Medellin town officials deny ‘lockdown’ rumors

Doris C. Bongcac 04/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Municipality of Medellin has denied rumors of a “lockdown” that is now being implemented in this northern Cebu town. In an advisory posted on its official Facebook page this morning, April 18,…

With ‘One Entrance Only’ policy, CSCR will serve as only access to Talisay City – Gullas

Doris C. Bongcac 04/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines -Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Talisay City can only be accessed using the Cebu Coastal South Road (CSCR). Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas said that he will have the Natalio Bacalso…

3 men nabbed for fishing at Monad Shoal in Daanbantayan town

Doris C. Bongcac 04/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Three men from Tabango town in Leyte province were arrested for fishing in a protected area in Daanbantayan town in northern Cebu earlier today, April 15, 2020. In an advisory that was posted…

Stranded Boholanos have until April 17 to request for help from provincial gov’t – Yap

Doris C. Bongcac 04/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Boholanos who are now stranded in other parts of the country as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic who want to seek assistance from their provincial government have until Friday,…

Chan announces cancelation of Kadaugan sa Mactan activities due to COVID-19

Doris C. Bongcac 04/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan announced on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2020, the suspension of Kadaugan sa Mactan activities as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Chan said that the…

LTO-7 offers free bus ride to pregnant women

Doris C. Bongcac 04/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Pregnant women will no longer have to walk to the hospital for their scheduled checkups and other health concerns. The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) will be launching on Tuesday, April 14,…

Chan to Oponganons: Stay at home so we could win fight vs COVID-19

Doris C. Bongcac 04/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan has reiterated his request for Oponganons to stay at home while the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ)  remains in effect. In a Facebook post, Chan said that his…

Lapu official warns Easter Sunday beachgoers of penalties

Doris C. Bongcac 04/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Planning a beach outing in Lapu-Lapu City on Easter Sunday? Be warned of fines amounting to at least P1, 000 each. Those who don’t have cash will be asked to clean the coronavirus…

MCWD tells Cebuanos to conserve water

Doris C. Bongcac 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  The Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) is asking Cebuanos to start conserving water following a drop in their water supply due to the dry season. In a Facebook post on Wednesday morning, April…

Pasil fish vendors complain of drop in sales with ECQ implementation

Doris C. Bongcac 03/30/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines -Vendors at the Pasil Fish Market in Cebu City are asking the government to allow the entry of buyers for their fish and other marine products. Quoting the outcome of their monitoring made early…

Mactan Rock offers free water to Cebuanos suffering from COVID-19, El Niño threat

Doris C. Bongcac 03/30/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Bulk water supplier Mactan Rock Industries Inc. (MRII) is preparing its plants to distribute free water to Cebuanos especially during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the looming El Niño. “We are…

Provincial hospital in Danao City limits admissions as a precaution vs COVID-19

Doris C. Bongcac 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As a precautionary measure against the possible spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Danao City Provincial Hospital will only accommodate emergency cases, for now, said an advisory that was posted on…

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