• Serve public, not self: prelate

    Sun Star - Thu, Oct 4, 2012

    CEBU Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal reminded candidates in the 2013 elections not to forget that their task, when elected, is to serve the people.“(Their) real purpose is to serve the common good of the people … not (serve one's) self,” he said.On the other hand, he urged voters to study the traits of candidates and not be swayed by offers of money or considerations.Asked if he has been visited by candidates, the 81-year-old prelate said not yet. Some politicians would visit the prelate prior to elections to receive blessings or ask for help through prayers. ... More »Serve public, not self: prelate

  • Cybercrime law a step ‘backward’ for country

    Sun Star - Thu, Oct 4, 2012

    WITH its Internet libel provision, the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 is not a positive law, a lawyer said. Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu City chapter president Earl Bonachita said the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 101751 is “a step backward for the country.”“It could be used as a harassment tool against those who would express themselves,” he told reporters. The law, which took effect yesterday, was signed by President Benigno Aquino III last Sept. 12.“There is a good intention of the law. (It) regulates the commission of crime in cyberspace,” Bonachita said. ... More »Cybercrime law a step ‘backward’ for country

  • DTI’s hiring of foreign trade officer ongoing

    Sun Star - Wed, Oct 3, 2012

    THE Department of Trade and Industry’s Foreign Trade Service Corps is currently holding the 2012 Foreign Trade Service Officer Recruitment and Selection Program in effort to look for dedicated professionals who are eligible to join the Foreign Trade Service Corp’s global network of trade service officers.The DTI said these officers will be managing the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers and Commercial Affairs Sections of Philippine Embassies and Consulates in countries around the world. ... More »DTI’s hiring of foreign trade officer ongoing

  • He will not renew contracts of City Hall employees who will back BOPK

    Sun Star - Wed, Oct 3, 2012

    CASUAL employees of the Cebu City Government who join campaign sorties need not worry about losing their job, as long as they choose to tag along with Team Rama.But if they are seen campaigning with Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan (BOPK) candidates, they better watch out.Mayor Michael Rama gave this warning during a closed-door meeting with all City Hall employees, which was done in batches last Monday and yesterday.He said the meeting, which lasted 15 to 20 minutes per batch, was meant to inform the employees that he will be seeking reelection as city mayor in the May 13, 2012 polls. ... More »He will not renew contracts of City Hall employees who will back BOPK

  • RPN cuts 200 jobs in whole network

    Sun Star - Wed, Oct 3, 2012

    MANILA—The government assured Tuesday that employees of Radio Philippines Network Inc. (RPN) 9, who will be affected by the reported retrenchment, will be getting appropriate compensation.Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma, who supervises government media entities, said his office will monitor the developments in RPN as the network decided to lay off at least 200 workers."We have been informed by RPN management that they have issued letters or notices of retrenchment to some 200 employees of the network," Coloma said. ... More »RPN cuts 200 jobs in whole network

  • Running in 3rd district vs. Gwen hard: Yapha

    Sun Star - Wed, Oct 3, 2012

    PINAMUNGAJAN Mayor Geraldine Yapha yesterday said she has decided to run for congresswoman in the third district of Cebu against Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia because she believes in the advocacy of President Benigno Aquino III to uplift the living conditions of the people.On the other hand, Gigi Sanchez Zaballero said that if elected as board member representing the third district of Cebu, she will continue the “unfinished business” of her father, the late vice governor Gregorio Sanchez Jr., which includes the Trans-Axial Highway. ... More »Running in 3rd district vs. Gwen hard: Yapha

  • COA questions LGU’s payments to Sinulog choreo, CVRAA cooks

    Sun Star - Tue, Oct 2, 2012

    THE Mandaue City Government paid P160,000 to choreographers and instrumentalists for last year’s Sinulog sa Kabataan even without a contract and other documents, according to a Commission on Audit (COA) report.State auditors said the City’s payment of honoraria to two choreographers and two instrumentalists “was not supported with documents that could show that the hiring of their services was the most advantageous for the government. ... More »COA questions LGU’s payments to Sinulog choreo, CVRAA cooks

  • Church groups urge pols, voters to reflect

    Sun Star - Tue, Oct 2, 2012

    IN preparation for next year’s national and local elections, some Catholic groups have come out to promote among voters the need to discern the ideal characteristics of a political candidate.Anti-graft and corruption group Dilaab Foundation Inc. and the Couples for Christ (CFC) organized a “new approach” to the election process, by providing candidates and voters “spiritual space” for discernment.The anti-Reproductive Health (RH) Bill campaign will also be part of the voters’ education and awareness campaign. ... More »Church groups urge pols, voters to reflect

