The rise of Dengue: 422 cases in Cebu City for first 5 months of 2022

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dengue cases increased by tenfold in 2022 compared to 2021 drawing concern from the Cebu City Health Department (CHD). Acting City Health Officer, Doctor Jeffrey Ibones, said that the city recorded a total…

Budlaan again cited for having best Lupong Tagapamayapa in Cebu City

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Barangay Budlaan emerged as the Cebu City winner for this year’s Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Award (LTIA). Also, this mountain barangay in Cebu City will again represent Central Visayas in the Highly Urbanized Cities category…

Anti-vote-buying teams formed — Cebu City police

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has two “anti-vote-buying teams” that will monitor possible vote buying incidents in the city. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wilbert Parilla, deputy director for operations of the CCPO, said…

Talisay tricycle drivers to DILG: Not all can afford smartphones for Pantawid Pasada

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/25/2022

  TALISAY CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Many tricycle drivers don’t have smartphones nor can afford one. This was the statement of a group of tricycle drivers in Talisay City who hoped to qualify for the Pantawid Pasada…

PRO-7, gov’t agencies hold Duterte Legacy caravan

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 04/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Various government agencies attended and participated in the Duterte Legacy caravan earlier Thursday, April 20, at the Police Regional Office (PRO-7) grounds.  Constant convergence with agencies is a way to ensure peace and…

DILG: Report individuals using gov’t funds for election campaigns

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 04/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) confirmed they received reports of those  allegedly using government funds for election campaigns.  But Jonathan Malaya, Undersecretary for Plans, Public Affairs and Communication of the…

Mandaue’s CADAC best performing in Central Visayas

Doris C. Bongcac 04/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City was recently recognized for having the Best Performing City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC)  in Central Visayas. Mayor Jonas Cortes; Councilor Nerissa Soon-Ruiz, focal person of the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC);…

DILG asks 48 LGUs to explain slow aid distribution

Dexter Cabalza 03/23/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued show cause orders to 48 local governments in areas hit hard by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) three months ago, for their slow distribution of…

Cebu City receives P54M in financial aid for Odette affected families

Vhenna Mantilla 03/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Government has received a total of P54 million in financial assistance from the national government and other donors for the families affected by Supertyphoon Odette. Dr. Ester Concha, who oversees…

Lapu-Lapu City earns seal of Good Financial Housekeeping

Doris C. Bongcac 03/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Department of Interior and Local Government in Central Visayas (DILG-7) has recognized Lapu-Lapu City for its Good Financial Housekeeping in 2021. On Friday, March 4, Mayor Junard Chan received a plaque from…

Duterte repeats warning: Don’t buy medicines at sari-sari stores

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 02/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Don’t buy medicines at sari-sari stores, or your ailment might even get worse. President Rodrigo Duterte repeated on Monday this reminder of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in his taped weekly “Talk…

‘Sari-sari’ stores may apply for FDA license to sell meds

Dexter Cabalza 02/19/2022

“Sari-sari” stores may apply for authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell over-the-counter medicines, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). “Sari-sari stores can actually apply to the FDA. If…

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