Gwen orders strict border control with Cebu City anew
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The eased border restrictions for workers from the province travelling to Cebu City and back has proven to be shortlived. This as the Cebu provincial government will impose anew, starting this Friday, June 26, 2020, the strict border controls with Cebu City in an attempt to curb the increasing number of […] The post Gwen orders strict border control with Cebu City anew appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Governor Garcia orders barangay control points back
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol has ordered the barangays in Cebu province to set up anew their border control points alongside the reinstitution of strict border controls with Cebu City effective midnight of Friday, June 26, 2020. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in a memorandum, required barangay captains to set up the control points “to limit […] The post Governor Garcia orders barangay control points back appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gwen orders strict border control with Cebu City anew
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The eased border restrictions for workers from the province travelling to Cebu City and back has proven to be shortlived. This as the Cebu provincial government will impose anew, starting this Friday, June 26, 2020, the strict border controls with Cebu City in an attempt to curb the increasing number of […] The post Gwen orders strict border control with Cebu City anew appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»
Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»
Torregosa to use SM2SM Run winnings for father’s medical needs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s rising marathon star Artjoy Torregosa plans to use her cash prize from Sunday’s SM2SM Run 12 for her father’s medical needs. Torregosa flexed her winning form anew after emerging as the first overall female finisher in the 21-kilometer half marathon race of the SM2SM Run 12 at the SM Seaside.....»»
Remolino, Alcoseba rule Go For Gold Sunrise Sprint Triathlon Race in Camsur
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Roughly two weeks after they lorded the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) in Subic Bay, Cebu’s pride Andrew Kim Remolino and Raven Faith Alcoseba stamped their class anew, this time in Camarines Sur. Remolino and Alcoseba topped the overall male and female divisions, respectively, in the Go For Gold Sunrise Sprint.....»»
Mandaue police nab ex-con with ‘shabu’ worth P680,000
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – An ex-convict was arrested anew for the possession of illegal drugs. Mandaue City police confiscated suspected shabu worth at least P680,000 from the possession of alyas Nico during a buy-bust operation conducted on F.E Zuellig St. in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City at dawn on Wednesday, January 31. Nico, 33, is a.....»»
UV is Cesafi 2023 men’s basketball champion, beats UC in Game 3
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers were crowned Cesafi men’s basketball champions anew after defeating the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters, 60-41, in the deciding Game 3 on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Cebu Coliseum. The Green Lancers banked on a strong start and held on to the lead en.....»»
Cesafi: Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles are high school champions anew
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles defeated the University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers, 58-55, in Game 3 to be crowned high school champions of the Cesafi on Friday, December 15, 2023. Ateneo de Cebu wrapped up the series, 2-1, to win its third straight Cesafi high school crown. University.....»»
Ando, Ceniza to compete in weightlifting competition in Qatar
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s weightlifting aces Elreen Ann Ando and John Febuar Ceniza will represent the country’s tri-colors anew in the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Grand Prix II in Doha Qatar starting on Monday, December 4, 2023. Ando will compete in the 59-kilogram women’s category along with Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, while.....»»
USJ-R Jaguars bags three wins in Week 2 of the Cesafi Esports League
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars dominated week two of the Cesafi Esports League’s (CEL) Mobile Legends Bang Bang on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the University of Southern Philippines-Foundation (USP-F) Lahug campus. The Jaguars clinched three wins and one draw in their four-scheduled matches. They started with a lackluster draw against the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats, 1-1. Joseph “Wanji” Burgos paced the Jaguars with 10 kills, 3.5 assists, and 5.25 kill, death, and assist (KDA) average. After the draw, the Jaguars didn’t look back and won all their three remaining matches. They started off with a 2-0 win against the Southwestern University-Phinma Cobras with Steve Pritz “Stevensanity” Casas emerging as the top player with a KDA average of 1.67. They went on to beat the host team, the USP-F Panthers, 2-0, behind Edrian Vince “Sera” Arriesgado, who had averaged 15 KDA. Lastly, USJ-R capped off their fruitful day with another 2-0 win against the University of the Philippines (UP- Cebu), with Burgos leading them anew with his 5.58 KDA. On the other hand, CIT-U clinched two wins despite losing one of their matches to USJ-R. They beat UP Cebu, 2-0, and SWU-Phinma, 2-0. Also, UP Cebu snagged a victory over USP-F, 2-0, while SWU-Phinma prevented a winless day by beating USP-F, 2-0. RELATED STORIES Jaguars lead Cesafi Esports League pre-season tourney Mandaue City, USJ-R, UCLM, shine in two separate Esports events Cesafi: USJ-R Jaguars now 3-0.....»»
