City administrator takes leave as Archival orders probe of procurement

Pia Piquero 09/28/2026

City Administrator Albert Tan has stepped aside from his post and as chairman of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) while Mayor Nestor Archival investigates complaints concerning the city’s procurement system.…

Archival: 2-year BSKE extension gives barangay officials ‘time to prove’

Pia Piquero 09/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival said the two-year extension of barangay officials’ terms would give those who had yet to prove their performance in public service “more time to do so.” Kenneth Siasar, Archival’s chief…

Cebu City Hall shifts to 4-day workweek amid brownouts, rising costs

Pia Piquero 09/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fridays will become the regular weekday break for most Cebu City government employees as City Hall compresses its workweek into four longer days amid recurring brownouts and rising transportation and fuel costs. The…

Rotary to Cebu City: We can decline ₱1M conference aid

Pia Piquero 09/21/2026

A district of the Rotary Club may turn down ₱1 million in financial assistance approved by the City Council after public criticism over the use of city funds for the organization's conference here, Mayor Nestor Archival’s chief…

₱1M Rotary reimbursement questioned amid lack of subsidy rules

Pia Piquero 09/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council approved a resolution offering up to P1 million in reimbursement for a Rotary district conference. However, councilors questioned the justification for the financial aid amid a lack of clear…

Cebu City assesses water resources amid El Niño concerns on Sept. 8

Pia Piquero 09/07/2026

Cebu City will assess its water supply, demand, and available sources Tuesday, Sept. 8, amid a possible prolonged El Niño.…

Old Cebu City subdivisions have no detention ponds, check finds

Pia Piquero 09/07/2026

Cebu City has started inspecting subdivisions for flood-mitigation measures and found older developments without detention ponds.…

Cebu City clamps down on small-town lottery, e-sabong

Pia Piquero 09/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival has ordered local police to intensify the crackdown on illegal and unauthorized gambling across the city. He directed officers to scrutinize operations ranging from small-town lottery games and e-sabong to…

Archival defends motorcycle escorts, says they help ‘sweep’ traffic

Pia Piquero 09/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival defended his use of motorcycle escorts, saying they help clear traffic and direct motorcycles toward their designated lane to keep roads orderly under Oplan BanTal. Archival said Monday that the…

P130M debt complicates Binaliw reopening, Cebu City garbage costs mounts

Lyle Andales 09/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government may not be able to resume garbage disposal at the Binaliw landfill in the next two to three months as it continues to deal with a P130-million obligation tied…

Mayor Archival calls for ‘everyday heroism’ on National Heroes Day

Lyle Andales 08/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival said heroism today is not limited to the extraordinary sacrifices of historical figures but can also be found in the everyday work of people serving their communities. Speaking…

BanTal discipline zone stays, 1.2-meter motorcycle lane planned

Pia Piquero 08/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival said Monday that Cebu City will continue enforcing the Banilad-Talamban (BanTal) discipline zone while adjusting its road markings to provide motorcycles with a dedicated 1.2-meter space on the right side…

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