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INFOGRAPHIC BY ANGELA SALANO, ABS-CBNNEWS.COM In the pork barrel scam cases filed before the Sandiganbayan, the cards are stacked against the state. The Ombudsman's lowly paid prosecutors are up against what many say are the best defense lawyers in town. Read more.

BY: AMOR Y. SALUDAR | Philippine Information Agency Central Visayas, June 22 (PIA) ---- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Cebu installed its Business Assistance Centers (BAC) in Yolanda-affected areas such as in Bogo City and Daanbantayan town. In a media release recently, DTI-Cebu explained that these BACs will function as the “little DTI” operating within the locality and will implement its flagship projects and basic functions within its geographical scope. These centers will also function as DTI-Cebu’s contact point or administrative extension in the different affected LGUs and help in delivering and facilitating the necessary and immediate support services related to rehabilitation and recovery efforts for the industry, trade, services (ITS) sectors. DTI-7 said the BAC installed in Bogo City and Daanbantayan will also aid in building and enhancing linkages with the local government units and conducting consultancies to facilitate the needs of the busine...

People's Choice Award will be awarded to the candidate whose photo has the most number of likes. Visit Miss Bogo Tourism 2014 FB Page to vote for your favorite candidate.  Voting period : May 18, 2014  to May 27, 2014 @ 12:00 noon. Photography by: NoCrap Fotography Source:  Official FB Page of Miss Bogo Tourism 2014

Two inmates of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Medellin escaped early Thursday morning. The fugitives were identified as Berly Tudtud of Bungtod, Bogo City and Roger Lagahit of Talisay, Daanbantayan. Berly Tudtud and Roger Lagahit mugshots source:  Mayor Ricky Rodriguez Ramirez Facebook account Tudtud is a former security guard who is a suspect in killing accounting clerk Jennelyn Migabon, 26; security guard Dean Deserto, 26; and Deserto’s girlfriend Cecilia Torres, 30, on New Year’s Eve after robbing a bank in Daanbantayan, Cebu. He was charged with robbery with homicide. Lagahit was charged with attempted murder. Sun.Star Cebu reported that the inmates bolted the jail at 6:30 a.m. with the help of a coconut lumber that they propped up against the 4-meter perimeter fence.Residents nearby saw what happened and reported it to the jail personnel. Read more about the escape: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2014/05/02/2-inmates-bolt-medelli...

What: Motorbike Show 2014 When: May 20, 2014 Where: Bogo Plaza Skating Rink Registration Fee: Php 250.00 1st Prize - Php 5,000.00 & Trophy 2nd Prize - Php 3,000.00 & Trophy 3rd Prize - Php 1,000.00 & Trophy Exclusive for Bogo Bikers Only For registration and inquiries contact: Judy "Moymoy" Ynot - 0928.999.2343 Gil "Tonton" Toring - 0948.319.9337 Carlo "Caloy" Velasco - 0927.841.8694 or (032)434-7489 Dave Velasco - 0915.711.0055 Kirby Velasco - 0916.524.0130 See image below for more details.

WHAT: LOCAL JOB FAIR WHEN: MAY 1, 2014 (THURSDAY) WHERE: CAPITOL SOCIAL HALL REQUIREMENTS: Updated resume or Bio-Data College Diploma and Transcript of Record (if College Graduate) 2×2 Pictures (Colored or Black & White) Employment Certificate (if there’s any) High School Diploma (if high school graduate) NBI Clearance NOTICE: All job applicants are advised to REGISTER now the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) located at the Ground Floor of Capitol Building. NOTE: The following agencies will likewise be at the venue to serve the applicants: NBI NSO SSS PHIL-HEALTH  For more inquiries call PESO at 253-5710. PIO CEBU PROVINCE  236-7672 Source: cebu.gov.ph

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) is a viral respiratory illness. Patients with MERS-CoV have been reported to have the following symptoms: fever, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing. Other possible symptoms are diarrhea and kidney failure. You can prevent getting MERS-CoV by: Washing your hands often with soap and water. Covering your nose and mouth with tissue paper when you cough or sneeze. Dispose used tissue paper immediately and properly. Avoiding touching your face—especially the eye area, nose, and mouth—with unwashed hands. Regularly cleaning frequently touched surfaces (e.g. door knobs, handles). Avoiding close contact with people who have tested positive for MERS-CoV. Make sure children follow these precautions. If you were on Etihad Flight Number EY 0424 that arrived on April 15, 2014, please immediately contact the DOH hotline numbers belo w. Department of Health (DOH) 24-Hour Hotlines 711-1001; 711-1002; 0922...

'So it is written that the Christ would suffer and on the third day rise from the dead' - Luke 24:46 Wikipedia defines Lent as "a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar of many Christian denominations that begins on Ash Wednesday and covers a period of approximately six weeks before Easter Day." The infographic below is a guide on what Lent is. Source: NCEA.org The infographic below is a guide on fasting and abstinence during Lent.  Know more about Lent: https://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/

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The LBC outlet located along P. Rodriguez Street in Barangay Libertad, Bogo City got robbed two days ago. It was the third LBC robbery this month following Barangay Tabok, Mandaue City and  Barangay San Nicolas, Cebu City.  Two robbers entered the establishment shortly before 9 a.m. and reportedly  took away cash worth Php 70,000, a mobile phone worth Php7,000, and a pocket WiFi of one of the employees. SunStar reported that one of the robbery suspects, clad in sweatshirt, cargo short pants and a blue cap, pulled out a .38 revolver and held the three employees(manager Melecio Maitom and customer associates Angel Mary Estrera and Camelo Damos) at gunpoint. Hermano Mallari, Bogo City police chief, interviewed by The Freeman thought there might be a backup waiting outside. The robbers fled on board separate motorcycles without plate numbers. Mallari also told The Freeman that it is likely that the robbers were not from the City of B...

Mark you calendar for the 2nd Bogo City Duathlon Trail Challenge. @ Nailon, Bogo City, Cebu May 18, 2014 8k - 30k - 8k Registration Fee: Php 800 (with singlet and snacks) Categories: 18 - 32 yrs old 33 - 45 yrs old 46 yrs old and above Open Female Relay (should be male and female) Registration Areas: Olives Motor Spare Part s : Gairan Public Market, Bogo City Jorge Ponce : Ibabao - Estancia, Mandaue City (in front of San Roque Chapel) Southpeaks Outdoor Shop : A. Del Rosario St. , Mandaue City (beside Palawan Pawnshop in front of Shell gasoline station old market) For inquiries, contact Dodong Alex - 0915 561 2060

The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) , Capitol  will have this year's first Overseas Job Fair on Sunday, March 16, 2014. 21,927 vacancies are to be filled up and thirty-two(32) licensed job agencies are expected to join the job fair  that would give opportunity to successful applicants to work outside the country.  According to cebu.gov.ph, some of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) licensed agencies are: AL-ALAMIA INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES ARAM ENTERPRISES, INC., FVJ OVERSEAS PLACEMENT, INC.,  MIP INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC.,  ATHENA INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC.,  FRANCE ASIA INTERNATIONAL INC.,  GRAND PLACEMENT AND GEN. SERVICES CORP.,  PERIDOT INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES, INC.,  STARWORLD INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER & PLACEMENT AGENCY, INC. Hired applicants will most likely be assigned in the Middle East and other destinations like U.S.A., Taiwan, Singapore, Mala...