Saturday, November 15, 2008 (Philippines)

Ignacio Orbiso lies unconscious after his motorcycle collides with a taxi at the corner of P. del Rosario and Don Pedro Cui Sts. in the midst of rush hour traffic. He survived, but was stunned after the impact dislodged his government-approved helmet. (Sun.star photo/Riel Mayol) AS LONG as Province-owned lots in Cebu City are developed for the use of government offices, City Hall will not delay the processing of any application from the Capitol for building permits, an official said. City Administrator Francisco Fernandez said yesterday they have no objection to any construction or development of any provincial lot in the city, as long as these are for public use. [full story]