Garcia urges end to partisan politics, calls to focus on public welfare

Ferlyn Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia called for an end to partisan politics and urged a focus on the welfare of the people instead. Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia called for an end to…

Acting Mayor Garcia: CCMC must be completed immediately

Ferlyn Batiancila, Lyle Andales 07/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia called the need for immediate completion of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). In a press conference on June 1, Garcia expressed his concerns regarding the unfinished project.…

Banauan Cultural Group secures 5th spot in Aliwan Fiesta 2024

Lyle Andales 06/30/2024

PASAY CITY, Philippines- The Banauan Cultural Group (BCG) of Brgy. Guadalupe, Cebu City achieved a 5th place finish in the Aliwan Fiesta 2024 held on Saturday, June 29. This year’s street dance champion was the Dinagyang Festival…

Senior citizens org promotes ‘active lifestyle’ for elderlies

Lyle Andales 06/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A local organization composed of senior citizens here urged their fellow seniors to embrace an “active lifestyle” for a healthier and happier life. An active lifestyle includes regular exercise, social engagement, and mental…

Cebu City LGBTQIA+ members urged: Register, avail of benefits

Lyle Andales 06/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — LGBTQIA+ members in Cebu City are now eligible for benefits offered by the city government as part of the celebration of Pride Month. All the LGBTQIA+ members have to do will be to…

Delay in updated property tax law in Cebu City sought

Lyle Andales, Pia Piquero 06/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A local legislator is proposing to delay a new real property tax law here. Councilor Rey Gealon, head of the laws and styling committee, supports revising the ordinance to match a recent national law…

‘Misplaced’ street lights in downtown area part of Cebu BRT project

Lyle Andales, Pia Piquero 06/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The recent installation of six seemingly misplaced street lights in downtown Cebu City, near Plaza Independencia and the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, has sparked controversy. It has raised questions about government processes…

Deceased senior citizen: Kin can still claim Cebu City aid but …

Ferlyn Batiancila, Lyle Andales 06/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Relatives of deceased senior citizens can still claim the stipend allotted by the Cebu City government, provided they can prove their relationship to the beneficiary. Reynaldo Abesia, the administrative head of the Office…

Kanlaon aid: Cebu City Council OKs P3M assistance to victims

Lyle Andales 06/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Council slashed the initially proposed P7 million cash assistance for Kanlaon victims to P3 million. From the initial P1 million each for the towns of La Carlota, La Castellana, Moises Padilla,…

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.