More Cebu festivals coming up

CEBU CITY – Despite glitches that marred the recently concluded Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival in Carcar City, the provincial government said it would not stop from organizing a more memorable and entertaining “festival of festivals” next year.

DPWH told to finish Carcar road project

CEBU - Gov. Gwen Garcia directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office to finish the concreting of the unpaved section — over 100 meters — of the Carcar diversion road that will be used for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. 

Insurance coverage for seniors pushed

CEBU - The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) said it would like to work with the provincial government in providing health insurance coverage to senior citizens in the province. 

Marcos backs DOT chief after controversial tourism video

CEBU - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr still fully trusts Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco despite the “Love the Philippines” tourism campaign controversy.

Cebu resort owners willing to demolish illegal structures

CEBU – Resort owners who built illegal structures within the easement zone of Looc River in Ginatilan town have asked the Governor Gwendolyn Garcia that they be allowed to do the demolition themselves so they can make use of what can still be salvaged from the ruin.

'World Cat Show’ set in Mandaue City

CEBU - A beauty contest for cats? Yes and it will be held in Mandaue City on August 25-26, according to Mandaue City First Lady Sara Cortes.

Carcar City to host ‘Pasigarbo sa Sugbo’

CEBU - This year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo street dancing and grand ritual showdown will be held in Carcar City, according to Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia.

Cebu extends ban on Negros pigs, pork products

CEBU CITY – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has extended the ban on live hogs and pork products from Negros Island until April 20 as Cebu province continues to battle the African swine fever (ASF) virus in 12 localities, including this capital city.

Garcia continues to oppose culling of pigs

CEBU– Governor Gwendolyn Garcia stood firm against the slaughter of pigs suspected of carrying the African swine fever (ASF) virus which is deadly to hogs.

LGUs told to draft PUV route plans

CEBU CITY – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia ordered all local governments to complete their detailed route network plan for the modern public utility vehicles plying the routes to and from different localities.

Consortium bags ‘waste-to-energy’ project

CEBU – The Cebu Provincial Government awarded the Waste-To-Energy project to a consortium - Waste Management Incorporated which is a local company; and Harvest Waste B.V., a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Dialysis centers for Cebu-run hospitals

CEBU – The Carcar City Provincial Hospital and Danao Provincial Hospital will soon have its own dialysis center following the notice of award issued by the Provincial Economic Enterprise Council (EEC) to the equipment.

Cebu gets back lands

CEBU – The Cebu provincial government has received 16 parcels of land returned by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Department of National Defense (DND) following a 2019 Supreme Court decision which ordered them to hand over the possession, administration, and control of the donated lots.

Gwen orders illegal cottages demolished

CEBU - Governor Gwen Garcia has ordered dozens of owners and operators of fixed and floating cottages in the town of Cordova to demolish their illegal structures following the alarming presence of fecal coliform in the area.

LANDBANK vows strong support for Cebu’s livelihood program

CEBU - The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) strengthened its ties with the Provincial Government and vowed its continued support for Cebu’s Enhanced Countryside Development (ECD) Program for farmers and fisherfolk.

More projects for Cebu next year

CEBU – The Cebu provincial government will continue to focus on building vital infrastructure projects next year, including the upgrading of 16 government hospitals that it runs.

Cebuanos Celebrate 453rd Founding Anniversary

CEBU – Cebuanos have joined the celebration of the province’s 453^rd founding anniversary after two years of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the vibrancy of celebrating Cebu’s birth as the country’s oldest province reverberated across the Capitol marking the start of a month-long festivities.

Government services caravan ends

CEBU - Indeed, hardships bring people together. Such synchronicity, synergy and cohesiveness of Cebu leaders and government agencies have been manifested once more in a show of force during the culmination of the “Caravan of Provincial Government Services” for the third quarter hosted by the Municipality of Argao.

Cebu inaugurates infra projects

CEBU – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has inaugurated over P70 million worth of infrastructure projects, including the improvement of a causeway in the municipality of Daanbantayan.

Teachers to get free Covid-19 test kits

CEBU – Governor Gwen Garcia is expected to distribute for free Covid-19 antigen test kits to unvaccinated teachers who are worried of having to spend for the test to enter their school premises, as mandated by national government guidelines.