Cebu bans entry of live poultry from Leyte amid bird flu scare

THE PROVINCIAL government of Cebu has imposed a 45-day ban on the entry of live poultry and several types of birds from Leyte after Avian Influenza (AI) was detected in Kananga, Leyte two weeks ago.

Cebu guv eyes partnership to ‘re-explore’ oil reserve in Alegria town

THE PROVINCE of Cebu will partner with private firms to continue oil and natural gas exploration in Alegria town, south of Cebu, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said Thursday.

Cebu allocates P100-M for cheap rice

THE PROVINCIAL government of Cebu will allocate P100 million to fund the cheap market project that would sell National Food Authority (NFA) rice at PHP20 per kilo and commercial rice at an affordable price.

Cebu gov’t soon to offer P20 per kg rice to poor constituents

THE PROVINCIAL government will allocate PHP100 million to purchase National Food Authority (NFA) rice to be sold in all local government units (LGUs) at PHP20 per kg., Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said Thursday.

Cebu mayors, lawmakers get P2-M grant

CEBU CITY – Cebu mayors and Provincial Board (PB) members who have religiously attended sessions of the Provincial Development Council (PDC) will be granted P2 million worth of mini-infrastructure projects for their constituents, according to Governor Gwendolyn Garcia.

Cebu bans live pigs from Negros

CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Cebu has banned the entry of live hogs, sows or adult female pigs, piglets, boar semen, pork, and pork products from Negros Island after authorities have detected the African swine fever (ASF) virus in Carcar City.

Gwen eyes legal suit vs. DPWH over unfinished project

CEBU - Gov. Gwen Garcia is set to ask the Provincial Board’s authority to take legal action against the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over the unfinished road work along U.N. Avenue which has long been causing inconvenience to Cebuano motorists.

Cebu’s P20.15-B budget approved!

THE CEBU Provincial Board has approved the P20.15-billlion annual budget for 2023 and this means an allocation of P10 billion for development projects, among others, which is about P9-billion more of the minimum budgetary requirements under the law for development funds.

Cebu eases travel requirements

SWAB TESTING for Covid-19 is no longer a requirement for travelers coming to Cebu after Gov. Gwen Garcia signed Executive Order 43 containing the guidelines for those who want to travel to the province.

TIEZA eyes to redevelop beachfronts in Cebu towns

THE TOURISM Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) is set to sign a tripartite agreement with the Provincial Government and the local governments of Dalaguete, Argao and Moalboal for the redevelopment, reopening and initial operation of their prime beach properties in these southern Cebu towns.

Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia with TIEZA chief operating officer Mark Lapid. (Junjie Mendoza)

Gwen thanks BBM for appointing daughter as Tourism chief

CEBU CITY – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has thanked President-elect Bongbong Marcos for naming her daughter, Liloan Mayor Maria Christina Frasco, as the next Tourism secretary.

Durano supports BBM-Sara; Davide remains with Robredo

CEBU CITY – The camp of presidential aspirant Bongbong Marcos Jr. has welcomed the support of gubernatorial candidate and former Tourism Secretary Ace Durano.

Cebu regulates sale of medical oxygen

THE CEBU provincial government has regulated the sale of medical oxygen following reports of hoarding amid the surge in Covid-19 cases.

Cebu told to follow IATF-MEID protocols

CEBU CITY – The national government’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) led by Health Secretary Francisco Duque stood firm on the travel protocols imposed in the country.

Cebu told to follow IATF arrival protocols

CEBU - President Rodrigo Duterte said Cebu province must abide by the arrival protocols set by the national government’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID), the Palace spokesman said.

Mactan-Cebu International Airport or Lapu-Lapu International Airport?

CEBU – Deputy Speaker Pablo John Garcia has opposed a proposal to rename the Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Lapu-Lapu International Airport.

Cebu has oversupply of pork

CEBU PROVINCE has an oversupply of pork now, but there is a growing demand for the meat because hog raisers in Luzon were affected by the African swine fever or ASF.

Cebu stops dolomite mining!

CEBU CITY – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has issued a cease and desist order against two mining companies in the town of Alcoy and effectively stopping the extraction of dolomites used in the controversial Manila Bay white sand project.

Cebu outlines protocol for trucks carrying goods

CEBU CITY – To ensure unhampered supply of commodities during the general community quarantine, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has issued a policy on the movement of cargo trucks carrying goods and other necessities into the province of Cebu.

Don’t ban Chinese tourists: Consul Jia Li

CEBU CITY – The Chinese Consulate General in Cebu has appealed to local governments not to ban Chinese tourists following the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus.

Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella previously said that he is ready to impose a ban on Chinese tourists after a five-year Wuhan boy who arrived here and was quarantined in a local hospital, but later on found negative for the coronavirus.