City eyes P8B coastal dev’t
THE Mandaue City Government wants to turn at least 130 hectares of its coastal area into a Global City.
A private port operator from Metro Manila will help City Hall figure out if that plan is feasible at all.
Regional police shoulder church wedding for 20 police officers, partners
TO THIS day, PO1 Allain Abellanosa is still attracted to PO1 Rechel Abellanosa, with whom he has an 11-month-old daughter.
They were married in a civil ceremony in August 2010 but never got the chance to have a church wedding.
Cebu park to get P13-M facelift
CEBU CITY – On its 100th anniversary, the Fuente Osmeña circle in Cebu City will undergo a P13-million facelift and rehabilitation.
The work will be at no cost to the City Government, as expenses will be shouldered by M. Lhuillier, which also puts up a huge Christmas tree in the park every year.
Capitol awards Lahug project to major property developer
CAPITOL has awarded a P2-billion project on a provincial lot in Cebu City to property developer Filinvest Development Corp.
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia gave Filinvest two weeks to show its commitment and capability to build four towers that will house offices of business process outsourcing companies along Salinas Drive, Cebu City.
Village in Ronda declared ‘no habitation zone’
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Visayas (MGB) 7 has recommended the evacuation of Barangay Vive in Ronda town in southwestern Cebu.
The recommendation was issued after a team of geologists conducted a site assessment in Barangay Vive following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the Visayas region last week.
Woman faces libel case over Facebook posts
A NURSE from Talisay City filed a P1.4-million damage suit in court against her relative over allegedly defamatory comments she posted on social networking site Facebook.
In her posts, the relative, who is also a nurse, allegedly alluded to the complainant as being “unfaithful” to her husband, a seaman.
Mics unfazed by budget slash
THE revenue generating offices in Cebu City Hall will be the priority of the computerization program of the Management Information and Computer Services (Mics) after the City Council slashed their budget for this year.
Mics chief Conrado Ordesta III said they proposed a P45-million capital outlay, but the City Council only approved P4.5 million.
Comelec holds verification of signatures for recall poll
THE verification of signatures and thumb marks for the recall election of Danao City Mayor Ramon “Boy” Durano Jr. proceeded yesterday amid threats by defense counsel Gloria Lastimosa Dalawampu that she will file charges against City Election Officer Dominic Ian Marigomen.
Only the representatives of Vice Mayor Ramon “Nito” Durano III and the city councilors were present. Mayor Boy does not have representatives in the verification proceedings.
Lending a helping hand
THE Cebu Provincial Government will donate P17.23 million in cash and goods to help residents of Negros Oriental, who were affected by last week’s earthquake.
Gov. Gwen Garcia will visit Dumaguete City tomorrow to turn over the money to her counterpart, Gov. Rolando Degamo, and to the mayors of the affected towns.
Proper diet leads to a healthy heart
THE best way to prevent heart disease is to avoid all factors that may cause it.
A proper diet and eating nutritious food help, according to Dr. Juditha Tawatao of the Department of Health (DOH) 7.
The health department is celebrating February as “Heart Month” to promote the importance of cardiovascular health. This year’s theme is “Isang Pamilya, Isang Puso (One Family, One Heart).”
Tawatao advised the public to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, as this can prevent diseases of the heart, stroke and some cancers.
Things to avoid
CH asks vendors to vacate empty lot
MORE than 60 street vendors occupying the open space adjacent to the Gotiaoco Bldg. on M.C. Briones St., fronting the executive building of the Cebu City Hall, received a notice to vacate yesterday.
City Market Administrator Raquel Bohol-Arce served the notice upon the order of City Administrator Jose Marie Poblete.
Mayor Michael Rama had directed Poblete to secure the area because he was afraid the building’s tall fence might collapse after last week’s 6.9 magnitude earthquake, which struck Central Visayas.
San Fernando parallel service roads near fruition
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The creation of parallel service roads along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) is very near to realization.
Mayor Oscar Rodriguez and public works officials inspected recently sites, areas near Jose Abad Santos Avenue close to the NLEx entry and exit gates, where Councilor Alex Patio proposed to put up the said service roads.
Guv orders for Capitol compound clean-up
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Saying cleanliness and orderliness must start “from within”, Governor Lilia Pineda ordered department heads to lead in maintaining the upkeep of their respective workplaces.
The governor, hopping from one office to another, inspected the state of the Capitol compound and its premises, identifying equipment and facilities that have to be repaired and replaced.