Phl joins anew the global effort to protect oceans
Thousands of volunteers in over 150 countries, joined the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day, a global initiative dedicated to addressing ocean pollution through beach and waterway cleanups held every third Saturday of September. Now in its 37th year, the Philippines has been participating in the ICC since 1994. In 2003, Proclamation No. 470 officially designated the third Saturday in September as ICC Day, instilling a sense of vigilance among Filipinos in their support of the ongoing global fight against marine litter. The theme "Clean Seas for Healthy Fisheries" is carried out by this year’s ICC which aligns closely with the objectives of the United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade Challenge 3 which is to “Sustainably Feed the Global Population”. This challenge recognizes the need to ensure sustainable food production from the ocean to feed the growing global population while safeguarding the health and productivity of marine ecosystems. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in partnership with numerous organizations, took the lead in coordinating cleanups in various water bodies across the country. An estimated 35,000 volunteers armed with sacks, rakes, and gloves joined forces for the cleanup effort across the country. Participants included individuals and groups from the DENR workforce, national and local government agencies, academia, the private sector, youth organizations, civic groups, and civil society. Concurrent coastal cleanups led by various DENR offices and bureaus were held nationwide including key areas such as the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park; the Tullahan River along Barangay San Bartolome in Novaliches, Quezon City; Baseco Beach in Manila; the Balanga Wetland and Nature Park in Bataan; Barangay Butong Taal in Batangas; the Mactan Channel in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu; the Abatan River and Panglao in Bohol; Banica River in Dumaguete; Bais City, Negros Oriental; and along the shore of Pagadian Bay in Zamboanga Del Sur. The DENR regional and field offices also partnered with SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, together with SM Prime Holdings, Inc., in organizing clean-up drives in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Fifteen SM Malls were designated as a base that enabled volunteers, including SM employees, to actively participate in the cleanup drive. Likewise, regional offices of the Department have collaborated with UNTV offices across the country under the latter’s advocacy campaign Ocean Care Initiative. Beyond waste retrieval, ICC volunteers documented the volume of waste collected which will be submitted to Ocean Conservancy and UN Ocean Decade to contribute to global efforts to combat plastic pollution. During the 2022 ICC, findings of the Global Ocean Trash Index conducted by Washington, D.C.-based environmentalist advocacy group Ocean Conservancy showed that the Philippines collected 249.382 metric tons of waste. The collected waste encompassed a spectrum of items, including cigarette butts, beverage bottles, food wrappers, bottle caps, grocery bags, food containers, cups and plates, straws, and stirrers. DENR Secretary Antonia Loyzaga said her department's unwavering commitment to enacting effective solid waste management practices, supports a circular economy wherein all plastics are reused, recycled, repurposed, and responsibly managed. The DENR, she added, in collaboration with organizations, implements a range of programs to address solid waste in cities and municipalities nationwide. This is in support of reinforcing the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022 or Republic Act 11898 which mandates enterprises to establish EPR programs for plastic waste reduction, recovery, and diversion. The post Phl joins anew the global effort to protect oceans appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cebu’s Mercito Gesta embraces ‘underdog’ tag in fight vs Mexican William Zepeda
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano lightweight veteran Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta has embraced the role of an underdog anew as he faces undefeated Mexican prospect William “Camaron” Zepeda on Mexican Independence Day, September 16, (September 17, Manila Time) at the Commerce Casino & Hotel in Commerce, California in the United States. Gesta and Zepeda will.....»»
Dante, WBF champ, to fight in Japan in September
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International minimumweight champion Lito “Naruto” Dante will try his luck anew in Japan on September 12, 2023. This as the 33-year-old Dante of Sierra Bullones, Bohol will face an unbeaten Japanese prospect in Takeshi Ishii in an eight-rounder bout in a fight card promoted by The post Dante, WBF champ, to fight in Japan in September appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Close business, gov’t collab spur growth — Pascual
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual is urging private entities to continuously work with the government in addressing issues crucial to economic recovery and growth. At the 3rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council meeting in Cebu City last Friday, Pascual said the partnership between the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the APEC Business Advisory Council is actually regarded by the Philippine government as a cornerstone of its vision for the country’s future. “It exemplifies the power of synergy — when government and business come together and connect, we lay the groundwork for a trade environment that is not just functional, but inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. This dynamic collaboration enables us to stay agile and responsive as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business and technology,” he said in a speech. In line with this year’s theme, “Equity, Sustainability, Opportunity,” ABAC Philippines focused on helping communities build back stronger through collective efforts. With critical goals to pursue, Secretary Pascual called for stronger partnership and collaboration among APEC Member Economies in crafting policy reforms that would spur economic growth. Areas of focus For this year’s work program, the ABAC will initially have these areas of focus: (1) Economic Integration Working Group; (2) Sustainable Growth Working Group; (3) Digital and Innovation Working Group; (4) Finance Task Force; and (5) Inclusion Task Force. Secretary Pascual has also