Is giving money garlands during graduation necessary?

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s graduation season, one of the most anticipated school events at the end of the school year. During this time, parents and loved ones express their “congratulations” by giving presents to graduates or…

‘3 a.m.’ completion rites in Lapu-Lapu school explained

Futch Anthony Inso, Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The “3 a.m.” completion rites in a school in Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City posted by a concerned netizen stirred public interest on Wednesday, May 29. However, there was a reason for it. Garvin Velos,…

Laity opposes divorce bill: It negates divine command

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —“The divorce law negates the divine command that no man should separate what God has joined together. Here, man puts himself above God.” This is a portion of the Archdiocese of Cebu’s Commission on…

Garcia hopeful CCSC rubberized track oval will be done by end of June

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is hopeful that the installation of the rubberized track oval will be completed by the end of June. Garcia said that he saw a huge improvement…

Garcia cancels procurement of portabaths, portalets

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has ordered the cancellation of current procurement activities related to the rental of portabaths and portalets with showers, which will be used for the Palarong Pambansa…

Siargao malnutrition: Town mayors lay out interventions in Cebu

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local chief executives of the three municipalities in Siargao recently converge here to craft ways in combatting malnutrition through collaboration and coordination of the members of the local government units (LGUs). During…

Cebu City Councilors as overseers of some CH departments — Garcia

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — All Cebu City councilors will now act as overseers of some departments of the City Hall Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced. Garcia made the announcement on Monday, May 27, and directed councilors…

Garcia signs excavation permits for water distribution in upland Cebu City

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) will now be able to extend their services in the upland barangays in Cebu City. On Monday, May 27, Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia officially…

911 emergency hotline coming to Cebu City soon

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 911 emergency response hotline will soon be available in Cebu City. During a press conference on May 24 at Cebu City Hall, Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and Next Generation Advanced 911…

City councilor wants permanent residency training program for CCMC

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Cebu City wants to institutionalize the ‘Residency Training Program for Medical Doctors’ at the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, author of the proposed ordinance, said that increasing…

Cebu City Council OKs ‘premium pay’ for JO workers

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council has approved an ordinance granting ‘premium pay’ for job order (JO) personnel at the Cebu City Government. The ordinance, titled “Job Order Service Premium for Job Order Personnel in Cebu…

FACES OF CEBU: Gaudioso Cabaral, 79, shell carver

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 05/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Five hours before he left his station, 79-year-old vendor Gaudioso Menguito Cabaral endured the heat as he waited for more customers. Cabaral, one of the vendors selling souvenir items near the iconic Magellan’s Cross in Cebu,…

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