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Chan questions resumption of vessel dismantling works in Punta Engaño
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The cease and desist order (CDO) that Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan issued against the dismantling of a ship that got stuck on the shores of Sitio Jansen in Barangay Punta Engano has not been lifted. Chan issued the clarification following reports that cutting works to dismantle the ship has resumed......»»
Mayor Chan promises legal assistance to swindling victims
LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU — The Lapu-Lapu City Government, through the City Legal Office (CLO), promised to provide legal assistance against an alleged swindler, along with her accomplice, after they repeatedly sold lots with questionable status in Barangay Canjulao. On Monday, February 19, the alleged swindler faced around 15 individuals who were her victims, with the.....»»
Septic canal where 2-year-old boy drowned, drained
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Officials of Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City have started cleaning the open septic canal in Sitio 3-H where a child drowned recently. In a post, Basak Barangay Captain Jasmine “Daday” Chan said that they already drained the water in the septiccanal, with the help of the Clean and Green personnel of the.....»»
Chan orders fire victim to stop rebuilding house
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan personally ordered one of the victims of the fire in Barangay Pusok to stop reconstructing his house. Chan visited the fire site at Sitio Sta. Maria on Tuesday, December 9, 2023, after learning that one resident had already started constructing a house in the area.....»»
Valenzuela lights ‘Tree of Hope’
Celebrities graced Valenzuela City’s “Tree of Hope” lighting ceremony over the weekend which also marked the beginning of a three-month-long celebration of the 400th Founding Anniversary of the city. The occasion was held at the Valenzuela City People’s Park with no less than popular Yuletide singer Jose Mari Chan, Patrick Quiroz and Itchyworms spicing up the rites that set the Christmas spirit of the Valenzuelanos. The “Tree of Hope” lighting ceremony is a yearly tradition focusing on a 50-foot tree, along with several decors and installations. It has been long-running since 2004. This year, the lighting ceremony is coupled with another historical commemoration — the kick-off celebration of the 400th founding anniversary of the City of Valenzuela. It is a modern Pinoy Christmas theme bridging the past and future, as a herald to 400 years of history and progress. Mayor WES Gatchalian were joined by SM Supermalls president Steven Tan and CDO Foodsphere Inc. assistant vice president Jason Ong in lighting up the “Tree of Hope” this year. Dedicating the Tree of Hope, the city also welcomed PWD children and teens as the primary beneficiaries for this year. Likewise, students from the city’s state universities the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and Valenzuela Technological College or VALTECH (formerly named ValPoly) also participated in the event. Mayor Gatchalian extended his warm greetings and emphasized the meaning of the “Tree of Hope.” “For our ‘Tree of Hope’ Lighting tonight, may this event not be a symbol of hope, but also serves as a reminder that the light that has guided over the past 400 years, will be the light that shall guide us in the future,” he said. Joining the event were Vice Mayor Lorie Natividad-Borja, Mayoress Tiffany Gatchalian, City Councilors Ricarr Enriquez, Gerald Galang, Niña Lopez, Sel Sabino-Sy, Mickey Pineda, Atty. Bimbo dela Cruz, Louie Nolasco, Marlon Alejandrino, SK Federation president, Councilor Goyong Serrano, and Liga ng mga Barangay president, Councilor Jonjon Bartolome. The PWD children and teens performed a meaningful doxology to start the event right. To further make this a night to remember, the local government invited the Christmas icon, Jose Mari Chan, to sing his signature song, “Christmas in Our Hearts” while setting the “Tree of Hope” and the fireworks alight. A colorful and dashing fountain display provided the finishing touches to the ceremonial night. Days after the event, multiple attractions in the city such as the Valenzuela City Family Park, WES Arena, Fatima Avenue, and Polo Family Park were also set to illuminate their Christmas installations. Meanwhile, some of the anticipated huge events for the upcoming months are as follows: Oktoberfest, Polo Fiesta activities, Mass at San Diego de Alcala Church, Casa de Polo blessing and inauguration, Industry Summit, Gawad Dr. Pio Valenzuela Awarding, Cultural Night, Valenzuela’s coffee table book launch, a visit from delegates of Bucheon, South Korea, Food Fiesta and a Christmas Bazaar. These activities in line were all open for the Pamilyang Valenzuelanos. The post Valenzuela lights ‘Tree of Hope’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Valenzuela city lights ‘Tree of Hope’, celebrates 400th founding anniversary
