PB budget committee endorses P12-billion budget ‘as is’

Rosalie Abatayo 11/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Provincial Board’s Committee on Budget and Appropriations has endorsed Capitol’s  P12 billion budget for 2020 “as is.” On Monday, November 18, the PB passed in mass motion the Committee Report of Board…

Boarding passes, instead of tickets, during peak hours at Cebu South Bus Terminal

Rosalie Abatayo 11/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bus operators in the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) will issue boarding passes, instead of tickets, to passengers during peak seasons like weekends and holidays. The boarding passes would allow passengers to enter…

Garcia says proposed budget still valid despite Rentuza’s with reservation signature

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/18/2019

CEBU CITY–Although acting City Treasurer Arlene Rentuza signed the proposed P10.4-billion 2020 budget with reservation, the proposed budget would still be valid, Cebu City Councilor Raymond Alvin Garcia said during the budget hearing held Monday, November 18.…

Garcia assures Cebu City 2020 budget will be approved

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Raymond Alvin Garcia, City Council’s majority floor leader, assured the public that the 2020 annual budget proposed by Mayor Edgardo Labella would be approved before the end of the year.…

Tribunalo clears office; to leave PDRRMO Friday

Rosalie Abatayo 11/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Outgoing Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) Chief Baltazar Tribunalo Jr. has started to clear his office on Thursday, November 14. Tribunalo will spend his last day in the office tomorrow,…

Rama orders suspension of budget hearing, wants source of funds tackled first

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael “Mike” Rama has suspended the budget hearing for the 2020 annual budget proposed by Mayor Edgardo Labella on Thursday afternoon, November 14, 2019. Rama, who is the presiding…

Controversies prompt Barug-PDP Laban to meet weekly

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s administration party, Barug-PDP Laban, will be meeting weekly to address pressing issues in the party. This followed amidst reports of a falling out between Mayor Edgardo Labella and Vice Mayor Michael…

Gwen ‘assures’ DILG: My energy is totally dedicated to helping LGUs

Rosalie Abatayo 10/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia assured the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) that “all of her energies were totally dedicated in helping out our local government units.” Garcia was earlier the subject…

With 3 pork brands positive for ASF, Cebu stays firm on banning pork products from Luzon

Rosalie Abatayo 10/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —— There will be no let-up in Cebu’s African Swine Fever Task Force monitoring and operations against pork products from Luzon and the 22 ASF-affected countries. Dr. Mary Rose Vincoy, provincial veterinarian and the…

Capitol, PDEA, PNP, courts to set protocol for speedy disposal of seized illegal drugs

Rosalie Abatayo 10/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The Cebu provincial government is now working with anti-narcotics groups and the courts to establish a protocol for the speedy destruction of illegal drugs confiscated during operations. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said the immediate…

After mall heist, Gwen wants port, terminal security tightened

Rosalie Abatayo 10/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol has encouraged law enforcement units in the province to institute stricter security measures in ports following the daring mall robbery in Mandaue City last Saturday evening, October 19. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia…

Gwen: Cebu traffic needs solutions, not a debate if it’s a ‘crisis’

Rosalie Abatayo 10/14/2019

CEBU CITY. Philipines — Metro Cebu’s traffic situation needs solutions, not debates on whether it is a “crisis.” Governor Gwendolyn Garcia made the remark as the Provincial Board declared a “traffic crisis” through a resolution on during…

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