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Agencies pledge P900M projects for Lapu-Lapu City at CDC
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City residents can expect more projects and programs next year, including road repairs, drainage projects, and health-related programs. During the City Development Council (CDC) full council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pledged P5.385 million for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. The amount.....»»
Devotee City 2024 has over 600 registrants
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of devotees from different provinces have registered in the Devotee City during its opening on Friday, Jan. 19 This year’s Devotee City is located in front of the Cebu Central Post Office along Pigafetta Road, Cebu City, within Plaza Independencia and beside the famous Fort San Pedro. READ: SINULOG 2024:.....»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
Naga City employee nabbed for ‘stealing’ P12M in gov’t collections
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 44-year-old liquidating officer of Naga City, Cebu was arrested by the police on Monday, February 19, for allegedly stealing City Hall collections that accumulated to a total of P12 million. The arrested employee was identified as Jesette Kristy Villarta Rivera, a resident of Barangay North Poblacion. City Treasurer Anna Maria.....»»
Moppiyon Kahi Diid Patoy: Kidapawan as a Highly Urbanized City?
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews / 14 February) — A few days ago, Kidapawan celebrated its 26th anniversary as a component city. Republic Act 8500 was signed on 12 February 1998, formally converting the then fifty-year-old Municipality of Kidapawan into North Cotabato’s first and, to date, only city. The city government gave away plaques of appreciation to […].....»»
Brando Bal to perform their upcoming single at ‘Sparks Fly at Araneta City’ Valentine’s concert
Manila, Philippines — Araneta City, renowned as the ‘City of Firsts’ in Metro Manila, is set to host a Valentine’s Day celebration on February 14, 2024, with the ‘Sparks Fly at Araneta City’ Valentine’s Concert as its main event, scheduled to take place at Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, from 4 PM to […].....»»
UC Webmasters bag 3 gold medals in Cebu City Olympics chess tourney
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters secured three gold medals in the recently concluded Cebu City Olympics chess tournament held at SM Seaside City Cebu this week. After seven rounds of competition, John Dave Lavandero, Edelyn Vosotros, and Adina Vera Kwan dominated their respective categories. Importantly, they will represent Cebu City in.....»»
VM Quitain: City Council will revisit firecracker ban if necessary
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews – 11 January) – Davao City vice-mayor J Melchor Quitain Jr. said the City ordinance 060-02 also known as firecracker ban ordinance is “as good as it is now” but they would “revisit” it if necessary. Quitain said this amid allegations that organizers of the recent “Paghinugyaw: Sugat sa Bag-ong Tuig,” Davao City’s […].....»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
Mayor Honey calls on city officials, employees, to begin each day with a prayer
“Start your day with a prayer.” This was the appeal made by Mayor Honey Lacuna to all the officials and employees of the Manila city government, as the capital city joins the nation in the observance of the “National Bible’s Month.” The mayor also lauded City Administrator Bernie Ang, host of the flag raising ceremony, […].....»»
Mandaue City changes venue for cash aid distribution due to intense heat
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City will make adjustments to the distribution of financial assistance for senior citizens due to the intense heat. Earlier, the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs in Mandaue City posted the schedule for the distribution of the first tranche of cash assistance from April 16 to 24. The schedule also.....»»
Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles
The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»
SINULOG 2024: What is the Devotee City?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Devotees of Señor Santo Niño are widely recognized for their deep religious convictions and practices, particularly during the annual Sinulog Festival in Cebu, held every January. With the annual influx of devotees to Cebu City for the Sinulog Festival and the attendance of novena masses for the Fiesta Señor, the city.....»»
Suspects in Lapu-Lapu City murder nabbed
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The suspects in the murder of Lapu-Lapu City Public Market assistant administrator, Christopher ‘Chris’ Ceniza, have already been apprehended by the police. This confirmation comes from Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, the spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office. Torres, however, declined to disclose the identity of the suspects to avoid.....»»
Ilocos Norte, Danao City ink sisterhood agreement
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Less than a week after the key officials of the Ilocos Norte province paid a visit to the local government of Danao City in northern Cebu, the two LGus met again, this time in Ilocos Norte. The visit to Ilocos Norte was Danao City’s venture to sisterhood with the said province.....»»
Lapu-Lapu CBDRP grads get livelihood aid
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Ninety-six individuals who completed the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP) received P5,000 cash each from Lapu-Lapu City’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). The distribution of the livelihood assistance was held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the City Sports Complex. The beneficiaries of.....»»
Girl dies after ‘jumping off’ 19th floor of condominium in Mandaue City
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The body of a 15-year-old girl was found outside a condominium in Barangay Banilad in Mandaue City on Wednesday morning, February 7. Police Lieutenant Colonel Mercy Villaro, spokesperson of the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO), said that the girl, one of the tenants of the condominium, jumped off the 19th floor.....»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Rama wants state of calamity declared in Cebu City due to El Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Michael Rama wants to place Cebu City under a state of calamity or a state of emergency due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. The declaration will allow City Hall to use government funds to assist those who are badly affected by the worsening El Niño, especially the.....»»
Senior citizens in Cebu City to receive cash aid starting March 21
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 90,500 Cebu City senior citizens are eligible to receive their cash aid for the first quarter of 2024 starting March 21, according to the head of the agency overseeing the affairs of the city’s elders. OSCA Head, Lawyer Homer Cabaral, told CDN Digital in an interview on Thursday, March 14,.....»»