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CONSOLACION, CEBU LAUNCHES ‘RESBAKUNA KIDS’

The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas kicked off the vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 at a mall in Consolacion town, north of Cebu province, with 160 kids receiving their first dose. “Today’s ceremonial launching is another huge leap forward in our aspiration to finally end the pandemic, considering that the young […]

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NEW HERITAGE ZONES IN CEBU, ILOCOS ESTABLISHED

The creation of Heritage Zones in Carcar City, Cebu and the Municipality of San Vicente, Ilocos Sur will help local tourism bounce back especially amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian said. Republic Act No. 11644 declared the City of Carcar as a heritage zone. Republic Act No. 11645 also establishes a […]

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CEBU DOCTOR IS 1ST PINOY WORLD MARATHON FINISHER

Dr. Potenciano “Yong” Larrazabal III, an eye doctor from Cebu, received a commendation from the House of Representatives for being the first Filipino to finish the World Marathon Challenge held from Feb. 7 to 13, 2020. “It has been two years, but I will always be grateful to everyone who believed in me. So, this […]

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‘ODETTE’-HIT CEBU RESIDENTS GET CASH CARDS

To help families rebuild their houses damaged by Typhoon Odette, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia distributed cash cards that can be used to buy housing materials as well as food and other basic necessities. In her speech during the distribution at the Talisay Sports Complex, Garcia said the provincial government targets to give “Dasig Sugbu Cards” to […]

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PANGILINAN LAUDS CEBU’S MOVE VS ‘NO VAX, NO RIDE’

As the government’s “no vaccination, no ride” policy meets strong backlash, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the wise decision by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to junk the controversial policy supports the marginalized in the province. “Pro-poor ang magaling na desisyon ni Cebu Gov. Gwen na ibasura ang no vax, no ride policy. She is receiving wise […]

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CEBU’S 1ST TOLL EXPRESSWAY TO OPEN SOON – MERCADO

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Roger Mercado declared that the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway or CCLEX will soon boost Cebu’s road network capacity. In his inspection at the project over Mactan channel, Mercado commended the efforts of the local government units of Cebu City and Municipality of Cordova which entered into Public-Private Partnership […]

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PRC SENDS HELP TO ‘ODETTE’-HIT BOHOL, CEBU

Senator Dick Gordon sent relief goods to families affected by the recent supertyphoon Odette in some parts of Visayas and Mindanao in an effort to spread hope to them and rebuild their lives with dignity. Gordon assured that the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) he chairs will continue to assist the most vulnerable residents in Ubay […]

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CEBUANOS TO RECOVER FROM ‘ODETTE’: PANGILINAN

Senator Kiko Pangilinan is confident that Cebuanos will bounce back from the devastation of Super Typhoon Odette, as he called on national agencies, civic organizations, and the private sector to help the province. Pangilinan said that he received a word from a close friend who told him that the province faced similar devastations in the […]

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CEBU COMMUNITY BAGS UN BEST TOURISM VILLAGE AWARD

With tourism promotion among local communities bearing fruit, a local suburb bagged the Best Tourism Village Award from the United Nations World Tourism Organization.  Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed her elation with the latest development, recognizing the “remarkable work” of the local community in Bojo, Aloguinsan, Cebu through the Bojo Aloguinsan Ecotourism Association or BAETAS […]

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ISKO MORENO TO TURN VISAYAS INTO ECONOMIC HUB

Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso promised to strengthen local infrastructure to empower the Visayan economy. In an interview after meeting with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, Domagoso said building new infrastructure such as bridges, road networks, and railways can lead to the emergence of new economic hubs outside Luzon.  Moreno said he […]