Welcoming two momentous events in one, the City of Valenzuela commenced the “Tree of Hope” lighting ceremony at the Valenzuela City People’s Park over the weekend and was graced by special guests: Jose Mari Chan, Patrick Quiroz, and Itchyworms. Alongside, the ceremony also marked the beginning of a three-month-long celebration of the 400th Founding Anniversary of the city. The “Tree of Hope” lighting ceremony is a yearly tradition of the city, setting the Christmas spirit early for the Valenzuelanos. This traditional lighting of the 50-foot tree, along with several decors and installations, has been long-running since 2004. This year, the lighting ceremony is coupled with another historical commemoration — the kick-off celebration of the 400th founding anniversary of the City of Valenzuela. It is a modern Pinoy Christmas theme bridging the past and future, as a herald to 400 years of history and progress. Mayor WES Gatchalian were joined by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and CDO Foodsphere Inc. Assistant Vice President Jason Ong in lighting up the Tree of Hope this year. Dedicating the Tree of Hope, the city also welcomed PWD children and teens as the primary beneficiaries for this year. Likewise, students from the city’s state universities the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and Valenzuela Technological College or VALTECH (formerly named ValPoly) also partake in the event. The historical evening occurred at the heart of the city, the Valenzuela City People’s Park, where many of its residents gathered to witness the gleaming lights from the display. Mayor Gatchalian extended his warm greetings and emphasized the meaning of the Tree of Hope. “Sa ating ‘Tree of Hope’ Lighting ngayong gabi, nawa ito ay hindi lamang maging simbolo ng pag-asa, kung hindi rin magsilbing paalala, na ang liwanag na gumabay sa ating sa nakalipas na apat na raang (400) taon, ay siya ring liwanag na gagabay sa ating hinaharap (For our ‘Tree of Hope’ Lighting tonight, may this event not be a symbol of hope, but also serve as a reminder that the light that has guided over the past 400 years, will be the light that shall guide us in the future)." Joining the event were Vice Mayor Lorie Natividad-Borja, Mayoress Tiffany Gatchalian, City Councilors Ricarr Enriquez, Gerald Galang, Niña Lopez, Sel Sabino-Sy, Mickey Pineda, Atty. Bimbo Dela Cruz, Louie Nolasco, Marlon Alejandrino, SK Federation President, Councilor Goyong Serrano, and Liga ng mga Barangay President, Councilor Jonjon Bartolome. The PWD children and teens performed a meaningful doxology to start the event right. To further make this a night to remember, the local government invited the Christmas icon, Jose Mari Chan, to sing his signature song, “Christmas in Our Hearts” while setting the Tree of Hope and the fireworks alight. A colorful and dashing fountain display provided the finishing touches to the ceremonial night. Following days after the event, multiple attractions in the city such as Valenzuela City Family Park, WES Arena, Fatima Avenue, and Polo Family Park were also set to illuminate their Christmas installations. A post-lighting concert took place at the Valenzuela City Amphitheater wherein special guests, Patrick Quiroz and the band, The Itchyworms, livened up the stadium. Valenzuelanos jammed with some of their iconic songs, concluding the monumental night on a strong note. Getting the ball rolling, the tree-lighting occasion is one of the city’s main festivities for its 400th founding anniversary tribute. The day of the commemoration is 12 November, following Pueblo de Polo’s founding date, 12 November 1623. Back-to-back celebration awaits the city with Polo Fiesta and Casa de Polo inauguration as two of the grand slated events at Valenzuela400 this month. Meanwhile, some of the anticipated huge events for the upcoming months are as follows: Oktoberfest, Polo Fiesta activities, Mass at San Diego de Alcala Church, Casa de Polo blessing and inauguration, Industry Summit, Gawad Dr. Pio Valenzuela Awarding, Cultural Night, Valenzuela’s coffee table book launch, a visit from delegates of Bucheon, South Korea, Food Fiesta, and a Christmas Bazaar. These activities in line were all open for the Pamilyang Valenzuelanos. For the past 400 years, the City of Valenzuela sought several developments and innovations — and it has never stopped evolving. From an agricultural provincial town of Polo to a highly urbanized, industrial, and liveable city, this notable transition led Valenzuela to be recognized as one of the progressive cities in the country. The post Valenzuela city lights ‘Tree of Hope’, celebrates 400th founding anniversary appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Alameda slay suspects refuse polygraph test
