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Boxing trainer Domingo is confident Jerusalem will upset Shigeoka
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer, Michael Domingo of ZIP Sanman Boxing Team, is confident that his prized ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will make a repeat of the latter’s January 2023 world title victory in Japan. The Cebu-based Jerusalem will face the defending World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion, Yudai Shigeoka, in Nagoya,.....»»
Rama: No need to rush RPT revision
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said revising the Real Property Tax (RPT) wasn’t yet necessary, showing a sudden change in his position. At first, Rama said the RPT revision had to be done this month. Later, he told the council that imposing the RPT suddenly wasn’t necessary, showing a change in.....»»
Gealon: Probe companies with colorum vehicles
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A citywide crackdown is being implemented against colorum vehicles or illegally operating public utility vehicles (PUVs). This after Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon’s proposed a resolution was approved during the council’s regular session on March 20, requesting the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to conduct operations against colorum trucks operating in the.....»»
Local FM station, two broadcasters in Cebu sanctioned
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A local FM radio station and two of its broadcasters have been sanctioned by the Cebu City Anti-Indecency Board (CCAIB) due to their controversial interview with a minor rape victim that went viral. In a report from Cebu City News and Information, the CCAIB addressed the issue that went viral last.....»»
Palarong Pambansa 2024 earns support from Mandaue, Cebu business leaders
CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Cebu Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) will give out their full support to the organizers of the upcoming Palarong Pambansa 2024 scheduled in July. In a meeting last March 18 at the board room of the Aboitiz Corporate Center, CCCI President.....»»
Boxing: WBO, GAB execs optimistic PH will end world title drought soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific president Leon Panoncillo and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Richard Clarin share the belief that it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to produce a new boxing world champion. Clarin and Panoncillo were in Tagbilaran City recently to officiate two WBO.....»»
Rama on settling CBRT dispute with Capitol: ‘Why should I?’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael is not open to meeting with members of the Cebu Provincial Board following the two resolutions passed urging the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to halt civil works due to violations of heritage laws. Rama noted that he had already made a statement regarding the issue and.....»»
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’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.....»»
MCWD eyes additional Board members from other LGUs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The MCWD might include more members on its Board of Directors coming from other LGUs being served by the agency. The new members would represent the other highly-urbanized cities, including five municipalities under Cebu Province. In a press statement on Jan. 24, the MCWD board members said that they are ‘considering.....»»
78% of PUJs, UV Express in CV consolidated
CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-7 has recorded that 78% of public utility jeepneys (PUJs) and UV Express vehicles in Region 7 have already consolidated in anticipation of the upcoming deadline on December 31 for the implementation of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program. This was confirmed by.....»»
2 seats now ‘vacant’ at MCWD board as a result of leadership dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two seats at the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) have been declared as vacant. Lawyers Danilo Ortiz and Earl Bonachita, who used to represent the civic and education sectors respectively, have decided to already vacate their seats at the MCWD Board of Directors because of their.....»»
Balunan is GAB’s Boxer of the Month
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) honored Cebuano boxer Christian Balunan of the Villamor Boxing Gym for his recent accolades in the ring. GAB named Balunan as its “Boxer of the Month” for November after he also won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific Youth minimumweight title. The unbeaten Balunan.....»»
Mandaue LSB holds offsite meetings to promptly address issues
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The schools in Mandaue City now have a more accessible avenue to address their concerns and challenges directly with the members of the Local School Board (LSB). The LSB conducts its monthly meetings offsite at various schools, with the latest session taking place at Canduman Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 30......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: LWUA claims Rama has no authority to remove MCWD directors
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. LWUA claims Rama has no authority to remove MCWD directors The Local Water Utilities Administration or LWUA declares the appointment of the new members of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) by Cebu City Mayor Michael.....»»
MCWD board row: Late Mayor Labella’s termination of directors questioned
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan, legal counsel of the previous Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), questioned the validity of the termination of the previous MCWD board members by the late Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella in 2019. Ligutan questioned the authority under which the late Mayor Labella.....»»
Replacement of Daluz as MCWD chair was ‘legal and valid’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Lawyer Carlo Vincent Gimena, the head of the Cebu City Legal Office, said that the appointment of the new members of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) was “legal and valid.” He debunked the statement released by Lawyer Jose Daluz III, former MCWD chairman, on October.....»»