commended the efforts of ABAC in shaping a strong, credible, and relevant World Trade Organization even as he recognized ABAC’s strong push toward the eventual realization of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific. “The Philippines views the FTAAP as a mechanism to boost economic recovery in the region, especially for medium, small and micro-enterprises most affected by the pandemic. We thus support the immediate implementation of the FTAAP Agenda Work Plan which contributes to APEC’s sustainability and inclusion objectives,” he said. ABAC Philippines is currently focused on several initiatives including the promotion of the availability and accessibility of climate risk scenario information, the exploration of the viability of nuclear energy as a zero-carbon energy source, and other use cases under the Sustainable Growth Working Group. Further, it is working on enhancing cross-border data flow in financial services. For its part, the DTI is prioritizing (1) APEC’s Support for the Safe Passage of Maritime Crew in the Covid-19 Era, (2) Boracay Action Agenda to Globalize MSMEs, and (3) APEC Trade Repository. Aligned with this year’s ABAC meeting theme, the DTI aims to provide equal opportunities for all, promote regulations for environmental stewardship, and commit to fostering a digitally inclusive APEC community. The post Close business, gov’t collab spur growth — Pascual appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Muntinlupa among ARTA awardees
Muntinlupa City’s innovative business registration, already recognized as an industry best practice, has received recognition anew from the Office of the President’s Anti-Red Tape Authority, or ARTA. Muntinlupa led seven other cities as the first recipients of the Accelerating Reforms for Improved Service Efficiency or ARISE Awards, which were given during ARTA’s fifth-anniversary celebration recently. “We are definitely proud of this recognition, as this is a validation of the city government’s commitment to bring quality public service to every Muntinlupeño,” Mayor Ruffy Biazon said. The city’s Business One-Stop Shop and its electronic equivalent, the eBOSS, place all business license or permit-issuing agencies under one roof. Earlier this year, ARTA feted Muntinlupa for its compliance monitoring as a benchmark for other local government units to follow. In addition to BOSS, the city also has the Business Permits and Licensing Office Single-Window Transaction, or PLO-SWiT, program in partnership with the Festival Mall in Alabang. Alternatively, business owners may also renew their license and Mayor’s permit at the BPLO in Muntinlupa City Hall, as well as online via the Business E-payment System, through the City’s official website (www.muntinlupacity.gov.ph.). The other ARISE awardees are the cities of Manila, Parañaque, Quezon City, Navotas, Marikina, Valenzuela and Lapu-Lapu in Cebu. The post Muntinlupa among ARTA awardees appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Wanted Korean intercepted at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has arrested a Korean national wanted for a string of criminal cases in his country. In a report given to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, BI Intelligence Division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. identified the arrested passenger as Kim SeonJeong, who was intercepted at NAIA Terminal 3 on 27 May. Manahan said that Kim had just arrived in the country via a Cebu Pacific flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, when he was accosted by elements of the BI Border Control and Intelligence Unit at the airport. BI supervisors alerted the BCIU agents after the immigration officer who processed Kim upon his arrival discovered that his name was included in the Interpol database. Tansingco immediately ordered the conduct of summary deportation proceedings against Kim to stand trial for his crimes. Information obtained from Interpol’s National Central Bureau in Manila revealed that Kim is a convicted felon and is wanted in Korea to serve his sentence for fraud, inflicting physical injuries and drunken driving. Korean authorities said that in October 2018, Kim defrauded a compatriot by enticing the victim to give him 30 million won, or nearly US$23,000, which he would pay in the amount of 100 million won within three months. Kim claimed that he would invest the funds in the casino business, but he reneged on his promise and instead pocketed the money that the victim had deposited in his bank account. It also reported that Kim presented a Korean passport, which was already reported as a stolen and lost travel document to the Interpol. The suspect is presently detained at the BI Warden Facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City, pending deportation proceedings. The post Wanted Korean intercepted at NAIA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
5.1-magnitude quake hits Isabela anew; 6 aftershocks also recorded
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela — A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal town of Maconacon in Isabela and other areas anew on Sunday, May 7, at 7:36 p.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in a bulletin. The 31-km-deep quake, which was tectonic in origin, was the second strong quake in the area […] The post 5.1-magnitude quake hits Isabela anew; 6 aftershocks also recorded appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue police to city gov’t: We’re ready to conduct border controls against ASF
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is ready anytime they will be asked by the city government to conduct border controls to prevent entry of pork and pork products infected by African Swine Fever into the city. Police Lieutenant Colonel Franc Rudolf Oriol, MCPO deputy city director for operations and spokesperson, […] The post Mandaue police to city gov’t: We’re ready to conduct border controls against ASF appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
LOOK: Daanbantayan Salvage Archeological Project leads to discovery of more human remains
MANDAUE CITY, CEBU — A team of archeologists that is trying to salvage human remains and some artifacts that were found near the Daanbantayan Cultural Center has found more human skeletons in the area on Friday, March 3. “Dr. Jobers Bersales and his team of archaeologists unearthed anew human skeletons initially believed to be 600-800 […] The post LOOK: Daanbantayan Salvage Archeological Project leads to discovery of more human remains appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»