The New Plaza Sugbo

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo went over to Cebu two weeks ago to inaugurate Plaza Sugbo, a newly rehabilitated square that encompasses Cebu City Hall and the Magellan’s Cross park. Hopefully this will set a precedent for more rehabilitation projects in the future that would help in the revitalization of the old district of Cebu City, commonly referred to as “downtown.”

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GMA inaugurates legislative building

President Arroyo cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the formal inauguration of the new Plaza Sugbu and renovated Cebu City Hall legislative building yesterday morning.

photo by Ferdinand Edralin

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Cebu Province will give monetary aid to Sulpicio victims

The Cebu Provincial Government will extend financial assistance to the families of those who drowned in the sinking of a passenger vessel near Romblon.

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CebuDaily News Overview (June 16, 2008)

Here are the top headlines of Cebu’s local newspapers for today, Monday, June 16, 2008:

from Sun.Star Cebu

City Hall eyes seizure of 7 properties. CEBU City officials are studying the possibility of seizing properties from the owners of seven proprietary schools and hospitals that have not been paying business taxes, after attempts to reach a compromise have failed. more >>

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PGMA, Noli to visit Cebu Friday

PRESIDENT Arroyo and Vice President Noli de Castro will be in Cebu City later this week to grace two events: the awarding of Lupong Tagapamayapa members and a dialog with the urban poor.

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