‘Rugby Boys’ in Cebu City: Councilor eyes ordinance against them, negligent parents

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu City councilor wanted to propose an ordinance seeking to punish ‘rugby boys’ and their negligent parents. This was after a video caught a group of minors sniffing what looked like rugby…

CCPO backs plan to extend service of Task Force Kasaligan

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 06/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) will also pass a recommendation soon to the Cebu City government supporting the plans of Cebu City Councilor Philip Zafra continuing the functions of Task Force Kasaligan…

Cebu City dad to public: Stay vigilant against petty crimes

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Philip Zafra reminded the public to be vigilant against petty crimes. As the chairman of the peace and order committee of the City Council, Zafra said they were expecting that…

Bisrock band to pols: Ask permission first before using our song

Futch Anthony Inso 04/18/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Bisrock band Aggressive Audio has reminded politicians to ask their permission first before using their songs as campaign jingles. Ian Zafra, from ICO Music, said that they found out that a politician…

Misa de Gallo proposal: Only vaxxed people inside churches

11/14/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Only vaccinated individuals can attend Misa De Gallo inside the churches. This is the proposal of the Cebu City Council’s committee on peace and order for the upcoming Midnight Masses from December 16…

Sto. Niño devotees urged to attend Hubo Mass online

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sto. Niño devotees are urged to watch the Hubo Mass online instead of attending the Mass physically.  Despite this call, Councilor Philip Zafra, Cebu City Council’s chairperson for committee on peace and…

Sto. Niño vendors’ chance to return near basilica still in limbo

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sto. Niño vendors continue to suffer through the pandemic after they have been removed from the vicinity of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niñor as a measure to prevent crowding. The vendors have…

Parents reminded: Do not bring children to basilica

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents who are devotees of the Señor Sto. Niño are reminded that they are not allowed to bring their children to the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño this Fiesta Señor Day. Councilor Philip…

Curfew hours in Cebu City to be adjusted for Misa de Gallo

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City residents will not need worry that they will be violating the quarantine protocols and curfew for the Misa de Gallo. Mayor Edgardo Labella said in a phone interview with reporters that…

Misa de Gallo: Dad pushes for parish-brgy coordination

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilors David Tumulak and Philip Zafra are recommending that the Misa de Gallo be coordinated properly with the barangays covered by the respective parishes. Tumulak met with certain parishes in Cebu…

Sinulog 2021: Three options for motorcade mulled

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/31/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño are looking into three options that would possibly be the final plan for the motorcade of the Holy Image for the Fiesta…

Cebu City begins planning of Sinulog 2021

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government has officially begun planning for the 2021 Sinulog festival that will run from January 8 to January 17, 2021. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), the…

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