Cebu Capitol marks 128th Independence Day by honoring Datu Lapulapu

Lyle Andales 06/12/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government commemorated the 128th Philippine Independence Day on Friday, June 12, with a flag-raising ceremony and wreath-laying rites honoring Datu Lapulapu at the Capitol grounds. Governor Pamela Baricuatro led the…

LOOK: Independence Day celebrated, marked in Cebu

CDN Digital TEAM 06/12/2026

CEBU CITY — The Capitol held a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the country’s 128th Independence Day. Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro led the event this morning, June 12, which was also attended by Capitol officials and the…

Capitol forms new TWG to tackle 93-1 lots dispute

Airam Limatog 06/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has formed a new Technical Working Group (TWG) to help address longstanding ownership and housing issues involving the controversial 93-1 lots and other occupied Capitol-owned properties across the province.…

Capitol: Proposed FOI measure a step closer to becoming an ordinance  

Sheena Mae Mandaue 05/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It will soon be easier for citizens or Cebu residents to acquire some documents at the Capitol with the Cebu Provincial Board’s passing on final reading of the proposed Freedom of Information (FOI)…

Capitol adopts community-driven health investment road map for Cebu

Airam Limatog 05/23/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial Government has adopted a new health investment framework with local government units and stakeholders shaping the province’s healthcare priorities. Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed Executive Order No. 29 on May 19,…

Capitol starts P94-M bridge repairs in quake-hit northern Cebu

Airam Limatog 05/16/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial Government has continued repairing damaged bridges nearly eight months after a powerful earthquake struck northern Cebu, to restore access and mobility in affected towns. The Provincial Engineering Office (PEO) said…

Capitol to help habal-habal drivers get licensed, registered

Pia Piquero 03/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu provincial government is expanding its support for habal-habal drivers by assisting them in securing driver’s licenses and vehicle registration. This is aimed at bringing more informal transport workers into the formal…

Capitol adopts 4-day workweek, urges LGUs to follow

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol has decided to follow suit in implementing a 4-day compressed workweek schedule to cut energy and operational costs as the war in the Middle East drags into its second week. On…

Cebu forms tech startup council for job growth, innovation

Airam Limatog 02/07/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cebu may soon become a major tech and business hub through the provincial government’s new council that helps local startup companies establish themselves in the industry. The Technology Startup Council, formed by an…

Cebu Provincial Capitol launches agri-fishery livelihood programs

Airam Limatog 01/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In an effort to boost food security and agricultural recovery in the province, the Cebu Provincial Capitol launched three agriculture and livelihood programs on Thursday, January 22. Food Always in the Home (FAITH)…

Pam: NHCP sees no violation in restoring gov’s office at Capitol

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro is excited to finally relocate to her new office. With clearance from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), restoration works at the Capitol building have started. In…

After deliberations, Cebu Provincial Board approves P11.9-B 2026 budget

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/08/2026

CEBU CITY — After a series of deliberations that included the realignment of funds to address legal and technical concerns, the Cebu Provincial Board approved the province’s P11.9-billion budget for fiscal year 2026. The approval came during…

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