Netizens want Cebu BRT construction to proceed: ‘Ipadayun na’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fate of the long controversial Cebu Bus Rapid Transit or Cebu BRT project faces yet another crossroads after local politicians argue over the possible repercussions of its continued construction. The transportation project aims to create a bus express lane within Cebu City, with its first phase in continuous operations for.....»»
Lapu-Lapu killing: Construction worker stabbed dead by man with 23-inch bolo
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 52-year-old construction worker died after he was stabbed by another construction worker in Purok Thunder, Timpolok, Barangay Babag in Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024. The victim was identified as Victor Franco Tolo, with a live-in partner, a resident of the place. READ: Senior citizen hacked to death.....»»
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.....»»
Government tackling high construction costs
The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»
IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024
Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Minglanilla drug bust: Security guard, construction worker nabbed with P3.4M ‘shabu’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A security guard and a construction worker, who moonlight as drug peddlers, were caught with suspected shabu worth P3.4 million during a buy-bust operation in Minglanilla, Cebu on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024. The suspects were identified as Selfred Pojio Silva aka “Odo”, 48, a security guard; and Elmer Morales Bucog,.....»»
Xian Lim panay ang cryptic post: ‘I only want real’
PALAISIPAN ngayon sa madlang netizens ang pagbabahagi ng Kapuso actor na si Xian Lim ng mga cryptic post sa kaniyang social media. Sa kanyang Instagram ay panay ang pagbabahagi nito ng reels na talaga namang pumukaw sa atensyon ng mga netizens at ilan sa mga tagasuporta ng kanyang ex-girlfriend na si Kim Chiu. Isa sa.....»»
Vice Ganda sinabihang magdemanda ng netizens, laban kanino kaya?
IDINAAN ng Unkabogable Star na si Vice Ganda sa biro ang pagrereklamo sa dami ng mga “utos” na natatanggap niya mula sa netizens. Nitong Biyernes, May 10, nabanggit niya sa segment na “EXpecially For You” na napakaraming requests mula sa netizens ang kanyang natatanggap. “Itong mga madlang people ang daming ipinapagawa sakin. Gumawang Asoka Challenge,.....»»
Sarah Geronimo nilaro ng netizens, inspired raw ang hair kay Kris
HINDI napigilan ng netizens ang mag-react sa bagong hairstyle ng Popstar Royalty na si Sarah Geronimo. Matatandaang nagulat ang ilang netizens sa naging look ng singer-actress nang dumalo ito sa Billboard’s Women in Music Awards 2024. Isa si Sarah sa mga pinarangalan ng Billboard Global Force Award at ang kauna-unahang homegrown at full-blooded Filipina na.....»»
Alex kinatuwaan ng netizens sa IG posts
MATABILni John Fontanilla KINAGILIWAN ng netizens at ng kanyang kapwa artista ang post sa Instagram ni Alex Gonzaga, isang araw pagkatapos ng kanyang Ika-36 na kaarawan. Nag-post ito ng larawan sa kanyang IG @AlexGonzaga na may caption na, “ONE FLAT DOWN, ONE MORE TO GO.” Na sinundan pa ng, “Older and bolder.” Ilan sa naging komento ng netizens at mga ….....»»
CPA issue: Cebu City to file cases for alleged violations, multiple illegal constructions
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Office of the Building Official (OBO) in Cebu City has taken legal action against the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) for the alleged multiple violations related to unauthorized construction activities within the port area. This action comes after CPA persisted in building multiple buildings in the port area without the necessary.....»»
Tomas Osmeña threatens to sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We’ll see each other in court.” This was the statement of former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña addressed to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in relation to Garcia’s call on stopping the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on province-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard. “If the governor would insist.....»»
Tomas Osmeña threatens sue Gwen over stoppage of CBRT works
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We’ll see each other in court.” This was the statement of former Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña addressed to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in relation to Garcia’s call on stopping the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) on province-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard. “If the governor would insist.....»»
Traffic rerouted on Osmeña Blvd to remove skywalks affected by Cebu BRT project
The CCTO says they initially planned to close the road next week, but had to do it sooner to prioritize safety.....»»
Mayor Chan inspects construction of Pangan-an bridge
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan of Lapu-Lapu City led an ocular inspection for the construction of a bridge linking the islet barangay of Pangan-an to mainland Olango Island. Accompanied by representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), City Engineering Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), City Planning.....»»
Waffling
US President Joe Biden drew flak from all sides for suspending shipment of munitions to Israel as a way of showing displeasure over Tel Aviv’s decision to proceed with its ground operations at Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city......»»
Civilian mission to WPS undeterred by reported Chinese presence
The civilian-led mission aiming to deliver supplies to Filipino fisherfolk in Panatag Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, will proceed with the trip despite the reported heavy presence of Chinese vessels in the area, its organizer said on Monday......»»
Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with caution
Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri urged the president to tag as urgent a bill that legislates a P100 minimum wage hike for all private sector workers......»»
Meralco proceeds on nuclear option
Manila Electric Co. will proceed on conducting a formal feasibility study for its development of micro modular reactors, a nuclear power system, following the completion of its pre-feasibility study......»»
Comelec to proceed with Miru deal for 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections contract for the lease of automated counting machines with Miru Systems remains valid despite the Supreme Court ruling favoring technology provider Smartmatic......»»
Despite survey, Cha-cha should proceed, says congressman
Both houses of Congress should pursue economic Charter amendments despite a Pulse Asia survey early last month showing that 88 percent of Filipinos do not support the initiative, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said yesterday......»»