Cebu City Council passes almost P4.5 billion supplemental budget on divided house

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/28/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The long-awaited almost P4.5 billion Supplemental Budget No. 1 (SB-1) proposed by Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella was finally passed by the City Council on Wednesday evening, July 28, 2021. After a grueling,…

Mayor Labella’s son says dad’s health is improving

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/23/2021

Cebu City, Philippines — Jaypee Labella, the son of Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella, has released a statement regarding the state of his father’s health. The family said they would be releasing an official statement when the…

Rama may need to extend stay as acting mayor, Labella “stable”

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 07/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella’s health is slowly improving, but he may not be strong enough to go back to work by July 25, 2021. This was the statement of City Administrator Floro…

Newly-appointed LSB chairperson vows to continue projects of predecessor

Mae Fhel Gom-os 07/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The newly-appointed chairperson of the Cebu City Local School Board (LSB) has promised to continue the implementation of all pending projects, including the construction of 10 school buildings, and the operation of the…

Cebu City gov’t to terminate non-employee heads of offices

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu City government is terminating heads of offices, including special offices, who are not organic employees of the city.  This is done in response to the advice of the City Legal Office that heads…

Cebu City school board chair ‘unceremoniously’ booted off

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Local School Board (LSB) chairperson Raddy Diola was surprised to find out he was removed from his post from the school board. Diola confirmed to CDN Digital that he found out…

Labella still recuperating but chooses to work again

Dyrecka Letigio 07/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella is still recuperating from his illness but has chosen to work again in the City Hall. Labella said that in the last three weeks while undergoing medical leave,…

Cebu City Mayor Labella now back at work

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/01/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has returned to work again as the city’s chief executive on July 1, 2021, after taking a three-week-long leave. The mayor is working in his home in Barangay…

Cebu City EOC eyes lifting swab tests for fully inoculated domestic travelers

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/14/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has proposed to ease restrictions for inbound domestic travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Councilor Joel Garganera, head of the EOC, said they would be…

Labella wants Duterte Pa Rin movement organizers summoned

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has instructed the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) to investigate the alleged health protocol violation of a local group of supporters…

Labella warns of another liquor ban if establishments don’t behave

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said that if more alcohol-serving establishments violate the social distancing protocols or any health protocols for that matter, the city government may have to reimpose a liquor ban.…

Cebu City will soon be debt-free, SRP proceeds almost used up

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/05/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will finally be free from over a 25-year debt should the P4.4 billion supplemental budget that Mayor Edgardo Labella is asking will be passed by the City Council. Councilor Raymond…

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