City to Ombuds: Probe MCWD officials for alleged graft and corruption

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government has requested the Ombudsman Visayas to investigate the allegations of corruption and graft practices against the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD). Lawyer Jerone Castillo, Cebu City legal officer, said…

Rama on court’s decision on Compania Maritima dispute: It’s not over ’till it’s over

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Trial Court Branch 10 in Cebu City granted the complaint filed by the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) for quieting of title involving the disputed Compania Maritima. However, Cebu City Mayor Michael…

Lapu-Lapu to deploy spotters in a bid to stop illegal fishing

Futch Anthony Inso 06/07/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines –The Lapu-Lapu City government will deploy spotters in a bid to prevent illegal fishing activities in the coastal areas of the city. Earlier, Dr. Jeffrey Lim posted on his Facebook account photos of dead…

Mobile app to help passengers navigate MCIA proposed by 19-yr-old Lapu-Lapu lad studying in US

Futch Anthony Inso 06/06/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A mobile app to help airline passengers navigate the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIAA) is being proposed by a 19-year-old Oponganon, who is a first-year college student of Minerva University in San Francisco, USA.…

Tomas Osmeña: ‘DNA results could never change Don Sergio’s legacy’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—DNA results may prove that he was a child born out of wedlock but that will never change President Sergio Osmeña’s legacy to the country.  This was the sentiment of former Cebu City Mayor Tomas…

Garcia orders temporary suspension of canyoneering in Matutinao, Badian

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, on Friday, June 2, 2023, temporarily closed and suspended canyoneering activities in Barangay Matutinao, Badian in Cebu, beginning on Friday until further notice. Garcia issued Executive Order (EO) No.…

P150M worth of illegal drugs seized in 5 months — LCPO chief

Futch Anthony Inso 06/02/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has confiscated P150 million worth of illegal drugs since January this year up to the present. This was confirmed by Police Colonel Elmer Lim, LCPO director. Lim…

No reshuffling at MCWD, Daluz still chair

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The status quo remains at the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) as of Friday, June 2, 2023. The position of MCWD chairman was not declared vacant and no election took place to alter…

MCWD awaits LWUA approval for water tariff increase

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is still awaiting the approval of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) for its proposed 60 percent water tariff increase. In a press conference on Thursday, June…

Gang rape in Naga: 5 boys to face charges for allegedly molesting 16-yr-old girl

Paul Lauro 06/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least five teenage boys from Naga City, southern Cebu will be facing charges for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl last May 25. The Naga City Police Station is set to file rape…

Congress OKs Maharlika bill without pensions as funding

Jeanette I. Andrade, Melvin Gascon 06/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers in both houses of Congress on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, approved the final version of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), after adopting stiffer safeguards in its management and removing the contentious provision on…

President Bongbong Marcos assures continuous support for Cebu

05/31/2023

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assures the residents of Cebu province that his administration is committed to provide continuous support in achieving national development and economic prosperity.  Speaking at the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the…

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