Cebu Informer

The Office of the Ombudsman in the Visayas will look into reports that government-owned vehicles were used to ferry supporters of suspended Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to and from her prayer rally at the Capitol last Wednesday. Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Pelagio Apostol yesterday said graft investigators will determine whether there is basis to develop [...]

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A low pressure area spotted over Northern Mindanao has intensified into a tropical depression now named “Auring” by the state weather bureau Pagasa. Sea vessels bound for Bohol in Pier 1, 3 and 4 and ships in Naga City, north of Cebu that were bound for east and south are grounded, said Cebu Coast Guard [...]

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THREE persons were killed in Cebu, part of the six fatalities of typhoon Pablo in Central Visayas. The storm displaced 11,000 individuals in the region, said local officials. “Our overall assessment is while the southern part of Cebu was affected, we didn’t suffer the same fate as the other places,” Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia told [...]

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With heavy rains expected to start pouring today, authorities have suspended classes and sea travel as Typhoon Pablo barrels toward the Visayas. Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu News

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EMERGENCY and disaster management groups in Central Visayas were placed on heightened alert for the arrival of tropical storm “Paolo” (international name Bopha) in the country. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council met today to plan out contingencies for flood and landslide prone areas. As of 2 a.m today, Pablo is located 1,380 [...]

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For a team made from “scratch”, Team Suzuki-BMR gallantly rose to the limelight as it clinched the overall championship of the 2012 Castrol Power 1 Regional Underbone Grand Prix (RUGP) Series recently at the Sugbu grounds in South Road Properties. Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu Sports

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'Ofel' Batters Visayas, Luzon As of press time yesterday, three people — identified as 28-year old Jonrey Acaso from Southern Leyte, eight-year old Jonnie Ocson from Romblon, and 17-year-old Regil Sacan of Dumanjug, Cebu — were reported missing based on the report of the National … Full News here – Read more on Manila Bulletin

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Team Visayas faltered their its bid for a four straight championship as they were dethroned by host National Capital Region (NCR) in the 4th Milo Little Olympics National Finals yesterday here at the Marikina Sports Park. Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu Sports

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An image of Cebu’s beloved Holy Child, Sr. Santo Nino, leads Team Visayas in the MILO Little Olympics National Finals held at the Marikina Sports Park. Team Visayas consists of the champions from the recently held MILO Regional Olympics at the Cebu City Sports Center. Various athletes from different schools in the Visayas are to [...]

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'Graduating' 4Ps-recipients in C. Visayas face better future CEBU CITY, Oct 4 (PIA) — A legacy of an improved quality of life is the fulfillment left by government's anti-poverty program dubbed Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), to over 20,000 graduating household-recipients in Central Visayas. Marites … Full News here – Read more on Philippine Information [...]

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In an economic situationer it released recently, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) reported that Central Visayas has posted an overall sustained growth for both domestic and international tourism, and a significant recovery of the export industry from January to June of this year. Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu Business

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MANILA—Public storm warnings went up in six provinces yesterday as Tropical Storm Lawin slowed and changed its course, affecting large parts of eastern Visayas. Lawin is seen to bring heavy to intense rains, from 10 to 25 mm per hour, across an area within 300 km of its center. Signal No. 2 was up over [...]

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TSUNAMI ALERT 3 is in effect. Areas in RED are in HIGH RISK AREAS. The Tsunami Alert is in effect for the next TWO HOURS from time of issuance. PLEASE BE ON THE ALERT, COASTAL RESIDENTS TO EVACUATE TO HIGHER GROUND. EXPECT AFTERSHOCKS. REMAIN CALM.

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Under the striking banner of "Little champions. Big Dreams", the 17th Milo Little Olympics Visayas eliminations will kick off with a simple yet fast-paced ceremony this afternoon at the Cebu City Sports Center. Full News here – philstar.com – Cebu Sports

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SC asks help from DPWH for building new courts in Visayas MANILA, Philippines–The Supreme Court has sought the assistance of the Department of Public Works and Highways for the construction of new courts including the Court of Appeals in Cebu and Cagayan De Oro. Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said the … Full News here [...]

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