Cebu City remembers Rajah Humabon

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government remembered on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Rajah Humabon, who was the King of Cebu at the time of the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Vice Mayor Michael Rama…

Expect unique twist for Buhing Kalbaryo in online stream — Rama

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/01/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama said people should expect something unique in the Buhing Kalbaryo, a play he organized for Holy Week 24 years ago, for its online streaming on Good Friday,…

Labella slams City Council: You gave authority to sign JVA

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 03/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said there is no impediment in the joint-venture-agreement the city undertook with Megawide Construction Corp. for the modernization of the Carbon Market. This was his response after the groundbreaking…

Vaccination simulations for BHWs and health workers begin in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/19/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The vaccination simulations in Cebu City have begun today, March 19, 2021, and will last at least for a week. The barangay health workers (BHW) and other frontliners will be vaccinated starting March…

84th Cebu City Charter Day: ‘Limited’ physical wreath laying and virtual celebration expected

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the first time, Cebu City will be celebrating its 84th Charter Day on February 24, 2021, in a virtual celebration. Instead of the usual fanfare at the Cebu City Hall in the…

Cebu City ‘not in haste’ for vaccines

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/17/2021

FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a vial labeled with a “Vaccine COVID-19” sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic CEBU CITY, Philippines — COVID-19 vaccines for Cebu City residents may…

Labella names Rama as Cebu City vaccine czar

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has named Vice Mayor Michael Rama as the city’s vaccine czar. This amid the recent exchange of heated statements between the two officials over the weekend. “We are…

Labella to Rama: Put aside politics, work harder in this pandemic

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella hit back at Vice Mayor Michael Rama, who recently questioned his capability to govern the city while he recuperates from an ear infection. Labella released an official statement…

Cebu City Council to return to online sessions following rise in COVID cases

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/29/2021

CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council will once again return to holding sessions online following the rise of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the city. As of January 29, 2021, the city has 1,150 active…

Presentation of vaccine plan in Cebu City Council postponed

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The presentation of the vaccine plan of Cebu City to its Council has been moved to a later date. Vice Mayor Michael Rama announced in a phone interview with reporters that the special…

Talks for Sinulog contingents to dance during Quincentennial anniversary ongoing

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Discussions about allowing the Sinulog contingents to perform during the Quincentennial Anniversary of the Arrival of Christianity is ongoing. Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama said the Sinulog organizers have been reaching out…

NOAH now has more than 300 COVID-19 patients

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 01/20/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The New Oasis for Adaptation and a Home (NOAH) complex at the South Road Properties (SRP) in Cebu City now has 314 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in isolation. The numbers ballooned in…

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