Over 2,000 beat COVID-19; total cases climb to 11,350 – DOH

Daphne Galvez 05/12/2020

MANILA, Philippines — More than 2,000 people were able to beat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 107 newly recovered patients. The total number of recoveries now reached 2,106. Meanwhile, 264…

Cebu eyes targeted mass testing, modified ECQ

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A “massive targeted testing” or targeting mass testing will be Cebu province’s first step in rising from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis.  Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in a press conference this Monday, April…

Barangay Luz now on lockdown; Labangon records new cases of COVID-19

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has ordered the lockdown of the entire Barrio Luz, a northern barangay in the city, following the rapid increase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the area.…

Cebu City needs bigger SAP allocation – Labella

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already made a commitment to release P823 million to fund the implementation of the Social Amelioration Program in Cebu City. But Mayor Edgardo Labella said…

SEC contributes P2B to fight against coronavirus 2019 pandemic

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—In accordance with the government’s response to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has transferred P2 billion from its accounts to the Bureau of Treasury. According to an emailed press release…

3 Cebu City brgys told to comply with requirements for release of cash aid from City Hall

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The distribution of rice subsidy and financial assistance to Cebu City barangays is almost complete. As of today, April 8, 2020, a total of 77 of the city’s 80 barangays already managed to…

UAAP cancels Season 82 over coronavirus

Mark Giongco‎ - INQUIRER.net 04/07/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The UAAP has scrapped the remainder of Season 82, the league announced Tuesday. In a memo signed by UAAP president Emmanuel Fernandez and executive director Atty. Rebo Saguisag, the cancellation of the season came…

Chan: ECQ in Lapu extended until April 28

Futch Anthony Inso 04/07/2020

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu-The presence of a new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient in Barangay Maribago is an indication that Oponganons are not yet safe from the dreaded disease. Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said the city government needed…

Cebu City dads authorize Labella to enter into MOA with DSWD

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is now ready to implement the national government’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP). This after the City Council authorized Mayor Edgardo Labella during a special session held on Monday evening,…

Martinez to DSWD: Start the distribution of SAP cards

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) Cebu Chapter President Celestino Martinez III has asked the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) to already facilitate the distribution of Special Amelioration Program…

Mercado eyes ECQ extension in Southern Leyte until end of April

Jani Arnaiz 04/07/2020

MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte –The implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Southern Leyte may have to be extended for two more weeks. Governor Damian Mercado said he is inclined to follow President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive…

684 curfew, ECQ violators crowd CCPO’s detention cells – Grijaldo

Alven Maria A. Timtim 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The increasing number of curfew and enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) violators is giving policemen in Cebu City a headache. Police Colonel Hector Grijaldo Jr., chief of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said that…

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.