PCG: No Sail Policy in Visayas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, that a “No-Sail Policy” is being implemented in the Visayas. In a statement, PCG said the order is a preventive measure…

Aboitiz Group continues COVID-19 recovery efforts in Cebu, Visayas

PR 04/06/2020

With more areas in the country now placed under enhanced community quarantine, the Aboitiz Group is ramping up its sustained efforts in helping frontliners and affected localities amid the ongoing health crisis. In Cebu, where most of…

One more hospital in Visayas accredited to do COVID-19 testing

Daphne Galvez 04/02/2020

MANILA, Philippines — There are now two hospitals in the Visayas that are accredited to conduct testing for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Health Secretary Francisco Duque III announced on Thursday that the West Visayas Medical Center in Iloilo…

Ill-fated chartered plane that crashed at NAIA used to deliver medical supplies in Cebu, Visayas

and Irene Sino Cruz, Florence Baesa, Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/29/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The chartered plane bound for Japan for a medical evacuation (medEvac) mission that exploded and crashed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday evening, March 29, 2020 was used to deliver medical…

Being a good neighbor

Gloria Estenzo Ramos 03/12/2020

, Growing up in a community where families knew each other and even the member’s birthdays seems like a dream. We had a lot of interaction, and at times a bit of misunderstanding, yet we tried and…

Friday weather forecast: Wet weekend in Visayas, Mindanao due to LPA

Christia Marie Ramos 03/06/2020

MANILA, Philippines —  A low-pressure area (LPA) will bring cloudy skies and rain showers to the Visayas and Mindanao, the state weather bureau said Friday. In its 4 a.m. weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…

Amihan to bring cloudy skies with rains in Luzon, Visayas areas on Sunday

Consuelo Marquez - INQUIRER.net 02/09/2020

MANILA, Philippines — It is advisable to bring umbrellas and raincoats as cloudy skies and light rains are expected over Luzon and other areas in Visayas due to the northeast monsoon or “amihan,” state weather bureau said.…

Expect all-day rain over Metro Cebu, says weather bureau

Rosalie Abatayo 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s a rainy post-Sinulog morning and the state weather bureau says the rains are likely to stay over Metro Cebu for the Monday, January 20, 2020, the state weather bureau said. Jhomer Eclarino,…

Aboitiz scholar is the new President & COO of Visayan Electric

PR 01/03/2020

Engr. Raul C. Lucero, an Aboitiz scholar who finished 8th place in the October 1990 Electrical Engineering board examinations, is the new president and chief operating officer of the Visayan Electric Company. A Professional Electrical Engineer and…

Ursula death toll now 41; 12 still missing — NDRRMC

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 12/29/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The number of fatalities caused by the onslaught of Typhoon Ursula has climbed to 41, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday. In its situation report, NDRRMC said at least 12…

Floods, landslides hamper work to restore power after typhoon Ursula

the Inquirer staff 12/29/2019

Floods and landslides caused by Typhoon “Ursula” (international name: Phanfone) are hampering work to restore power in the Visayas where only 10 out of 29 affected areas now have electricity. National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP)…

No beach parties allowed in northern Cebu as Ursula approaches

Rosalie Abatayo 12/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Beach activities are off the list of things one can do this Christmas in Bogo City northern Cebu. With Severe Tropical Storm Ursula nearing, the Bogo City government has prohibited all coastal activities pursuant…

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