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.

Rama wins mayoralty post in Cebu, calls for unity

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama has offered a hand of reconciliation to his political rivals and urged them to set aside partisan politics and move on as a united city under his participative governance.

Mayor vows fairness in poll rally permit approval

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama said the local government will be fair in assessing and approving permit applications of political groups planning to hold campaign rallies or partisan events here.

More public activities after Cebu concert

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama said he will allow more public activities that will spur economic growth amid the continued slowdown of Covid-19 cases here.

PUJ drivers welcome proposed fuel subsidy

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama has welcomed a proposal to grant fuel subsidies to public jeepneys to help the local public transportation sector following the series of oil price hikes due to the raging Russo-Ukrainian war.

Cebu urged to scrap incinerator deal

THE ENVIRONMENTAL EcoWaste Coalition has strongly urged Cebu Mayor Michael Rama to not sign a joint venture agreement with a Chinese incinerator company that will tie the city to a long-term garbage contract involving a highly problematic solid waste management system.

Cebu lauds NTF-ELCAC

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama lauded the efforts of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), saying it helped greatly in bringing government services right to the doorstep of the people and at the same time kept insurgency at bay.

Political groups told to follow Comelec campaign rules

CEBU CITY – The local police force told political rally organizers for national candidates to abide by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) rules and ordinances, particularly the protocols for public gatherings.

Address poor internet service, telecoms told

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama said he will meet with telecom executives to discuss the poor internet services here following mounting complaints from subscribers and business groups, among others.

Cebu to hold Sinulog Fest in new setting

CEBU CITY – The local government said it is planning to hold the traditional Sinulog celebration in January without the participation of contingents from other provinces and would welcome only vaccinated visitors amid the threat of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.

Cebu mulls full vaccination by next month

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama is mulling a massive vaccination campaign in all 80 villages here which aims to inoculate over a million local residents by next month.

No political, commercial tarps in public places

CEBU CITY – Mayor Michael Rama has ordered the removal of political and commercial tarpaulins in public places, saying he does not want Cebu turned into a “poster city.”

No bonus for unvaccinated Cebu employees

MALACAÑANG BACKED Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama’s policy to deny Christmas bonus to local government employees who refuse Covid-19 vaccination, saying such bonus is not mandatory.

Cebu mayor no longer seeking re-election

CEBU CITY – Mayor Edgardo Labella is no longer seeking re-election and has remained in hospital due to pneumonia and his family is asking Cebuano to pray for his fast recovery.

Minors with guardians allowed in indoor establishments

CEBU CITY – Acting Mayor Michael Rama said unvaccinated minors are now allowed in indoor establishments provided they are accompanied by their parents, guardians, or responsible adults who are fully vaccinated.

Residents urged to visit cemeteries early

CEBU CITY – Acting Mayor Michael Rama has urged residents here to plan their visit to the cemeteries ahead of the two-day observance of the All Saints’ Day and the All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2, respectively.

People with comorbidities told to stay at home

CEBU CITY – Acting Mayor Michael Rama said the “Oplan Puyo” will continue despite the city’s shift to the more relaxed General Community Quarantine (GCQ) classification.

Cebu Basilica cancels masses

CEBU CITY – Augustinian friars have cancelled all public masses at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño as a measure to prevent the spread of the deadly Covid-19 following a surge of devotees in the church.