Cebu’s Little Hong Kong: Train operation eyed in Lapu-Lapu City

Doris C. Bongcac 05/14/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Wanting to pursue his dream of making Lapu-Lapu City into a “Little Hong Kong,” Mayor Junard Chan said that a study was now underway to determine the feasibility of operating a monorail or…

Lapu-Lapu’s candidate for Ms Universe PH seeks Oponganons support

Futch Anthony Inso 04/25/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – Miss Universe Philippines candidate Claire Sanchez Inso paid a courtesy visit to Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan on Monday, April 24. During the visit, Inso formally asked for the city government’s support…

Charges filed in court against 4 arrested vandals — Chan

Futch Anthony Inso 04/24/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – At least four vandals were already arrested by the police in Lapu-Lapu City. Charges for the violation of a city ordinance that prohibits vandalism have also been filed against the four arrested individuals…

Mayor Chan offers P20,000 reward for arrest of vandals in Lapu-Lapu City

Doris C. Bongcac 04/23/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu —  Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is offering a P20,000 reward to Oponganons who could provide information on the identities of vandals in their city. Chan made his reward offer as he also…

Ahong commends govt agencies responsible for arrest of South African drug trafficker, HVI

Futch Anthony Inso 04/17/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan recognized three government agencies responsible for the recent arrest of a South African drug trafficker and a high value individual (HVI) and the confiscation of millions worth of…

Ahong, party mates sweep Lapu-Lapu seats

Futch Anthony Inso 05/10/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Board of Canvassers has proclaimed the candidates under the Team Ahong-Team Libre, led by reelectionist mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, as winners in the May 9, 2022, National and Local Elections.…

Lapu-Lapu City earns seal of Good Financial Housekeeping

Doris C. Bongcac 03/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Department of Interior and Local Government in Central Visayas (DILG-7) has recognized Lapu-Lapu City for its Good Financial Housekeeping in 2021. On Friday, March 4, Mayor Junard Chan received a plaque from…

Chan to ask City Council to suspend curfew ordinance

Futch Anthony Inso 03/01/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan will request the city council to pass an ordinance that will temporarily suspend the implementation of the city’s curfew ordinance. “I will send a letter to temporarily,…

Ahong reports 51.47% vaccination rate

Doris C. Bongcac 09/11/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City is close to achieving the 70 percent vaccination target. Mayor Junard Chan reported that as of Saturday, September 11, they already achieved a 51.74 percent rate. “Atong gipaningkamotan nga makamugna kita…

Chan: 32 kids at Home Care Center positive for COVID-19

Futch Anthony Inso 08/10/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The coronavirus disease is now beginning to affect children in Lapu-Lapu City. In a Facebook post, Mayor Junard Chan said 32 minors, who are now staying at the Home Care Center for Children…

Gwen supports Ahong’s plan to allow reentry of foreign tourists

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has expressed her support on Lapu-Lapu City’s plan to allow the reentry of foreign tourists there. Garcia, in a recent press conference, said she is ready to sit down…

Lapu-Lapu seniors jab suspended for now

Doris C. Bongcac 04/24/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Close to 2, 000 senior citizens in Lapu-Lapu City already received their first dose of the coronavirus disease vaccine. Mayor Junard Chan said that they were the recipients of the first batch…

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