Pamela Baricuatro: From civic leader to Cebu governor-elect

Pinky Rondina 05/21/2025

CEBU, Philippines — For Pamela Silagan Baricuatro, her stunning victory in the 2025 gubernatorial race was never part of the plan, but perhaps, she says, it was destiny. “You know, I never expected that this would happen…

Cebu governor-elect Pam Baricuatro: No more Pasigarbo sa Sugbo

Pia Piquero 05/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor-elect Pamela ‘Pam’ Baricuatro officially announced on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, that the provincial government will discontinue the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and Suroy-Suroy Sugbo tourism programs. In a media forum, Baricuatro cited…

Task group formed to address San Juanico Bridge issues

Luisa Cabato 05/19/2025

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has established the San Juanico Task Group (SJTG) to manage security, safety, and operational coordination for the San Juanico Bridge, following concerns about its structural condition. This initiative follows a recent…

Chinese posing as Filipino, 4 cohorts arrested in Cebu

Press Release via Philippine News Agency 05/19/2025

CEBU, Philippines – Bureau of Immigration-Central Visayas (BI-7) operatives arrested a Chinese man reportedly misrepresenting himself as a Filipino. The operation followed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to protect the country’s sovereignty against foreign nationals who are…

FACES OF CEBU: Zian Rojas, 23, drummer and aspiring dentist

Shakira Clea Laurente - CTU Tuburan Intern 05/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – What if every rhythm he mastered on the drums echoed the precision and discipline required in the dental chair—proving that artistry and science aren’t opposing forces, but two beats in the same unstoppable…

Edward Hayco opens PSC doors to Cebu’s newly-elected leaders

Glendale G. Rosal 05/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Commissioner Edward Hayco has invited Cebu’s newly-elected officials to partner with the agency in a bid to further elevate grassroots sports development in the region. In an interview with…

220 Cebu farmers: P500,000 unpaid amortizations canceled by DAR

Marita Moaje - Philippine News Agency 05/16/2025

MANILA – A total of 220 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Cebu province were relieved from paying some P502,468 in unpaid amortizations under the condonation program of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). In a news release on…

Pam Baricuatro: How did a neophyte beat a political heavyweight?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An effective machinery. A string of loyal officials. A war chest. These are essential ingredients for anyone aspiring to run and win in the elections— something Pamela Baricuatro did not have when she…

Pamela Baricuatro: I’m the People’s Governor

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — She had no political machinery, no backing from local officials—yet Pamela Baricuatro emerged victorious in this year’s midterm elections, clinching Cebu’s gubernatorial seat. Baricuatro, the newly proclaimed governor-elect, expressed deep gratitude to the…

Hold of Garcias on Cebu crumbles

By: Delfin T. Mallari Jr., Leah D. Agonoy, Nestle Semilla-Dakay - @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer 05/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They were thought to have a viselike grip in their bailiwicks, but several political clans in the provinces lost big in last Monday’s elections, sending gasps of disbelief among their supporters. In Cebu,…

Pam Baricuatro is governor-elect of Cebu

Morexette Marie Erram 05/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu has a new governor. Pamela Baricuatro of Partido Demokratikong Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has been proclaimed as governor-elect on Tuesday afternoon, May 13, 2025. Baricuatro defeated incumbent Governor Gwendolyn Garcia after…

Pam Baricuatro keeps lead with only 800 ballots to be counted

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Presumed governor Pamela Baricuatro maintains her lead as the Provincial Canvassing Center in Cebu waits for only 800 ballots before they can close and finally proclaim the winners. As of 12 p.m. on…

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