Cebu sticks to own swabbing policy as int’l flights return to MCIA

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu province will stick to its swab-upon-arrival policy now that Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is reaccepting inbound international flights.  Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced on Monday, June 7, that key government officials here decided…

Roque won’t sue ‘BFF’ Gwen Garcia over Cebu testing protocols

Krissy Aguilar - Reporter / @KAguilarINQ 05/31/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday denied that he had plans of pressing charges against Cebu governor Gwendolyn Garcia, who he called his BFF (short for best friend forever) for veering away from the…

Dino assures no insubordination charges against Garcia

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 05/28/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino, presidential assistant for the Visayas, has assured that there are no charges awaiting Cebu Provincial Governor Gwendolyn Garcia over the policies of the province on Returning Overseas Filipinos. It…

Cortes: Mandaue backs Cebu gov’s quarantine policy on ROFs, OFWs

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/28/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu, Philippines —The Mandaue City government supports Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia’s testing and quarantine policy for Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes in an interview on Friday,…

Cebu South Bus Terminal goes cashless

Morexette Marie Erram 05/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The ticketing system at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) is now officially automated and cashless.  On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the Cebu Provincial Government and Topline Hi-Tech Synergy Corporation led the ceremonial launching of…

Mandaue City captures 4 of 7 Sugbusog awards

Mary Rose Sagarino 05/12/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City won four of seven categories in the Cebu Provincial Government’s Sugbusog vegetable gardening contest this year. On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, Mayor Jonas Cortes and Governor Gwendolyn Garcia along with Congresswoman…

Garcia: I am not running for senator

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia will not be running for senator.  Instead, she will be seeking reelection in the upcoming 2022 elections.  This was her response to a group that has called her to…

What to expect in Kawasan reopening

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – One of Cebu’s most popular tourist destinations, Kawasan Falls, is set to reopen any time soon, approximately a year since it was closed due to threats of COVID-19. Kawasan Falls, located in Badian…

Capitol allows more tourism activities to reopen

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has allowed the resumption of more tourism activities, the governor confirmed in a recent press conference. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday, April 19, 2021, told reporters that the province…

Lingbawan is acting director of Cebu Police Provincial Office

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 04/13/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After being relieved as the chief of the Regional Intelligence Division (RID-7) last April 10, Police Colonel Robert Lingbawan is now the new acting director of the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO). This…

Police in Cebu province ready Holy Week security plans

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 03/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Regular police checkpoint areas in Cebu Province will be converted into police assistance or help desk areas for the upcoming Holy Week. Police Colonel Alladin Collado, Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO) chief, said…

Suroy-Suroy Sugbo tour packages for Holy Week to be launched on March 16

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/13/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Holy Week packages for tourists in Cebu Province will be launched on March 16, 2021, which the Capitol hopes would bring in more tourists to the province during the upcoming Holy Week. The…

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