BPLO: 5,000 business establishments failed to renew permits after Jan. 31 deadline lapsed

Wenilyn Sabalo 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 5,000 business establishments (BE) in Cebu City failed to renew their business permits as of Jan. 31, 2023. Latest data from the Cebu City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) showed…

DILG to Cebu City: Issue safety seal to compliant businesses

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 08/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Cebu City has asked the city government to issue a safety seal certificate to businesses that comply with minimum public health standards. Cresencio…

Curfew in Cebu City extended to 12 midnight on Valentine’s Day

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good news for couples and families celebrating Valentine’s Day today. You can stay out longer than usual. This as the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said that they will be implementing the verbal…

Cebu City to set up price watch on drinking water due to overpricing

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has instructed the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) to monitor the distribution and selling of drinking water here.  As of this writing, people are still seen lining up at…

Crackdown on unauthorized fuel retailers in Cebu City starts Dec. 22

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City will start to go after unauthorized gasoline retailers starting Wednesday, December 23, 2021.  Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama signed the authorization to enforce, issue citations, and even close down gasoline stations and retailers…

Oplan Bulabog nets 228 violators; erring establishments warned of suspension

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/04/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Task Force apprehended 228 individuals in the Oplan Bulabog on Saturday dawn, December 4, 2021. In the data released by the CCPO,…

Labella wants Duterte Pa Rin movement organizers summoned

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has instructed the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) to investigate the alleged health protocol violation of a local group of supporters…

Labella warns of another liquor ban if establishments don’t behave

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said that if more alcohol-serving establishments violate the social distancing protocols or any health protocols for that matter, the city government may have to reimpose a liquor ban.…

More than 10 establishments in Cebu City told to explain possible health protocol violations

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Since the liquor ban was lifted last May, more than 10 establishments here have been issued with show-cause orders to explain possible violations of health protocols, the city’s Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) reported…

City Hall execs to inspect club caught holding disco

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/19/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Officials from the Cebu City Government will be inspecting the club in Gen. Maxilom Avenue caught holding a disco without proper permits last May 14. Lawyer Jared Limquiaco, head of the Business Permit…

Club told: Stop serving liquor until changes made

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The club in General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City that was caught by the police holding a disco last week has been ordered to temporarily stop serving liquor. The city’s Business Permit and Licensing…

For holding disco, Cebu City bar may lose biz permit

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City’s Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) has issued a show-cause order to the establishment in Barangay Kamputhaw the police caught holding a disco last May 14, 2021. Emergency Operations Center (EOC)…

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