Mayor wants learners stay in class, not home study

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama said students should remain in the classroom instead of sending them back to online classes in their homes following fears by local lawmakers that the rising summer heat would affect the learners.

Go Green Cebu!

CEBU CITY – The Cebu City government embarked on a massive greening and beautification project, marking the start of the capital’s efforts to pivot into a green, smart and livable place, and adopt a development similar to Singapore.

Borongan pushes tourism; offers airfare discount

CEBU CITY – To encourage people to visit Borongan City and other areas in Eastern Samar province, Borongan will provide air fare discounts to take the air route connecting the city to Cebu and Manila.

Cebu City to hold foreign cultural festivals to boost tourism

CEBU CITY – The Cebu City government is planning to hold cultural festivals celebrated in different countries in an effort to boost the local tourism and hasten the economy as the province reopens its door to foreign and local visitors.

Cebu City wants ‘Compania Maritima’ back

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama vowed to defend the local government’s claim over the historical landmark Compania Maritima which he said should be placed under the management and control of the City rather than the Cebu Port Authority (CPA).

Police run after operators of online cockfighting

CEBU – Police have asked public support to report online cockfighting as it crack down on the illegal game nationwide.

Zambo couple scammed by cooperative

The Facebook page of Helping Hand Credit and Savings Cooperative. (Mindanao Examiner) 

ZAMBOANGA CITY - A couple who runs a small printing job here has sought the help of the local police and this newspaper after they were duped into paying P1,000 as an advance interest to a P20,000 loan offered by a cooperative allegedly based in Cebu City. 

Letters to the Editor: Death of rebel leader is big blow to NPA

Dear Editor, 

The recent death of New People's Army (NPA) leader Ericson Legazpi Acosta and his NPA comrade Joseph Jimenez in a clash with government troops in Kabankalan City on Wednesday (Nov. 30, 2022) is another "huge blow" to the communist-terrorists movement in Visayas Regions and mostly in Negros Island.

Environmentalists oppose Cebu incinerator deal

CEBU CITY - Environmentalists have opposed Mayor Mike Rama’s recent decision to enter into a waste-to-energy (WTE) joint venture agreement with New Energy Sky, Inc. saying the 40-year expensive and dirty waste management system is not the solution to its garbage problems.

Will Cebu be pilot area for voluntary use of face masks?

CEBU CITY – Cebuanos may choose not to wear facemasks outdoors following an executive order released by Mayor Mike Rama making it a voluntary act, except in hospitals, clinics and medical facilities.

Six Sustainability Features of JEG Tower @ One Acacia that will Shape the Workplace of the Future

MANILA - As companies find themselves in the throes of The Great Resignation, more emphasis is being placed on the need to create healthier and more sustainable spaces for employees, adapting to evolving workplace needs.

New legislative district eyed in Cebu City

CEBU CITY – Congressman Eduardo Rama Jr. and Congresswoman Cutie del Mar are pushing for the creation of more legislative districts in Cebu City, including the formation of the Mega Cebu Development Authority.

Rama wins mayoralty post in Cebu, calls for unity

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama has offered a hand of reconciliation to his political rivals and urged them to set aside partisan politics and move on as a united city under his participative governance.

Mayor vows fairness in poll rally permit approval

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama said the local government will be fair in assessing and approving permit applications of political groups planning to hold campaign rallies or partisan events here.

PUJ drivers welcome proposed fuel subsidy

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama has welcomed a proposal to grant fuel subsidies to public jeepneys to help the local public transportation sector following the series of oil price hikes due to the raging Russo-Ukrainian war.

Find attacker of Cebu journo

CEBU CITY – Media groups have urged the police to find the attacker of a local journalist who was shot while in a passenger jeep on his way home.

No political, commercial tarps in public places

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama has ordered the removal of political and commercial tarpaulins in public places, saying he does not want Cebu turned into a “poster city.”

No bonus for unvaccinated Cebu employees

MALACAÑANG BACKED Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s policy to deny Christmas bonus to local government employees who refuse Covid-19 vaccination, saying such bonus is not mandatory.

Police order probe into drug deal with prisoners

CEBU City - National Police Chief, General Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, has ordered a thorough investigation into the claim of two arrested drug suspects here that they were allegedly dealing clandestinely with prisoners at the Cebu City Jail.

People with comorbidities told to stay at home

CEBU CITY – Acting Mayor Michael Rama said the “Oplan Puyo” will continue despite the city’s shift to the more relaxed General Community Quarantine (GCQ) classification.