No diarrhea cases reported in Cebu province – gov

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As access and supply to potable water remains scarce in most parts of Cebu Island in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai), local officials here expressed concern over the sprouting cases…

More linemen in Metro Cebu to help in power restoration

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Visayan Electric on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, has reenergized over 100,000 households in its franchise area as more help from Luzon and Mindanao has come.  The power distributor on Wednesday announced that more…

In City of Naga, ‘work-for-cash’ implemented to clean Odette debris, help residents rebuild

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It is like hitting two birds with one stone.  In the City of Naga in south Cebu, the local government came up with a solution to hasten clearing efforts and at the same…

DSWD-7 has already distributed aid to 461K families in the region

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/28/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development Office in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) has already served 461,000 families in the region who were affected by the destruction caused by super typhoon Odette. DSWD-7 regional…

Cebu province receives P14M cash aid from Pres. Duterte

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/28/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte donated P14.1 million as initial financial aid to Cebu province, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said. Garcia said the Provincial Treasurer’s Office received cash assistance from the President on Monday, December 27,…

A week after #OdettePH, Cebu province to focus on rebuilding

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/28/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A week since Typhoon Odette ravaged Cebu, all localities in the central and southern portions of the island are now accessible.  Power is also back in a couple of municipalities, and access to…

COVID-19 vaccination resumes in Mandaue

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/27/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City has resumed its COVID-19 vaccination on Monday, December 27. City Councilor Malcolm Sanchez said the COVID-19 vaccination resumed at the Pacific Mall vaccination site. Sanchez said the site will only cater…

Cebu City to set ‘Clearing Days’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To hasten clearing operations and power restoration efforts here, the city government will be holding ‘Clearing Days’ either this December 30 or January 2. In doing so, non-essential vehicles will not be allowed…

Rama: Sinulog celebration this 2022 will continue

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As far as Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is concerned, the celebration of the Sinulog Festival will push through this 2022.  Rama made this announcement when asked during a press conference on Monday,…

#CDNPaskoSaSugbo: A taxi driver’s Christmas wish

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 12/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They are everywhere, always ready should customers need to be transported to work, home or to wherever they want to be. However, like any other Cebuano, taxi drivers are also badly affected by…

Death toll due to Typhoon Odette climbs to 389 — NDRRMC

Catherine Gonzales 12/27/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll due to Typhoon Odette has reached 389, based on the latest report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as of Monday. This was higher than the 378 deaths…

2 establishments in Cebu told to explain alleged overpricing

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least two establishments here were ordered to explain before authorities why they allegedly sold overpriced essential goods. The Department of Trade and Industry in Central Visayas (DTI-7) said they issued Letters of…

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