Cebu City crime rate drops during ECQ

Immae Lachica 05/20/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) reported a significant drop in crime rate here during the period of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). Police Colonel Josefino Ligan, CCPO director told the media during a video conference…

51 recovered COVID-19 patients in Barrio Luz go home today — Gealon

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fifty-one of the 201 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in Barangay Luz in Cebu City, will be going home today, May 19, 2020. In a press conference, Lawyer Rey Gealon, the spokesperson of…

Arrested illegal gamblers: We were only having fun

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Nag lingaw-lingaw lang mi ginagmay lang kay di man mi makasuroy.” (We were just having a little fun because we could not take a stroll or visit our friends in other areas.) This…

No PUVs in Cebu granted special permits yet to operate

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As most parts of Cebu prepare to transition to general community quarantine (GCQ), special permits for public utility vehicles (PUVs) have not been granted yet. Eduardo Montealto Jr., director of Land Transportation Franchising…

Although ‘unhappy’ with Lapu’s GCQ status, Chan to respect IATF’s decision

Doris C. Bongcac 05/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Even if their city’s status had already been downgraded from Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to  General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan is asking Oponganons not to let their guards down.…

Public told about new normal: Wear face masks, observe social distancing

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public must remember to still use face masks, observe social distancing and avoid mass gatherings in areas that are already under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ) because…

Labella welcomes IATF’s decision; Cebu City to remain under ECQ

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella welcomed the decision of the national government allowing the city to remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). The decision came a day after the city government on Friday,…

Drivers told to observe speed limit even when traversing near-empty roads

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Drivers and motorists traversing the national highway in Toledo City are advised to always observe the 60 kilometers per hour (kph) speed limit even if roads in the area are empty or near empty…

Certain businesses in Cebu City allowed to operate starting tomorrow

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some businesses can start to operate at limited capacity starting Saturday, May 16, 2020, as the city shifts to the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). In the newly signed Executive Order No. 77,…

Carbon, Pardo Police assure operations won’t be affected by depleted personnel

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police office tasks won’t be affected even if most of their men are under a 14-day quarantine. This was the assurance made by Police Captain Alvin Llamedo, Carbon Police chief, and Police Major…

Trips to Bantayan, Camotes may resume during GCQ

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Cebu province transitions to general community quarantine (GCQ) this Saturday, May 16, 2020, sea travels from mainland Cebu to the towns in Bantayan and Camotes Islands are also anticipated to resume. Governor…

Gullas: If Talisay City remains under ECQ, bus terminal can’t stay here

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — If Talisay City remains under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the bus terminal cannot be placed inside the city. This was the concern of  Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas over the plans of Governor…

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