Pampanga police laud vice mayor for ‘Kayabe’ program
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Pampanga Provincial Police Office honored Monday Porac Vice Mayor Dexter Albert David for his successful cascading of programs against drug use here.
David, who was among those awarded during the 21st anniversary of the Philippine National Police here, was lauded for the effective propagation of the campaign dubbed “Kayanakan: Yaman Ning Balen at Ehemplu Laban Queng Droga” (Kayabe).
Arayat students get P700,000 scholarship assistance
ARAYAT -- Some 502 students from the Justino Sevilla High School in Barangay Mangga Cacutud and 464 students of Camba High School received over the weekend scholarship assistance from Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. amounting to more than P700,000.
Gonzales personally turned over to Justino Sevilla High School principal Carlito Mandap the fund amounting to P451,800.
Mabalacat cops nab man with gun
MABALACAT -- The town police recently arrested a 31-year-old man who was allegedly carrying a gun in Barangay Dau here.
Alvin Estepa Bayona, a tricycle driver, of 12th Street Barangay Lakandula, this town, was arrested after he was spotted carrying a .22 caliber short gun along South Daang Bakal by police officers conducting drug surveillance in the area.
Guv vows financial assistance for cops
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Governor Lilia Pineda assured members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Pampanga of financial assistance should any of their family members undergo major operations.
The governor made the statement in the presence of police officers from the provincial office, chiefs of police from 21 towns and other personnel in uniform during the PNP’s 21st founding anniversary where she was guest of speaker.
SM City Clark joins Hot Air Balloon fest
CLARK FREEPORT -- SM City Clark’s first ever uniquely designed balloon was one of the 28 hot air balloons that filled the skies during the 17th Hot Air Balloon Festival held February 9-12 at the Air Force City here.
The balloon was checked for airworthiness inflation in Bristol, England, SM executives said.
Central Luzon among top 5 regions with most rabies cases
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- From 2005 until 2010, Central Luzon has been included among the top five regions in the country with high animal rabies cases.
Dr. Milagros Mananggit, Regional Rabies coordinator of the Department of Agriculture (DA), said that in 2005 and 2006, the region ranked second among all other regions in the country in terms of reported animal rabies cases.
Central Luzon ranked third in 2007; back to second in 2008; fourth in 2009; and third in 2010.
Irrigators, farmer groups to get P100,000 fuel subsidy
MEXICO -- Irrigators and farmer groups from different towns of Pampanga’s third district are set to receive fuel subsidies amounting to P100,000 from Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. this March.
This developed as Gonzales met with the Irrigators Associations (IA) of Arayat, Sta. Ana., Mexico, Bacolor and the City of San Fernando at the home of IA officer Ner Sambile here over the weekend.
The IA members have been complaining about the exorbitant price of fuel that they use to operate irrigation machines in their respective areas.
Members of anti-illegal drugs group increasing
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- An official from the Pampanga Police Provincial Office said Sunday that the membership of “Kayanakan: Yaman Ning Balen at Ehemplu Laban Queng Droga (Kayabe)” is continuously growing.
Police Superintendent Jhoanna Rosales, chief operations branch of the PPPO, said the total membership of “Kayabe” already reached more than 500 young individuals.
She said most of the members are elected Youth Council officials from the 15 towns in the province.
Firm stops tree cutting
ENVIRONMENT officials and the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) have stepped-up their efforts to prevent the cutting of 1,033 pine trees inside Camp John Hay.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje, in a memorandum dated January 27, ordered John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) to cease and desist from cutting and earth-balling trees relative to the ongoing development in the former US military base.
Benguet flowers still best way to say “I love you”
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Sixty-four-year-old Agnes Dampac still talks to her flowers everyday; she says it makes them grow better.
Dampac along with hundreds of flower growers in barangay Bahong is prepared for today’s celebration of Valentine’s. She proudly said most of the flowers sold in Manila today came from the province.
Broadcasters Club elects new set of officers
SOME 130 members of the Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club (BCBC) casted their votes Sunday to elect this year’s set of officers.
Harley Palangchao of Baguio Midland Courier won as president against Z Radio’s Edong Carta.
More improvements for Burnham set
EFFORTS to develop and rehabilitate Baguio’s premiere park are nearing completion.
Mayor Mauricio Domogan said the newly rehabilitated Burnham Park’s Rose Garden is due for inauguration on February 25 with Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez as guest of honor.
