IN PHOTOS: Fewer people in Carreta Cemetery

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Every November 1 and 2, the biggest cemetery in Cebu, the Carreta Cemetery, is usually filled with almost half a million visitors. Things are expected to be different this year as the government…

IN PHOTOS: Cebu City rescues 170 more street dwellers

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government continued at dawn on Tuesday, October 20, its rescue of street dwellers to send them back to their hometowns. Cebu City policemen and members of the city’s Prevention Restoration…

In Photos: Danao CDRRMO evacuates flood-affected families from Brgy Maslog

Doris C. Bongcac 10/18/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Several families were evacuated from their homes in Barangay Maslog in Danao City Saturday night, October 17, after floodwater started to rise in the area. Former Councilor Roland “Jik-Jik” Reyes, who now heads…

In Photos: Mondigo eyes development of Gibitngil Island’s underwater attractions

Doris C. Bongcac 10/17/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mayor Joven Mondigo Jr. led a recent dive into the waters of Gibitngil Island in Medellin town in northern Cebu to check on the condition of the coral reefs in the area and…

IN PHOTOS: CNBT to start ‘partial’ operation at SM City Cebu parking area on Oct. 12

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preparations for the soft-opening of the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) at its new location at the outdoor parking area of the SM City Cebu are now underway. On Friday, October 9, tents…

In Photos: Cebu City resumes campaign to plant 3M trees in 3 years

Doris C. Bongcac 10/04/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – After months of hiatus as a result of the coronavirus disease pandemic, the Cebu City government resumed on Saturday, October 3, its campaign to plant three million trees in three years. In a…

In Photos: Cebu City conducts massive declogging operation

Doris C. Bongcac 09/27/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – To mitigate flooding especially when there is a heavy downpour, Cebu City’s Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) conducted massive declogging of canals, culverts, and sewers in the different barangays last week.…

Isolation Center in Medellin now COVID-free

Doris C. Bongcac 09/21/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The isolation center in Medellin town in northern Cebu is now empty. Dr. Oliver Gimenez announced on his social media page on Sunday, September 20, 2020, that they no longer have active cases…

In Photos: Cebu City celebrates International Coastal Clean-up Day

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 09/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) conducted a simultaneous coastal clean-up along eight waterways and coastal areas in the city in…

Filipino-inspired prenup shoot in Cebu is getting online attention

Immae Lachica 09/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A traditional Filipino-inspired prenup shoot done here is gaining attention online. Anthony Hejie Suralta, a wedding photographer, shared with CDN Digital some of his prenup shots taken last September 13, 2020. Suralta had the privilege…

In Photos: Bantayan Airport project now 50% complete – Dicdican

Doris C. Bongcac 09/13/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Ongoing works at the Bantayan Airport on Banyatan Island is on track and may even be finished ahead of its December 2020 target completion, according to Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) General Manager…

In Photos: Inabanga fisherman rescues green turtle trapped in fishing net

Doris C. Bongcac 09/08/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A fisherman from Inabanga town in Bohol province rescued a green turtle that was trapped in his fishing net while it was looking for food on Sunday, September 6. The green turtle weighed…

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