TWO men fell to their deaths after the cable of a suspended working platform they were on snapped in a resort that is still under construction at the South Road Properties in Cebu City on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. The fatalities were identified as Junnel Tunda-an, 28, and Richard Dabasol Jr., 39. The Cebu City […]
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150 couples tie knot in 4-day mass wedding
DESPITE the dangers that the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) have wrought to the populace, it didn’t stop 150 couples from Cebu City from expressing their eternal love for one another. The 150 couples formally tied the knot during a mass wedding organized by the Cebu City Government. The mass wedding, the 14th organized by the City, […]
Davide to Cebu residents: Don’t be picky on Covid-19 vaccines
CEBU Vice Gov. Hilario “Junjun” Davide III encouraged his constituents to get vaccinated and avoid choosing particular vaccine brands. Davide gave the reaction after reading SunStar Cebu’s report that some residents in Asturias town are refusing to get vaccinated as the town’s vaccination personnel are using the China-based Sinovac vaccine to inoculate the residents. Davide […]
Probe on human rights lawyer ambush-slay stalled, says IBP Cebu City
IT’S BEEN almost a month since Cebuano human rights lawyer Rex Fernandez was gunned down by an unknown assailant, but no one has yet been charged for his murder, said officials of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu City chapter. But lawyer Regal Oliva, IBP Cebu City chapter president, said she understands why […]
Rama completes lineup for May 2022 elections
NINE days before the start of the week-long filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for all elective positions for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections, Cebu City Vice Mayor and now Acting Mayor Michael Rama said he has completed his full slate under “Partido Barug.” “It has been completed. I cannot just announce […]
Bikers, drivers, ‘tambays’ nabbed for flouting public health protocols
POLICE and civilian authorities apprehended 79 bikers, drivers and bystanders for violating health protocols during a simultaneous operation in Barangay Busay on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The operation against violators of health protocols such as wearing of masks and observing physical distance were conducted by the members of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), Cebu […]
MCWD: Nearly 80% more water in 2 years
THE Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) aims to increase the water supply in its franchise area by nearly 80 percent in the next two years. MCWD chairman Jose Daluz III told Superbalita Cebu on Sept. 15, 2021 that six projects are in the pipeline that once approved, would add 180 million liters per day (MLD) […]
CCMC formally opens
THE Cebu City Government formally opened the first three floors of the new Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2021. Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama and other city officials formally opened the hospital’s first three floors, which can accommodate 200 beds. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella, whose speech was read […]
Woman nabbed for selling overpriced Covid medicine
THE National Bureau of Investigation has arrested a woman in Cebu City for selling overpriced Tocilizumab, a medicine found to be effective in reducing the mortality rate of patients having a severe case of Covid-19. NBI Officer-in-Charge-Director Eric B. Distor said Cherry Jalaron y Robles was arrested Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 after she handed one […]
Comelec Cebu City registers 8K new voters in 11 days
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cebu City registered some 8,000 new voters from September 6 to 17, 2021, following the resumption of voter registration in the city. Comelec Cebu City North District Election Assistant II Omar Sharif Mamalinta said 3,601 new voters registered in the north district and another 4,466 new voters registered in […]
NBI arrests one for selling overpriced Covid-19 medicines
CEBU CITY – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) September 17 announced the arrest of an individual in Cebu City for selling overpriced Tocilizumab, a medicine found to be effective in reducing mortality rate of severe Covid-19. NBI Officer-in-Charge (OIC)-Director Eric B. Distor identified the subject as Cherry Jalaron. OIC Director Distor said the operation […]
Cop accused of harassment might run for mayor in 2022
A POLICE official accused by former Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña of harassing his supporters during the 2019 elections is contemplating running for mayor in 2022. Major Chuck Barandog, 38, told SunStar Cebu that he is in negotiations with a national party that plans to field him as its official mayoral candidate in Cebu City. […]
Where to get artisanal bread in Cebu
IMAGINE waking up to the smell of warm and freshly baked bread! Just like rice, bread is a staple in every Filipino home. It’s not only one of the main sources of carbohydrates but it is also a baked treat that is perfect for snacks or pasalubong. Though local breads such as pandesal, ensaymada, pan […]
Vendors informed before demolition, says Cebu City market chief
AN OFFICIAL of the Cebu City Market Operations Division (MOD) denied claims that they violated the rights of vendors that were affected by the land development being undertaken at the area of Landing Vendors Organization (Lavo) Seaside at the Carbon Public Market. Cebu City Market Administrator Irvin Cabales said that at least 20 vendors who […]
Vaccines no direct link to 18 Cebu deaths
AT LEAST 18 vaccinated individuals in Cebu who experienced serious adverse reactions following their vaccination against the Covid-19 have died; but the Visayas Covid-19 Vaccination Operations Center (VVOC) stressed the deaths have no direct link or causality to the vaccine. Mary Jean Loreche, VVOC spokesperson, said the 18 deaths were among 31 mortalities in Central […]
Son: Mayor Labella suffered stroke
A SON of Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella confirmed that his father had suffered a mild stroke while being hospitalized in August this year. In a text message to SunStar Cebu columnist Bobby Nalzaro, Jaypee Labella said his father’s speech and lower extremities were affected. But he assured that his father is now in “good […]
10 Cebu City hospitals within ‘safe zone’
Of Cebu City’s 15 hospitals, 10 are considered safe, one in moderate risk; two currently in high risk; and another two in critical level AT LEAST 10 of 15 public and private hospitals in Cebu City are now considered within safe levels after their average critical care occupancy rate (CCUR) is now below 60 percent. […]
CCPO to provide security for Bar Exams, COC filing
THE Cebu City police are preparing to provide security for the upcoming bar examinations in November 2021. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) met with the representatives of the Supreme Court on Sept. 15 to come up with a security planning guide as three universities in Cebu have been chosen as venues for the bar […]
MSMEs not in favor of ‘bakuna bubble’
A LOCAL business group finds the bakuna bubble in Cebu City a “divisive” move, saying it limits the market the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) badly need to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic. This is despite the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) giving a nod and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce […]
Selected Cebu LGUs receive additional Sinovac doses
THE Visayas Vaccination Operation Center (VVOC) reported that Cebu received another 108,080 doses of Sinovac on Sept. 14, 2021. In her daily briefer, Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, the spokesperson of VVOC and the chief pathologist of the Department of Health 7, said Cebu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, the town of Cordova and the rest […]