Metro Cebu now under Signal No. 3

Delta Letigio 12/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines —(Updated)  As Typhoon Odette (International name: Rai) draws closer, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has placed the eastern portion of Cebu under Signal No. 3.  In its 5 a.m. bulletin,…

Cemeteries urged: Place social distancing markers

Delta Letigio 10/19/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor David Tumulak, the chairperson for disaster risk reduction and management in the City Council, wants social distancing markers placed in cemeteries here. This he said after he inspected the Calamba…

LTFRB-7 reminds PUVs: Students, PWDs still entitled to fare discount

Delta Letigio 09/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) is reminding public utility vehicles that students and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are still entitled to 20-percent fare discount. LTFRB-7 Director Eduardo Montealto, Jr., said…

Dr. Mancao: 3 major hospitals in Cebu City now ‘full to the brim’

Delta Letigio 07/28/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  The three major private hospitals in Cebu City are now “full to the brim” due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, says Dr. Peter Mancao, the deputy task force leader for the north…

Win Gatchalian open to running for VP in 2022

Delta Letigio 07/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian has said yes to the possibility of running for vice president of the country in the 2022 national elections. In a press conference in Cebu City, Gatchalian said he…

Old and new faces to join 2022 elections in Cebu City

Delta Letigio, Doris C. Bongcac 06/15/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Old and new faces are expected to file their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) this October to seek elective posts in Cebu City in the 2022 polls. But nothing is final to date as…

84 drug surrenderees in Cebu City now ‘drug-free’

Delta Letigio 05/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More drug surrenderees in Cebu City have graduated from the Community-based Drug Rehabilitation Program, rendering them “drug-free.” Jonah John Rodriguez, the head of the City Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (COSAP), said in…

COVID-19 vaccinations to affect Cebu City Health operations

Delta Letigio 04/28/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Coronavirus Disease 2019 vaccinations will eventually affect the Cebu City Health Department’s (CHD) operations, especially when the roll-out will be on full swing. Doctor Jeffrey Ibones, the CHD officer-in-charge, said that as…

City Hall employee, cousin nabbed for illegal drugs

Delta Letigio, Paul Lauro, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 04/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man working at the city hall here was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Police Major Joey Bicoy, the chief of City Intelligence Unit of…

Vaccine plan for Cebu City nearing completion

Delta Letigio 01/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is now preparing for the arrival of the national government allotment of COVID-19 vaccines for the city. The city is finalizing the vaccine plan and is currently in talks…

Granular lockdowns, not GCQ needed for Cebu City – Labella

Delta Letigio 01/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Imposing granular lockdowns and not being placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) is what Cebu City needs amid the rise of COVID-19 cases here. This was the statement of Mayor Edgardo Labella on Wednesday, January…

Market Operations Division nabs individuals not wearing face masks inside markets

Delta Letigio 01/26/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Market Operations Division apprehended over 30 individuals who were caught not wearing face masks while inside different markets here from January 25 to 26, 2021. Market Operations Head Irvin Cabales…

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