Gwen infers ‘conflict of interest’ in Manila Water JIA terms breach

Rosalie O. Abatayo 12/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —   Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is suspecting conflict of interest as the reason behind former Capitol officials “failure to protect the interest of the province” concerning the joint investment agreement of the provincial government and…

Gwen orders release of incentives for Capitol employees

Futch Anthony Inso 12/13/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has already ordered the Finance Department to release the Productivity Enhancement Incentives (PEI) of the employees of the Cebu Provincial Capitol. The order was made based on the Department of Budget…

Capitol: P218 million assistance to barangays unliquidated since 2015

Rosalie Abatayo 12/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unless they will be able to liquidate the cash assistance previously disbursed to them by the Capitol, barangays in Cebu province may not receive assistance from the province. This is after Governor Gwendolyn…

Gwen: ‘No negotiation may salvage Manila Water JIA’

Rosalie Abatayo 12/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Negotiations to salvage the joint investment agreement for the bulk water supply project between the Cebu Provincial Capitol and Manila Water Consortium Inc. is already “off the table.” If Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia…

Gwen: Election postponement to provide continuity of service

Rosalie O. Abatayo 12/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Governor Gwendolyn Garcia believes the postponement of the barangay polls will bring stability in local government units. Garcia, in a press conference  this afternoon, December 9, said the development will bring continuity in…

Gwen to set guidelines to define what ‘help’  barangays can get from Capitol

Rosalie Abatayo 12/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Not all needs of the province’s 1,066 barangays can be sourced from the Capitol. This applies especially for barangays that have relatively high income, said Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia. Garcia said she will…

Metro, northern Cebu under Signal No. 1; Tisoy to draw nearest to Cebu on Monday afternoon

Rosalie Abatayo 12/01/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu and the entire northern Cebu is now under Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 1. As of 5 p.m. advisory of Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), Typhoon Tisoy is…

With only 8 officers, HPG-Cebu commits to support road law enforcement in Cebu

Rosalie O. Abatayo 11/21/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Despite having only eight men for the entire Cebu province, the chief of the High Patrol Group (HPG) has committed to take part in strengthening road law enforcement in the province. Police Captain Michael…

Garcia to critics: Step forward if you think you can manage CSBT better

Rosalie Abatayo 11/21/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has challenged critics of the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) to step forward if they believe they can manage the terminal better. “Kung dunay makastep forward nga moingon nga supermen…

Gwen mulls online ticketing system for CSBT

Rosalie Abatayo 11/20/2019

Capitol mulls integrating online ticketing system to address long queues at Cebu South Bus Terminal CEBU CITY, Philippines — Passengers using the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) may soon be rid of the long queues in buying…

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: 48 roadside trees in Carcar City will not be cut for now

Rosalie O. Abatayo 10/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 48 Acacia trees that stand along the national highway in Carcar City in southern Cebu will not be cut, at least for now. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia made the clarification following a meeting…

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