Cebu City Hall closed for disinfection on July 9-10
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Hall will be closed from July 9 to 10, 2020 for disinfection after some of its employees contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). City Administrator Floro Casas, Jr., said that Mayor Edgardo Labella ordered for a two-day closure in order to give way to the disinfection. Read: 69 Cebu […] The post Cebu City Hall closed for disinfection on July 9-10 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
54 drug dens closed in Central Visayas since Jan. 2022
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 54 drug dens in Central Visayas were shut down from January 1 to December 16, 2022. Leia Alcantara, spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas, said that the recent dismantling happened on Thursday afternoon, December 15, 2022, wherein four suspected drug personalities were arrested in […] The post 54 drug dens closed in Central Visayas since Jan. 2022 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Alcover wants city’s local breeders to take advantage of ASF-situation, pig supply shortage
CEBU CITY, Philippines– While Cebu island closed its borders from swine and pork products coming from regions and areas with reported African Swine Fever (ASF) cases, a councilor here sees this as an opportunity for local breeders to supply commercial pigs for ‘competitive advantage.’ Cebu City Councilor Pastor Alcover, Jr., in his privilege speech, during […] The post Alcover wants city’s local breeders to take advantage of ASF-situation, pig supply shortage appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gwen welcomes Palace’s plans to make face masks optional indoors
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia welcomed Malacañang’s pronouncement to make the wearing of face masks in closed spaces an option, and no longer a requirement. Garcia, during a press briefing on Tuesday, October 25, said the national government’s decision is timely. “First of all, it is apt. It is appropriate,” Garcia told […] The post Gwen welcomes Palace’s plans to make face masks optional indoors appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Three men nabbed inside drug den in Lapu-Lapu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three individuals were arrested while another suspected drug den was shut down in Barangay Gun-ob in Lapu-Lapu City, on Saturday evening, Oct. 22. This drug den so far is the 48th drug den that Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) operatives successfully closed in Central Visayas this year. Leia […] The post Three men nabbed inside drug den in Lapu-Lapu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
PART 1: What are overpayment scams and how do scammers prey on small tourism players?
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It all began with a picture of a child in a hospital bed, connected to an intravenous line. Her hand was wrapped with thick gauze, and her eyes were closed. The photo landed in the inbox of Cebuano designer Francis Sollano. It was a pitiful image, described Sollano. The sender […] The post PART 1: What are overpayment scams and how do scammers prey on small tourism players? appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Tops Lookout temporarily closes starting Oct. 21
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tops Lookout in Cebu City will be temporarily closed to the public starting on October 21. Its management said in a statement, they needed time to introduce some improvements into the property that has already become one of the favorite destinations here to make it even more attractive to guests. “Despite […] The post Tops Lookout temporarily closes starting Oct. 21 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
NM Velarde tops Nat’l Youth and School Chess Championships
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City’s young National Master (NM), Jerish John Velarde flexed his winning form in the recently concluded National Youth and Schools Chess Championships in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte. on Wednesday, September 23, 2022. The tournament, which closed last Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2022, and featured a seven-round Swiss system format, saw […] The post NM Velarde tops Nat’l Youth and School Chess Championships appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Consolacion cop chief: CCTV ordinance’s passing a big help in police probes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Requiring establishments to install closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in Consolacion town will be a huge help in police investigations. Police Lieutenant Colonel Danilo Colipano, chief of Consolacion Police Station, said this after the passing of the Comprehensive CCTV Ordinance of 2022 in Consolacion town last September 12, 2022, which would […] The post Consolacion cop chief: CCTV ordinance’s passing a big help in police probes appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CCTO to operate upgraded traffic system in 18 major intersections soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — When in uptown Cebu City, try not to violate any of the city’s traffic ordinances. Your violations will undoubtedly be recorded on video, as closed-circuit television (CCTV) are now installed in the area as part of the city government’s Intelligent Traffic Light System. Paul Gotiong, executive director of the Cebu City […] The post CCTO to operate upgraded traffic system in 18 major intersections soon appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Lapu-Lapu gov’t to reopen E-Library in Gun-ob
