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LP bets get a big boost in Cebu: BOPK to support 'Noy-Mar' in 2010
by Ferliza Contratista - October 21, 2009 - 12:00am
Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan will be supporting the tandem of Senators Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III and Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas II of the Liberal Party for president and vice president in...
Mariquita Yeung: Smiling from the heart
by Ferliza Contratista - March 30, 2008 - 12:00am
Kindness is captivating in a woman. Which is why, this society figure from the barrio is known for her various civic and charitable works imparted to Cebu.
From humble beginnings to world-class operations
by Ferliza Contratista - November 11, 2006 - 12:00am
Behind the lively jingle of Mekeni Picnic Hotdogs, which is now gaining popularity among students and pre-school kids, is a story of a humble beginning rooted with faith, perseverance, patriotism and family. Mekeni...
PCA conducts info drive to improve coco produce
by Ferliza Contratista - September 6, 2006 - 12:00am
The Philippine Coconut Administration is conducting a massive information campaign in the hope of luring more investors to maintain the country's status as the world's leader in coconut production.
Bucao couple creating a niche in the manpower supply sector
by Ferliza Contratista - July 14, 2006 - 12:00am
Perfect Clean General Services, though still on its 8th year, has already grown to be most reliable and "culturally sound" manpower service provider in the province. Partner PCGS managers Talisay City Councilor...
Opening of school drives business at surplus shops
by Ferliza Contratista - June 19, 2006 - 12:00am
With more people feeling the economic crunch, surplus stores are enjoying brisk sales at the opening of classes with more people knowing that they can stretch their budgets further in these establishments. A tour...
Scarce milking herds hinders Cebu dairy sector's growth
by Ferliza Contratista - June 3, 2006 - 12:00am
The lack of milking herds hampers the growth of a multimillion dairy business in the province. Sisinia Onde, head of the Cebu Federation of Dairy Cooperatives said, the province has a total of 938 herds but only...
Farmers groups forge link with local government and NFA
by Ferliza Contratista - March 30, 2006 - 12:00am
There are 16 farmer organizations and 139 individual farmers who participated in the marketing tie-up between legislators and the National Food Authority. Department of Agriculture regional director Eduardo Lecciones...
COA to employ cyclical audit on schools
by Ferliza Contratista - March 25, 2006 - 12:00am
The Commission on Audit has decided to conduct a cyclical audit among the National High Schools in the country. COA recently issued resolution 2006-05 implementing a cyclical audit among the numerous national high...
Regional DA offices told to revitalize agri-trainings
by Ferliza Contratista - March 16, 2006 - 12:00am
Regional Offices of the Department of Agriculture are instructed to revitalize agricultural training programs after finding out that most of the farmers are still using old methods of farming. DA regional director...
Central Visayas strike-free since January
by Ferliza Contratista - March 16, 2006 - 12:00am
Central Visayas and other regions in the country are strikes and lockout free since January this year except for Region IV-A and the National Capital Region. According to the latest statistics released by the Department...
Cebu board expresses support for GMA
by Ferliza Contratista - June 22, 2005 - 12:00am
CEBU — Breaking the tie, Cebu Vice Gov. Gregorio Sanchez’s vote resulted in the passage of a resolution supporting embattled President Arroyo in the provincial board’s out-of-town session in Sibonga...
Cebu governor mentioned in ‘poll fraud’ tape
by Ferliza Contratista - June 11, 2005 - 12:00am
CEBU — The controversial taped conversations depicting alleged fraud in the 2004 elections were also said to have mentioned the gubernatorial contest in Cebu. According to a transcript of the taped conversations...
30 of Cebu’s 47 towns oppose Sugbu-ak move
by Ferliza Contratista - June 10, 2005 - 12:00am
CEBU CITY — Thirty out of Cebu’s 47 municipalities expressed in resolutions their opposition to the creation of smaller provinces within Cebu. In a summary acquired by The Freeman from the office of Gov....
Cebu trader denies landgrab allegations
by Ferliza Contratista - April 29, 2005 - 12:00am
CEBU — Businessman Michel Lhuillier has denied accusations of landgrabbing, illegal quarrying and harassment in three northern towns of the province. Sonia Pua and Fe Mondigo, Lhuillier’s representatives,...
Cebu board tackles ID plan
by Ferliza Contratista - March 7, 2005 - 12:00am
CEBU — While the proposed national identification system is facing rough sailing, the Cebu provincial board is tackling a proposed ordinance for a provincial ID system on first reading today. Under the proposed...
Moves to divide Cebu opposed
by Ferliza Contratista - February 9, 2005 - 12:00am
CEBU — Local political pillars have voiced strong opposition to proposals in the House of Representatives to divide Cebu into several provinces. "Dividing Cebu is not good for the Cebuanos," said...
Vidal admits failing heart
by Ferliza Contratista - December 12, 2004 - 12:00am
CEBU CITY — For the first time, Cebu Archbishop Cardinal Ricardo Vidal has publicly admitted having an ailing heart and that he now has a pacemaker to regulate its failing beat. Vidal made the admission in...
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