Russia to help PH on defense, cyber security, COVID-19

Rosalie Abatayo 03/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Russian government has affirmed its commitment to help the Philippines in developing its defense capacities both in the armed forces and cybersecurity. Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev, who visited Cebu on Wednesday, March…

Capitol implements ‘no entry’ for feverish clients, employees

Rosalie Abatayo 03/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before entering the Cebu Provincial Capitol building, everyone should pause and let the security personnel take a temperature check. Individuals with body temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius may have to postpone their transactions…

Phivolcs: No ‘Taal-like’ magmatic eruption expected of Kanlaon yet

Rosalie Abatayo 03/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano is not yet expected to display magmatic eruptions as big as those recently experienced in Taal Volcano. Engineer Andylene Quintia, resident volcanologist of the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory, said the hoisting of…

Mandaue City says info on ‘confirmed’ coronavirus case in city is ‘fake news’

Rosalie Abatayo 03/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The city government of Mandaue has tagged as “fake news” the information circulating on social media about six allegedly confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the city. In an advisory of…

DepEd to decide on calls to shorten classes

Rosalie Abatayo 03/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has yet to decide on the calls to cut short the school year amid the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) threat. Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, Central Visayas director of DepEd, said…

PJ to DILG on road clearing order: Allow LGUs to be autonomous, not automatons

Rosalie Abatayo 03/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid orders for local government units (LGUs) to clear roads, a Cebuano lawmaker has expressed concerns that the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) may be overstepping its mandate. Cebu third district…

Fruits to help protect one’s body against diseases

Rosalie Abatayo 03/10/2020

Cebu City, Philippines—With the threat of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), protect yourself by boosting your immune system with some healthy additions to your diet. Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and  are high…

No suspension of classes in Cebu yet — Gov. Garcia

Rosalie Abatayo 03/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With no confirmed case of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Cebu, the suspension of classes might be “premature” yet. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in a press conference this afternoon, March 9, 2020, said she…

Cebu imposes 14-day mandatory quarantine for passengers from Italy and Iran

Rosalie Abatayo 03/09/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Starting March 11, 2020, travelers arriving in Cebu from Iran and Italy will already be included in the 14-day mandatory quarantine imposed by the provincial government amid the threat of the Coronavirus…

Capitol urges Cebuanos: ‘Visit Cebu tourism sites’

Rosalie Abatayo 03/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Capitol is encouraging Cebuanos to travel and visit tourism destinations in Cebu as a means of uplifting the province’s tourism industry amid the threats of the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19). Board…

Malasakit Centers soon in 4 Cebu province hospitals

Rosalie Abatayo 03/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Malasakit Centers may soon be established in the four provincial hospitals in the cities of Bogo, Carcar, and Danao and the town of Balamban. The Cebu Provincial Information Office (PIO), in a news…

Body for transparency and accountability pushed

Rosalie Abatayo 03/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol plans to create a special body that will “ensure” transparency and accountability in the mining operations within the province. The body will be tasked to “institute policies, programs, and mechanisms ensuring…

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