BOC Cebu-Subport Mactan seizes flower seeds ‘smuggled’ from Indonesia

Doris C. Bongcac 03/22/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Various flowers seeds that were believed to have been smuggled from Indonesia were confiscated by personnel of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Cebu-Subport of Mactan because of lack of sanitary and phytosanitary import…

Apo Island now open to beach lovers, travel enthusiasts

Doris C. Bongac 03/13/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Nangita ba mo og perfect beach destination karong summer? (Are you looking for a perfect beach destination this summer?) Don’t forget to add Apo Island in Negros Oriental to your list. The Department…

Over 70K examinees set to take CSC pen and paper test on Sunday

Doris C. Bongcac 03/12/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Over 75, 000 examinees are set to take the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test on Sunday, March 13. In an advisory, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said, examinees would no longer be…

A mini bus driver and a kitten named Ayala

Doris C. Bongcac 03/12/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Mini bus driver Joel Basallote would ply the Mandaue-Ayala route at least seven times a day. While he drives the mini bus, a kitten would either sleep on his lap or roam around…

Badian canyoneering adventures resume Feb. 21

Doris C. Bongcac 02/12/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Municipality of Badian is set to reopen its canyoneering activities starting on February 21. On Friday, February 11, Mayor Carmencita Lumain signed Executive Order No. 2 Series of 2022 that set the…

Eye doctor offers self as alternative to veteran politicians in May 2022 polls

Doris C. Bongcac 02/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — An ophthalmologist and health advocate is seeking the support of the Cebuanos in her bid for a Senate seat in the May 2022 elections. Dr. Minguita Padilla, president and chairperson of the Eye…

#CDNFiestaSeñor2022: Keeping the faith alive

Doris C. Bongcac 01/12/2022

  MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Ricky Ballestros and members of his family used to attend daily novena Masses at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño. But when the pandemic started in 2020, they shifted to attending online…

Cebuanos told to prepare for TD Odette

Doris C. Bongcac 12/12/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — It’s going to be a rainy week in Cebu as Tropical Depression Odette nears the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). In its 11 a.m. advisory on Sunday, December 12, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical…

Lapu-Lapu City seniors told to get vaxxed vs COVID-19

DORIS BONGCAC 12/08/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Lapu-Lapu City may have already achieved herd immunity but the threat of the infection among the city’s senior citizens remain high, says Nagiel Bañacia, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…

68 from Brgy Kamputhaw receive Kabuhayan cash grants

DORIS BONGCAC 12/08/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A total of 68 aspiring entrepreneurs in Barangay Kamputhaw received cash grants that will help them achieve their dream business. The distribution of the Starter Kit Assistance under the Department of Labor and…

For 3 days now: No new cases reported in Lapu-Lapu City

Doris C. Bongcac 11/27/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – For three straight days now, Lapu-Lapu City did not log any new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “Sa 100 ka tawo nga gi swab test gahapon, WALA GAYUD NAGPOSITIVE. Ika 3…

Talisay City to start giving booster shots to healthcare workers on Monday

Doris C. Bongcac 11/21/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Talisay City government will start to administer booster shots for its A1 priority group on Monday, November 22. This will be made at the Borromeo Brothers Elementary School in Barangay Cansojong from…

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