CHR expresses alarm on Gwen’s ‘public shaming’; gov challenges commission in her response

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on May 22 expressed alarm on the recent comments that Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia made against her critics. In a statement issued to members of the media,…

CCCI welcomes lower corporate income tax as part of economic recovery

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) welcomed the plans of the national government to reduce corporate income tax starting June. In a statement signed by its president, Felix Taguiam, the CCCI…

Former convict killed in Barangay Tejero

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A former convict was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in Sitio Macarosa, Barangay Tejero, Cebu City at around 5:30 p.m. this Friday, May 22, 2020. Reymond Regis, 43, a resident of Sitio…

CPPO chief: Fewer curfew, GCQ rules violators

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Violators of curfew and those going out without passes have been decreasing around Cebu Province especially when the general community quarantine (GCQ) was implemented. Police Colonel Roderick Mariano, chief of Cebu Police Provincial…

Labella celebrates 70th birthday by feeding frontliners

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella may not be able to grandly celebrate his 70th birthday today because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but this did not stop him from celebrating the day with his…

Distribution of aid for seniors in Cebu City now at 80 percent

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government’s house to house distribution of the senior citizen financial assistance has reached 80 percent. The city government has targeted the distribution to be finished in 10 days from May…

Another infant with COVID-19 in Cebu passes away

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A one-month infant from a southern Cebu town, who was earlier confirmed to have the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), passed away on Friday dawn, May 22. Argao Mayor Allan Sesaldo announced in an…

Individuals tested positive using rapid test kits urged to submit swab samples

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH – 7) is encouraging persons who tested positive under rapid antibody tests to submit their swab samples for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) detection. Dr. Mary…

Cebu City records 40 new COVID-19 cases

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City once again recorded 40 new cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from various barangays. According to the city’s spokesperson, Lawyer Rey Gealon, the cases were recorded from the jail facilities…

Man, 35, facing rape case for ‘molesting’ daughter, 14

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 35-year-old man from Argao, a southern Cebu town, is facing rape charges after he was accused of allegedly molesting his 14-year-old daughter. Police Senior Master Sergeant Vivian Tamayo of the Women and…

Cebu mayors renew appeal to allow backriders on motorcycles

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least three mayors in Cebu requested officials from the national government agencies once again to allow backriding on motorcycles. In a press release issued by the Office of the Presidential Assistant for…

Public cooperative so far on third day of MECQ in Talisay City

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It has been generally peaceful so far on the third day of the implementation of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Talisay City, Cebu. Police Major Gerard Ace Pelare, chief of Talisay…

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