Some senators back Gwen’s EO on wearing of face masks

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/13/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several senators here backed the decision of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to scrap the mandatory wearing of face masks outdoors.  Sen. Koko Pimentel, in an interview with Manila-based dzBB, has expressed support for…

Gwen thanks, defends President Duterte on ‘doing the best he can’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Garcia thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for his six-year service that would come to an end in less than 30 days from today.  Garcia also defended the President, a political…

Capitol revives plans on tearing down condemned Palace of Justice

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Reelected Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is sticking with her plans to tear down the iconic and now-condemned Marcelo Fernan Palace of Justice.  During a brief meeting with Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen last…

No more swab tests needed for fully vaccinated tourists with booster shots

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/01/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu province has further eased border restrictions as threats of COVID-19 continue to subside.  The provincial government decided to drop RT-PCR tests as requirements for entry for travelers, both foreigners and Filipinos, who…

Gwen on Frasco’s new role in govt: I’m tremendously proud as mother, guv

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/31/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The future of tourism in Cebu, and the entire Philippines for that matter, is bright. This was how Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia described what’s in store for one of the country’s key economic…

Gwen, Junjun promise to set aside politics for province

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two of the Capitol’s top officials have pledged to set aside politics after they have been elected for another three years at the helm of the provincial government. A brief meeting took place…

Capitol resumes distribution of Dasig Sugbo cards

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has resumed the distribution of Dasig Sugbo cards to residents affected by Typhoon Odette (International Name: Megi). A series of posts on Sugbo News, the Capitol’s media arm, show…

Capitol plans to revive month-long celebration for founding anniversary

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu province is expected to revive its tradition of holding a month-long celebration for its founding anniversary, two years since the COVID-19 pandemic put events to a grinding halt.  Reelected Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia…

Strict border controls for ASF, bird flu to continue in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government will keep its strict monitoring, surveillance, and border controls on live hogs and birds. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said the province will not lift the ban on live pigs,…

Gwen to raise honoraria for village workers

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In fulfillment of a promise that she made during the campaign period, governor-elect Gwendolyn Garcia vowed to raise the honoraria for barangay workers in the province.  Garcia said she will push through with…

Gwen on 5th term at the Capitol: Continue road concreting, upgrade healthcare 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is set to enter her fifth term as governor and has bared some of her plans for the province. These included rolling out more road concreting projects as well…

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo to make a comeback this 2022

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another tradition is expected to make a comeback this year as anti-COVID measures have further eased in Cebu. The Capitol announced that the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo will return this year after three years…

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