on alternative solutions while the repair of the Mandaue-Mactan bridge is ongoing. Ma. Teresa Chan, the president […]
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 15, 2016: 2012 study shows traffic in Cebu costs P132M/day; Congress fails to tackle Mega Cebu bill; Bus firm eyes new routes for Robinsons.
A study by a Japanese agency done in 2012 found that traffic in Metro costs businesses P132 million in lost man-hours. The four-year old study, done by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, only highlights the effect of the traffic situation at present, which has been worsened by various road projects in Mandaue City.
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 10, 2016: Commuters face traffic hell in Mandaue; Metro Cebu eyes help in senate; Rama wants trees off in Mabolo.
This is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today Feb, 10, 2016. Traffic hell on earth COMMUTERS who found new ways to curse traffic last Tuesday will have to endure more bad news after the contractor for the repair of the Mandaue-Mactan bridge said the project would take longer than usual. […]
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 9, 2016: Traffic chaos due to bridge traffic; Rama returns after suspension; Cops ready to secure national bets
COMMUTERS in the cities of Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue spent hours on the road today, the first working day after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) decided to close one lane of the old bridge. Complaints were rife on social media networks like Facebook and Twitter and over radio stations against the monstrous traffic jam that occurred because of the closure. Some commuters reported taking two hours to go to Mandaue from Lapu-Lapu.
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 5, 2016: LTFRB eyes P.50 to P1 fare reduction; Mandaue adopts new traffic scheme; Talisay council declares Mayor’s son persona non grata
Here is the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, February 5, 2016. LTFRB 7 director Rey Elenar said jeepney fares in Central Visayas may be reduced by as much as P1 starting next week due to the continued drop in fuel prices. The minimum jeepney fare in Central Visayas was reduced […]
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 4, 2016: Traffic in Mandaue City to worsen; Rama apologizes for IEC selfie; Cop beats cancer, earns promotion
Here’s the roundup of stories that came out in local publications today, February 4, 2016. Mandaue traffic to worsen A DPWH official is warning motorists who pass by Mandaue City that traffic in the area will worsen starting on Feb. 8 with the repair of the Mandaue-Mactan bridge. Ouano Avenue will also be repaired starting […]
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Cebu News Digest for February 3, 2016: Tomas hits Rama selfie during IEC mass; IEC organizers stay within P300M budget; Palma urges missionaries to keep the faith.
Here are the stories that came out in the local publications today, Feb. 3, 2016. Tomas vs. Mike: Selfie war FORMER Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmena criticized rival Mike Rama for taking a selfie during the communion rites in the closing mass of the 51st International Eucharist Congress at the South Road Properties last Sunday. […]
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Cebu News Digest for Feb. 2, 2016: Officials laud agencies for IEC’s success; Pa refutes daughter’s testimony; IEC critic receives threats
Here’s the roundup of stories about the IEC and other local news that came out in local publications today, February 2, 2016. Job well done. The Cebu City Council commended the Cebu City Police Office, Cebu Provincial Police Office and the Armed Forces of the Philippines Central Command for securing the 51st International Eucharistic Congress. […]
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Mar Roxas asks for support from Cebuanos
Liberal Party presidential candidate Mar Roxas yesterday sought the support of Cebuanos for his 2016 bid, telling a group of farmers gathered at the first Farmers’ Day at the Cebu Capitol to help continue the advocacy by President Benigno Aquino III to stamp out corruption.
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Cebu City, Province rank 3rd most competitive in nationwide award: Cebu News Digest: July 17, 2015
Both Cebu City and Cebu Province did well in the Third Regional Competitiveness Summit yesterday. Cebu City was named 3rd most competitive highly-urbanized city and the 2nd most competitive in the infrastructure category. Cebu City ranked after Manila City and Makati City. Cebu Province, on the other hand, was third in the Most Competitive Province category after Davao Del Sur and Misamis Oriental.
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Cordova’s bakasi and other bounties from the sea
Text and Photos by Boboi Costas The bakasi (saltwater eel) thrives abundantly in the town of Cordova, Mactan Island, a 45-minute drive from the city of Cebu. In taxonomic classification, eels belong to the Muranidae family which includes 200 species in 15 genera. In Buwagsong, Cordova, a local fishing community; the bakasi is a prized […]