Gwen on ‘tuob’ critics: It is still a democracy

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said the country was still a democracy and people should have the choice whether or not they would practice “tuob,” the traditional health regimen that she had endorsed to…

Capitol to purchase 100 oximeters

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu provincial government is planning to purchase 100 oximeters, a noninvasive device that measures the oxygen level of a person, for the rural health units of the towns in the province and…

Cebu logs 121 new COVID-19 cases

Rosalie Abatayo 05/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 121 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were added to Cebu’s tally on Monday, May 11, 2020. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in a virtual presser on Monday afternoon, said…

Gwen to mayors: Help constituents find assistance from other gov’t agencies aside from SAP

Rosalie O. Abatayo 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Poor and vulnerable families that will not be able to avail of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s  (DSWD) Social Amelioration Program (SAP) may still receive assistance from other government agencies. In…

Gwen: Prioritize ‘poor and helpless’ in aid distribution during ‘lockdown’

Rosalie Abatayo 03/27/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The “poor and the helpless” would be the priority of food packs and assistance that the local government units in Cebu province would extend amid the span of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).…

Gwen wants bagsakan centers in localities to combat ‘overpricing’ of basic goods

Rosalie Abatayo 03/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bagsakan centers will be set up in the different towns and cities of the province to ensure food security amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat. The bagsakan centers are makeshift markets where basic…

Why Gwen, Capitol wanted Barangay Luz lot cleared

Rosalie Abatayo 03/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fighting cocks and not fire victims occupy most of the Capitol-owned lot in Barangay Luz in Cebu City. This is one of the reasons the Capitol wanted to clear the lot of structures.…

Slow contractors may lose Capitol road contracts

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Project contractors, who were unable to finish their assigned projects, face the risk of termination of their contract with the Capitol. The Cebu Provincial Engineering Office is expected to start assessing the rehabilitation…

Gwen: Non-Cebuano PUMs won’t be quarantined; they will be sent to hometowns outside Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso 02/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia will no longer accept persons under monitoring (PUMs), who have a travel history from China and will arrive in the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) if they are not residents…

Capitol to shell out funds for protection of towns, cities against nCoV

Rosalie Abatayo 02/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Capitol will be giving P500,000 to each of its 44 towns and 7 cities for preparation against the 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The funding, according to Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, shall…

Capitol tells passengers: Faithfully fill out MCIA health declaration cards

Rosalie Abatayo 01/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu provincial government is asking passengers of international flights arriving at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to “faithfully” fill out their health declaration forms amid the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) alert.…

After downsizing, PDRRMO Chief asks Gwen for 14 more personnel

Rosalie Abatayo 01/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is eyeing to augment their manpower with at least 14 additional personnel to ensure a round-the-clock operation of their office. Neil Sanchez, PDRRMO…

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