Cebu City launches ‘Balik Eskwela Pabakuna Ta Extrabonanza’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — To strengthen COVID-19 vaccination among eligible school-aged children and teachers, the Cebu City government launched on Monday, Nov. 7, its “Balik Eskwela Pabakuna Ta Extrabonanza” campaign at Tisa II Elementary School. The launch, led by Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, came five days after the Department of Education (DepEd) started the […] The post Cebu City launches ‘Balik Eskwela Pabakuna Ta Extrabonanza’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
IN PHOTOS: Balik Cebu 2024
Summary: The Balik Cebu 2024 event, hosted at the Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, has been a prominent part of the Sinulog festival for 22 years. In collaboration with the Cebu City Government, Mactan International Airport Association, and other tourism stakeholders, it aims to welcome back balikbayans (returning Filipinos) for the grand Sinulog festival. The Balik Cebu Dinner Show offers balikbayans the complete Sinulog experience, featuring Filipino cuisine, performances by Cebuano artists, the Sinulog Mardi Gras, the presentation of Miss Cebu winners and her court, Tribu Basakanaon, and a band performance. Tickets priced at P500 can be purchased at the Balik Cebu Turista Desk by presenting a passport or proof of residence outside the Philippines. Balikbayans can also buy up to three additional tickets for non-balikbayans accompanying them. The event will take place at Ayala Center Cebu on January 18 at 6 PM. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Sinulog boat race expects more fishermen to participate in 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The annual boat race every Sinulog is expecting more fishermen to join in the competition on January 20, 2024. Notably known as the Balik Baroto Regatta sa SRP (South Road Properties), David “Kuya Boy” Odilao Jr., the father of Sinulog, said in a media briefing on Thursday, Dec. 28, that they.....»»
Bong Go inspects infra project, aids indigents in Cebu
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go visited Naga City, Cebu on Wednesday, 12 July where he inspected the seawall project and government vehicles that he had advocated funding for as vice chair of the Senate Committee on Finance. He also aided indigent residents of the city. Go has consistently championed the need to support local governments in their efforts to develop and implement infrastructure projects and improve public service delivery for their constituents. Accompanied by local officials, including Congresswoman Rhea Gullas, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, and Naga City Mayor Valdemar M. Chiong, Go toured the seawall project site, inspected the acquired vehicles, including an ambulance unit and other multipurpose vehicles, and engaged in discussions regarding other opportunities to further help the community. Go also led a relief operation at Barangay Poblacion tennis court. In his address, the senator reiterated the importance of cooperation between national and local government units in pursuing progress and development. He emphasized that progress could only be achieved through a united and collaborative effort, with local governments playing a crucial role in identifying and implementing projects that address the specific needs of their communities. “Nandito ako para magbayad sa utang na loob sa inyo, sa inyong suporta sa akin. Huwag kayong magpasalamat sa amin. Kami ang dapat na magpasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan n’yo kami ng pagkakataon na makapagserbisyo sa inyo. Mula sa puso ang aking pasasalamat sa inyong lahat. Maraming salamat talaga, salamat mga Bisaya,” said Go. “Tao lang rin kami na napapagod rin. Pero kapag nakikita namin kayong masaya nawawala ang aking pagod. Makatulong sa mga pasyente, makatulong sa mga kababayan nating mahihirap, makatulong sa mga proyekto na makakapag-unlad ng inyong syudad, at makapag-iwan ng kaunting ngiti sa panahon ng inyong pagdadalamhati. Masaya na rin ako ngayong araw na nakikita ko na nakangiti kayo,” he continued. Aside from the projects he inspected, Go also supported the construction of a slope protection structure in Brgy. Balirong, rehabilitation of a public market and several multipurpose buildings. On the same visit, Go helped around 2,000 struggling Cebuanos by providing grocery packs, vitamins, and masks. Meanwhile, select residents received shoes, shirts, mobile phones, watches, bicycles, and balls for basketball and volleyball. "Ilang beses ng pabalik balik dito sa atin probinsya (si Senator Bong Go) at ganun rin sa mga kalapit probinsya natin. (Talagang) pinapakita niya na hindi lang sa salita... Kung ano ang sasabihin nya