Senators on Tuesday slammed the sudden “change of heart” of the three persons of interest in the killing of Aparri Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda to take a lie detector test as “advised” by their legal counsel. During the continuation of the Senate hearing by the Committee on Public and Dangerous Drugs, Freddie Molina, Dennis De Guzman, and Rommel Paltao surprised the panel by withdrawing their initial decision to accept the challenge of undergoing lie detector test to determine the accuracy of their statements regarding Alameda’s death, which was recommended by Senator Raffy Tulfo in the previous hearing. Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said their move will only make the public doubt their credibility and will only draw a public perception that they are really involved in the killing of Alameda. However, Dela Rosa said it is their right to subject themselves to lie detector tests or not. “We respect your right Constitutional right mo ‘yan kung ayaw mo magpa-undergo pero iba ang dating sa committee na ito,” he added. Also, Aparri Mayor Bryan Dale Chan is also among the persons of interest in the death of Alameda. The Aparri vice mayor was killed along with five others; namely Alexander Agustin delos Angeles, Alvin dela Cruz Abel, Abraham dela Cruz Ramos, John Duane Banag Almeda, and Ismael Nanay, in an ambush attack last 19 February at the Sitio Kinacao, Barangay Beretbet in Bagabag town, Nueva Vizcaya. The post Alameda slay suspects refuse polygraph test appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Persons of interest in Alameda slay refuse lie-detector test
Senators on Tuesday slammed the sudden “change of heart” of the three persons of interest in the killing of Aparri Vice Mayor Rommel Alameda to take a lie detector test as “advised” by their legal counsel. During the continuation of the Senate hearing by the Committee on Public and Dangerous Drugs, Freddie Molina, Dennis De Guzman and Rommel Paltao surprised the panel by withdrawing their initial decision to accept the challenge of undergoing a lie detector test to determine the accuracy of their statements regarding Alameda’s death, which was recommended by Senator Raffy Tulfo in the previous hearing. Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said their move will only make the public doubt their credibility and create the perception that they are really involved in the killing of Alameda. “Alam mo, ‘yang ginagawa mong ‘yan, lalong magdududa ang taumbayan sa inyo, na may tinatago ka talaga, may kinalaman ka talaga sa krimen na ito dahil ‘yun nga ayaw mo magpa-lie detector, nag-volunteer ka. Ngayon, binawi mo na. Ayaw mo na,” Dela Rosa said. However, Dela Rosa insisted on their right not to subject themselves to a lie detector test. “We respect your right. Constitutional right mo 'yan kung ayaw mo magpa-undergo pero iba ang dating sa committee na ito,” Dela Rosa countered. The Aparri vice mayor was killed along with five others, namely Alexander Agustin Delos Angeles, Alvin Dela Cruz Abel, Abraham Dela Cruz Ramos, John Duane Banag Almeda, and Ismael Nanay, in an ambush last 19 February at Sitio Kinacao, Barangay Beretbet in Bagabag town, Nueva Vizcaya. The victims were riding a Starex van en route to Manila when they were killed. Aparri Mayor Bryan Dale Chan is also among the persons of interest in the death of Alameda. The post Persons of interest in Alameda slay refuse lie-detector test appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sulu sting ops yield P13-M shabu
JOLO, Sulu Province — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao reported on Thursday that its operatives nabbed a former Moro National Liberation Front member and his cohort in an anti-illegal drug operation last Wednesday. Authorities seized two kilos of suspected shabu worth P13 million and arrested the suspects identified as Janang Bairulla and Anton Jubail following an entrapment operation conducted by members of the PDEA-BARMM. PDEA-BARMM director Christian Frivaldo said that the operation was also joined by police agencies and soldiers in Barangay Poblacion, Maimbung town in Sulu province at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Frivaldo said that Jubail was a former member of the MNLF who was removed from the group by senior leaders of the front due to his involvement in the sale and distribution of shabu in the provinces. Bairulla and Jubail are now detained at the Sulu Provincial Police Office in Jolo, Sulu. In a similar operation, a policeman and a drug peddler were killed during a shootout in Barangay Kajatian in Indanan town in Sulu on Wednesday. Indanan Municipal Police chief Police Major Edwin Catayao Sapa said the anti-narcotics team was about to arrest the suspect identified as Jundol Abdurahman and his companions when they fired at the policemen. During the brief shootout, Police SSgt Julmakar Paddam Alih was hit by a bullet to the face that penetrated the back of his neck. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician. Abdurahman also died in the shootout. Four of Abdurahman cohorts were also arrested and were identified as Jibal Hassan Sabtal, Itik Arrang Maldisa, Mansul Buddi Ali and Binang Hailil Alano. Police seized about P242,000 worth of shabu from the four arrested suspects who are all now detained at the Indanan Municipal Police Station. In Zamboanga City, anti-narcotics policemen conducted a buy-bust at the Atilano Pension House in Barangay Pasonanca which resulted to the arrest of Christian Jumanan Siose alias Chan, a resident of Gov. Ramos Avenue, Barangay Sta. Maria in Zamboanga City. Confiscated from Siose possession during the operation were four pieces of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets of suspected shabu weighing about 197.40 grams worth P1.34 million. The post Sulu sting ops yield P13-M shabu appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AboitizPower, ZANECO launch medical mission
