Civil engineers play vital role in disaster recovery
May 22, 2014 - 12:00am
There’s a saying that “when you want to build something, call a civil engineer.”
Science and Environment
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LGUs urged to build stronger homes in typhoon-hit areas
By Marvin Sy | April 13, 2014 - 12:00am
Now that the government has started providing funds for the rehabilitation of homes destroyed by Super Typhoon Yolanda, Senator Loren Legarda said it is important that the new structures are stronger and more resilient...
Headlines
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QC eyes stricter measure vs squatting
By Janvic Mateo | December 21, 2013 - 12:00am
The Quezon City council has approved on second reading a measure that would compel barangay officials and the local task force against squatting to evict, without the need for a court order, persons who are illegally...
Metro
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Soc calls for inspection of public bldgs
By Garry B. Lao | August 25, 2013 - 12:00am
Talisay City Councilor Socrates Fernandez has suggested that the city engineering department inspect all public structures especially school buildings in the city for defects due to constant and heavy rains brought...
Freeman Metro Cebu
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Soc calls for inspection
By Garry B. Lao | August 25, 2013 - 12:00am
Talisay City Councilor Socrates Fernandez has suggested that the city engineering department inspect all public structures especially school buildings in the city for defects due to constant and heavy rains brought...
Freeman Metro Cebu
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EDITORIAL - Obstructions
August 22, 2013 - 12:00am
Two companies will soon face charges for constructing structures on waterways, President Aquino said yesterday as he checked on relief work in flood-hit areas. The government cannot stop at two; there are so many...
Opinion
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NGCP warns on dangers of trespassing on transmission areas
By Iris Gonzales | June 24, 2013 - 12:00am
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), the operator of the country’s power transmission line, has warned the public on the dangers of trespassing on transmission area perimeters.
Business
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Dagupan fish pens to be dismantled
By Eva Visperas | May 31, 2013 - 12:00am
At least 205 fish pens in this city touted as the country’s “bangus (milkfish) capital” are set to be dismantled, as the new mayor said such structures have no place under her administration. ...
Nation
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Capitol demolishes illegal structures
By Jessica Ann R. Pareja | September 5, 2012 - 12:00am
Houses illegally constructed near Central Command Compound in Barangay Apas were demolished yesterday by the Cebu Provincial Real Properties Protection Task Force with the help of officials of barangay Apas.
Cebu News
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Court issues injunctionvs Kawasan demolition
By Gregg Rubio | August 17, 2012 - 12:00am
Regional Trial Court Judge Leopoldo Cañete of Branch 60 issued an injunction against Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and others to restrain them from making further action at the Kawasan Falls.
Cebu News
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