Medtechs needed in Cebu; P1K per day wage offered

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities are hiring at least 93 registered, medical technologists (Medtechs) in preparation for the massive and targeted coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19) testing in the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu. The Philippine…

Cebu City cops seize 23 more loose firearms, grenade

Alven Marie A. Timtim 04/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Policemen in Cebu City have confiscated another 23 loose firearms in three days of conducting patrols in the mountain barangays of the city. Police Lieutenant Randy Korret, City Mobile Force Company (CFMC) chief,…

DSWD-7: Family of person arrested for illegal activities still deserve to receive UCT

Alven Marie A. Timtim 04/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is yet no clear provisions that was drafted on how to go about with those Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) recipient who will be involved with illegal activities or will be arrested upon…

Cebu City breaches 400 in COVID-19 cases; majority asymptomatic

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The total number of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Cebu City has breached 400 on Saturday, April 25, 2020. The latest addition were 63 patients from the Cebu City Jail recorded…

Gwen welcomes May 15 extension of ECQ

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia welcomed the decision of Malacañang to extend the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Cebu to May 15. At a press conference aired online Friday, April 24, Garcia said the…

Cebu province to ‘explore’ legal means to buy rapid test kits

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu province’s plan to conduct a targeted massive testing using rapid test kits has hit a snag. This obstacle is a circular from the Department of Health (DOH) which prohibits the use of…

20 new COVID-19 cases in Cebu City, Lapu

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  A total of 20 new cases of coronavirus infection were logged in the independent cities of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu this Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Governor Gwendolyn Garcia made the announcement during a press…

City Council to Labella: Release second tranche of food subsidy

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council called on Mayor Edgardo Labella to release the second tranche of the food subsidy for the highly affected households of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Councilor Jerry Guardo has…

Mandaue City Central Quarantine facility now 75 percent done

Rosalie Abatayo 04/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City’s Central Quarantine facility that can accommodate up to 86 patients is now 75 to 80 percent complete and is expected to be operational by Monday, April 27, 2020. City Councilor Nerissa…

NRA quarantine facility to open on Saturday

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s awaited quarantine facility at Block 27, North Reclamation Area (NRA) will finally open on Saturday, April 25, 2020. The facility was promised to be finished in 10 days, but it took…

Cebu City ECQ to be extended until May 15

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has announced the extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the rising cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In an official statement, the mayor said that…

Labangon placed under lockdown with 14 COVID-19 cases

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Barangay Labangon in Cebu City is seeing a slow rise of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) within its barangay. From the previously five recorded cases, there are now a total of 14 cases in…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.