Sunny Christmas in Cebu 

Morexette Marie Erram 12/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu will be celebrating a sunny Christmas this weekend.  This after the state weather bureau confirmed that the low-pressure area (LPA) they have been monitoring east of Mindanao has already dissipated.  Engineer Al Quiblat, chief…

Inbound overseas arrivals limited to Cebu residents for the meantime

Morexette Marie Erram 12/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Starting this December 23, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) will only accept travelers from abroad who are residents of Cebu. This after Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on December 20 issued Executive Order (EO)…

Several towns in south Cebu still isolated, 4 reported dead

Morexette Marie Erram 12/19/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Several towns in southern Cebu, like Argao, Dalaguete and Alcoy, remained isolated as of Saturday, December 18, or two days since Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) barrelled the island. Odette knocked out power…

Rama urged to reconsider incentive distribution arrangement for seniors, PWDs

Morexette Marie Erram 12/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama was urged to reconsider his decision to prioritize fully vaccinated senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the distribution of the city’s cash incentives. Councilor Dave Tumulak…

Quarrying in Talisay suspended

Morexette Marie Erram 12/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial government on Monday, December 6, ordered the suspension of quarrying operations in Talisay City.  This is after the Talisay City government plans to create a traffic plan to regulate and…

Cebu City to deploy vaccinators for unvaxxed seniors during cash aid distribution

Morexette Marie Erram 12/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on Monday, December 6, announced the implementation of a “hierarchical arrangement” in the distribution of cash assistance to senior citizens. “Senior citizens… unahon (ug distribute) ang fully vaccinated……

77k doses administered on 1st day of Nat’l Vax Days in entire Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso, Morexette Marie Erram 11/30/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Around 77,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the entire Cebu during the 1st day of National Vaccination Days. Based on the latest report from the Visayas Vaccination Operations Center (VVOC),…

Partylist group sues Gwen over ‘mishandling’ of COVID-19 pandemic in Cebu province 

Morexette Marie Erram 11/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A partylist here has filed on Monday, November 22 administrative cases against Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia over her administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sanlakas Group, a partylist with chapters in Cebu, accused…

Pacquiao to voters: Don’t let political tactics make a fool out of you

Morexette Marie Erram 11/14/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Manny Pacquiao is still running for the country’s most powerful position.  During a press conference here on Sunday, November 14, Pacquiao said there would be no major changes in his plans for…

LGUs told: Don’t turn down walk-in minors at vax centers

Morexette Marie Erram 11/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—To increase Cebu’s COVID-19 immunization coverage rate, local government units here are told not to turn down walk-ins for the pediatric vaccination.  Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, Visayas Vaccination Operations Center (VVOC) spokesperson, said accommodating walk-ins…

Cebu City targets to inoculate 500 kids daily

Morexette Marie Erram 11/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City on Monday, November 8, started inoculating its adolescent population. City Health Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Ibones, said they are targeting to administer COVID-19 vaccines to 500 children every day. A brief ceremonial…

Novena Masses for 2022 Fiesta Señor will go online again

Morexette Marie Erram 11/04/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Once again, celebrations for the upcoming Fiesta Señor will be held virtually. The Cebu City Government and Augustinian friars from the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu on Thursday, November 4, 2021, said that…

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