Garcia assures projects to be ‘equitably distributed’ to component towns, cities

Rosalie Abatayo 12/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Governor Gwendolyn Garcia vowed that the projects funded by the Capitol’s P12 billion budget for 2020 will be “equitably distributed” throughout the 51 component towns and cities of the province. The all-time high…

‘No ticket, no entry’ in Cebu’s south bus terminal

Rosalie Abatayo 10/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Only those with tickets will be allowed to enter the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) as the facility implements a “No Ticket, No Entry” policy starting Tuesday, October 29. The measure was put…

Garcia urges Cebu farmers to plant more corn

Rosalie Abatayo 10/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol is encouraging Cebuano farmers to plant corn “aggressively” in 2020. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said she instructed the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) to focus on supporting farmers to increase their corn production…

Garcia to retrieve “illegally” disposed Capitol assets

Rosalie Abatayo 09/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has authorized Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to initiate the recovery of all real properties of the Capitol which were “illegally” disposed during the previous administration. The SP approved during…

Capitol asks MCIAA to cooperate, strictly implement 100-day ban on pork

Rosalie O. Abatayo 08/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —”If we err, let us err on the side of caution.” Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said the Cebu Provincial Government was not taking chances in protecting its P10-billion hog industry. In a meeting with…

Gwen on Pasigarbo sa Sugbo: We have a show that makes us proud to be Cebuanos

Rosalie Abatayo 08/26/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Not even the downpour could dampen the spirits of the 15 winners of Pasigarbo sa Sugbo during their repeat performances on Monday, August 26. The five winners of Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Street Dancing…

Innoland Development Corp. officially turns over province-owned property in Lahug

Rosalie Abatayo 08/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Innoland Development Corp. executives formally turned over on Monday, August 19, 2019, the provincial government-owned 849-square meter property along Salinas Drive in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, which they have been renting since 2014.  The formal…

Capitol to investigate complaints of foul smell allegedly coming from provincial, city jails

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Are the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) and the Bagong Buhay Rehabilitation Center (BBRC) really the sources of stench that is bothering residents in Barangay Kalunasan, including the Langub Shrine in Barangay…

Gwen reorganizes Capitol, some departments may be downgraded

Rosalie Abatayo 07/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some departments at the Capitol may revert back to being division offices under the Office of the Governor. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said downgrading certain departments is needed to reduce redundancy and promote efficiency…

Gwen orders halt on all small-scale quarry operations in Cebu

Rosalie Abatayo 07/01/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—There will be no quarrying activities in the whole of Cebu Province starting Monday, July 1, 2019.  This after Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has issued a memorandum directing the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (Penro)…

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