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SOUTH AFRICA. Acting President of South Africa Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was the guest of honor and speaker at the ongoing World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders, convened by the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), in Durban, South Africa. Dlamini-Zuma, who delivered the keynote address at the opening ceremony, takes time to pose with Bacolod Mayor and LCP National President Evelio “Bing” Leonardia during the convention. Leonardia is representing the Philippines in the World Summit which is the largest gathering of mayors, presidents of associations, councilors, and local and regional practitioners from around the world. (Contributed photo)
South Africa acting president at UCLG World Summit
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SOUTH AFRICA. Acting President of South Africa Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was the guest of honor and speaker at the ongoing World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders, convened by the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), in Durban, South Africa. Dlamini-Zuma, who delivered the keynote address at...
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Bacolod City Councilor Carlos Jose Lopez (SunStar file photo)
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Lopez says center island along Shopping area will remain THE City Government of Bacolod will not remove the center island along Narra Avenue Extension and Tindalo Avenue at Shopping area in the city.This was stressed by Councilor Carlos Jose Lopez, chairperson of the city council committee on environment, after he led the public hearing Thursday, November... Full story
BACOLOD. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and 3rd District Representative Francisco Benitez during the Pre-water Summit. (Teresa D. Ellera)
hour ago Teresa D. Ellera
NegOcc gears up for looming water shortage TO PREPARE the province for the looming water problem, the provincial government held a pre-water summit Thursday, November 14.Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said that the provincial government is gearing for the formation of the water security road map that could be materialized... Full story
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House inquiry on sugar liberalization to start soon A HOUSE inquiry on sugar liberalization is set to start this month in response to the resolution passed in Congress led by the members of the sugar bloc and representatives from other sugar producing provinces.Negros Occidental Third District Representative Francisco Benitez revealed that he has... Full story
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BENGUET. Several road networks in the province of Apayao are still closed due to the landslide incidents caused by the massive rains brought by Typhoon Quiel last week. The landslide incidents in the province hamper the relief and response operations by the provincial government and the DSWD due to isolation of the areas particularly in the upper towns of Apayao. The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Council led by Chairman Albert Mogol and Apayao Governor Eleanor Bulut – Begtang conducted an aerial inspection to assess damages in the province on Wednesday. Photo by Redjie Melvic Cawis
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Cebu Tollway corp. seeks right to use SRP lots
2 hours ago Jerra Mae Librea
THE Cebu City Government will allow the management of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) to use portions of two government lots in the South Road Properties (SRP) for the off-ramp set to be set up in the area.However, CCLEX must first agree to shoulder all expenses and liabilities that may be... Full story
Cebu Woman graduates from PUJ scholarship program
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BEING a woman should not be a hindrance to learn special skills traditionally held by men.That was what Janine Ferrer, 27, told herself when she decided to enrol in a government program offering scholarships to public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers and their immediate family members.Spearheaded by... Full story
Cebu NHA holds ceremonial turnover for Tabuelan
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THE National Housing Authority (NHA) Cebu District is awaiting the release of certificates of title from the Registry of Deeds (RD) so that it can formally turn over 220 completed housing units intended for Yolanda survivors in the town of Tabuelan, northern Cebu.NHA Cebu District Manager Constancio... Full story
Cebu CH official accused of ‘impropriety’
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THREE Cebu City Hall employees claimed they were sexually harassed by one of the division heads in the Department of General Services (DGS).In the notarized affidavit made by the complainants, which was sent anonymously to SunStar Cebu, the respondent was identified as Lorenzo Basamot, former... Full story
Cebu Number of poor people in Cebu drops to 21.4%
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THE poverty incident in the country dropped from 26.3 percent in the first half of 2015 to 21 percent in the first half of 2018, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.In Cebu, the poverty incident dropped from 27 percent to 21.4 percent in the same period.Noel Felongco, lead secretary of... Full story
Cebu Carmen copper rehabilitates health center
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MARIEL Tanael was teary-eyed when she first held her newborn. Her baby boy came into the world after nine months of intensive and tender prenatal care.Tanael safely delivered a healthy baby boy in the Don Andres Soriano Health Center and Lying-in Clinic, which was renovated and refurbished by Carmen... Full story
Cebu MCC tackles suicide prevention
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THE Mandaue City College (MCC) held a suicide prevention symposium at the New Mandaue City Public Market’s conference hall on Oct. 29, 2019.Around 300 students from MCC’s senior high school and college departments attended the event, which started at 1 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m.MCC partnered with... Full story
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BENGUET. Several road networks in the province of Apayao are still closed due to the landslide incidents caused by the massive rains brought by Typhoon Quiel last week. The landslide incidents in the province hamper the relief and response operations by the provincial government and the DSWD due to... Full story
Baguio Creative Fest
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CREATIVE FEST. Artist Venazir Martinez puts on finishing touches on her painting at the Diplomat Hotel as part of Baguio City’s creative festival dubbed ‘Ibagiw’ from November 16 to 24. Photo by Jean Nicole Cortes Full story
Baguio ‘Speed up re-blocking’
2 hours ago Lauren Alimondo
HIGHLAND vegetable traders and dealers in Benguet province have asked the speedy re-blocking of Marcos Highway, citing the road works cause too much traffic and causes delay in the delivery of vegetables.Nora Ganase, president of League of Associations at La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Area... Full story
Baguio Burnham, market public consultations start
2 hours ago Maria Elena Catajan
PUBLIC consultations over the future of Burnham Park and the public market complex is scheduled at the city’s seat of power.Slated on November 19 at the session hall of the city hall, stakeholders are invited to attend the consultations set by Councilor Mylen Yaranon.Yaranon has been working with... Full story
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2 hours ago Jonathan Llanes
THE Baguio City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRRMO) is now on blue alert in preparation for the passing of Tropical Storm “Ramon”.Glenn Lardizabal, of the CDRRMO said at present, all agencies of government in the city are making the necessary preparations and actions on the... Full story