Roque says he followed health rules in Cebu gathering

Consuelo Marquez 11/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said he followed COVID-19 protocols when he was greeted by a huge crowd during a controversial local government event in Bantayan Island, Cebu. On Friday, a photo of Roque speaking…

Madridejos Mayor: Crowd grew uncontrollable

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/28/2020

BANTAYAN ISLAND, Philippines — Madridejos town in northern Cebu recently made headlines – both in the negative and positive light. This fourth-class municipality nestled in Bantayan Island became the second stop of Suroy-Suroy Sugbo in Bantayan held…

Mini Suroy-Suroy in Bantayan soon

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/05/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu province is gearing up for the formal opening of its newest commercial airport this November. And Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in a press conference on Thursday, November 5, announced that the Capitol would…

IN PHOTOS: Revisiting Bantayan Island in Cebu

Brian J. Ochoa 11/03/2020

Bantayan Island, Cebu—After months of being closed to tourists due to the threat of COVID-19, Bantayan Island started welcoming tourist visitors in the past weeks. The Cebu Provincial government officially  reopened the tourism industry in this island…

Halloween makeup ideas, anyone?

Immae Lachica 10/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Thinking of what you should like in this year’s Halloween? Worry no more and let these creations from Nico Villacampa. The 17-year-old from Bantayan Island, Cebu is giving netizens some ideas on how they…

In Bantayan, 189 households are under ‘granular lockdown’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two sitios (sub-villages in English) in Barangay Hilotongan, Bantayan town in northern Cebu have been placed under ‘granular lockdown’ starting October 22, 2020, local officials announced. The municipal government of Bantayan, in an…

Santa Fe also bans karaoke on weekdays

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More towns in Cebu province are adopting the karaoke ban. This time, it’s the local government of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island in northern Cebu Santa Fe Mayor Ithamar Espinosa on October 21,…

Bantayan-bound tourists told to secure bookings ahead of trip

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tourists planning to go to Bantayan Island in northern Cebu are advised to book their accommodations ahead of their scheduled trip. This was just among the reminders the Cebu Provincial government told the…

Two fishing boat operators fined P1.2M for ‘hulbot-hulbot’

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two fishing boat operators from northern Cebu has been fined over P1.2 million for practicing Danish Seine, localyy known as “hulbot-hulbot” or “liba-liba.” In a press statement, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic…

UPDATED: Gwen to lead Bantayan Island Airport inspection on Oct. 16

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia will be leading the inspection of the new commercial airport in Santa Fe town in Bantayan Island this October 16. A report by Sugbo News, the Capitol-ran media outlet,…

Bantayan Island gets emergency power supply 

Doris C. Bongcac 09/20/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Bantayan Island residents will now experience a significant reduction in power outages with the addition of three megawatts (MW) to its power supply. Isla Norte Energy Corporation (INEC), in partnership with Vivant Energy…

Bantayan native uses time in quarantine to make unique art pieces using stuff found at home

Immae Lachica 08/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— While others try to stay fit or learn a new recipe while in quarantine, this student from Bantayan Island in northern Cebu has something else in mind. She uses simple things found at home…

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