116 stranded Cebuano OFWs in Luzon appeal for chance to come home to Cebu

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 100 Cebuano Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are now stranded in Luzon are appealing to the Cebu provincial government to let them come home. The group of Cebuano OFWs, who are appealing…

Mabatid: Distribution of aid to Mabolo residents a failure

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City North District Councilor Prisca Niña Mabatid is taking over the distribution of relief goods in Barangay Mabolo after she claimed that the distribution by the barangay was a failure. Mabatid took…

Let us not take frontliners for granted – Palma

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma reminds the public not to take for granted the services rendered by those working at the frontlines fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “I mentioned this in the time…

Binignit ‘breaks’ social distancing in Carbon Market

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The binignit is a famous dish for Filipinos during the Lenten season especially during the Maundy Thursday up to Black Saturday. Considered as a fasting food, its ingredients are made solely of root…

Police: Man nabbed with P31M drugs is not a Grab driver

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 42-year-old man who yielded P31 million worth of illegal drugs on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2020, is not affiliated with the Transport Network Vehicle Service company Grab. Police Major Gerard Ace Pelare,…

Gov. Garcia tells mayors to also help the ‘middle class’

Rosalie Abatayo 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid the economic and public health crisis due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), even the people in “middle class” may also need a hand. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, during her regular press conference…

Labella: No penalty for not wearing mask, just go home

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella denied the circulating reports that those who violate the executive order on wearing masks in public places will be penalized up to P20,000. A Facebook community page reported…

Homeless find home in Cebu City gyms, in need of donations

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Cebu City began on March 28, 2020, the roads were cleared of people and vehicles. But the homeless stayed in their place, very visible amidst the…

BREAKING: Talisay cops nab one of Top 10 drug personality in Cebu

Rosalie Abatayo 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Talisay City Police arrested one of the Top 10 drug personality in Cebu province this afternoon, April 8, 2020. The police consider Roel Gaviola of Barangay Tangke, Talisay City, a provincial level…

Labella: No need to extend ECQ just yet

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella supports the extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon mandated by President Rodrigo Duterte, but for his own city, the mayor wants to further study its…

PROBE strictly enforces social distancing in barangay markets

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Prevention, Restoration, Order, Beautification, and Enhancement (PROBE) team is taking a break from its usual clearing operations for the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Instead, they are helping the barangays put…

3 Cebu City brgys told to comply with requirements for release of cash aid from City Hall

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The distribution of rice subsidy and financial assistance to Cebu City barangays is almost complete. As of today, April 8, 2020, a total of 77 of the city’s 80 barangays already managed to…

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