gagawin nya. Yan si Senator Bong Go," Governor Garcia expressed. In line with his vision to provide a better healthcare system, Go, as chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, likewise highlighted the establishment of more Super Health Centers in the country, including the 19 centers that will be established in the province of Cebu. Super Health Centers offer database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine, which makes remote diagnosis and treatment of patients possible. Meanwhile, Go also encouraged those with health concerns and in need of medical assistance from the government to visit Malasakit Centers located at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), Cebu City Medical Center, and St. Anthony Mother & Child Hospital in Cebu City, Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City, Lapu-Lapu City District Hospital, Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital in Mandaue City, and Talisay District Hospital in Talisay City. First established in Cebu in 2018, the Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop through which agencies such as DSWD, DOH, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office assist indigent patients by bringing their hospital bills to the lowest amount possible. On the same day, Go was in Carcar City where he attended the groundbreaking of the city’s Super Health Center, checked the operations of the Malasakit Center at Cebu Provincial Hospital, and provided assistance to more than a thousand indigents. See more photos here: The post Bong Go inspects infra project, aids indigents in Cebu appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
2 preso na tumangkang tumakas, balik-kulungan
CEBU CITY- Balik-selda ang dalawang inmate o person deprived of liberty (PDL) na nahaharap sa kasong may kinalaman sa illegal na droga matapos mahuli ng Cebu City Jail guard na tumatakas kagabi mula sa pasilidad sa Barangay Kalunasan, ng lungsod. Sa report ng Cebu City Jail Male Dormitory, dakong alas-7 ng gabi nitong Biyernes, narinig […] The post 2 preso na tumangkang tumakas, balik-kulungan appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Cebu City launches ‘Balik Eskwela Pabakuna Ta Extrabonanza’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — To strengthen COVID-19 vaccination among eligible school-aged children and teachers, the Cebu City government launched on Monday, Nov. 7, its “Balik Eskwela Pabakuna Ta Extrabonanza” campaign at Tisa II Elementary School. The launch, led by Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, came five days after the Department of Education (DepEd) started the […] The post Cebu City launches ‘Balik Eskwela Pabakuna Ta Extrabonanza’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
DepEd-Mandaue kicks off Oplan Balik Eskwela at Central School
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Mandaue City (DepEd-Mandaue) launched on Monday, August 15, the Oplan Balik Eskwela at the Mandaue City Central School. DepEd-Mandaue Superintendent Dr. Nimfa Bongo, said the task force would be organized to answer queries and issues of the parents and stakeholders. Bongo said aside from the division’s […] The post DepEd-Mandaue kicks off Oplan Balik Eskwela at Central School appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Balik Probinsya beneficiaries undergo community reintegration
CEBU CITY - The 41 individuals who arrived in Cebu and Bohol from Metro Manila after availing of the "Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa" Program (BP2P) are now undergoing reintegration in their respective communities, a social welfare official said on Wednesday.Rebecca Geamala, DSWD-7 regional.....»»
Mandaue logs 4K individuals jabbed in 1 day
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City government has recorded its highest number of vaccinated individuals in one day on Thursday, July 30, 2021. The city recorded 4,132 vaccinated individuals in a single day, the highest reported number of inoculated individuals in its immunization program excluding the Project Balik Buhay vaccination under the city said […] The post Mandaue logs 4K individuals jabbed in 1 day appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Private sector pledge to give nurses P15k monthly allowance
CEBU CITY, Philippines – To address the lack of healthcare workers attending to infected patients in hospitals, the government, and private sector has dangled financial incentives for nurses who will be deployed in COVID-19 wards. The Project Balik Buhay (PBB), in a statement issued on Wednesday, July 28, announced that they launched the SalBaBida Program […] The post Private sector pledge to give nurses P15k monthly allowance 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......»»
