Badjaos, displaced by fire, to be relocated in massive housing project

Pia Piquero 03/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is pushing for the relocation of the Badjao community displaced by the March 2 fire in Sitio Naba, Barangay Mambaling, as part of a long-term housing initiative that integrates…

Mayor Raymond Garcia urges 93-1 residents to secure land now

Pia Piquero 03/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has urged urban poor families residing in the 93-1 properties to act in acquiring the lands they have occupied for decades. He emphasized that they should take…

April 2025 holidays: DOLE issues pay guidelines 

Pia Piquero 03/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With multiple holidays lined up in April, employees and employers alike are reminded of the proper pay computations, especially for those required to work on these days. The Department of Labor and Employment…

Legal blow to Rama allies: Ombudsman junks 3rd case vs. Garcia

Pia Piquero 03/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has been cleared of a third complaint challenging his legitimacy in office, as the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed another case against him for lack of merit. The latest…

Raymond Garcia defends barangay subsidies amid politicization claims

Pia Piquero 03/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia refuted allegations on Monday of political bias in the distribution of financial assistance to barangays. He asserted that the P5-million subsidy for each barangay was being released without favoritism,…

UP Cebu launches MATiX Lab to drive sustainable materials innovation

Pia Piquero 03/22/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Cebu has inaugurated the Materials Innovation & Exploration Lab (MATiX UP Cebu), a pioneering facility aimed at advancing sustainable materials research, industry collaboration, and innovation-driven education. Launched…

Mayor Garcia backs fair land pricing for 93-1 residents

Pia Piquero 03/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is pushing for fair land pricing for the thousands of urban poor families residing in the 93-1 lots. He said the valuation of lots must come from…

Pag-IBIG short-term loan: Eligibility now just 12 months

Pia Piquero 03/22/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pag-IBIG Fund members will soon have faster and easier access to short-term loans, following a policy change that shortens the eligibility period for loan applications from 24 months to just 12 months…

Ombudsman upholds Garcia’s legitimacy as Cebu City mayor

Pia Piquero 03/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed a complaint against Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia over the termination of a co-terminus employee, upholding his authority as Cebu City’s chief executive. It further weakens former…

Buhisan barangay captain slams Cebu City gov’t for delayed school repairs

Pia Piquero 03/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The barangay captain of Buhisan has criticized the city government for its alleged failure to act on long-standing requests for school repairs and land acquisition, following the declaration of a state of emergency…

Infant selling incident: Cebu City hospital clarifies allegations

Pia Piquero 03/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) has issued a clarification regarding allegations that an infant-selling transaction took place within its premises, following reports that a couple sold their newborn for P100,000 after being…

Cebu City’s calamity fund: Council probes alleged misuse for political gain

Pia Piquero 03/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s executive department faces mounting scrutiny from the City Council after allegations surfaced that sacks of rice, sourced from calamity funds, were distributed in non-calamity areas. Critics claim it was a “politically…

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