Chances of thunderstorms, isolated rains high in Metro Cebu due to ITCZ, says Pagasa Mactan

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—An official of the state weather bureau, Pagasa, stationed in Mactan, said that Metro Cebu and the rest of Cebu Province could expect generally fair weather but with occasional and isolated thunderstorms and rainfall in…

Sen. Pia Cayetano: Sports teaches you life lessons, you just have to keep working hard

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Palarong Pambansa National Pre-Qualifying Meet – Cluster 3 officially opened here on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, sports advocate Senator Pia Cayetano gave inspirational messages to athletes competing in the meet. The…

‘Sinegugma’ Animal Welfare Summit photo contest winners claim cash prize

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has covered the costs associated with awarding prizes to winners of the Sinegugma Film Festival and Animal Welfare Summit Photo Contest while waiting for the city’s…

Vendors group oppose plan to ban vehicles at Carbon Night Market

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A vendors group has expressed its opposition to a plan to make the Carbon Night Market in Cebu City vehicle-free. Members of the Carbonhanong Alyansa sa mga Mamumuo, the same group that also…

Mayor Rama set to tackle CCMC issue during second SOCA

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is expected to give updates on the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) when he delivers his second State of the City Address (SOCA) on July 3, 2023. Sought for…

Still no new model for updating real property tax rates in Cebu City

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four months after Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama vetoed City Ordinance No. 138-2022, which increases the real property tax (RPT) rate, the city’s executive department has yet to introduce a new model for…

Rama to issue EO to ensure ‘comprehensive approach’ in campaign vs garbage, street dwellers

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The campaign against indiscriminate garbage disposal and the proliferation of street dwellers is not something that can be completed overnight, according to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. And this should be made a…

Crime rate in Cebu City dropped significantly – CCPO

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The crime rate in Cebu City has significantly declined in the past weeks, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said. In a news forum on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, CCPO chief Police Col.…

Rama eyes improved ‘Barangayan sa Sugbo’ in 2024

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the success of “Barangayan sa Sugbo” held on Monday, June 12, 2023, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he plans to make the inter-barangay competition an annual event. Rama also promised to…

Mayor Rama to look into delay in giving of prizes of city-initiated competitions 

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/13/2023

Updated CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he would look into the delay in giving prizes to those who won in competitions that the city government hosted in the past. This after reports surfaced that…

Exploring Malapascua Island: Where to go and what to do

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When in Malapascua Island, the first thing that would come to mind is to take a dip on the island’s crystal clear waters. Malapascua that is located off mainland Daanbantayan town takes pride…

DPS collects 92.13 tons of garbage in city-wide clean-up drive on Saturday

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s Department of Public Services (DPS) collected at least 92.13 tons of garbage during a clean-up drive held on Saturday, June 10, 2023. This volume is equivalent to 43 truckload of garbage,…

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