Increased threshold announced at national developers confab
The Philippine Board of Investments has announced the increase of threshold price per housing unit eligible for government tax incentives from P2 million to P3 million during the National Developers Convention in Cebu City hosted by the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association. In addition to the increased threshold, the BOI has also extended the income tax holiday period from four years to six years. The extended threshold for tax incentives and the longer ITH period will provide developers with increased financial incentives, making it more attractive for them to undertake housing projects. With this year’s theme focusing on local development, SHDA national president Arch. Leonardo Dayao Jr. emphasized the steps SHDA is taking to empower the local housing sector by collaborating with Local Government Units. “Several developers of ours here are partnering with their different LGUs. We have one in Iloilo, Novaliches, so we have several developers already. The idea here is that we will partner with the local government who has the land so that we can help build and then make housing affordable,” Dayao said. “The reason why we have the convention yearly is to be able to assess where we are against the roadmap so that we know if we need to adjust strategies or we need to create new ones with the objective to be able to provide housing for each Filipino family,” SHDA national chairman Arlene Keh said. The post Increased threshold announced at national developers confab appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BI reminds departing aliens to settle fees; arrests high-profile Korean fugitive
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday advised all foreign travelers who are leaving the country during the upcoming Undas holiday break to comply with their immigration departure requirements early to avoid unnecessary queuing at the airport on the date of their departure. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco reminded registered foreigners who are studying, working, or living permanently in the Philippines that they can obtain their special return certificate (SRC) or re-entry permit (RP) prior to departure at any of the various BI's district, field, satellite, or extension offices nationwide. While foreign tourists who have stayed in the country for more than six months may also secure their emigration clearance certificates (ECC) before departure, Tansingco said securing the required permits early will decrease queueing time by half, as they will not have to line up at the BI’s airport cashiers anymore. The BI chief added that with the complete elimination of all COVID-related travel restrictions, the bureau is anticipating a spike in passengers at all international airports in the country, especially at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), this upcoming December, and this time they are also experiencing a big increase in the volume of New Year's Day travelers. During this peak season, the bureau reminded all travelers that other immigration services are also available online via the BI’s e-services portal at e-services.immigration.gov.ph. Tansingco shared that the bureau also has a one-stop shop (OSS) facility located at NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City, where departing aliens may also secure the said documents. He also reiterated previous reminders for passengers to arrive at least three hours prior to their flight and go straight to immigration after check-in. The BI is confident that its operations will be smoother this holiday season as it has deployed additional immigration officers and assigned a rapid response team as well as mobile counters for immediate deployment as necessary. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, 24 October, BI agents detained a South Korean wanted person who was allegedly part of a major narcotics ring that smuggled contraband into Korea from the Philippines. Commissioner Tansingco identified the suspect as Choi Sun Hyeok, a 56-year-old male who was arrested at his residence in Bgy. Lahug, Cebu City by the BI Fugitive Search Unit (BI-FSU) operatives. The BI-FSU operatives were armed with a warrant of deportation, which Tansingco issued pursuant to a summary deportation order that the BI Board of Commissioners issued against Choi in 2017. Tansingco said that Choi would be immediately deported to Seoul, South Korea after the bureau had secured the necessary clearances for his departure. According to the South Korean government, Choi was tagged as a high-profile fugitive, as he is believed to be a member of the so-called MS Alliance syndicate that facilitates the illicit transport of narcotics to Korea. A red notice for his capture was also issued by Interpol this year after an investigation confirmed that he was in the country. According to Interpol’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Manila, Choi is the subject of a warrant of arrest issued by the Changwon District Court in Korea, where he is charged with violating his country’s narcotics control act. Investigators have also established that this year alone, Choi’s accomplices in the syndicate managed to smuggle into Korea more than 265 grams of methamphetamine by concealing the drug in their underwear. It was gathered that the passport of Choi, who will be committed to the BI detention facility in Taguig City, was already revoked by the Korean government, thus making him an undocumented alien. Choi's name was also placed on the BI blacklist to prevent him from re-entering the Philippines. The post BI reminds departing aliens to settle fees; arrests high-profile Korean fugitive appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BOI Announces Threshold Price Increase of P3 Million at the National Developers Convention 2023 in Cebu
In response to the call from developers, the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) has announced the increase of threshold price per housing unit eligible for government tax incentives from P2 million to P3 million during the National Developers Convention in Cebu City last October 5, 2023, hosted by the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA). […].....»»