More documents needed to travel abroad starting Sept. 3

Zacarian Sarao 08/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — More documents will be needed by Filipinos traveling abroad to comply with new stricter travel regulations. The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) is set to implement its revised guidelines for the departure of Filipinos…

‘Cost’ making couples forgo church wedding – poll

Donna Pazzibugan 02/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Bridal gowns, pictorials, wedding receptions, and the accouterments that go with church weddings make for a memorable celebration, but their rising costs are making many couples think twice about tying the knot in front…

Rama plans to ‘simplify’ requirements for seniors cash aid

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior citizens in Cebu City will soon be qualified to received cash aid from the city government irregardless of their registration status with the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Mayor Michal Rama said he…

Labella to barangays: Complete requirements to get financial aid

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/15/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella belied reports that there had been purposeful delays on the financial assistance for the city’s barangays. Some barangay officials have recently complained that the financial assistance from the…

Planning to go to Cebu City? Here’s what you need…

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/25/2021

Cebu City visitors will need to accomplish additional requirements before they will be allowed to enter the city. CDN Digital photo | Brian J. Ochoa CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is requiring more from travellers compared…

Mandaue’s tourism office flooded with questions on how to visit city

Mary Rose Sagarino 03/04/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The Mandaue City Tourism Office has been receiving tons of inquiries about the easing of requirements for those who will return or visit the city. Since the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has lifted…

Singapore requires travelers from PH to present negative COVID-19 test

Christia Marie Ramos 10/13/2020

MANILA, Philippines — After 11 more Filipinos tested positive for COVID-19 in Singapore, travelers coming from the Philippines will be required to present a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test before they can be allowed entry to Singapore starting…

Only ID and COE needed for Talisay workers to return from Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Talisay City residents who have to leave to work in Cebu City need not worry as they will be allowed to return home easily through the borders despite being under Modified Enhanced Community…

OFWs affected by global pandemic to receive P10K one-time financial aid from DOLE

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY—The overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the coronavirus 2019 pandemic will soon receive a one-time financial assistance of P10,000. “The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has already prepared the guidelines of the DOLE-AKAP (Abot…

Labella okays release of financial assistance of barangays, but …

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo said he would allow the release of P5 million financial assistance to barangays with incomplete liquidation reports as soon as possible. However, these barangays must submit an affidavit of…

Labella promises to open Cebu City College during his three-year term

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/31/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will soon have its own city college. Mayor Edgardo Labella met with Maximo Aljibe, director of the Commission on Higher Education in Central Visayas (CHED-7) on Tuesday afternoon, July 30, to solicit…

Firecracker vendors told: Comply with requirements before selling at SRP zone

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/03/2018

FIRECRACKER vendors wishing to sell firecrackers in Cebu City’s firecracker zone should have the necessary documents and permits before they could sell in the city’s designated area. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak in an interview on Monday…

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