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THE second tranche of financial assistance for eligible senior citizens in Mandaue City worth P4,000 will be distributed on Dec. 12-14, 2022.Mandaue City Councilor Jimmy Lumapas, who chairs the City Council’s committee on social services, made the disclosure on Nov. 30.Lumapas said the physical cash payouts would be within the barangay gyms in the city. Others would receive it via cash card through LandBank automated teller machines.But the distribution for bedridden seniors will still be done h
TWO suspected thieves were arrested by police in Cordova town, Mactan Island, Cebu on Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2022.They were identified as James Jaymar Intong Oyad, 22, and 16-year-old Dodong (real name withheld for being a minor), both residents of Barangay Marigondon in neighboring Lapu-Lapu City.According to Major Michael Gingoyon, chief of the Cordova Police Station, they received a complaint from Hazeljane Obsid, a 33-year-old resident of Sitio Panagdait, Barangay Ibabao in the town
A FISHMONGER died after he was shot by his neighbor in Barangay Gunting in the southern town of Barili, Cebu around noon on Saturday, December 3, 2022.The victim was identified as 38-year-old Eric Tampos.He succumbed to a gunshot wound in the head.Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Alpas of the Barili Police Station said they arrested the gunman, whom they identified as Joselito Languido, a 62-year-old farmer.Alpas said the victim was having a drinking session in the suspect’s house when the incident happen
A CEBU City councilor is urging the winning contractor of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project to implement roadworks only after next year’s Sinulog Festival to avoid traffic jams along Osmeña Blvd.Councilor Jerry Guardo made the call just after he and fellow officials met with officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, to introduce them to representatives of Hunan Road and Bridge (HNRB) Construction Company Ltd., a China-based firm that won the bid to impl
A POLICEMAN is in critical condition after he was shot while trying to break up a fight in Purok Tambis, Barangay Lawis in the northern town of San Remigio, Cebu, in the early hours of Sunday, December 4, 2022.Staff Sergeant Jade Carabuena, a 38-year-old resident of the area, was shot in the back of the head.Police still don’t know who was responsible, but they are looking at five persons of interest (POIs).Major Wendell Abellana, chief of the San Remigio Police Station, said Carabuena called th
One objection to the creation of a sovereign wealth fund lies in the proponents’ intention to use the money of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Social Security System (SSS).That is money contributed to the systems monthly to cover the members’ emergency needs and retirement; GSIS and SSS already have ways to make the fund grow. They do not need another body to invest their money.The wealth fund is to be used by the government to invest in international markets to bring in m
SENIOR citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) in Lapu-Lapu City will receive their year-end cash assistance from the City Government not later than Dec. 15, 2022.This, after the City Council approved during its regular session on Thursday, Dec. 1, the ordinance authored by Councilor Annabeth Cuizon, granting the year-end cash assistance to qualified beneficiaries.Senior citizens will receive P4,000 while PWDs will receive P3,000.Senior citizens must have a valid and original Senior Citizen’
THE garbage management system of Cebu City might see an overhaul as Filipino businessman and billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr. pours in investment to modernize a local waste management company.Prime Integrated Waste Solutions Inc. (Piwsi), a Prime Infra subsidiary, is set to fully acquire ARN Central Waste Management Inc., which currently receives around 1,000 tons of Cebu’s, including Cebu City’s, municipal solid waste daily. Prime Infra, is Razon’s infrastructure arm that focuses on building as
FILIPINO Homes founder Anthony Gerard Leuterio emerged as one of the awardees for this year’s Kabayan 2022 during celebration of Go Negosyo’s 17th anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.He is one of the nine “inspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and entrepreneurs” commended for their “passion and determination to become better in their respective fields of business.”Leuterio is joined by eight other awardees, namely Arvin Esperida of Bodega ni Tatay; Angelito Castro of Angel Castro Aqua Vent
THE Fraternal Order of Eagles from the different clubs in Cebu distributed bundles of joy to the public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers together with the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) headed by Police Chief Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog on Thursday, December 1, 2022.Dubbed as “Checkpoint of Joy,” PUJ drivers passing in front of the CCPO headquarters in Camp Sotero Cabahug on Gorordo Avenue were flagged down as if they committed a traffic violation, unaware that they would be given five kilos of rice ea