Only 5K Pfizer vaccines allocated for Cebu City; pre-list needed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Only 5,000 Cebu City residents may actually get the Pfizer vaccines that have recently arrived in Central Visayas. The Vaccination Operations Center (VOC) said only 5,000 vaccines had been allocated to the city for now and another allocation was given to the Project Balik Buhay (PBB). Doctor Jeffrey Ibones, city health […] The post Only 5K Pfizer vaccines allocated for Cebu City; pre-list needed appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
20 vax sites in Cebu eyed
CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 20 vaccination sites, in anticipation of the public rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, will be launched in Cebu. This after a public-private partnership under the Project Balik Buhay (PBB) gathered national government agencies and at least 20 private institutions to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) in support of […] The post 20 vax sites in Cebu eyed appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City eyes waiving Balik Pasada IDs as Inter-LGU jeeps return
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Jeepney Task Force plans on waiving the need for Balik Pasada IDs as the city allows the reentry of public utility jeepney (PUJs) doing cross-boundary travels. Councilor James Anthony Cuenco, the task force chairperson, said jeepney operators covering inter-local government unit (Inter-LGU) routes would need to secure first […] The post Cebu City eyes waiving Balik Pasada IDs as Inter-LGU jeeps return appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Expect 100 more jeepneys to run in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City should expect an additional 100 more jeepneys running the currently approved routes with more jeepney drivers set to complete their qualifications for the Balik Pasada Program. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will be conducting a mandatory seminar for at least 100 driver applicants, who already tested negative for […] The post Expect 100 more jeepneys to run in Cebu City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bohol ready to welcome back tourists
Cebu City, Philippines — Bohol is now ready to reopen and welcome tourists back to its shores. The announcement came during a digital conference with members of the press as the province, together with tourism stakeholders launched the “Balik sa Bohol: Bohol Online Sale” an online sale where hotels, resorts, and tour operators offer massive […] The post Bohol ready to welcome back tourists appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Balik Pasada program continues for certain Cebu City routes
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Balik Pasada program of the Cebu City Jeepney Task Force will continue to accept applications from operators of certain routes. The task force is calling for operators to apply since there remains to be a gap between the demand for public transportation and the actual number of buses and jeepneys plying […] The post Balik Pasada program continues for certain Cebu City routes appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Low turnout of jeepneys in Cebu City’s Balik Pasada Program noted
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two weeks have passed since the Cebu City government has launched the Balik Pasada program, yet only 168 jeepneys have returned to ply the city’s streets. Councilor James Cuenco, head of the Cebu City Jeepney Task Force, said that it seemed dissapointing that fewer jeepneys went back on the road amid […] The post Low turnout of jeepneys in Cebu City’s Balik Pasada Program noted appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Jeepney operators, drivers urged: Avail of one-stop-shop registration
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jeepney operators and drivers are urged to avail of the Balik Pasada one-stop-shop, which will be ending on November 27, 2020. Councilor James Cuenco, the head of the Cebu City Jeepney Task Force, said that they will be wrapping up the one-stop-shop by tomorrow as there are now jeepneys plying the […] The post Jeepney operators, drivers urged: Avail of one-stop-shop registration appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City ready for return of traditional jeepneys
RETURN OF PUJS. Left photo shows the one-stop traditional PUJ application hub along the corner of Xiamen and Logarta streets in North Reclamation Area, Cebu City where the jeepneys are inspected before they are allowed to go back to the streets. Task Force Balik Pasada head Councilor James Cuenco on Friday (Nov. 20, 2020) said […].....»»
Jeepneys from other LGUs must follow Cebu City health protocols — Cuenco
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Jeepney Task Force is appealing for patience from local government units (LGUs) who are requesting that their jeepneys be allowed to enter Cebu City. Councilor James Cuenco, the head of the Jeepney Task Force, said that Mayor Edgardo Labella already approved the two-week evaluation period for the Balik […] The post Jeepneys from other LGUs must follow Cebu City health protocols — Cuenco appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»