Officials in Cebu’s 7th district joins One Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/30/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More mayors are joining the Garcia-led One Cebu party as the filing for the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for the May 2022 national elections draws near. Local officials in Cebu’s 7th District on…

It’s official, Ace to run as Cebu governor

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/30/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The gubernatorial race in Cebu could be a fight between scions of the province’s most influential political families. Former Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano officially announced on Thursday, September 30, his bid for…

Groups call for Durano-Davide tandem

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Several groups in Cebu have thrown their support for a Durano-Davide tandem in the upcoming national and local elections. At least 120 group leaders convened on Tuesday, September 28, calling former Tourism Sec.…

1 week before COC filing: One Cebu gains more support from mayors

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/26/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With only a week left before the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs), the Garcia-led One Cebu political party has gained more support from local officials, including relatives of the Durano family of…

Garcia on Ace Durano’s plan to run for governor: I’m honored to face him as my most worthy opponent

Mae Fhel Gom-os 09/16/2021

  MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said she would be ‘most honored’ to face former Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano should the latter decide to run as governor for the upcoming elections. Garcia said…

Ace considers running vs Gwen in 2022 polls

Morexette Marie Erram 09/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano could be facing Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia for the upcoming 2022 elections.  This after the Durano-led Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (BAKUD) party announced in a…

Gwen welcomes DOH’s stance on lockdowns

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, August 25, welcomed the recent stand of the Department of Health (DOH) that lockdowns are not effective in curbing the spread of COVID-19. “Gikinahanglan ta magbalanse. Balansehon…

Former Governor Pabling Garcia laid to rest beside his wife on August 21

Mae Fhel Gom-os 08/21/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Former Cebu Governor Pablo “Pabling” Garcia was laid to rest beside his wife, judge Esperanza “Inday” Fiel Garcia at the Angelicum in Mandaue City on a cloudy Saturday afternoon, August 21, 2021. Garcia…

Cebu police vow to reinforce orders vs. overloaded PUVs

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Cebu province vowed to reinforce recent orders from the Capitol that prohibit and penalize operators of overloaded Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs). This after Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia met with all police…

IATF member challenged: Show data, don’t blame Cebu on Delta variant

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A column linking Cebu’s swab-upon-arrival policy and the Delta variant, written by a member of the national government’s anti-COVID task force, did not sit well with local officials here. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia…

In Cebu province, granular lockdowns for areas with high COVID cases

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Areas with high cases of COVID-19 in Cebu province shall be subjected to granular lockdowns, the Capitol announced. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday, August 9, ordered mayors of the province’s towns and…

Cebu’s Swab-Upon-Arrival policy gains more support

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu province’s Swab-Upon-Arrival policy is gaining more support. The latest to express his support is Senator and Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III. Sotto, in a press statement, expressed support for the implementation…

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