Cebu City passes ordinance for color coding of utility lines
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council has passed an ordinance that would color code all utility lines in the city. Councilor Nestor Archival authored the ordinance providing the mandatory color-coding of utility lines within the city, which was passed in its final reading on November 18, 2020. Archival said that the ordinance should […] The post Cebu City passes ordinance for color coding of utility lines appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City passes Food Waste Reduction ordinance
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is saying no to wasting food through a new ordinance passed by the City Council that will institutionalize food banks as well as food donation and recycling for restaurants. The council passed the ordinance on December 2, 2020, and will be endorsed to Mayor Edgardo Labella for signing into […] The post Cebu City passes Food Waste Reduction ordinance appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue dad wants cables, electrical lines underground
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines- The Mandaue City Council held a public hearing with representatives from the Visayan Electric (formerly VECO), telephone and cable companies, and department heads on Thursday, November 5, 2020, to discuss the proposed ordinance placing all electrical and telecommunication wires and cables within the business districts of the city underground. Councilor Joel Seno, […] The post Mandaue dad wants cables, electrical lines underground appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
QR coding, vehicle coding for passes in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The new QR-coded Enhanced Community Quarantine Passes of Cebu City can only be used in a resident’s barangay. Lawyer Rey Gealon, Cebu City spokesperson, said the QR passes would contain an alphanumeric code corresponding to the name of the barangay and the control number of the pass. For example, the QR […] The post QR coding, vehicle coding for passes in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Public transport protocols still in place during GCQ
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite the shift to general community quarantine (GCQ) in Cebu province, the reopening of public transport operations continues to revolve around restrictions and protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Public transport operators would still need to apply for Provincial Public Utility Passes (PPUP) from the Capitol, […] The post Public transport protocols still in place during GCQ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bantayan starts implementation of ECQ pass number coding scheme on May 7
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Residents of Bantayan town in Bantayan Island will only have two days per week to purchase their necessities as the municipality in northern Cebu starts implementation of its enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) pass number coding scheme this Thursday, May 7, 2020. Under the ECQ pass number coding scheme, holders of passes […] The post Bantayan starts implementation of ECQ pass number coding scheme on May 7 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PB passes ‘Anti-fake news ordinance on coronavirus’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Check your source first before sharing information, especially regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus, on social media. Anyone found to be guilty of spreading false information regarding the viral infection either online or through text messages, may face up to one year of jail time and be fined of up to P5,000. […] The post PB passes ‘Anti-fake news ordinance on coronavirus’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City Council passes two-year business permit ordinance
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Business establishments have one less thing to worry about. This is because the Cebu City Council finally passed during a regular session on Tuesday, December 10, an ordinance that makes business permits valid for two years from the previous one-year validity The approval of the ordinance is a good move for […] The post Cebu City Council passes two-year business permit ordinance appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Simple messages you can send to that person you are getting to know for now
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Are you having fun with someone you just met? The kind of fun that gives you butterflies and gets you excited when your phone lights up? Well, take it slow and start with these lines as you get to know someone: “Do you like this song or movie”— know them through the […] The post Simple messages you can send to that person you are getting to know for now appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bottled water peddler caught selling fake quarantine passes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A bottled water peddler from Barangay Sambag II was caught selling fake quarantine passes just a few meters away from the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu. Ariel Cadion Pulot, 29 years old of General Santos City who is now living in Barangay Sambag II, was caught by the City […] The post Bottled water peddler caught selling fake quarantine passes appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Chan warns tricycle, PUV drivers to follow health protocols
