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Ferliza C. Contratista
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International lawyers, youth leaders converge on Bantayan for Earth Day Group threatens to sue agencies of the Phl gov’t
by Ferliza C. Contratista - April 21, 2013 - 12:00am
On Earth Day tomorrow, April 22, around 15 to 30 youth leaders from all over the world will converge in Bantayan Island, Cebu to launch a series of socio-political and legal actions to compel the present generation...
City Officials Thinking Of Filing: Sabotage charges eyed vs. Province
by Ferliza C. Contratista - April 22, 2009 - 12:00am
Acting Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he and the other city officials are already entertaining the thought of filing a case of “economic sabotage” against Capitol officials.
City Council to declare state of calamity for scene of fire
by Ferliza C. Contratista - April 9, 2009 - 12:00am
CEBU, Philippines – A state of calamity will be declared on the areas of barangays San Antonio and Santa Cruz that have been affected by the late afternoon fire the other day.
Drivers' rally leaves thousands stranded
by Ferliza C. Contratista - March 17, 2009 - 12:00am
Drivers, who took part in yesterday’s protest action against the increase in fines on traffic violations, face sanctions as thousands of commuters were stranded despite the announcement that there was no transport...
A neglected sea tragedy?: Kin seek help of government
by Ferliza C. Contratista - August 19, 2008 - 12:00am
The families of the 11 missing crewmembers of a Cebu-based cargo ship that sank off Antique Province three months ago are crying foul over government’s alleged inaction to their plight.
Cops file raps vs. 'carnap leader'
by Ferliza C. Contratista - July 31, 2008 - 12:00am
The alleged leader of a carnapping syndicate in the Philippines was charged for violation of the Anti-Fencing Law yesterday before the Regional Trial Court in Cebu City, but was eventually released after he posted...
No sanctions, only suggested raps: 3 docs, nurse guilty but free
by Ferliza C. Contratista - April 19, 2008 - 12:00am
Three doctors and a nurse were found to have committed improper acts in connection with a controversial surgical procedure at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center.
As more condemn O.R. circus: Surgery patient may not file suit
by Ferliza C. Contratista - April 17, 2008 - 12:00am
The world is awaiting what emerges this week from an in-house investigation conducted by the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center on a medical procedure performed a few months ago that turned into a circus and...
Despite Some Hitches: Thousands witness two “crucifixions”
by Ferliza C. Contratista - March 23, 2008 - 12:00am
Thousands of people, including foreigners, gathered on Friday at the Guadalupe Church grounds in Cebu City to witness the reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while another group of spectators were at...
Parents opt to send kids to public schools
by Ferliza C. Contratista - June 7, 2006 - 12:00am
Sending children to school nowadays requires a fortune, most especially when they are in private schools. This is the very reason why most parents would opt to send their children to public elementary and secondary...
PB approves P294-M supplemental budget
by Ferliza C. Contratista - October 25, 2005 - 12:00am
The expected debates in the Provincial Board's out-of-town session in Dalaguete did not happen as the P294-million supplemental budget was approved, in its third and final reading, in a rather unlikely pace...
Committee for gripes vs. municipal officials formed
by Ferliza C. Contratista - October 4, 2005 - 12:00am
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has created a committee to handle complaints against elected officials, which some provincial board members feel, is encroaching on their powers and functions under the Local Government...
V-hire group eyeing prov'l bus terminal
by Ferliza C. Contratista - September 6, 2005 - 12:00am
More than 20 members of a van-for-hire group in Carcar recently requested Governor Gwen Garcia to be accommodated at the Cebu Provincial South Bus Terminal citing that their present station at One Citilink Terminal...
GMA's dev't goal omits Cebu railway proposal
by Ferliza C. Contratista - August 2, 2005 - 12:00am
Cebu province may have to shelve temporarily its proposed railway system project following a disclosure of a Malacañang economic official to the Provincial Board yesterday that it was...
Cebu is stronger than ever - Gwen
by Ferliza C. Contratista - July 16, 2005 - 12:00am
Governor Gwen Garcia yesterday delivered her State of the Province Address boasting that Cebu under her helm for a year is stronger than ever.
Capitol to sell P100M worth of equipment
by Ferliza C. Contratista - June 28, 2005 - 12:00am
The Cebu provincial government is set to auction off more than P100 million worth of heavy equipment from its 12 engineering task forces. But Provincial Board Member Victor Maambong said the three resolutions filed...
Pro-Sugbuak PB members shun Sibonga meeting
by Ferliza C. Contratista - June 21, 2005 - 12:00am
Members of the Cebu Provincial Board who voted in favor of the three House bills on the creation of separate provinces out of Cebu may have decided to beg off from joining a consultative meeting yesterday with Sibonga...
Sugbuak forum spawns criticism, disorder
by Ferliza C. Contratista - June 20, 2005 - 12:00am
What was expected to be a peaceful consultation on the issue of dividing Cebu at the Parish Social Hall of Minglanilla has spawned criticisms and disorder.
Kintanar justifies proposed creation of Cebu del Sur
by Ferliza C. Contratista - March 20, 2005 - 12:00am
CEBU — In an 11-page executive summary, second district Rep. Simeon Kintanar insisted that converting his district into the separate province of Cebu del Sur will benefit its constituents. Kintanar and fellow...
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