  • DENR checks 195 narra, acacia trees

    Sun Star - Tue, Oct 2, 2012

    THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 7 monitored and assessed almost 200 acacia and narra trees in some areas in the cities of Cebu and Carcar.In Cebu City, 138 trees were assessed and of this 54 were located within Fort San Pedro and Plaza Independencia compound. Ten trees were treated.At the Fuente Osmeña rotunda, 12 of 63 trees were treated, while along Osmeña Blvd., five of 21 trees were treated.The tree monitoring team comprised forester Joselito T. Sumabat, Science Research Assistant Lyndisa C. ... More »DENR checks 195 narra, acacia trees

  • Creation of banana development council pushed

    Sun Star - Tue, Oct 2, 2012

    MINDANAO farmers are pushing for the formation of Mindanao Banana Development Council (MBDC) that will look into the concerns of banana industry.Ferdinand Marañon, president of Philexport Davao, said they will push for the creating of the MBDC during the Mindanao Banana Congress slated on November 7 to 9 at the SMX Convention Center.He cited the importance of coming up with MBDC, as a policy-making body that will formulate roadmap for the development of banana as a sustainable industry. ... More »Creation of banana development council pushed

  • Review of old case puzzles cardinal

    Sun Star - Mon, Oct 1, 2012

    CEBU CITY –- The child abuse case in the United States against a high-ranking Cebu Church official had been resolved more than 20 years ago, said Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal.The cardinal, who arrived in Manila last Saturday night, met and talked with Msgr. Cristobal Garcia last week.“Ok naman siya (He’s ok). I told him, ‘Just suffer a little. The damage has been done. The Lord will restore everything’,” Cardinal Vidal said.He added that he has all the documents pertaining to the transfer of Msgr. ... More »Review of old case puzzles cardinal

  • Chong Hua to open in Mandaue

    Sun Star - Mon, Oct 1, 2012

    NOTING a growing need to serve cancer patients, especially in radiotherapy, the board of directors of Chong Hua Hospital unveiled the plans for a 300-bed hospital in Mandaue City.Located 100 meters from Parkmall, the 1.5 hectare lot purchased early this year is expected to serve, not only Mandaue City, but patients from neighboring towns in the north of Cebu province. ... More »Chong Hua to open in Mandaue

  • Police out from Divisoria post

    Sun Star - Mon, Oct 1, 2012

    THE Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo) has implemented a major revamp, which will affect several police officials in key positions.Cocpo chief, Senior Superintendent Gerardo Rosales said the reshuffling was done to implement the Philippine National Police staffing pattern in the Table of Organization (TO) position, which commensurate/equivalent to the rank of police officials.Rosales relieved Police Superintendent Danildo Tumanda as station commander of Police Station 1 in Divisoria and designated as the new chief of Police Community Relations Branch (PCR). ... More »Police out from Divisoria post

  • Ex-constabulary member shot to death

    Sun Star - Mon, Oct 1, 2012

    A RETIRED member of the Philippine Constabulary was shot to death by still unidentified men on Sunday at Zone 3 Barangay Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City. Police Officer 1 Eldenilo Lumantas, of Police Station 6 Puerto, identified the victim as Romeo Domingo, 63, a resident of said place.Lumantas said Domingo succumbed to eight gunshot wounds in the different parts of his body, particularly in the head that resulted in his death.The incident happened around 12:10 p.m. but no one can identify the suspects. ... More »Ex-constabulary member shot to death

  • Study notes risks of shark tours

    Sun Star - Sun, Sep 30, 2012

    THERE are some obvious changes at the whale shark interaction area off Barangay Tan-awan, Oslob. The briefing of visitors has become mandatory prior to boarding the boats that take visitors near the sharks; it now costs an extra P200 to jump into the water with a snorkel, even if you just hold on to your assigned boat's outrigger; and a member of the local Bantay Dagat can be seen swimming around to check if someone touches the sharks. ... More »Study notes risks of shark tours

  • PUJ terminal owes City 10% share of revenues

    Sun Star - Sun, Sep 30, 2012

    STATE auditors want the Mandaue City Government to get its share of the revenues collected by a jeepney terminal operating at a mall in the North Reclamation Area.According to a Commission on Audit (COA) report, the City could have earned additional income had it collected its 10 percent share on the gross revenues of the terminal at the Parkmall.The mall is operated by the Golden Great Value Properties Inc., according to the report.State auditors recommended that city officials require Parkmall terminal’s management to remit the City’s share. ... More »PUJ terminal owes City 10% share of revenues

  • Internet libel review urged

    Sun Star - Sun, Sep 30, 2012

    CEBU CITY – Starting next week, a law that was intended to stop child pornography and cybersex will take effect. But it will also mean strict penalties for those who commit libel on the Internet.The Cebu Citizens Press Council (CCPC) “strongly and earnestly” asked President Benigno Aquino III and Congress to review the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, which was signed earlier this month. ... More »Internet libel review urged

