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Cebu City hotels fully booked as Sinulog season kicks in

Photo shows the skyline of uptown Cebu City where several business hotels are located. | CDN FILE PHOTO CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Sinulog season kicks in, hotels in Cebu City are almost fully booked, reaching 90 to 100 percent occupancy. Hotel, Resort, and Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc. (HRRACI) president Alfred Reyes confirmed this.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Cebu Chess Hub to revive standard games in local scene with cash-rich tourney

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chess Hub will organize a cash-rich woodpushing tournament on February 23-25, at the Gmall of Cebu. The tournament aptly dubbed the “Cebu Chess Hub: Open Chess Tournament” will have a total of P88,000 prize money for the winning woodpushers.  READ: UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

That extra step: How TV Patrol verified Rep. Paolo Duterte s questionable PHP51-billion infrastructure budget

CHEERS TO ABS-CBN's TV Patrol for its report that confirmed that Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte received a total of PHP51 billion for infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2022, when his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was still in o.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

P200B mega project will soon rise in SRP if …

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – A “mega infrastructure project” worth over P200 billion is set to transform the landscape of the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City. This is if a project of a private corporation that it proposed to the city government will be approved. READ: ‘Rotonda’ soon to be constructed along SRP.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Rama promises to transform Cebu City into a ‘Super City’ by 2031

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama has made another promise to the Cebuanos, and that is to transform Cebu City into a ‘Super City’ by 2031. At the same time, Rama also made a commitment to transform all of the 80 barangays into “city-like barangays” by then. Rama’s ‘Super City’ vision was the highlight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Palarong Pambansa 2024: Cebu City allocates P205M for games

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government has allocated a budget of P205 million for its hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 this July. However, the amount is still subject to deliberation and approval by the city council. READ: DepEd expects Cebu City’s ‘world-class’ hosting of Palarong Pambansa Previously, during the signing of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Netizens turn to dry humor as they give their take on CSBT transfer plan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano netizens resorted to dry humor as they give their take on social media about the plan of the Cebu Provincial government to move the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) from Cebu City to the neighboring Talisay City in the south of Cebu. The CSBT is currently situated along Natalio Bacalso.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

3 Cebu fires on Tuesday raze over P2.4M in properties

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 3 Cebu fires that struck Cebu on Tuesday burned over P2.4 million worth of properties and left over 400 individuals homeless. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, firetrucks can be heard blazing through the streets of Cebu City and Talisay City as they responded to 3 separate fires. At around 11:14.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Cebu City council seeks halt to CBRT construction due to heritage concerns

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Council resolved to halt the ongoing civil works of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, citing concerns that the construction poses a visual intrusion on the iconic building. Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia brought forth the motion, urging the Office of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works On Wednesday, former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña said he might sue Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia about Garcia’s call to stop the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

MFC Cebu highlights program via wins in SHS-AdC Football Cup 

CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Makati Football Club Cebu (MFC Cebu) bagged three titles in the SHS-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles 6th Football Cup over the weekend in the younger age groups.  MFC Cebu topped the under-6, under-8, and under-10 divisions under head coach Ref Cuaresma and assistant coach Ayn Quidlat, Emman Donkor, June Taneo, Daniel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Omega Sports Promotions aims to revive Cebu’s glory days in boxing

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s very own Omega Boxing Gym eyes to bring back Cebu’s former glory in boxing. Once hailed as the ‘Boxing Mecca of the Philippines,’ Cebu was a prime venue for world title bouts and top-notch fight cards. However, the Covid-19 pandemic happened. Today, Cebu’s once vibrant boxing scene is slowly getting back.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Government urged to boost spending for broadband infrastructure

A leading think tank has called on government to aggressively invest in broadband infrastructure to boost the competitiveness of the Philippines in the global digital economy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

EO 59 to accelerate Infrastructure development – NEDA

An executive order streamlining the permitting process for the government’s priority infrastructure projects will support the push for infrastructure development by expediting project implementation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

President Marcos wants faster permit process for flagship infrastructure projects

To speed up the implementation of major infrastructure projects, President Marcos ordered government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to further simplify the permitting process for these developments to support the country’s continuing economic transformation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Philippines seeks ADB support on infrastructure, digitalization

The Philippines is seeking strengthened support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the country’s infrastructure push, both physical and digital, and in improving the capacities of small businesses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Finish infrastructure projects during dry season – lawmaker

Executive departments and government agencies should take advantage of the hot and dry season to finish their infrastructure projects, House committee on appropriations chair and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Government infrastructure spending scaled up to P121 billion

The government increased its infrastructure spending by nearly seven percent to P121 billion from January to February compared to last year’s level on the back of higher disbursements for road projects, the Department of Budget and Management said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024