‘Follow campaign rules, don’t put your candidacy at risk’ – Comelec

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – “You’ve come this far and we hope no one will violate any rules and laws.” This was the reminder lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, director of Commission on Elections in Central Visayas (Comelec-7), addressed…

Barangay and SK Elections: Central Visayas now 90% ready

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Only 12 days left before voting precincts all over the nation will open for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections (BSKE). And here in Central Visayas, preparations continue to ensure peaceful and…

Barangay and SK election: Selected voters from Pitogo, Pari-an to cast ballots in malls

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least two barangays in Cebu have been chosen as part of the Commission on Election – Central Visayas’ (Comelec-7) pilot program to conduct actual voting inside malls during the Barangay and SK…

Church warns faithfuls over ‘Sto. Nino Hubad’, lucky charms

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio, Paul Lauro 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Churches here in Cebu warned faithfuls not to buy statues of a naked Snr. Sto. Niño, commonly referred to as ‘Sto Niño Hubad’, which supposedly brings fortune to the owners. The Basilica Minore…

IBP-Cebu City sues embattled sounds, lights provider for cyberlibel

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The sounds and lights provider caught in the Pasigarbo 2023 mess is now facing another challenge. The Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cebu City Chapter (IBP-Cebu City) has sued Giselle Alberca of…

LIST: 20 wealthiest LGUs in Cebu province

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With assets close to P7 billion, Toledo City in western Cebu is the wealthiest local government in the province. The Commission on Audit (COA) recently released the Annual Financial Report for 2022 for…

EXPLAINER: What does ‘competitive’ mean for cities, LGUs in PH?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City bounced back in this year’s ranking of the Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index, and was even named the most improved among ‘highly urbanized cities’. From last year’s 24th spot, the ‘Queen…

Canyoneering in Ginatilan, Malabuyoc suspended over safety concerns

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Canyoneering activities in the southern towns of Ginatilan and Malabuyoc have been suspended indefinitely. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered to temporarily cease canyoneering operations in the two localities by issuing Executive Order…

Cebu maintains ‘richest province’ title

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu has maintained its title as the ‘richest province’ in the country, based on the latest annual financial report from the Commission on Audit (COA). In the Annual Financial Report for Financial Year…

Cut down on spending: How commuters in Cebu cope with P1-fare hike

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Students like Lovely Grace Valle and Christy Mary Matus commute on a daily basis to attend classes. With the P1-fare hike in effect, both Lovely Grace and Christy must find ways to budget…

Central Visayas logs 19 suspected rabies-related deaths

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas is experiencing a rise in animal bite cases, with 19 suspected rabies-related deaths being investigated. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) observed an increase in the total number of…

How to spot colorum vehicles and why regulators think they’re not safe?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When the term colorum comes to mind, Filipinos often describe them as private plate-vehicles, mostly vans or sports utility vehicles (SUVs), that ferry passengers to their destinations for a fee. But did you…

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