CCUVA head: Cebu vendors will never be used for political agenda

Pia Piquero 12/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Vendors stand firm for fairness and justice. Maria Pino, president of the Cebu Coalition of United Vendors Association (CCUVA), said that amid the political struggles in the Cebu City government, particularly between dismissed…

Rice in Cebu: P50 average price hike per sack amid holidays

Pia Piquero 12/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The price of rice in Cebu has seen a modest increase of around P50 per sack over the past 10 days, according to Erwin Goc-ong, president of the Cebu Market Vendors Cooperative (Cemvedco).…

CCMC: Councilor pushes for public-private partnership deal

Pia Piquero 12/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos has urged the city government to explore a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the Cebu City Medical Center’s (CCMC) ongoing construction, as she believes it is…

Rama vs. Garcia tug-of-war risks Cebu City’s welfare – Archival

Pia Piquero 12/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A third party might find an opportunity amid political strife. The ongoing power struggle between dismissed Mayor Michael Rama and Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia may present an unexpected advantage to another mayoral aspirant,…

Sinulog 2025: Over 30 contingents already confirmed, says Garcia

Pia Piquero 12/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 38 contingents have already expressed interest in participating in Sinulog 2025, Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced. This figure is nearly double the number of participants in the 2024…

Sinulog 2025: Cebu City Mayor Garcia invites President Marcos

Pia Piquero 12/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has officially extended an invitation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to attend the Sinulog Festival 2025. Garcia announced the invitation during a press conference on December 2, 2024, stating…

Mayor Garcia wants Cebu City to be walkable, less reliant on cars

Pia Piquero 12/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is banking on completing the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system’s “Link to the Port” component to realize one of his directions of making Cebu City a more pedestrian-friendly…

Mike Rama’s return to City Hall ends in clampdown

Pia Piquero 12/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A parking space just outside the executive building of the Cebu City Hall bears a sign that reads, “Reserved Parking for City Mayor.” Next to it was a warning sign that reads, “No…

Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama holds presscon at city hall

Niña Mae Oliverio, Paul Lauro, Pia Piquero 12/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama held a press conference at the Plaza Sugbo in front of the Cebu City Hall  on Monday morning, December 2, 2024.  Mayor Rama, his son Lawyer Mikel Rama,  former…

FACES OF CEBU: Gabbi Carballo, 26, Miss Universe PH Cebu candidate

Pia Piquero 12/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – When someone is called a “jack of all trades,” it often speaks of his or her versatility and ability to excel in various fields. They may not specialize in one area, but their…

Is Cebu City a ‘walkable’ city? Netizens respond, expert weighs in

Pia Piquero 11/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Is Cebu City a “walkable” city? This question has recently started discussions in homes, cafes, and online forums, and it is made more relevant and timely as the city government advances its plan…

COMELEC: Extortion charge won’t affect candidate’s candidacy unless…

Pia Piquero 11/29/2024

  CEBU, Philippines – A mayoral candidate in Talisay City was arrested in an entrapment operation on Thursday, November 28, 2024, for allegedly extorting P4 million from incumbent Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas. The suspect, identified as Roger…

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