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan warned tricycle and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to continue to comply with the health and safety protocols or they will be apprehended and their franchise recommended for revocation. Chan issued the warning after he received complaints at the “Ahong Cares Hotline” from concerned citizens […] The post Chan warns tricycle, PUV drivers to follow health protocols appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Qpass helped control crowd in Fiesta Señor – police
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The first day of the 456th Fiesta Señor celebration here was generally peaceful and orderly, the city police announced. And they said, among the factors that contributed to this was sustaining the implementation of quarantine passes (QPasses). “Inside and within the vicinity of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu, […] The post Qpass helped control crowd in Fiesta Señor – police appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue jeepney drivers, operators now required to pay at least 10 percent of total penalties
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The traditional public utility jeepney (TPUJ) drivers and operators who wanted to resume operations here are now required to pay at least 10 percent of the amount of the total violations incurred before they can get a Provisional TEAM clearance from the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM). Edwin Jumao-as, the […] The post Mandaue jeepney drivers, operators now required to pay at least 10 percent of total penalties appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue’s business establishments will be required to secure Tourism Compliance Certificate
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines- Mandaue City’s primary and secondary enterprises such as hotels, resorts, apartments, spas, restaurants, among others will soon need to secure a Tourism Compliance Certificate (TCC) from the Mandaue City Tourism Office. This after the city council passed on first reading last December 2020, the Mandaue City Tourism Compliance Certificate Ordinance authored by […] The post Mandaue’s business establishments will be required to secure Tourism Compliance Certificate appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
20 TPUJs allowed to ply Mandaue streets
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – There are now around 20 Traditional Public Utility Jeepneys (TPUJ) that have been plying back on the Mandaue City streets. Krizzy Hyll Retuya, chief of staff of City Councilor Jimmy Lumapas, chairman of the committee on transportation, said days after the one-stop-shop that was set up in the Mandaue City Cultural […] The post 20 TPUJs allowed to ply Mandaue streets appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Use of Qpasses in Cebu City resumes on Dec. 26
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City residents will no longer be allowed to go out of their homes without their quarantine passes. The suspension on the use of Qpasses already ended at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 25. “Pahinumdum sa tanan. Basi sa Executive Order (EO) No. 111 nga gi issue niadtong Desyembre 9 ni […] The post Use of Qpasses in Cebu City resumes on Dec. 26 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Benhur passes on
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A veteran politician in Cebu has passed away on Thursday, December 24. Former Cebu 4th District Representative Benhur Salimbangon succumbed to a ‘long battle of cancer’ past 3 p.m. on Thursday, his son Francis Salimbangon announced on social media. He was 75. “With heavy hearts, we are informing everyone that at […] The post Benhur passes on appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CCTO: Renewal of permits for delivery vehicles starts in January 2021
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Businessmen who are engaged in delivery services are advised to have their permits renewed starting next month to avoid the payment of fines. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) said that the need to secure a permit for their delivery business is required by an existing city ordinance. “Kinahanglan nga ma […] The post CCTO: Renewal of permits for delivery vehicles starts in January 2021 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
No inter-LGU traditional jeepneys still in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Even if the resumption of traditional public utility jeepneys (TPUJs) in Cebu City has been generally smooth, those doing cross-border travels are still not allowed as of now. Councilor James Anthony Cuenco, on Monday, December 21, 2020, told reporters that as of December 20, only the local government of Talisay City […] The post No inter-LGU traditional jeepneys still in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mayor Chan to suspend city’s curfew for Misa de Gallo
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is set to issue an executive order (E.O.) that will suspend the implementation of the city’s curfew ordinance. Chan said that this is so to accommodate the holding of Misa de Gallo or Dawn Masses from December 16-24. Currently, the city’s curfew starts at 10 p.m. […] The post Mayor Chan to suspend city’s curfew for Misa de Gallo appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Fate of Inter-LGUs TPUJs to be known by Dec. 7
CEBU CITY, Philippines – It seems that there is light at the end of the tunnel for traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs) doing cross-boundary travels. Councilor James Anthony Cuenco, in a recent press interview, announced that the city’s Jeepney Task Force is expected to reach a decision on the fate of TPUJs with inter-local government […] The post Fate of Inter-LGUs TPUJs to be known by Dec. 7 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»