Capitol: Mega Food Hub stays in Naga, Mega Stadium eyed for Bogo

Lyle Andales 06/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government is recalibrating the locations of two major projects under its long-term development agenda, with the planned Mega Food Hub expected to remain in the City of Naga and the…

Capitol directs cities, towns to observe Earth Hour on March 28

Pia Piquero 03/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has ordered all cities and municipalities in the province to switch off non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on March 28 for Earth Hour, the provincial government…

Cebu eyes ordinance to safeguard oral history, intangible heritage

Airam Limatog 03/08/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial Heritage Commission is now taking steps to amend the province’s 2008 heritage ordinance to formally include and protect intangible cultural heritage. Officials say the planned amendment aims to expand existing…

‘Balay ni Neneng’: Capitol eyes facility for abused women, children

Airam Limatog 03/06/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial government plans to establish “Balay ni Neneng,” a facility that provides shelter and support for victims of violence against women and children (VAWC). This was discussed during the first-quarter meeting…

Cebu Capitol approves P1.7B education budget

Airam Limatog 02/21/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Cebu Provincial School Board has approved a P1.7 billion education budget during its first meeting of the year, Governor Pam Baricuatro announced on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The funds come from the…

Baricuatro elected Visayas chair of regional development body

Airam Limatog 01/26/2026

Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has been chosen as the chairperson of the Regional Development Committee - Visayas Area Committee of the Economy and Development Council.…

‘Compassion, respect, hard work’: Gov. Pam’s call for Cebu in 2026

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/01/2026

CEBU CITY — Cebu Gov. Pam Baricuatro on New Year’s Day urged Cebuanos to move forward together with compassion, respect, and hard work as the province welcomes 2026. On Thursday, January 1, Baricuatro called for unity and…

PDLs food budget of P25 per day eyed to be increased to P68

Airam Limatog 12/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in Cebu Province only have ₱25 a day for meals, which has pushed the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) to propose an increase in the budget. Dr.…

Cebu Capitol, Legislative Building declared fire hazards

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two key buildings inside the Cebu Capitol compound — the Capitol and the Legislative Building — have been deemed fire hazards by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Governor Pamela Baricuatro confirmed the…

Unsafe for work? Cebu Capitol building under safety review

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Leaking ceilings, broken tiles, no fire extinguishers, no fire exits — and not even a single defibrillator in sight. These alarming conditions at the Cebu Provincial Capitol have prompted newly installed Governor Pamela…

Gwen, Pam trade barbs over Capitol’s Legislative Building use

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The “war of words” between incoming Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and outgoing Governor Gwendolyn Garcia continues, this time over the use of the Provincial Legislative Building. On Wednesday, June 25, Baricuatro took to…

Baricuatro: ‘No need to change what works’ in Capitol workforce

Pia Piquero 05/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Governor-elect Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro said that sweeping changes are not on the horizon for the Cebu Provincial Government. “We don’t have to change something that works,” Baricuatro told reporters during a media forum.…

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