No more construction in Bantayan’s easement zones; demolition set, Gwen orders

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Capitol has gone further north in its attempt to prevent the seawaters in one of Cebu’s popular tourist destinations from suffering the same fate as Cordova town. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia recently…

As rehab starts, public told: No swimming in Cordova’s polluted seawaters

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Residents and visitors of Cordova town in Mactan Island are told to avoid swimming in the polluted seawaters there.  Stakeholders agreed on placing certain areas of Cordova’s seas off limits to the public…

CPPO has a new police chief

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 09/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police Colonel Rommel Ochave is the new Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) director. Ochave, who took over as CPPO chief on August 31, made a courtesy call to Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on…

Gwen eyes following SG’s policy: Make use of face masks optional indoors too

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia backed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s decision to make the wearing face masks an option in open public spaces. In a recent press conference, Garcia defended the city government’s…

Capitol turns over 10,000 armchairs to schools

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has turned over around 10,000 armchairs to public schools here as the academic year 2022 to 2023 officially began. A turnover ceremony was held at the Capitol’s Social Hall…

Capitol gives P1.95 million financial assistance to Cordova’s Dinagat Festival

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 08/16/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government has extended a total of P1.95 million in financial assistance to Cordova’s 2022 ‘Dinagat’ Festival. According to a statement on the Provincial Government’s official news and information platform on…

Like Sinulog, signal jammers eyed for Pasigarbo’s culmination in CCSC

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Like the past Sinulog festivals, organizers of Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2022 are planning to implement a signal shutdown during its culmination at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC). Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia announced…

Civil works for ‘new Capitol’ in Balamban may start soon

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Plans to put up a new Capitol and an integrated government center in Balamban town have recently made progress. The Cebu Provincial Government announced that fresh funds from the national government have been…

New things to expect for “Pasigarbo sa Sugbo” 2022

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 08/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following a two-year break, Cebuanos should anticipate certain adjustments and enhancements for this year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, hosted by the Cebu Provincial Government as part of its 453rd Founding Anniversary celebration. Among the…

Gwen defends Cebu’s Carmelite nuns

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Tuesday, August 2 condemned any attempts to malign the Carmelite Nuns in Cebu City.  Garcia took to social media to publicly defend the Carmelite Sisters who were reportedly…

Cebu joins in mourning FVR’s passing

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The island province of Cebu joins the entire country in mourning the passing of former President Fidel Ramos.  Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday, August 1, issued Executive Order (EO) No. 18, ordering…

Amid monkeypox threats, Gwen assures ‘no lockdown’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Amid threats of monkeypox, there will be no more lockdowns in Cebu. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia made this assurance as the Capitol on Monday, August 1, marked the start of its-monthlong celebration for its…

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