Overpriced pay parking fees? Report this to Cebu City Hall, says councilor
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A Cebu City councilor is urging the public to report to the city hall pay parking areas collecting overpriced fees. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco, the city council’s chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Councilor James Cuenco urged those with concerns of overpriced parking fees to contact his office and tell them the.....»»
BTAO intensifies campaign on ‘no parking,’ ‘controlled parking’ areas
BTAO intensifies campaign on ‘no parking,’ ‘controlled parking’ areas.....»»
No-parking signages in vicinity of Basilica removed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More parking spaces will now be available in the vicinity of the Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño in Barangay Sto. Niño here. This after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama ordered the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) to remove all the no-parking signages within the vicinity of the Basilica. He also ordered the.....»»
I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare
Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»
PBBM hinarang pagtaas ng multa sa illegal parking
Binasura ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang circular ng Metro Manila Council para itaas sa P4,000 ang multa sa illegal parking mula sa dating P1,000. The post PBBM hinarang pagtaas ng multa sa illegal parking first appeared on Abante......»»
NAIA parking nagliyab, 19 sasakyan tupok
Nagliyab ang open parking area ng Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 nitong Lunes nang hapon kung saan 19 sasakyan ang tinupok ng apoy bago naapula ng mga bumbero ang sunog. The post NAIA parking nagliyab, 19 sasakyan tupok first appeared on Abante......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Barangay Councilor, SK chairman caught inside motel in Lapu-Lapu, detained, freed
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Barangay Councilor, SK chairman caught inside motel in Lapu-Lapu, detained, freed A barangay councilor and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman of a northern Cebu town were apprehended inside a motel room.....»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
Charter Day bonus for gov’t employees may be more than P25k
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Casual and regular employees of the Cebu City government may receive a Charter Day bonus exceeding P25,000. This was revealed by Cebu City Councilor Noel Wenceslao, who chairs the committee on budget and finance. In an interview over a Teleradyo program earlier this week, Wenceslao mentioned the possibility of city hall.....»»
2 cops catch police spouses having an ‘affair’ in mall parking lot
MANILA, Philippines — Two police officers are facing adultery and concubinage complaints after their spouses — who are also law enforcers — caught them allegedly having an affair at a mall parking lot in Laguna, according to police. In a report on Sunday, the Laguna Police Provincial Office (PPO) said the two complainants caught their partners allegedly.....»»
Cebu City’s Singapore-like goal is about instilling discipline and respect, city administrator says
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discipline and respect are what will make Cebu City a Singapore-like city. According to Cebu City Administrator and Lawyer Collin Rosell, speaking on Friday, March 1, during the “League of Lupong Tagapamayapa – Cebu City Chapter General Assembly and Board of Directors Election,” held near a pier in Cebu City, Mayor.....»»
Manila LGU extends deadline for applications for business permits and licenses, payment of taxes and fees
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city government has extended the deadline for the filing of applications of business permits and licenses as well as the payment of taxes and fees. This, according to Lacuna, is meant to give business owners and the taxpayers of Manila more time to settle their dues. The mayor […].....»»
Baguio City withdraws parking building plan
Listening to public uproar, the Baguio City government said that it will forgo plans to put up a parking building on a city-owned lot adjacent to the PFVR gym and Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School at Military Cut-off barangay in the city......»»
Baguio City working double time for green parking buildings
The Baguio City government said that it is meeting weekly with other concerned agencies to speed up the establishment of several multi-level parking structures......»»
Mikel Rama, mayor’s eldest son to run for councilor in 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The eldest son of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, Lawyer Mikel Rama, will be running as a councilor in the 2025 midterm elections. This was confirmed by the mayor himself during his “Ingna’ng Mayor” program via the Sugboanon Channel on Thursday, February 15. According to Rama, his eldest son, Mikel Rama,.....»»
Intensify efforts against child abuse – Cebu City dad
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City legislator urged barangays to intensify efforts against child abuse like trafficking, online, and sexual exploitation. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco penned a resolution requesting the 80 barangays of Cebu City through the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) to reconvene the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).....»»
Tommy Osmeña on call for stoppage of Cebu BRT civil works: ‘We have leaders acting like spoiled brats’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña lambasted several Cebu government officials following the call to halt the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) civil works. Osmeña called out officials, particularly City Councilor James Cuenco, the Provincial Board, and Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia. “It’s very important not to insult the funders of.....»»
Cebu City eyes ‘Singapore-like’ railway system to improve transport
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Singapore-like railway system is being eyed by the Cebu City government in a bid to improve the transport system in the city. This was after Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, chairman of the Traffic Management Committee (TMC), penned a resolution urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to conduct a study.....»»
SEC pushing through with higher filing fees
The Securities and Exchange Commission is hoping to push through with the proposed hike in charges and fees this year after it was met with opposition by business groups last year......»»
Intensive anti-bullying campaign in schools, universities pushed in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Educational institutions in Cebu City have been urged to intensify efforts to combat bullying and ensure students’ safety and well-being. This appeal was contained in a resolution authored by Councilor Lorenzo Abellanosa and which members of the Cebu City Council passed during their regular session on Wednesday, February 21. Abellana crafted.....»»
P35 million allotted for Araw ng Dabaw
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 27 February)—The City Government of Davao has allocated P35 million for this year’s Araw ng Dabaw, P8 million more than last year’s celebration, a city councilor said. Councilor Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz, who chairs the finance, ways and means and appropriations committee, said that the city government’s allocation for the annual event includes […].....»»