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Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces

The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Cebu City shooting: Cops pursue lead in bar fight killing

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Cebu City are now pursuing a lead to identify the suspect behind the shooting of a man outside a bar along Pelaez Street in Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City on early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024. The victim was identified as Joseph Esconde Ybañez, a 32-year-old native of Dalaguete, Cebu......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Yogi Filemon Ruiz looks to make Cebu City the ‘best city’

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, March 1. Mayoral candidate Yogi Filemon Ruiz aims to make Cebu City the ‘best city’ Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Central Visayas (PDEA-7) regional director Yogi Filemon Ruiz, the first to announce his interest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

What an aweSM Sinulog Experience at SM Cebu Malls

Sinulog Festival, one of the grandest and most colorful festivals in the country was also the most aweSM celebration at the SM malls in Cebu City. SM Seaside City Cebu and SM City Cebu held a bigger, bolder, and brighter Sinulog festivities in partnership with the Cebu City government. Festive Sinulog decorations and centerpieces transformed ….....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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 City Mayor Rama cries foul over province’s move to stop BRT construction

Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama says he will no longer hold back when Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia counters his plans for the city.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 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

Cebu City police probe habal-habal driver’s possible involvement in crimes

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police are looking into the possible involvement of a habal-habal driver, who was caught with an unregistered firearm during a checkpoint on Monday, April 1, in previous crimes, including the illegal drug trade. Police Major Henry Savior Orbiso, chief of Parian Police Station, told CDN Digital that they will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Charter Day bonus for Cebu City gov’t employees ‘still pending’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Charter Day bonus for Cebu City government employees is still subject to deliberation, meaning there is no definite final date yet as to when it will be given. Councilor Noel Wenceslao, chairman of the Committee on Budget and Finance, has confirmed that Supplemental Budget 1, which includes allocations for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Philippines diploma mill rep may attract low-tier foreign universities, expert warns

The Philippines' reputation for having so-called “diploma mills” makes it vulnerable to the entry of substandard foreign universities if proposals to open up higher education to foreign ownership push through, an education expert warned during a Senate hearing on Charter change......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

DepEd to extend SHS voucher program for current Grade 11 students

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will be extending its voucher program to currently enrolled Grade 11 students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to prevent displacement of learners. DepEd made the pronouncement after earlier announcing that there would be no more Grade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

DepEd extends voucher program for Grade 11 students

The Department of Education has decided to extend the voucher program for Grade 11 learners enrolled in state universities and colleges and local universities and colleges under the senior high school system, according to an education official......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Disruptive threats

Schools suspended classes and work was disrupted in government agencies that were hit by bomb threats yesterday in Metro Manila, several provinces in Luzon and in Cebu......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

‘Little Cardo Dalisay’ in Cebu nabbed, accused of hurting people who did not give alms

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Harvey Cuervo, 19, dubbed as the Little Cardo Dalisay in Cebu, went viral once again. But this time, not for the right reasons. Cuervo is now detained at the Cebu City Police Station after police arrested him on Sunday midnight, March 10, for illegal possession of firearms. READ: Japanese national nabbed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Former Magis Eagles coach Macasamat successfully organize major grassroots volleyball tilt

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Champion volleyball coach Jamel Macasamat drew over 24 teams in the inaugural Big Four Volleyball Tournament which is currently happening at the Warehouse Sports Lab in Mandaue City.  To recall, Macasamat steered an all rookie-team of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles in winning the Cebu Schools Athletic.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 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

45 PUPCs of Opao police station undergo medical check-up

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Around 45 persons under police custody (PUPCs) of Opao Police Station in Mandaue City underwent a medical check-up on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The City Health Office (MCHO) led the medical check-up to determine the physical health of the PUPCs. They were also provided with medicines and vitamins. MCHO Kadagatan Cluster Head.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 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

KMC empowers Cebu businesses to embrace the future of work with flexible, fully serviced office solutions

In Cebu, a city brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and tech-savvy talent, a unique solution is emerging right-sizing physical presence and embracing the flexibility and focus of fully serviced office spaces provided by KMC Solutions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024