1-Pacman’s Milka Romero applauds Eddie Garcia Law approval

Pia Piquero 11/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Milka Romero, the first nominee of the 1-Pacman Party List and daughter of Congressman Mikee Romero, spoke with pride about the recent passage of the Eddie Garcia Law, a policy designed to establish…

Tomas: CBRT changes prioritize ‘business over public service’

Pia Piquero 11/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña criticized recent changes in the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project design, accusing some government officials of sacrificing “public benefit for commercial interests.” Osmeña made his statement…

LIST: Miss Universe Philippines Cebu 2025 candidates

Pia Piquero 11/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The journey to the national Miss Universe Philippines stage has officially begun for Cebu as Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) Cebu presented its 2025 candidates on November 9, 2024, at SM Seaside City Cebu.…

Ex-Cebu City administrator arrested at City Hall for usurpation

Pia Piquero 11/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Administrator and lawyer Collin Rosell was arrested inside the Office of the Mayor at Cebu City Hall on Friday, November 8, 2024, following his unauthorized entry into the premises. Police…

Tensions high at Cebu City Hall; Rama supporters demand his reinstatement

Pia Piquero 11/08/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tensions flared at Cebu City Hall on Friday morning, November 8, 2024, when suspended officials entered the premises without a permit and held a press conference. At around 9 a.m. on November…

Cebu City engineer’s ‘arrogance’ over CCMC transparency slammed

Pia Piquero 11/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A heated exchange erupted in the Cebu City Council on Thursday as members confronted Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) head, Engineer Lowell Corminal, over delays and transparency issues surrounding the Cebu…

Online child exploitation: LGUs urged to pass laws vs these acts

Pia Piquero 11/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging local government units (LGUs) nationwide to adopt ordinances aimed at combating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and the distribution…

Brgy. Pulangbato urges emergency declaration over unfinished bridge

Pia Piquero 11/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Barangay Pulangbato officials have requested that Cebu City declare a “state of emergency” due to an incomplete bridge project that has forced residents to use dangerous alternative routes. The barangay council also sought…

Cebu City eyes gratuity pay of up to P5K for retired brgy officials

Pia Piquero 11/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Retired barangay officials in Cebu City may soon receive gratuity pay, while Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) councils stand to gain increased financial aid in 2025. Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said that these benefits are…

Garcia calls for more council nominees; Pesquera insists on Mikel

Pia Piquero 11/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia might support Lawyer Mikel Rama’s nomination to the Cebu City Council but questioned the fairness of nominating solely from the Barug party. Garcia said he would want a broader…

‘Kalag-Kalag’ observance: Thousands flock to Cebu City cemeteries

Pia Piquero 11/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City came alive with solemn gatherings and heartfelt commemorations on November 1 as thousands observed “Kalag-Kalag,” the Filipino tradition of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. In Cebu’s two largest cemeteries, Carreta…

Free maintenance meds for seniors starting January 2025 – Garcia

Pia Piquero 11/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 90,000 senior citizens in Cebu City will receive free maintenance medicines starting January 2025. This comes after Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced plans to revive the city initiative to support the health…

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