Gwen Garcia admits ‘seeming defeat’ in first public speech since elections

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In her first public appearance since the May 12 midterm elections, outgoing Governor Gwen Garcia made remarks that hinted at acceptance of a “seeming defeat” in her reelection bid. While she stopped short…

Pamela Baricuatro: I’m the People’s Governor

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — She had no political machinery, no backing from local officials—yet Pamela Baricuatro emerged victorious in this year’s midterm elections, clinching Cebu’s gubernatorial seat. Baricuatro, the newly proclaimed governor-elect, expressed deep gratitude to the…

Gwen hits back at Ombudsman Martires’ order: ‘Noted. Salamat po’

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Even if the Ombudsman has urged her not just once but twice to vacate the Capitol, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has no intentions in doing so. On Saturday, May 3, Garcia reiterated that…

Amid suspension order, Gwen ‘to stay put’

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite a suspension order from the Ombudsman, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said she will not step down. Speaking to reporters in a press conference on Wednesday, April 30, Garcia said she will continue…

NBI-7 files cyberlibel case vs columnist Roberto Tiglao over Frasco’s complaint

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7) has filed cyberlibel charges against columnist Roberto Tiglao over his opinion piece that allegedly defamed Deputy Speaker Duke Vincent Frasco. The agency announced on…

Ombudsman puts Gwen under preventive suspension

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/29/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has been placed under preventive suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman. The state’s anti-graft investigating body meted Garcia a six-month preventive suspension for grave abuse of authority, gross…

Palma urges faithful to always remember Pope Francis’ legacy

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Always remember Papa Francisco’s legacy of leading the Catholic church with humility and care for the poor and marginalized. This was Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma’s message as he joined the over 1.4 billion…

Gwen sues netizens for cyberlibel over viral ‘corruption’ claims

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The camp of Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has filed no less than 10 counts of cyberlibel against two netizens for accusing her and some of her family members of being “corrupt, extortionists, and abusive.”…

506 passengers rescued after ferry runs aground in Bohol

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Around 500 passengers were rescued when a roll-on-roll-off ferry ran aground near the Port or Jagna in Bohol, authorities confirmed. The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) responded to a distress call…

SRP car accident: 9 vehicles involved in Cebu City smash-up on Easter Sunday

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least nine vehicles were involved in a smash-up at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City on Easter Sunday morning, April 20. SRP car accident: 9 vehicles involved in Cebu City…

Palma on accused Cebu priests: They were cleared to return to ministry

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The names of at least 10 priests assigned in Cebu, both past and present, appeared in the latest database of clerics accused of sexual abuse. Nonprofit organization BishopAccountability released its Philippine database of…

Double win for Lumad Basakanon in Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2025

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It was a sweet and memorable night for the Lumad Basakanon as they bagged not just one but two wins in Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2025 on Sunday, January 12. The group was crowned…

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