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City government will re-open its E-Library located at the Hoops Dome, Barangay Gun-ob on August 22, 2022. This was announced by Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan on his Facebook page. The facility was temporarily closed in 2020 at the height of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic due […] The post Lapu-Lapu gov’t to reopen E-Library in Gun-ob appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Alcoy closes beaches to non-residents
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Alcoy, in the southern part of Cebu, has closed off its famous beaches from non-residents to prevent a further rise in COVID-19 cases. In Executive Order (EO) No. 2021-034, Mayor Michael Angelo Sestoso said that the town has already recorded 35 active cases of the infection and six […] The post Alcoy closes beaches to non-residents appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cemetery in A. Lopez, Cebu City closed due to illegal exhumations
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Families of deceased individuals have been illegally exhuming bodies in a cemetery along A. Lopez Steet in Cebu City prompting the city government to close down the cemetery. Councilor David Tumulak said that certain individuals had tried to bury their dead without permission in this cemetery, a consequence of the lack […] The post Cemetery in A. Lopez, Cebu City closed due to illegal exhumations appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Traffic investigators looking for CCTV footage to help determine what caused fatal accident in Talisay City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Traffic investigators are looking for closed-circuit television (CCTVs) along N. Bacalso Avenue in Barangay Lawaan 1, Talisay City that can help paint a clearer picture of what happened in a vehicular accident that claimed the lives of two individuals shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Although they have […] The post Traffic investigators looking for CCTV footage to help determine what caused fatal accident in Talisay City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gwen calls on restos, PUVs to adopt open-air ventilation
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Restaurants and owners of public utility vehicles (PUVs) are told to adopt an open-air ventilation when operating. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday, August 2, 2021, announced that for the province’s duration of General Community Quarantine (GCQ), dine-in services and transportation should do away with air-conditioned, closed spaces. “I am not going to […] The post Gwen calls on restos, PUVs to adopt open-air ventilation appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Barili town mayor orders closure of resto-bar whose customers violated health protocols
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – A resto-bar in the town of Barili in southwestern Cebu was ordered temporarily closed after its customers were caught on a video disregarding the minimum health protocols. Barili town mayor Julieto Flores, on Saturday, July 24, told CDN Digital that he already ordered a temporary closure to the establishment. Flores said […] The post Barili town mayor orders closure of resto-bar whose customers violated health protocols appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Project Balik Buhay, Cebu City vaccination centers closed on July 20
Photo courtesy of Project Balik Buhay MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Project Balik Buhay (PBB) and the Cebu City Government announced that all their vaccination centers will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in observance of Eid’l Adha. “In observance of Eid’l Adha, our Vaccination Centers will be closed on Tuesday, […] The post Project Balik Buhay, Cebu City vaccination centers closed on July 20 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
EMB-7 temporarily closes Inayawan Transfer Station
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Environment Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB-7) has temporarily closed the Inayawan Transfer Station in Cebu City due to the environmental violations of the operators. Following the inspection of the EMB-7 at the transfer station, they found multiple grounds for the issuance of a cease and desist order for the […] The post EMB-7 temporarily closes Inayawan Transfer Station appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
2 Fil-foreign swimmers make PH squad to Tokyo
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the qualifying period of the Tokyo Olympics officially closed this week, two Filipino swimmers made it to the quadrennial meet via the universality rankings of the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA). The latest addition to the country’s lineup are Filipino-American Remedy Rule and Filipino-Kiwi Luke Gebbie. The Philippine Swimming Inc. […] The post 2 Fil-foreign swimmers make PH squad to Tokyo appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Iloilo power plant site locked down; 19 workers get COVID-19
ILOILO CITY—The plant site of a 135-megawatt coal-fired power plant in a town in Iloilo has been locked down after 19 workers, 18 of them Chinese nationals, tested positive for the coronavirus disease. The compound of Palm Concepcion Power Corp. (PCPC) in Concepcion town, around 98.4 kilometers from Iloilo City, would be closed from June […] The post Iloilo power plant site locked down; 19 workers get COVID-19 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Lapu’s vaccine supply only up to June 25 — health official
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — All vaccination sites in Lapu-Lapu City might temporarily be closed next week after its Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine supplies are expected to last only until Friday, June 25, 2021. Mae Cheryll Tepait, the national immunization program nurse coordinator of Lapu-Lapu City Health Department (LCHD), said that currently, the city only […] The post Lapu’s vaccine supply only up to June 25 — health official appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»