Cebu governor says DILG should have helped towns to clear roads instead of merely assessing

Rosalie Abatayo 10/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has expressed disappointment with the rating system of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for road clearing efforts of towns and cities. “Wa ko mobilib anang rating nila.…

Garcia gives Manila Water 90 days to explain, cure ‘breaches’ in joint investment deal

Rosalie Abatayo 09/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has issued a 90-day ultimatum to Manila Water Consortium Inc. to explain the changes in the terms of the joint investment agreement (JIA) that the province entered into with…

Gwen challenges police to perform duties well even without incentives

Rosalie Abatayo 09/02/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police officers should do their jobs well not because of any incentives they may receive but because it is their duty. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said this during a press briefing at Capitol…

Gwen: Teban a rock star in Visayas, Mindanao, a true and loyal friend

Futch Anthony Inso 08/27/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia describes former Board Member and Talisay City Councilor Julian “Teban Escudero” Daan as a rock star in the field of entertainment, not only in the Visayas, but also in…

DBTC booters visit Gwen, ready for Batang Pinoy games in Palawan

Mars G. Alison 08/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Defending their national title and improving on their bronze finish during last year’s Batang Pinoy National Championships. These are the goals of the Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) Under 13 and Under 15…

No founding anniversary bonus for Capitol employees — Gwen

Rosalie Abatayo 07/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unlike the previous founding anniversary celebrations, Cebu Capitol employees may not expect any bonus this year. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, in a press conference on Tuesday, July 30, said Capitol employees should no longer…

Garcia withdraws case for Capitol resource center injunction

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/22/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— It may now be not up to the court to rule on the finality on the cancellation of the P1.3-billion Cebu Provincial Capitol Resource Center Project. The camp of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia will…

Capitol mulls turnover of Globe-donated New Life Center to DOH

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Provincial Government may not have the capacity to run an in-patient rehabilitation center for recovering severe drug dependents. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said she was “seriously considering” to turn over the management of…

Davide: WT may sue province for stopping resource center project

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — WT Construction Inc. (WTCI) the contractor of the proposed P1.3-billion Capitol Resource Center, is not obliged to backfill the now excavated site of the cancelled project. Instead, the firm may file a case…

Capitol to hold WT equipment until Capitol grounds are restored

Rosalie Abatayo 07/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —At least P6.9 million shall be needed in order to restore to level ground the excavated part of the Provincial Capitol Compound where the 20-story Capitol resource center was supposed to stand. But Governor…

Gwen begins term recalling 42-day lockdown in 2012

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Today marks the start of a fresh term for elected officials in the government. And for Cebu Capitol, an inaugural ceremony of Governor Gwendolyn Garcia attended by allies and non-allies kicked off their…

Insurance for barangay workers may have to wait for new Capitol admin

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol’s granting of medical, accident and life insurance to frontline barangay workers in the province may have to wait until incoming officials assume office on July 1. Jone Siegfred Sepe, vice chairman…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.