Eye doctor offers self as alternative to veteran politicians in May 2022 polls

Doris C. Bongcac 02/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — An ophthalmologist and health advocate is seeking the support of the Cebuanos in her bid for a Senate seat in the May 2022 elections. Dr. Minguita Padilla, president and chairperson of the Eye…

‘Arangkada Para sa Bakuna’ kicks off Monday

Doris C. Bongcac 02/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A five-day vaccination drive that will give priority to members of the transport sector and the commuting public here will already commence on Monday, February 7. Called “Arangkada Para sa Bakuna,” the vaccination…

Dr. Padilla to parents: Don’t fear COVID-19 vaccines

Doris C. Bongcac 02/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Even the children have been badly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), says Dr. Minguita Padilla, a medical doctor and a health advocate. Padilla said the pandemic has prevented the children, especially…

Capitol inks JVA with consortium for 254-ha. Cordova reclamation project

Doris C. Bongcac 02/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Another “ambitious” project will soon be implement in Cebu. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia signed on Friday, February 4, 2022, a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Cordova Shores Development Corporation for the implementation of a…

More Metro Cebu pharmacies to serve as venue for booster shots soon– OPAV

Doris C. Bongcac 02/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – More Metro Cebu pharmacies have joined the government’s “Resbakuna sa Botika” program and will soon serve as additional venue for administering booster shots. And instead of implementing the program separately, this will now…

BOC Port of Cebu earns P1.37B surplus from January 2022 target

Doris C. Bongcac 02/02/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu started 2022 with a P3.3 billion collection for the month of January. This is 70.54 percent more than the agency’s collection target of Php1.942 Billion, earning…

Mandaue’s Animal Bite Center gets DOH, PhilHealth accreditation

Doris C. Bongcac 02/01/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Animal Bite Treatment Center here will now be able to cater to all patients who are in need of intervention if they are bitten by animals that are believed to be rabid…

DENR-7 reports first sighting of Chinese Egrets ‘exploring’ Bantayan Island

Doris C. Bongcac 01/29/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Bird experts documented the presence of Chinese Egrets, a threatened species of egrets, “exploring” Bantayan Island in northern Cebu. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) reported the sighting…

Construction of P33M evac center, quarantine facility in Toledo City starts

Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Toledo City in midwestern Cebu will soon have its own evacuation center and quarantine facility. The project that is funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cost P33 million.  It…

Samsam suspends public school classes following rise in COVID-19 cases in Talisay City

Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Classes in all public schools in Talisay City will be suspended starting on Wednesday, January 19, until January 28 following the rise in cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the city…

Aspiring entrepreneurs from Brgy Basak Pardo get Kabuhayan aid from DOLE

Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A total of 65 spiring entrepreneurs from Barangay Basak Pardo received livelihood assistance worth P1.3 million to help them start their own businesses. The release of the livelihood aid is part of the…

Mandaue devotee believes Sto. Niño image is her good luck charm

Doris C. Bongcac 01/15/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—Bhebie del Castillo,  54, occupied the sidewalk near the National Shrine of St. Joseph in Mandaue City as she waited for the arrival of the Señor Sto. Niño. She carried with her an image of…

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