Cebu City acting mayor on painted rocks: There’s thin line between art and environment

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “There is a thin line there. You have to look at art and you also have to look at the environment.” This was the statement of Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia on the…

Following pregnant street dweller’s death, Anti-Mendicancy Board undergoes revamp

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the death of a 35-year-old woman and her baby on the sidewalk in Cebu City, the Anti-Mendicancy Board had to be revamped, said an official here. To recall, last August 14, 2024,…

Lapu-Lapu vows to showcase best performance in Pasigarbo despite time constraint

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the first time, Lapu-Lapu City will be joining this year’s Pasigabro sa Sugbo as one of the competing contingents. Their entry is contingent no. 49 in Sunday’s street dancing competition and ritual…

Cebu City will only host Pasigarbo, no budget set aside for event

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the success of Cebu City’s hosting of Palarong Pambansa, the city government has assured that it is prepared to host the Capitol’s event this Sunday, August 25 and 26. Acting Mayor Raymond…

Eligible senior citizens in Cebu City to get cash aid on Sept. 7

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Eligible senior citizens in Cebu City will be able to claim their financial assistance for the third quarter of this year on September 7. This was announced by Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia…

Cebu City plans to bid out 400 transitional housing by September

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government plans to bid out 400 transitional housing units by September. This is according to acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia. The transitional houses will be for individuals affected…

Alice Guo left the Philippines in July — Sen. Hontiveros

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros confirmed on Monday that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has left the Philippines in July. Hontiveros posted on her Facebook page photos showing Guo’s flight information. “Siya po ay…

Metro Cebu to experience fair weather until Friday, says Pagasa

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Generally fair weather conditions will prevail in Metro Cebu for the next five days or until Friday, according to the chief of the state weather bureau stationed in Mactan. Engineer Alfredo Quiblat, chief…

DepEd-7 urges parents to enrol their kids amid late registration concerns

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is still focusing on enrollment as a primary concern. DepEd-7 Director Salustiano Jimenez said on Wednesday that although the number of enrolled students has increased,…

New Cebu City ordinance mandates underground telco, power line installation

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The City Council has approved an ordinance requiring all electrical power lines, cables, and telecommunication and television lines to be placed underground. Authored by Councilor Jerry Guardo, this ordinance will be known as…

Cebu City legislator wants ‘no collection policy’ in schools monitored

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the 2024-2025 school year begins, a Cebu City legislator has warned against the unauthorized collection of contributions and the sale of tickets in schools. This follows a memorandum issued by Senator Sonny…

Cebu City Hall rightsizing: Garcia to start evaluation of employees

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 08/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Honeymoon period is over.” This was how Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia started his speech when announcing that he would be evaluating the performance of the Cebu City Hall employees in a few…

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