Cebu weather: Expect a rainy week ahead

Ferlyn Batiancila 07/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Metro Cebu and the rest of the province are expected to experience intermittent rain showers starting today, July 14, and continuing over the coming days, the local weather bureau in Mactan said. The…

Cebu City faces scarcity of rabies vaccines amid increased cases

Ferlyn Batiancila 07/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  The Cebu City Health Department (CCHD) reported a shortage of rabies and anti-tetanus vaccines in the middle of an increase in cases in the city. Previously, several reports received over the past few…

Cebu City launches intensified HIV education campaign to curb rising cases

Lyle Andales 07/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A new initiative to educate Cebu City residents about HIV has been approved to help reduce rising Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in the city. City Councilor Jose Lorenzo Abellanosa requested all barangay…

Carcar shooting: Man shot by unidentified motor-riding suspect

Arwen Pondoc 07/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A man sitting on a wooden bench by the side of the road with his friends was shot multiple times by an unidentified gunman in Carcar City on Thursday. The victim was identified…

Cebu weather: Generally fair with 80% chance of rain

Lyle Andales 07/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Generally fair weather with 80 percent chances of rain expected in the coming days in Cebu, says the local weather bureau based in Mactan in its latest update. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical…

Single traffic citation system: 5 LGUs to pilot test this process

Ferlyn Batiancila 07/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Five local government units (LGUs) are set to pilot test a unified traffic citation system. A single ticketing system is a new traffic violation system where all traffic violations issued by Local Government Units…

Rama: Remember me for my achievements, not my suspension

Lyle Andales 07/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  Preventively suspended Mayor Michael Rama wishes to be remembered for his accomplishments, not for his suspension, during his “Backstage” State of the City Address (BaSOCA) on Thursday, July 4. He said that since…

Cebu City Council: 2 councilors reject posts; majority seats filled

Lyle Andales 07/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two minority councilors declined their newly nominated committee posts, while majority members filled their respective seats during the reorganizational session of the Cebu City Council. City Councilors Mary Ann Delos Santos and Jose…

CSCR tunnel: 3-wheeled vehicles barred from it starting July 18

Ferlyn Batiancila 07/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) tunnel will temporarily prohibit three-wheeled and smaller vehicles from entering once the partial closure of the tunnel begins on July 18. Lawyer Kent Jongoy, assistant department head…

Cebu weather: Generally fair with 30% chance of rain

Ferlyn Batiancila 06/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu weather in the next five days will be generally fair, says the local weather bureau based in Mactan in its latest update. However, Cebuanos can still anticipate a 30 percent chance of…

Senior citizens org promotes ‘active lifestyle’ for elderlies

Lyle Andales 06/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A local organization composed of senior citizens here urged their fellow seniors to embrace an “active lifestyle” for a healthier and happier life. An active lifestyle includes regular exercise, social engagement, and mental…

Palarong Pambansa 2024: Suspended Mayor Rama vows to be present

Ferlyn Batiancila 06/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced he would be present during the Palarong Pambansa 2024 despite being preventively suspended. In a press conference on June 27, Rama announced his involvement. He stated…

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