With lockdown underway, no more international arrivals in Cebu starting March 27

Rosalie Abatayo 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 58 passengers of international flights who are set to land on Mactan Cebu International Airport on Thursday, March 26, 2020, will be the last batch of outsiders that will make it…

Barangays ordered to submit curfew reports to Cebu City government

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — All 80 barangays in Cebu City are now required to submit daily reports on curfew violations and implementation of other mitigating measures against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) in their jurisdictions to Mayor…

No air con in PUVs to stop COVID-19 spread – gov

Rosalie O. Abatayo 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The use of air con or air conditioners in public utility vehicles (PUVs) may soon be temporarily prohibited in Cebu province as a means of preventing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).…

Charges to be filed against fast food resto staff, client

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol will be filing charges against the manager and staff members of a fast food restaurant in Danao City and its client for hosting a party despite the prohibition of social gatherings.…

Gov: No mass testing yet, use limited resources wisely

Rosalie O. Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the limited supply of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) test kits, the Cebu provincial government maintains that resources should be used wisely. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in response to continued call for mass testing,…

Mabatid says she’s ready to face PNP probe

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Niña Mabatid said she is ready to face the investigation of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7). PRO-7 will be investigating the posting of Mabatid on Facebook of…

DOH-7 reiterates calls for strict social distancing as PUMs, SARI, ILI count reach 14K

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has reiterated its calls for the public to stay at home and maintain strict social distancing as persons that they are currently monitored for coronavirus…

Capitol to file case vs curfew-cursing rapper

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A public apology will not erase the “violation” of Jean Brandon Perang, the rapper who cursed at the government for implementing curfew and claimed that they held a rap battle despite the prohibition…

DOH-7: Not all hospital deaths are due to COVID-19

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The continuing increase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country does not necessarily mean that all deaths reported in hospitals are caused by the viral infection, said Dr. Jaime Bernadas, director…

CLO forms three-man team to probe ‘misbehavior’ of Kalunasan village chief

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Kalunasan barangay captain Nunilon Monares may be charged for the violation of Republic Act 6713 otherwise known as the Code of Conduct for Public Officials and Employees if proven that he was drinking with…

Local produce to be prioritized in bagsakan centers

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In order to provide income to local farmers, local produce will be given priority in the “bagsakan centers” that the Capitol will soon open in its component towns and cities. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia,…

Resorts told: You can accept guests, but no beach activities

Rosalie Abatayo 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Resorts are not among the businesses that were ordered to temporarily close amid the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But they might be, the Capitol warns, if they tolerate the “social gatherings”…

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