  • 'Road show' to promote Cebu bus system planned

    Sun Star - Sun, Sep 30, 2012

    CEBU CITY – Passenger jeepneys will not be phased out in Cebu City despite the entry of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) by 2015, an official of the Cebu City Traffic Operations and Management (Citom) said Saturday. Lawyer Rafael Christopher Yap, Citom executive director, said that jeepneys will remain among the city's transport facilities because they are needed in other areas that will connect to the BRT.Speaking at the Cebu City Transport Sector and Stakeholders Dialogue 2012, Yap said that the City will conduct a series of consultations on the BRT starting next month until early next year. ... More »'Road show' to promote Cebu bus system planned

  • Army overruns rebels' camp

    Sun Star - Sat, Sep 29, 2012

    KIDAPAWAN CITY -- A chance encounter with a group of New People's Army (NPA) rebels on Wednesday in a remote village in Makilala town in North Cotabato led to the discovery of a rebel camp.Lieutenant Nasrullah Sema, chief of the civil-military operations of the Army's 57th Infantry Battalion, said their men were conducting patrol operations when they encountered a group NPA rebels along the boundary of Barangays Rodero and Santo Nino, both in Makilala, around 6 p.m. of Wednesday. ... More »Army overruns rebels' camp

  • DOT, travel agency commit to advance PH tourism

    Sun Star - Sat, Sep 29, 2012

    THE Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) Travel Mart 2012 was officially opened Wednesday at the SMX Convention Center with close to a thousand international and local participants composed of buyers, sellers, media representatives and members of National Tourism Organizations from 52 countries.At the opening media briefing, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. presented the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), the country's roadmap for tourism development, which aims to position the Philippines as a must-experience destination in Asia. ... More »DOT, travel agency commit to advance PH tourism

  • Lawmakers push for additional incentives to athletes

    Sun Star - Sat, Sep 29, 2012

    TWO lawmakers are pushing for the expansion of incentive coverage to national athletes and coaches who won medals not only in the Olympics, World Championships, Asian and SEA Games but in other similar international competitions.Cagayan de Oro Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez (2nd district, Misamis Oriental) said it is high time that athletes representing the country in other international competitions are also recognized and given bonuses for bringing pride and honor to the Philippines. ... More »Lawmakers push for additional incentives to athletes

  • Education office to honor outstanding teachers

    Sun Star - Sat, Sep 29, 2012

    THE Department of Education (DepEd) is set to honor the outstanding teachers who have shown remarkable devotion to their job, as it culminates the teachers’ month celebration on October 5.The national culmination will be held in Cagayan de Oro to be attended by around 5,000 teachers from all over Mindanao.Dr. ... More »Education office to honor outstanding teachers

  • Energy office, Iligan ink pact on CFL distribution

    Sun Star - Sat, Sep 29, 2012

    ILIGAN CITY -- The Department of Energy (DOE) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the lone congressional district of this city for the distribution of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to target beneficiaries here.A total of 10,000 CFLs were already distributed to 5,100 households comprising 17 barangays in this city.The project is part of the efficient lighting initiatives under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded-Philippine Energy Efficiency Project (Peep), through its National Residential Lighting Program. ... More »Energy office, Iligan ink pact on CFL distribution

  • Globe signs a new P2B term loan facility

    Sun Star - Fri, Sep 28, 2012

    LEADING telecommunications company Globe Telecom (Globe) has signed a P2-billion term loan facility with The Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company, The Insular Life Assurance Company Ltd. and Sunlife of Canada (Philippines) Inc.Proceeds of the loan will be used to refinance a portion of the company's debts, as well as to fund capital expenditure requirements for 2013.The 10-year, fixed-rate term loan facility was arranged by Insular Investment Corporation. ... More »Globe signs a new P2B term loan facility

  • ‘Hacking’ suspect turns self to police

    Sun Star - Fri, Sep 28, 2012

    A 34-YEAR-OLD man surrendered to police after he allegedly hacked his uncle and cousin on Wednesday afternoon in Tagoloan town, Misamis Oriental.Police Officer 1 Ricardo Molijon of Tagoloan Municipal Police Station said Reggie Tembol, a resident of Zone 3, Barangay Muhon in Tagoloan town, voluntarily surrendered after the incident.The victims were identified as Danilo Lumindas who sustained hack wounds in different parts of his body and his daughter identified only as “Lang-lang.”Tembol, according to Molijon, hacked his uncle with an axe after a heated argument on Wednesday at around 5:45 p.m. ... More »‘Hacking’ suspect turns self to police

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