Aboitiz Power Corporation, or AboitizPower, and Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative Inc., or ZANECO, organized a medical mission for some 200 residents of Barangay Sitog, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte. Beneficiaries ranging from 2-70 years old were examined by doctors from the Rural Health Unit, received medicines, and underwent various medical procedures like circumcision, dental check-up, and vaccination, depending on their needs. “All of us at Barangay Sitog are very grateful to AboitizPower and ZANECO for providing us with this project. A lot of these medicines and procedures tend to be overlooked by families and may be hard to buy,” Katipunan Mayor Michael Meiko Wong said. “We welcome the support of various institutions to keep our barangay healthy, with productive members of the community.” According to AboitizPower Head of Wholesale Angeli Parcia, community-based initiatives such as this medical mission are organized to address identified social needs. “AboitizPower looks for ways to advance business and communities. As we continue our partnership with ZANECO, we are mindful of the needs of its member-consumers like access to health-related resources and procedures. Wellness is a basic need everyone should have the benefit of having and so we are appreciative of the openness of ZANECO to partner with us on this project,” she said. ZANECO general manager, Atty. Jordanne B. Chan-Antonio shared her pleasure in partnering with AboitizPower and reiterated the importance of adding value to its member consumers beyond the distribution of electricity. “We care for the households and businesses depending on us for power. We also feel a sense of duty to care for their personal needs outside of the utility that we provide,” she shared. “Our goal is to support them with other basic needs such as health and wellness as these would also translate into a healthy ecosystem where we can work together to run households and businesses harmoniously,” the ZANECO GM added. The post AboitizPower, ZANECO launch medical mission appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AboitizPower, ZANECO conduct medical mission in Zamboanga Del Norte
Aboitiz Power Corporation and Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. recently mounted a medical mission for around 200 residents of Barangay Sitog, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte. Beneficiaries ranging from 2-70 years old were examined by the doctors from the Rural Health Unit, received medicines, and underwent various medical procedures like circumcision, dental check-up and vaccination, depending on their needs. “All of us at Barangay Sitog are very grateful to AboitizPower and ZANECO for providing us with this project. A lot of these medicines and procedures tend to be overlooked by families and may be hard to buy,” Katipunan Mayor Michael Meiko Wong said. “We welcome the support of various institutions to help our barangay remain healthy and productive members of the community.” According to AboitizPower head of wholesale Angeli Parcia, community-based initiatives such as this medical mission are organized to address identified social needs. “AboitizPower looks for ways to advance business and communities. As we continue our partnership with ZANECO, we are mindful of the needs of its member-consumers like access to health-related resources and procedures. Wellness is a basic need everyone should have the benefit of having and so we are appreciative of the openness of ZANECO to partner with us on this project,” she said. ZANECO general manager Atty. Jordanne B. Chan-Antonio shared her pleasure with the partnership with AboitizPower and reiterated the importance of adding value to its member-consumers beyond the distribution of electricity. “We care for the households and businesses who rely on us for power. We also feel a sense of duty to care for their personal needs outside of the utility that we provide,” she shared. “Our goal is to support them with other basic needs such as health and wellness as these would also translate into a healthy ecosystem where we can work together to run households and businesses harmoniously.” The post AboitizPower, ZANECO conduct medical mission in Zamboanga Del Norte appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bridge connecting Olango and Pangan-an will soon rise in Lapu-Lapu City
