Cebu City cops seize 15 loose guns in mountain brgys
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City policemen have confiscated 15 loose firearms in the hinterland barangays of Cebu City in a week’s time. Police Lieutenant Colonel Randy Korret, City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) chief, said for this week — (May 25-29) — they had confiscated 15 loose firearms, […] The post Cebu City cops seize 15 loose guns in mountain brgys appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»
13 brgys in Cordova to get 45 solar lights each
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The Municipality of Cordova plans to distribute solar lights to its 13 barangays under the “Project Kahayag” of Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan. Each of the barangays would get 45 solar lights from the municipal government, Suan said. Suan said the distribution of the solar lights was part of his administration’s campaign […] The post 13 brgys in Cordova to get 45 solar lights each appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City turns over millions worth of cash assistance to 31 brgys
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 31 of the 80 barangays in Cebu City have received cash aid ranging from P3 million to P15 million from City Hall. The turnover of the cash assistance led by Mayor Michael Rama was made last Dec. 23, the city government said in a statement. Amilo Lopez, head […] The post Cebu City turns over millions worth of cash assistance to 31 brgys appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
100 brgys in Central Visayas now drug-cleared
CEBU CITY, Philippines — One hundred barangays and one municipality in Central Visayas were declared as drug cleared during the deliberation of the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) on Monday, November 21, 2022. Leia Alcantara, spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7), said that of these 100 barangays, […] The post 100 brgys in Central Visayas now drug-cleared appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CCPO hopes 3 more brgys will be drug-cleared soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) hopes that three more barangays here will be drug-cleared soon. These are Barangays Kalubihan, Tabunan, and Agsungot. Police Lieutenant Colonel Maria Theresa Macatangay, information officer of CCPO, said that when these three barangays will be drug-cleared, this will be resounding proof that the police’s anti-criminality […] The post CCPO hopes 3 more brgys will be drug-cleared soon appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
15 Cebu City brgys submerged in knee-deep water Thursday night – CDRRMO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 15 of the 80 barangays in Cebu City were submerged in knee-deep flooding as a result of the heavy downpour Thursday night, the Cebu City Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) said in a report. Flooding affected 56 families consisting of 235 individuals, it added. CDRRMO said nine homes […] The post 15 Cebu City brgys submerged in knee-deep water Thursday night – CDRRMO appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City execs eye brgys for more ambulances, concerned over waiting patient dying in one
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is now on the hunt for more ambulances to serve individuals who need medical care as the recent death of a woman inside an ambulance while waiting outside the hospital has raised concern for the lack of facilities. Councilor David Tumulak, told CDN Digital, that they had recorded an […] The post Cebu City execs eye brgys for more ambulances, concerned over waiting patient dying in one appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Downpour on Tuesday causes knee-deep flooding in 6 Mandaue brgys
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines- Knee-deep flooding was experienced in at least six barangays in Mandaue City during the heavy downpour on Tuesday, June 22. The affected barangays were Banilad, Cabancalan, Tipolo, Subangdaku, Looc and Pagsabungan, says Felix Suico Jr., operations head of the Mandaue City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (DRRMO). READ: Pagasa Mactan records highest rainfall amount […] The post Downpour on Tuesday causes knee-deep flooding in 6 Mandaue brgys appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Community pantry organizers told: Coordinate with brgys for health protocols
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was dismayed by the lack of coordination of a community pantry in Barangay Mabolo that has caused crowding on Saturday morning, May 8, 2021. Councilor Joel Garganera, the deputy chief implementor of the EOC, said in a text message that a video has […] The post Community pantry organizers told: Coordinate with brgys for health protocols appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Two Mandaue brgys tasked to maintain 2 eco-friendly projects
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Two eco-friendly projects or environment-friendly projects initiated by the Mandaue City government have been turned over to their respective barangays today, March 26. Mayor Jonas Cortes together with city officials turned over the Butuanon River Viewing Deck project and the Eco-fence project to the barangay officials of Ibabao Estancia and Umapad […] The post Two Mandaue brgys tasked to maintain 2 eco-friendly projects appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Govt calls for public cooperation as COVID-hit brgys in Cebu City reach 58
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As new coronavirus infections continue to rise, only 22 barangays in Cebu City remain to have zero active cases in the past 14 days. This prompted local officials here to advise the general public to brace for ‘stricter enforcement’ of health protocols and quarantine restrictions. In a report from the city’s […] The post Govt calls for public cooperation as COVID-hit brgys in Cebu City reach 58 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Military tanks sent to Cebu City brgys celebrating fiestas this weekend
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Military tanks were deployed to certain areas in downtown Cebu City starting Friday night, January 15. Uniformed personnel with long arms also roamed streets in these areas to make sure that residents stay at home. Personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Central Command (Centcom) are tasked to prohibit […] The post Military tanks sent to Cebu City brgys celebrating fiestas this weekend appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City brgys warned against celebrating fiestas
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City barangays have been warned against celebrating their local fiestas amid the rising number of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the city. Councilor Joel Garganera, the deputy chief implementor of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) said that there are barangays celebrating their parish or local fiestas in January close […] The post Cebu City brgys warned against celebrating fiestas appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mass testing of 12 Lapu-Lapu brgys starts
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Health Department has started conducting mass testing to the top 12 barangays in the city with the most number of cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Grace Carungay, head of the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, said that the barangays with the most number of cases of […] The post Mass testing of 12 Lapu-Lapu brgys starts appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Frontline workers of 38 brgys to receive hazard pay starting today
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Frontline workers in 38 barangays will receive their hazard pay starting today, October 30, 2020, for the months they have rendered service during the peak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella led the distribution on October 30, 2020, at Barangay Banilad, Cebu City to the […] The post Frontline workers of 38 brgys to receive hazard pay starting today appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
EOC to brgys: Maintain health protocols for evacuees
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Emergency Operations Center or EOC in Cebu City is urging the barangays to help maintain the health protocols in evacuation areas during times of disasters. EOC deputy chief implementor, Councilor Joel Garganera, said that it would be a challenge to keep during times of disasters because evacuees would be placed […] The post EOC to brgys: Maintain health protocols for evacuees appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
16 Consolacion brgys now COVID-free
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Only five of the 21 barangays in Consolacion town continue to have cases of the coronavirus disease as of Sunday, October 11. The rest of the 16 barangays are now free of the infection, the municipal government announced. Barangays Jugan and Nangka continue to have three cases each while Lamac, Poblacion […] The post 16 Consolacion brgys now COVID-free appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
16 Mandaue City brgys get brand new garbage trucks
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Sixteen barangays in Mandaue City received brand new garbage trucks from City Hall on Friday, September 25. Mayor Jonas Cortes led the turnover of the trucks to the officials of the recipient barangays on Friday afternoon at the Mandaue City Plaza. These barangays were already the second batch of recipients of […] The post 16 Mandaue City brgys get brand new garbage trucks appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City cops seize 15 loose guns in mountain brgys
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City policemen have confiscated 15 loose firearms in the hinterland barangays of Cebu City in a week’s time. Police Lieutenant Colonel Randy Korret, City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) chief, said for this week — (May 25-29) — they had confiscated 15 loose firearms, […] The post Cebu City cops seize 15 loose guns in mountain brgys appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»