Rama: Bacolod mayor’s July 19 board meeting with LCP faces legal issues

Lyle Andales 07/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo “Albee” Benitez’s call for a meeting on July 19 has been criticized as a potential violation of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) constitution and by-laws. At a…

Cebu City achieves ‘Beyond Cebu’ with Palaro hosting says Pages

Lyle Andales 07/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 offered glimpses of things never before seen in the history of the national games for student-athletes. In an interview prior to the closing ceremony of…

CSCR-El Pardo Road Intersection with new AI traffic system opens

Ferlyn Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) – El Pardo Road Intersection with the AI-controlled traffic signal system has finally opened for public operations. This follows the opening and turnover ceremony for these projects…

Cebu City to firmly implement environmental ordinances, penalties

Ferlyn Jane Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/17/2024

CEBU City, Philippines — Cebu City is taking firm steps to enforce its environmental ordinances, aiming to clarify rules and reduce complaints from violators. In a recent program on Sugboanon Channel, CCENRO’s Legal Officer, Lawyer Klive Eric…

Palarong Pambansa 2024: So far, so good – Organizers

Ferlyn Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  Palarong Pambansa 2024 organizers expressed satisfaction with the way the meet is unfolding so far in Cebu City and neighboring LGUs. Dr. Adolf Aguilar, the assistant schools division superintendent of the Department of…

CCMC reports over 100 medical cases among Palaro athletes

Lyle Andales, Pia Piquero 07/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 129 medical cases involving athletes of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 were recorded at Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) as of July 12, according to CCMC chief Dr. Peter Mancao. Mancao…

Cebu City launches intensified HIV education campaign to curb rising cases

Lyle Andales 07/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A new initiative to educate Cebu City residents about HIV has been approved to help reduce rising Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in the city. City Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa requested all barangay…

Rain showers expected during Palaro opening – Pagasa

Ferlyn Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Prepare your umbrellas. Engineer Al Quiblat, the chief of Pagasa-Mactan, said there is a high probably that Metro Cebu will again experience moderate to heavy rain tonight, while the opening program of Palarong…

FACES OF CEBU: Carlo Abaquita, Cebu’s top wedding planner and event organizer

Ferlyn Jane Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From a meek young boy to a man who has solidified his name as Cebu’s most sought-after wedding and event organizer. Cebu being his home ground, he has organized multiple successful weddings and…

Cebu weather: Generally fair with 80% chance of rain

Lyle Andales 07/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Generally fair weather with 80 percent chances of rain expected in the coming days in Cebu, says the local weather bureau based in Mactan in its latest update. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical…

Rama: Remember me for my achievements, not my suspension

Lyle Andales 07/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  Preventively suspended Mayor Michael Rama wishes to be remembered for his accomplishments, not for his suspension, during his “Backstage” State of the City Address (BaSOCA) on Thursday, July 4. He said that since…

Cebu City Council: 2 councilors reject posts; majority seats filled

Lyle Andales 07/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two minority councilors declined their newly nominated committee posts, while majority members filled their respective seats during the reorganizational session of the Cebu City Council. City Councilors Mary Ann Delos Santos and Jose…

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