P15 million infra projects for top Suroy Suroy LGUs in Northern Escapade

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/30/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Cebu provincial government is set to award P15 million worth of infrastructure projects to five local government units in northern Cebu after topping the ranking of host towns during the Suroy Suroy Sugbo…

PJ Garcia to file bill to support Gwen’s ‘English only’ policy in public schools

Rosalie Abatayo 01/23/2020

CEBU CITY — Deputy Speaker and Cebu 3rd District Representative Pablo John Garcia said he may file a bill seeking for the amendment of Republic Act 10533, or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. RA 10533 is…

Cebu governor may extend pork ban beyond June 30

Rosalie Abatayo 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said she might issue another order extending the validity of the ban on Luzon-sourced pork and related products beyond June 30, 2020. Garcia said the province will not let…

IN PHOTOS: Sinulog Grand Parade, Ritual Showdown

Gerard Vincent Francisco, Raul Constantine Tabanao 01/20/2020

Cebu City, Philippines–It’s a wrap for the Sinulog Festival 2020! Did you miss the celebration? Don’t worry, we’ve put together a photo gallery for you to relive the celebration of the feast of the Señor Santo Niño…

‘Unity dance’ of Gov. Garcia, Mayor Labella will push through next year

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The much anticipated “unity dance” of Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia and Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella didn’t push through on Sunday, January 19, 2020, but this doesn’t mean it isn’t happening in the future.  …

Garcia: Duterte’s visit a thank you to the Cebuanos

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The visit of President Rodrigo Duterte during the Sinulog grand parade on Sunday, January 19, 2020, is a manifestation of his gratitude to the Cebuanos who helped in his election in 2016, says Cebu…

Capitol: City did not coordinate assistance for Devotee City

Rosalie Abatayo 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three days before Devotee City opens for Santo Niño devotees this January 17, 2020, the Capitol said the city has not informed them yet on their particular role in catering the out-of-town devotees.…

Catmon belles rule 9th Governor Gwen Garcia Unity Volleyball Cup for Women

Mars G. Alison 12/19/2019

Mandaue City, Cebu—Volleybelles from Catmon emerged champions in the 9th Governor Gwen Garcia Unity Vollyeball (Guv) Cup for Women after they defeated Consolacion, 3-1, in the finals on Thursday afternoon, December 19, 2019, at the Mandaue City…

PDAF takes another form in Cebu?

Rosalie Abatayo 12/05/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Has the “unconstitutional” Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) been abolished or did it just take another form? In the Capitol, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has branded the Local Assistance Fund (LAF) handed to civil…

P12 B Capitol budget awaits Gwen’s signature

Rosalie Abatayo 12/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu provincial government’s P12 billion budget for 2020 is now awaiting the signature of Governor Gwendolyn Garcia. The allocation, which is so far biggest in the Capitol’s 450-year history, was passed during…

Capitol has no ‘official’ disaster chief yet

Rosalie Abatayo 11/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), now a division under the Governor’s office, still has no “official” head. Although Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has earlier announced that Neil Sanchez will be taking…

Capitol, MCIAA start talks on planned improvement of Camotes Island airstrip

Rosalie O. Abatayo 11/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government and the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) have already started talks on the planned upgrade of the airstrip on Camotes Island. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said that the development…

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