Cimatu awaits report on Alcoy dolomite mining
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said he had yet to receive the report on the investigation on the alleged violations of the dolomite mining firms in Alcoy town, Cebu. It has been almost a month since the environment secretary inspected the mining site in the town after the corals in the seas […] The post Cimatu awaits report on Alcoy dolomite mining appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Environment secretary urged to suspend Manila Bay ‘beach nourishment’ project
BY AARON MACARAEG Bulatlat.com MANILA– Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya urged on Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu to suspend “beach nourishment” project in Manila Bay following his suspension order for two mining firms involved in the extraction and processing of dolomite in Alcoy, Cebu. Pamalakaya called it “absurd” that while the mining projects involved in production… The post Environment secretary urged to suspend Manila Bay ‘beach nourishment’ project appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Cimatu reminds Cebu City barangays to sustain gains in fight vs COVID
ALCOY, Cebu — Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu renewed his reminders to local officials in Cebu City not to let their guard down yet on the fight against the coronavirus. Cimatu, who was in Alcoy town in southern Cebu last Friday, September 25, confirmed to reporters that he met with barangay captains in Cebu City through […] The post Cimatu reminds Cebu City barangays to sustain gains in fight vs COVID appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
IN PHOTOS: Cimatu visits dolomite-processing, exporting firms in Alcoy
ALCOY, Cebu – Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has ordered the temporary suspension of two large-scale dolomite-quarrying and processing firms in Alcoy town in southeastern Cebu on Friday, September 25, 2020. READ MORE: Cimatu orders suspension of Alcoy firms mining, exporting dolomite Cimatu led various regulatory bodies and bureaus under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources […] The post IN PHOTOS: Cimatu visits dolomite-processing, exporting firms in Alcoy appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cimatu verbally orders suspension of dolomite-quarrying firms
ALCOY, Cebu — Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Friday, September 25 has verbally ordered the temporary suspension of two large-scale dolomite quarrying and processing firms in Alcoy town, Cebu. Cimatu on Friday led the ocular inspection in Dolomite Mining Corporation (DMC) and Philippine Mining Service Corporation (PMSC), both based in Barangay Pugalo, Alcoy. Cimatu told […] The post Cimatu verbally orders suspension of dolomite-quarrying firms appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
DENR pinasususpinde quarrying ng dolomite sa Alcoy, Cebu
Iniutos ni Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu ang temporary suspension sa dolomite operations ng dalawang kumpanya sa Cebu. Sa kaniyang pahayag sa Cebu, sinabi ni Cimatu na layon ng desisyon na mabigyang-daan ang imbestigasyon ng DENR sa environmental impact ng dolomite quarrying. Epektibo ang suspensyon simula ngayong araw, Sept. 25 ayon kay Cimatu. Nagtungo si Cimatu […] The post DENR pinasususpinde quarrying ng dolomite sa Alcoy, Cebu appeared first on Bandera......»»
2 mining firms in Cebu suspended over alleged extensive damage to environment
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu ordered the suspension of two mining firms in Alcoy, Cebu allegedly for extensive damages they brought to the marine ecosystem. Cimatu ordered the suspension of Dolomite Mining Corporation and the Philippine Mining Service Corporation while the investigation is being conducted on the alleged coral reef damage, water quality monitoring, and ambient […] The post 2 mining firms in Cebu suspended over alleged extensive damage to environment appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cimatu has done right for Manila Bay
I really don’t know why there is a controversy over the use of Dolomite grains, which come from Alcoy, Cebu......»»
Philippines sees increase in hotel bookings from overseas in 2023 — report
Hotel bookings from overseas rose in the Philippines in 2023, a report on hotel booking trends by hotel channel manager SiteMinder found......»»
No Pinoy hurt in Baltimore bridge collapse
The Philippine embassy in Washington has not received any report of Filipinos hurt in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday......»»
Danao City ‘gun maker’ nabbed in raid
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 39-year-old man, who was accused of the illegal manufacture of guns, was arrested in a raid in his residence in Sitio Sapangdako, Barangay Matija, Danao City in northern Cebu, Tuesday dawn, March 26. In a report, the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) said that the raid was based on a.....»»
Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu report pertussis cases
Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu report pertussis cases.....»»
Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China
Tokyo [Japan], March 23 (ANI): Japan released a draft of its annual foreign policy report stating that it will pay attention to the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo news reported on Thursday. The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve.....»»
2 aso duguan matapos putulan ng tenga ng magnanakaw: Grabe po iyak ko!
KINONDENA ng mga animal welfare advocate ang panibagong insidente ng pangmamaltrato sa hayop sa Legaspi City. Matapos mag-viral ang walang-awang pagpatay ng isang lalaki sa Golden Retriever na si Killua, isa na namang pagmamalupit sa aso ang naiulat kahapon. Base sa mga report, dalawang liverline shih tzu ang pinutulan ng tenga ng hindi pa nakikilalang.....»»
China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers – report
The procurement guidance also seeks to sideline Microsoft Windows and foreign-made database software in favor of domestic options, a Financial Times report says.....»»
Japan policy paper to focus on US, Philippines to counter China
Tokyo [Japan], March 23 (ANI): Japan released a draft of its annual foreign policy report stating that it will pay attention to the importance of boosting collaboration with the United States and the Philippines to counter China's assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, Kyodo news reported on Thursday. The Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024 will also underscore that Tokyo "cannot afford to waste even a moment" to solve.....»»
Scorching schools: How heat worsens conditions of poor students in PH
[This is the second and last part of a special report on how extreme heat in 2023 impacted the education sector in the Philippines. Click here for the first part.] CEBU CITY, Philippines – The same analysis by Cebu Daily News Digital (CDN Digital) showed that even private schools, which usually have better facilities and.....»»
PSA-7: Report to us if PhilSys ID not accepted
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority in Central Visayas (PSA-7) urged Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID holders to report to the agency if some entities do not accept their IDs. PSA-7 chief administrative officer of Edwina Carriaga told CDN Digital in a phone interview that the agency is urging PhilSys ID (National ID).....»»
Royalty on mining operations outside reservations pushed
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said that mining operations outside mineral reservations must pay a royalty as part of the government’s rationalization of the country’s mining fiscal regime......»»
Philippine bond market hits $217 billion in Q4
The Philippine bond market went up slightly in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to the increase in government bond issuances, according to a report from the Asian Development Bank......»»
The colorful and inspiring life of Cebu’s ‘Duster King’
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s active running scene is filled with individuals who stand out. One of them is Leonecel Arban, popularly known as the “Duster King.” Arban, a native of Alcoy town, south Cebu, is widely known for his playful running attire and props during running events, which often draws attention. Arban, who currently resides in.....»»