THE Bellevue Resort, Bohol celebrated its 10th Anniversary with an event that doubles as its Client Appreciation Party on Nov. 25.In his keynote speech, managing director Dustin Chan reminisces about the resort’s 10-year journey. He explained that where the multi-awarded Bellevue is today is not a result from a single day of work, but a full decade of passion and dedication, to ensure that only the best of the best can be offered to its guests and prospects.The managing director also expressed h
CEBU City recorded the highest economic growth rate in Central Visayas, as stated by the Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) assessment done by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region 7.The agency presented the assessment on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at the Bai Hotel in Mandaue City.Ariel Florendo, the PSA 7 director, told SunStar Cebu that they first conducted the PPA assessment in 2019 for the period 2019-2020, and the result was presented last year in 2021.Florendo said the evaluation was
SENATOR Sherwin Gatchalian is eyeing to pass a measure that will provide permanent housing to families living in the danger zones.Gatchalian made the statement during his visit at Sitio Paradise, Barangay Looc, Mandaue City on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.Sitio Paradise was recently hit with a massive fire on Nov. 23, 2022 that destroyed 250 houses.The senator said he will coordinate with the Mandaue City Government on what they can do in terms of permanent housing for the fire victims.Gatchalian said h
A FIRE in the early hours of Sunday morning, Dec. 4, 2022, destroyed 150 houses in Sitio Wangyu, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City.FO3 Emerson Arceo, investigator of the Cebu City Fire Office, said damage estimates were placed at P3.7 million, adding that majority of the houses were made of wood.He said they raised the first alarm at 1:49 a.m. before raising the second alarm at 2:07 a.m. The fire was placed under control an hour later before it was put out at 3:36 a.m.Arceo said the fire started in
THE holiday season is officially here as Bluewater Maribago lights up with breathtaking brilliance in Kahayag 2022, its annual tree-lighting ceremony, held on Nov. 12 in Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort.This year, its 18-foot-tall Christmas tree is adorned with beautiful Christmas “parols” that all lit up during the ceremony.This year’s lighting was coordinated by executive chef Stephen Del Amen, pastry chef Edgar Daclan, and resort assistant general manager Domiku Ugarte.The event’s theme, “Kaha
CEBU Archbishop Jose Palma plans to hold a mass in places that were severely affected by super typhoon Odette on Dec. 16, 2021.Palma said he will hold the mass for nine days before the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Dec. 25.First on his list will be the southern towns of Sibonga and Argao followed by the southwestern town of Badian, where Father Eliseo Fernandez died at the height of the strongest storm to hit Cebu last year.Palma will hold mass in Barangays Talamban and Guadalupe
The Christmas season this year seems to level up in terms of people’s anticipation. After super typhoon Odette played the awful “Grinch” to Cebuanos last year in the middle of the pandemic, we all have the right reasons to make up for it this year and celebrate a better and brighter holiday season.The Yuletide spirit has been almost palpable the past few days as homes and malls have decked their spaces with vibrant lights and decorations. Public open spaces, recognizing their roles as converging
A MEMBER of the Cebu City Council’s opposition bloc raised questions over the City Government’s appropriation of public funds.During the council’s regular session on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, minority leader Nestor Archival criticized the P2 million financial assistance for the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines (VMLP) and the P1.7 million for the Cebu City Taxpayer’s Award Night.According to Archival, the amounts are too much, considering there are “a lot of things” the City Government should
MORE than 24,000 drug personalities have been arrested under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) so far, underscoring its determination to continue his predecessor’s relentless war on drugs but with a greater focus on demand reduction, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said.Human Rights Watch, however, said the campaign has not been any less bloody.A total of 24,159 drug personalities were arrested from July 1 to Nov. 24, 2022, DILG Sec
SENIOR citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) in Lapu-Lapu City will receive their year-end cash assistance from the City Government not later than December 15, 2022.This, after the City Council approved during its regular session on Thursday, December 1, the ordinance authored by Councilor Annabeth Cuizon, granting the year-end cash assistance to qualified beneficiaries.Senior citizens will receive P4,000 while PWDs will receive P3,000.Senior citizens must have a valid and original Senior