Kabataan Partylist Cebu pointed out that this is the right time to review Cebu’s environmental policies as government pushes the purported ASEAN-backed Mega Cebu Vision 2050.
Cutting of century-old trees halted temporarily due to protests
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Bekimon Youtube Series
Ni Roland Tolentino
Hindi naman ito hit sa Youtube, kumpara sa milyones na dumumog sa mga preso sa Cebu na en mass na nagsasayaw ng Michael Jackson tunes. “Bekimon” na pinaghalong beki, veki (bakla) at jejemon (ang wika ng jologs sa viral media). Sa pinakahuling pagdalaw ko, tatlo hanggang anim na libong hits pa lamang ang seryeng ito.
2010 Elections: Snail-Paced Elections in Central Visayas
By RITCHE T. SALGADO
As in most parts of the country, long queues and technical glitches affected the conduct of elections in Central Visayas. In Cebu, there were reports that indicated that only 50 percent of voters have been accommodated by 6:45 p.m.
New Alliance in Cebu Eyeing 10-Million Signatures for the Environment
By RITCHE T. SALGADO Bulatlat.com CEBU CITY – A new broad alliance in Cebu initiated the gathering of 10-million signatures for the environment. The Visayas Climate Action Network (Visayas CAN) aims to convince the public to start becoming more responsible for their actions. “Not all change begins with the government,” said Ramon Magsaysay awardee and…
Cebu Gov Admits Mistake in P98-M Purchase of Property for Coal Plant
By RITCHE T. SALGADO Bulatlat.com CEBU CITY – Gov. Gwendolyn F. Garcia recently apologized to Cebuanos for lack of discretion in purchasing a property that will be used as a dump for coal ash that will be generated by a coal-fired power plant being built in Naga. The provincial government bought the 25-hectare beach front…
Slideshow: Outside Manila, the Same Indignation
Outside Manila, the Same Indignation
Slideshow: Recovering Tañon Strait
Recovering Tañon Strait
Militarization Stalks Fisherfolk Protesting Oil and Gas Exploration
Since the fisherfolk have begun opposing the oil and gas exploration activities of NorAsian Energy Ltd, an Australian company, along the shores of Argao and Sibonga, the military has intensified their operations in the are, tearing down posters, confronting leaders and members of the local fisher folk organization, and interrogating village officials regarding the activities…
Cebu’s Fair Trade Company Absorbs Economic Crunch
A proponent of fair trade in Cebu is suffering from losses in the dried mango business, for the sake of protecting the interests of both producers and consumers amidst the worsening economic crisis. BY RITCHE T. SALGADO Contributed to Bulatlat Volume VIII, Number 27, August 10-16, 2008 A processing and trading organization in Cebu has…