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Stricter requirement for seniors’cash aid
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - May 14, 2014 - 12:00am
All the queuing senior citizens would do to register with the Commission on Elections to become Cebu City voters, in the hope that they would later receive city hall’s cash aid, would now just be in vain....
City takes role in IEC
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - February 5, 2014 - 12:00am
Leaders of  the Archdiocese of Cebu and the Cebu City government have started defining its roles in hosting the 51st International Eucharistic Congress in 2016.
‘Basyang’ to bring heavy rains in Cebu
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - January 31, 2014 - 12:00am
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is warning the public against possible storm surges, landslides and flooding as tropical depression Basyang enters the Philippine...
High voter turnout despite minor glitches: Brgy polls smooth, peaceful – Comelec
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - October 29, 2013 - 12:00am
Despite reports of flying voters, vote-buying, and voters having difficulty finding their names on the voters’ lists, the conduct of the barangay elections yesterday was generally peaceful, according to officials...
Food, water and meds are what’s needed most
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - October 18, 2013 - 12:00am
Food, water, and medicines are by far, the primary needs of earthquake victims in Bohol, Office of the Civil Defense-7 chief Minda Morante said.
Filing of candidacy for brgy polls starts
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - October 11, 2013 - 12:00am
The filing of the Certificates of Candidacy for the barangay election on October 28 will start today.
Slain agent a huge loss to PDEA
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - September 19, 2013 - 12:00am
The death of Jessie Tabanao, the slain agent of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), is a big loss to the organization, PDEA-7 director Lyndon Aspacio said.
Anti-Pork Barrel rally karon
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - August 26, 2013 - 12:00am
Gipaabot nga liboan ka mga tawo ang mosalmot sa himuong rally ang ilusad karong adlawa alas-7 sa buntag diha sa Fuente Osmeña Rotunda padung sa Plaza Independencia agi og pagpadayag sa dakong pagsupak sa mga...
Sea collision toll now 31: Frantic search for 172 missing
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - August 18, 2013 - 12:00am
Rescuers battled stormy weather yesterday in the search for 172 people missing after a ferry collided with a cargo ship and sank almost instantly, with 31 confirmed dead.
Ironman 70.3 Phl security ready for triathlon
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - August 4, 2013 - 12:00am
To assist motorists and triathletes participating at the Ironman 70.3 Philippines, City Traffic Operations Management will deploy 180 personnel along the bike route.
City council honors outgoing CCPO chief
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - August 1, 2013 - 12:00am
The Cebu City Council yesterday commended outgoing Cebu City Police Office director Sr. Supt. Mariano Natu-el, Jr. for two reasons.
164 families or 684 individuals affected Fire destroys 84 houses in 3 Mambaling sitios
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - July 15, 2013 - 12:00am
Residents were roused from their sleep when a fire broke out in two thickly populated sitios in Alaska, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City yesterday dawn, reducing 84 houses into ashes.
Kuerks bar given chance to answer
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - July 13, 2013 - 12:00am
A notice to show cause was issued against controversial Kuerks bar by city officials upon the recommendation of City Treasurer’s Office and executed by the City Legal Office.
Fire destroys 12 houses in Duljo
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - June 23, 2013 - 12:00am
Residents of Sitio Santa Cruz, Barangay Duljo-Fatima, having breakfast yesterday were interrupted after a fire broke out around 9 a.m. yesterday, destroying 12 houses and damaging two others.
Ex-cop found positive during paraffin test
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - June 8, 2013 - 12:00am
Former policeman Geoffrey Borinaga, who is accused of shooting to death a traffic enforcer along Governor Cuenco Avenue in Barangay Banilad last Wednesday, tested positive during a paraffin test.
Rama not convinced Oybenes shot himself
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - May 28, 2013 - 12:00am
Back from a vacation abroad, Mayor Michael Rama yesterday urged the police department to intensify their investigation into the tragic incident involving a barangay captain and City Hall employee.
Palma turns 63
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - March 20, 2013 - 12:00am
On his 63rd birthday yesterday, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma only had thanks and praises to God for the big religious events that happened in his archdiocese where he is “happily stranded.”
Fire hits apartment
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - March 16, 2013 - 12:00am
A late night fire ate up a three-door apartment in Tres De Abril St., Barangay Labangon, Cebu City a few hours after another fire hit a tire supply shop in Barangay T. Padilla last Thursday.
90-year-old woman hurt Fire razes 36 houses in Sambag 2
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - March 11, 2013 - 12:00am
Residents were roused from their sleep when a huge fire hit sitios Maharlika and Palsy Side in Barangay Sambag 2 past 2 am yesterday.
Rama asks PNP to act on peace and order
by Jessa J. Agua, Niña G. Sumacot - February 19, 2013 - 12:00am
With the recent series of shootings, Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama urged the police forces to act upon criminality in the city.
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