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — A bridge connecting Olango Island to Barangay Pangan-an will soon rise in Lapu-Lapu City. This is after the office of Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Cindi King-Chan initially allocated P60 million for Phase 1 of the proposed Olango-Pangan-an Bridge. The project’s value is estimated at P300 million. The bridge will establish […] The post Bridge connecting Olango and Pangan-an will soon rise in Lapu-Lapu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Lapu-Lapu City Coastal Clean-Up Drive Yields 50 Sacks of Garbage
Lapu-Lapu City government conducted a clean-up drive in Barangay Pangan-an last Tuesday, which yielded 50 sacks of garbage — each sack weighed 6 to 8 kilos. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan initiated the coastal clean-up with the assistance of the Philippines National Police (PNP), Department of Interior Local Government (DILG), City Agriculture and Fisheries […].....»»
Grade 8 student accused of vandalism surrenders
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A Grade 8 student of Pusok National High School appeared at the office of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan on Monday, May 8, to admit that he was responsible for vandalizing concrete walls and fences in Barangay Ibo. The 17-year-old student said he finds “satisfaction” and “happiness” in vandalism, something that […] The post Grade 8 student accused of vandalism surrenders appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Kadaugan sa Mactan 2023 peaceful, successful
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- The 502nd celebration of the “Kadaugan sa Mactan” was peaceful and successful, Lapu-Lapu City police said. The activity was led by Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, together with Congresswoman Cindi King-Chan, members of the city council, department heads, and barangay officials. Among the special guests who attended the activity were Department of Tourism […] The post Kadaugan sa Mactan 2023 peaceful, successful appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
15 dialysis patients start treatment sessions in Lapu-Lapu hospital
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Some dialysis patients from Lapu-Lapu City have already started their dialysis sessions at ARC Hospital in Barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City. This was confirmed by Lawyer Apple Collados, chief of staff of Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Cindi King-Chan. READ: Patients worry about VSMMC’s move to temporarily stop outpatient dialysis in April […] The post 15 dialysis patients start treatment sessions in Lapu-Lapu hospital appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Lapu-Lapu Expressway: Tunnel eyed from Brgy. Basak to airport
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Instead of utilizing existing roads, the proponent of the Lapu-Lapu Expressway (LLEX) is considering constructing a tunnel from Barangay Basak all the way to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). This plan was confirmed by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan. He said this was eyed to expedite the completion of the skyway project. […] The post Lapu-Lapu Expressway: Tunnel eyed from Brgy. Basak to airport appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City cops focus on tracing source of P7.4M shabu seized in drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police continue to find the possible source of illegal drugs of a man, who was nabbed with P7.4 million ‘shabu’ during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Pahina San Nicolas on Saturday evening, March 4. Police identified the suspect as Billy Joe Georpe Chan, 34, a former call center agent. Chan’s arrest […] The post Cebu City cops focus on tracing source of P7.4M shabu seized in drug bust appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
DepEd Lapu-Lapu opens Arts and Design Building in Lo-ok NHS
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Department of Education (DepEd) Lapu-Lapu City Schools Division formally opened its newly constructed Arts and Design Building in Lo-ok National High School, Barangay Looc in Lapu-Lapu City on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The opening was attended by Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, DepEd-7 Regional Director Salustiano Jimenez, and DepEd Lapu-Lapu City Schools Division […] The post DepEd Lapu-Lapu opens Arts and Design Building in Lo-ok NHS appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Chan to victims of Ibo fire: You can rebuild your houses in the area
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan assures fire victims from Sitio Commonwealth in Barangay Ibo that they can still build again their houses in the area. Chan made the assurance since the lot was owned by the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA). The mayor said that this was not the […] The post Chan to victims of Ibo fire: You can rebuild your houses in the area appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»