Capitol officials, employees to bid ‘Teban’ farewell

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It is his former colleagues in government’s turn to bid him goodbye. The body of former Provincial Board Member Julian “Teban” Daan now lies in state at the Cebu Provincial Capitol Social Hall…

Four Capitol offices’ downgrading draws near after PB passes reorganization measure

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Provincial Board has passed on third and final reading the reorganization ordinance that will downgrade four Capitol departments into divisions under the Office of the Governor. Without any discussion and objection from…

No founding anniversary bonus for Capitol employees — Gwen

Rosalie Abatayo 07/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unlike the previous founding anniversary celebrations, Cebu Capitol employees may not expect any bonus this year. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in a press conference on Tuesday, July 30, said Capitol employees should no longer…

Capitol to call for a summit to harmonize traffic management actions

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol is planning to call for a traffic summit among the component local government units to harmonize traffic management efforts. Garcia said it would be necessary for the provincial government to step…

Cebu province to shoulder hospitalization, burial expenses of Boljoon accident victims

Irene R. Sino Cruz 07/19/2019

CEBU CITY — The Cebu provincial government will provide financial assistance to the victims of the Boljoon accident involving teachers and students. Calling the incident that claimed at least 9 lives a “tragedy, ” Governor Gwendolyn Garcia…

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…

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