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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called for expanded employment opportunities and better alignment of training programs with industry needs as he opened the 26th National Public Employment Service Office Congress in Lapu-Lapu City.
Cebu City Councilor Mikel Rama has flagged what he described as a “severe imbalance” in spending priorities under the city’s proposed ?15.7-billion Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for 2027, questioning hefty allocations for entertainment and vehicles amid persistent flooding and garbage problems.
Cebu City Councilor Harry Eran has cried foul after being singled out over the sudden increase in the proposed cost of a pyrolysis project for the city’s solid waste, from ?250 million to ?470 million.
The Bureau of Fire Protection-7 is strengthening its contingency plans to address possible water shortages during firefighting operations and improve coordination with local government units (LGUs), communities and the media to promote public safety.
The National Bureau of Investigation-Cebu District Office rescued 41 young women, including 10 minors, and arrested five men in two separate operations involving alleged sex trafficking in Lapu-Lapu City on October 10.





