Decongesting CPDRC: Capitol to tap lawyers group to speed up disposition of cases

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Decongesting the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) is still a top concern of the Capitol. This is the reason why Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said the Capitol is looking to tap the…

Capitol failed to properly account cash donations for disaster funds — COA

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol has failed to account in detail the donations and utilization of funds for disaster risk reduction and management in 2018. State auditors have noted in their Annual Audit Report for 2018…

Gwen to WTCI: Restore excavated Capitol lot in 48 hours or be blacklisted

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The “abolished” Capitol Resource Center project may be the last transaction that WT Construction Inc. (WTCI) will have with the Cebu provincial government. This as Governor Gwendolyn Garcia threatens to blacklist WTCI from undertaking future…

BAC starts process for outsourcing of Capitol staff, medical personnel

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) targets to complete the bidding process for the outsourcing of employees in the provincial government by the third week of August. Provincial Treasurer Roy Salubre, who chairs…

Popular Cebu sites given a pixel art twist send netizens abuzz

Immae Lachica 07/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A Cebuano animator gave a new look to some of the famous places here in Cebu by turning them into pixel art. Gian Piero Akira Espeleta, 30, a 2d and 3d animator in Cebu…

Capitol eyes relaunch of Sugbo TV in Cable TV

Rosalie Abatayo 07/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Heritage, arts, and tourism programs featuring Cebu may be back on cable television soon. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said her administration is working to revive the province-run Sugbo TV and bring back a…

Gwen to take oath as Cebu governor on June 28

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/27/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Governor-elect Gwendolyn Garcia will be taking her oath of office as outgoing officials of the Capitol turn over the provincial government to her administration on Friday, June 28. A ceremonial turnover of the…

Garcia’s lawyer to JOs, casual employees: Do not report on July 1 if not given new contract

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Unless offered a new contract, all job order (JO) and casual employees of the Capitol are advised not to report to their posts on Monday, July 1. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June…

Magpale bids government service adieu; Davide vows to work with Garcia

Rosalie Abatayo 06/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Uphold integrity and independence. This was the parting challenge of outgoing Vice Governor Agnes Magpale to the incoming members of the 15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) during the turnover ceremony at the Legislative Session…

Provincial Treasurer nixes P194M fund release for resource center project

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After the administration expressed opposition on the construction of the P20-story  resource center, the Provincial Treasurer has disallowed the release of a P194-million voucher intended for the mobilization of the civil works of…

Nat’l Historical Commission to probe ongoing Capitol Resource Center project

Futch Anthony Inso 06/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) chairman Rene Escalante will investigate why the Cebu Provincial government had started the construction of the Capitol Resource Center. Escalante, who was surprised upon knowing…

Garcia’s camp wants Capitol turnover to be moved earlier

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The camp of Governor-elect Gwendolyn Garcia is asking the incumbent administration to move the turnover of the Capitol’s executive department earlier to June 27, 2019. This is a day earlier than the original…

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