‘Stricter’ border controls up in Bantayan Island

Rosalie Abatayo 03/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Although sea travel from mainland Cebu to Bantayan Island in the north continues, both local and foreign travelers arriving via Santa Fe port will have to undergo stringent measures first before they will…

Garcia: We can pray directly to God

Rosalie Abatayo 03/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “In a time of crisis, we must pray. But we can pray directly to God.” This was the message of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia as she renewed her call for religious mass gatherings…

Gwen wants bagsakan centers in localities to combat ‘overpricing’ of basic goods

Rosalie Abatayo 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bagsakan centers will be set up in the different towns and cities of the province to ensure food security amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat. The bagsakan centers are makeshift markets where basic…

First confirmed COVID-19 case in Cebu is in Mandaue City

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Rosalie Abatayo 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) recorded the first confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) case in Cebu in Mandaue City. Based on the COVID-19 tracker from DOH, the patient is admitted at a private…

DOH: Results of COVID-19 test kits from local suppliers cannot be deemed ‘official’

Rosalie Abatayo 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — None of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test kits from local suppliers are approved by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Jaime Bernadas, regional director of the Department of Health in Central…

PRO-7 to look for ways to improve health checkpoints

Rosalie Abatayo 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Designating lanes for motorcycles, delivery and other transport vehicles are among the options being considered by the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas to expedite their health checkpoints here. On Tuesday evening, March…

Garcia: If it’s true love, it can wait

Rosalie Abatayo 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Kung tinud-anay gyud na nga gugma, pwede man tingali na makahuwat usa.” (If that is indeed true love, it can wait.) So said Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia as she says that even weddings…

Gwen: Shower, health check for delivery drivers, crew from other provinces

Rosalie Abatayo 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has asked trucking companies that deliver goods from other provinces to assign Cebu-based drivers to fetch their delivery trucks upon arrival in ports here. This, Garcia said, as the travel restriction…

Cebu City courts to remain open for ‘urgent’ matters

Rosalie Abatayo 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Courts in Cebu City will continue to be open to “act on urgent matters” despite the suspension of all hearings from March 16 to April 15, 2020. Cebu City Regional Trial Court Executive…

LTO: Please understand why back riders are prohibited for now

Rosalie Abatayo 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of outrightly apprehending violators, the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) said they will focus on explaining to motorcycle users why they need to prohibit back riders amid the threat of…

Capitol eyes calamity fund to buy COVID-19 test kit

Rosalie Abatayo 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Capitol may tap its calamity fund to purchase Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) test kits to improve local surveillance of the viral disease. Garcia, in a press conference at the Capitol on Monday, March…

Why fish is a perfect choice for a healthy diet

Rosalie Abatayo 03/17/2020

Cebu City, Philippines—Worrying about your health whenever you choose the food you eat?  If so, here’s a useful tip: choose fish. Yup, that’s the safest choice to make if you’re planning for a healthy diet. Fish is…

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