Capitol to meet with Alegria oil field stakeholders 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government is planning to meet with stakeholders of the Alegria oil field now that work on the site is expected to resume. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said the Capitol will hold…

Cebu prov’l police readies safety measures for summer 2022

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 03/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu provincial police is getting ready for summer 2022 as they anticipate crowd influx in tourist destinations in the province. As most of the tourist spots in Cebu are now operational, Police…

Work to resume on Alegria oil field

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Work on the oil field in Alegria town, southwestern Cebu is set to resume this year, two years since COVID-19 interrupted major economic activities around the world.  Mayor Verna Magallon announced that proponents…

Que Alegre: Canyoneering is back in Alegria

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Typhoon Odette may have changed the topography of the Kanlaob River in Alegria town, southwestern Cebu.  But the thrill and excitement remain for anyone who wants to dive into its cool, turquoise pools…

Alegria to build relocation site for Odette-displaced families

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The municipality of Alegria is planning to develop a housing project for families displaced by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai).  Alegria’s local government on Thursday, January 27 announced through social media that negotiations…

#OdettePH: Cebu 5th district localities send aid to Alegria

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Help continues to pour for Odette-stricken areas in southern Cebu a month since the typhoon battered the island province. At least 50 disaster and rescue personnel from seven localities in Cebu’s 5th district…

South Cebu now passable, rehabilitation for Odette-affected public works continues — Sec. Mercado

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — South Cebu is now passable to motorists after the Department of Public Work and Highways (DPWH) has completed the major works in the towns and areas affected. This was revealed by Secretary Roger…

Visit a place with someone “as a friend” trends on social media

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 09/10/2021

GINATILAN, CEBU — Traveling with a good friend to share adventures and memories makes the journey even more unforgettable. As social media went abuzz with the phrase “as a friend”, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan shared…

7 injured in Alegria, Cebu road accident

Paul Lauro 05/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Seven individuals were injured after their service vehicle fell into a ravine in Sitio Tumandok, Barangay Legaspi in Alegria town early on Wednesday morning, May 5. The injured were identified as Jaime Ferrer…

Ex-convict shot dead in Alegria

Paul Lauro 10/27/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—An ex-convict was shot dead by motorcycle-riding gunmen  past 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020, in Sitio Sangi, Barangay Madridijos in Alegria town, southwestern Cebu. Police Master Sergeant Cyson Obiasada of the Alegria Police…

Body of missing Badian tour guide found

Alven Marie Timtim and Paul Lauro 10/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Divers recovered at around noontime on Friday, October 9, the body of a tour guide from Badian town who was reported missing on Thursday after he went spearfishing in Barangay Sta. Filomena in the…

Travel vlogger highlights underwater statues in Alegria, Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The town of Alegria in southwestern Cebu is popular for having several spectacular diving spots that feature the best of marine life. But lately, a new underwater attraction caught the eye of internationally…

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