EO issued banning POGOs nationwide

Luisa Cabato 11/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang issued an Executive Order (EO) enforcing an immediate ban on all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) or Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), along with all offshore gaming activities in the country. EO No. 74…

Rama, his adjusted class schedules for Cebu City schools get support

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 04/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some stakeholders including parents and an official from the Department of Education (DepEd) Cebu City Division were in favor of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s recent executive order (EO). Rama officially signed the…

Marcos signs EO reinforcing PH maritime security in WPS

Faith Argosino 03/31/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order geared at strengthening the country’s maritime security and domain awareness in light of China’s recent aggressive threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Executive Order…

Marcos orders creation of LGBTQIA+ special panel for empowerment

Zacarian Sarao 12/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — An LGBTQIA+ special committee was ordered created under a presidential directive that would reconstitute the inter-agency panel on diversity and inclusion. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 51 on December 21…

Rama to issue new EO on how to ‘manage’ threats of fire in Cebu City

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 04/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is with the belief that fires can be prevented. In an interview on Saturday, Rama said fires are “not insurmountable, but manageable.” With this, the mayor said that he…

Rama to sign new EO following detection of ASF virus in Cebu City

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Additional measures would be introduced soon as to how else the Cebu City government and its residents could avoid the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF). Mayor Michael Rama said these will…

Classes suspended in Carmen, Cebu on Jan. 23 to give students time to rest after Sinulog

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To give the students participating in the 50th Sinulog sa Carmen celebration on Sunday, January 22, 2023, a day to rest, classes in all levels in Carmen, Cebu, will be suspended on Monday,…

Ban on street parties, liquor sales along the Sinulog’s old, new routes pushed

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Multisectoral Convergence Group has recommended to Mayor Michael Rama for a ban on street parties and liquor sales along the old and new routes of the Sinulog grand parade as…

Mayor Suan issues guidelines for Kalag-Kalag celebration in Cordova

Futch Anthony Inso 10/25/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan issued the guidelines for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2, respectively. Executive Order No. 17 entitled “An executive order…

Siquijor ditches COVID vax card, tests as entry requirement

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More provinces in Central Visayas have decided to do away with COVID-19 vaccination cards and RT-PCR tests as travel conditions. The latest to join is Siquijor after its Governor, Jake Vincent Villa, recently…

Rama’s new EO to instill discipline among Cebu City residents

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Michael Rama plans to issue an Executive Order (EO) that will remind Cebu City residents to comply with existing rules and regulations relating to garbage collection, traffic management and compliance with the…

Rama welcomes Palace allowing voluntary use of face mask outdoors

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on Monday, September 12, welcomed the decision of the Malacañang to allow the optional use of face masks in non-crowded, well-ventilated outdoor spaces. “I appreciate it very much…

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