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‘New water channel instead of enforcing easement law’
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - February 17, 2015 - 12:00am
Instead of strictly enforcing the easement requirement for waterways against violators, who include big establishments, the government would now construct new water channels to address the problem of flooding of...
Labella advises Rama: Seek declaratory relief from court
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - December 24, 2014 - 12:00am
Cebu City Vice Mayor Edgardo Labella said it would be better if Mayor Michael Rama will file a civil case for declaratory relief to settle the issue on the 2015 annual budget ordinance.
Rama wants subways instead of skyways
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - November 11, 2014 - 12:00am
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is firm in his stand that he does not want to support a project that will “block the beauty of the sky.”
COSAP’s Utlang says campaign against illegal drugs “working”
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - September 9, 2014 - 12:00am
Cebu City’s anti-illegal drug testing chief believes their campaign is effective, gauging from the negative result of a random drug test on Cebu City Health Department employees.
PLDT assures city it will bury wires by end of year
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - September 8, 2014 - 12:00am
A telecommunication company has promised to place its cables Osmeña Circle underground before the year ends.
Residents advised anew to live away from rivers
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - August 22, 2014 - 12:00am
The Cebu City government is strongly urging people living near rivers to transfer now to safer areas after three rivers overflowed due to heavy rain Wednesday night.
Non-owners cannot return after Tejero fire
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - August 21, 2014 - 12:00am
The Cebu City Council has placed Barangay Tejero under a state of calamity after it was hit by fire a few days ago.
Few opt for free city drug rehab
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - August 12, 2014 - 12:00am
Of the almost 200 Cebu City barangay employees found positive of illegal drugs use, only 15 willingly underwent a drug rehabilitation  program provided at no cost to them by the Cebu City government.
Citom to continue going after skaters
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - June 24, 2014 - 12:00am
Skaters can vow all they want to continue skating despite the ordinance that prohibits the use of rollerblades and skateboards on any roadway, but authorities would also continue going after them.
Victims seek aid to obtain Quiot lot
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - June 17, 2014 - 12:00am
Fire victims of Sitio Warwick-Barracks, Barangay Ermita Cebu City who are currently staying at the North Reclamation Area (NRA) are asking for help from the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) in acquiring...
City finally pays scholars’ tuition
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - May 30, 2014 - 12:00am
The Cebu City government finally paid P40.8 million of the P166 million it owes Asian College of Technology International Educational Foundation Inc. (ACTIEF) for its scholars.
City willing to partner with MCWD on treatment plant only in 2016 yet
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - May 28, 2014 - 12:00am
After the sewerage treatment facility was installed at the North Reclamation Area, a Cebu City official said the city government is open for a partnership with the Metropolitan Cebu Water District   for...
Planners lament prioritization of urban areas like Cebu City
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - May 22, 2014 - 12:00am
Planning officers of underdeveloped towns in the Visayas yesterday questioned why the national government always prioritizes supporting urban areas like Cebu City and gives less to those already lagging behind in...
Vidal: Gadgets distract, make youth ‘anti-social’
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - April 3, 2014 - 12:00am
Distracted by technology, today's youth are being encouraged to follow the footsteps of San Pedro Calungsod and go out and mingle to instead of being glued to their gadgets and contented being alone.
Cayetano tells Lorega fire victims to form group
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - April 1, 2014 - 12:00am
Presidential aspirant and Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday showed up in Barangay Lorega-San Miguel, Cebu City and suggested that the fire victims organize themselves and form an association to...
Rama: Remove ‘illegal’ CCTVs
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - March 25, 2014 - 12:00am
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama yesterday ordered the removal of unauthorized closed-circuit television cameras placed in public places in the city starting today.
City’s burial aid takes ‘almost a year’ to get
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - February 14, 2014 - 12:00am
How long does it take to receive Cebu City’s burial assistance? A beneficiary said it has been “almost a year.”
Rama sees more friendly, working ABC with Zafra
by Mechelle P. Florita/RHM - December 20, 2013 - 12:00am
Elated over the result of the election the other day, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he is looking forward to a working and more welcoming Association of Barangay Councils (ABC).
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