103 CV cops under home quarantine might undergo COVID-19 testing if…

Alven Marie A. Timtim 03/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will subject the 103 policemen who are under home quarantine to a COVID-19 test if they manifest symptoms of influenza-like-illnesses (ILI) after their isolation. During…

9 Cebu-based hotels willing to house foreign travellers subjected to mandatory quarantine

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/20/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Metro Cebu now has at least 2,000 hotel rooms ready to accommodate foreigners arriving at Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA), who will be subjected to the 14-day mandatory quarantine. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn…

CCMC, Block 27 prepped as quarantine centers for Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government has identified two areas where quarantine centers will be placed to isolate suspected cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). Mayor Edgardo Labella said that the Cebu City Medical Center…

Reality of health checkpoints in Cebu City: Manned but with no thermal scanners

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Barangay Mabolo in Cebu City is one of the barangays closest to Mandaue City, where the first case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) was recorded. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella specifically ordered the…

Malls, sports centers, spas, internet cafes closed in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City has further intensified its measures against the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) by closing down more establishments. Aside from recreational spaces, gambling places, and concerts halls, Mayor Edgardo Labella…

Group chat joke causes panic in Cebu

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It started as a prank shared between six workmates on their group chat. But when the “joke” found its way through social media alleging the Cebu City government of committing a cover-up about…

Utilities, banks, city government to give reprieve on payments

Delta Dyrecka Letigios 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Utility companies, banks, and the city government will be giving deadline extensions to the public for the payment of bills, loans, and taxes. Mayor Edgardo Labella revealed that the Metropolitan Cebu Water District…

Recreational centers closed, malls and supermarkets still open in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella ordered the closure of recreational centers in the city to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In a signed Executive Order, Labella said that all…

Holy Masses go online, traditional Lent activities suspended

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Cebu has suspended indefinitely the conduct of congregational eucharistic celebrations to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said that recommendations from the Philippine Center…

PCG-7 deploys 300 personnel as total ban on entry of sea vessels in Cebu starts

Alven Marie A. Timtim 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) has already deployed a total of 300 personnel to man the coastal areas and ports around Cebu in preparation for the total ban on the…

10.5K COVID-19 testing kits from China on their way to Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Testing kits for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) are on their way to Cebu City. Cebu City Health Officer Daisy Villa said that the city has purchased at least 10,500 testing kits from…

1K more policemen to help implement Cebu City’s community quarantine

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Expect more cops in Cebu City streets as community quarantine continues. Cebu City Councilor Raymond Alvin Garcia said the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) is planning to augment the police force…

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