Delta variant far stronger than other variants — IATF

Dyrecka Letigio 06/29/2021

Delta variant CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Delta variant of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the Interagency Task Force’s (IATF) main reason why they are apprehensive of allowing Cebu to implement its own policy. Doctor Edsel…

Garcia’s request to IATF: Allow Cebu policies to apply to Cebu residents

Dyrecka Letigio 06/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is appealing to the national Interagency Task Force (IATF) to allow the policies of Cebu for Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) to apply to Cebu residents only. Garcia said that…

Swab-Upon-Arrival in Cebu resumes on June 21

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will continue to implement its Swab-Upon-Arrival rule even after what seemed like another attempt from the national anti-COVID task force to push the province to follow their protocols.  Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on…

Labella appeals: Faster release of COVID test results for arriving ROFs

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/14/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella said that he would want the test results of returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) to be released faster. He said that many ROFs, who are residents of the city,…

Capitol imposes requirements for inbound overseas passengers transiting Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/13/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) transiting Cebu on their way to their respective hometowns may be denied entry here. This after Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Thursday, May 13,…

2 ROFs from Lapu-Lapu test positive for COVID-19

Futch Anthony Inso 01/22/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – Two Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs) in Lapu-Lapu City have tested positive for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This was confirmed by Grace Carungay, head of the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU). Carungay…

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