Baricuatro: No partisan politics in quake relief distribution

Lyle Andales 10/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Every Cebuano family affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake will receive aid from the provincial government. Governor Pamela Baricuatro said her administration will not be selective in giving out aid, using politics as…

Cebu earthquake: Pam calls for centralized relief distribution amid traffic delays

Lyle Andales 10/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Travel to northern Cebu is now taking longer than usual because of the volume of vehicles that are transporting aid to earthquake-affected localities. Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro said traffic congestion is causing delays…

Private sector, law enforcement unite for relief efforts

Lyle Andales 10/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government has joined forces with private groups, law enforcement, and faith-based institutions to deliver organized and coordinated relief operations for earthquake-hit communities in Northern Cebu. On Friday evening, October 3,…

Cebu earthquake: Fast-track delivery of goods for victims – Shimura

Lyle Andales 10/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu 4th District Rep. Sun Shimura has appealed to the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) to speed up the release of food packs to local government units (LGUs)…

Police in Mandaue undergo five-day disaster preparedness seminar

Mary Rose Sagarino 11/14/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is conducting a five-day disaster preparedness, and search and rescue, and relief operation seminar among its members. The opening was conducted on Monday, Nov. 14, at their…

FACES OF CEBU:  IKU-P, 30, Cebu-based Japanese influencer

Delta Letigio 01/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Super typhoon Odette did not only affect Cebuanos, but also foreigners living in Cebu.  One of those affected was IKU-P, a 30 year old Japanese national, who found himself in the middle of the storm…

Arci Munoz receives special recognition from PAF

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 10/06/2021

CEBU, Philippines — Arci Muñoz has received special recognition from the Philippine Air Force during its Reservists’ Recognition Day last Sept. 30.  On her Instagram, Muñoz shared a photo of her special award as she thanks PAF…

PRO-7 brings ‘barangayanihan’ to Bangkal: 150 families receive gift packs

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 05/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 150 families in Barangay Bangkal in Lapu-Lapu City received gift packs today, May 2, during the gift-giving and feeding activity organized by the Police Regional Office (PRO-7) in line with their…

Help from Cebu City is on its way

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City’s aid to the typhoon-stricken island province of Catanduanes is on its way. 60 personnel along with relief goods and financial aid were sent off on board BRP Batak 299, which departed the Naval…

PDRRMO recommends placing Cebu Province under state of calamity

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 12/27/2019

MEDELLIN, Cebu, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) will be recommending to the Provincial Board to declare a state of calamity in the entire province. This move happened after the respective…

Strengthening ties by helping out

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/19/2014

Helping in relief operations for earthquake victims in Bohol gave meaning to  Junnette Pujida’s relationship with his boyfriend, Jeff Garcia. Pujida, 24, and Garcia, 31, of barangay Sambag I, Cebu City led the Cebu International Port Users…

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