TWO-TIME world title challenger Mercito Gesta earns his ticket back to the big stage as he takes on American star Ryan Garcia in January at the Moody Center of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Gesta and Garcia will be fighting in a DAZN card on either Jan. 21 or Jan. 28. Gesta will […]
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Philippines to keep US as its top security ally — political analysts
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE UNITED States would likely remain as the Philippines No. 1 security ally under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., analysts said on Sunday, as the US vice-president is set to visit the country this week. “In just a few months in office, the implementation of a key defense agreement […]
Gwen: Capitol workers to get cash incentives
EMPLOYEES of the Cebu Provincial Government are expected to receive cash incentives during the monthlong celebration of the Province’s 453rd founding anniversary.Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia confirmed the matter during a press conference at her office on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.“I am asking (our) budget (office) to be clear if we can. I would wish to […]
3 Cebuanos appointed as DOT’s high-ranking execs
MORE Cebuanos have joined the Department of Tourism now led by Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, a Cebuana.Former Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu City president Mae Elaine Bathan has been appointed undersecretary and chief of staff at the department.“My profound gratitude to Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Congressman Duke Frasco for their love, support, trust and confidence. I […]
Raymond Garcia elected as president of Vice Mayor’s League in Cebu
CEBU City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia was elected as president of the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines’ (VMLP) Cebu chapter on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.Garcia was elected unopposed during the VMLP’s general assembly at the Holiday Inn in Cebu City.Garcia is the second official from Cebu City chosen to lead a group of local […]
Garcia eyes Loreche as hospital admin
CEBU Governor Gwendolyn Garcia plans to hire former Department of Health (DOH) 7 chief pathologist Mary Jean Loreche to help manage all provincial and district hospitals in the province.Garcia plans to form a management team for all provincial and district hospitals to ensure that good medical services are received by every Cebuano living in the […]
Fil-Am guard Paul Garcia to boost Ateneo Blue Eagles backcourt
ATENEO secured the services of Filipino-American stalwart Paul Garcia to bolster its buildup for a revenge bid in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) after getting dethroned as the three-time champion. The Blue Eagles on Wednesday announced the commitment of Mr. Garcia, a 5-foot-11 floor general from Maryland, who will be eligible right […]
Davide urges PB to craft measures to lessen impact of fuel crisis; Gwen to revive ‘Tindahan sa Kapitolyo’
CEBU Province’s top two officials are seeking ways to help Cebuanos cope with the effects of the ongoing fuel crisis.Vice Gov. Hilario “Junjun” Davide III urged members of the Provincial Board (PB) to craft measures to help their constituents cope with the fuel crisis’ effects, particularly on basic commodities.Davide made the call when the PB […]
New, old leaders take oath of office
Here are some highlights of the oath-taking ceremonies organized by incoming officials in Cebu just before they formally assumed office on July 1, 2022:NEW LAPU REP. Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Rep. Maria Cynthia “Cindi” Chan (center) says her oath of office before Regional Trial Court Lapu-Lapu City Executive Judge Joseph Stephen Ignacio during the city’s […]
Garcia to Año: Focus on real problems instead
FOCUS on crime prevention, illegal drugs and economic recovery rather than Cebu’s face mask policy.This was Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s message to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary as their ongoing rift on her controversial executive order (EO) on making face masks optional in well-ventilated and open spaces continues.“It’s time to […]
Gabbi Garcia, Khalil Ramos unravel legend of shadow creatures in ‘Love You Stranger’
GMA Public Affairs proudly brings a story that merges mystery and romance with folklore and filmmaking via “Love You Stranger,” airing on GMA Telebabad beginning June 6.In their first-ever primetime TV series together, real-life Kapuso couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos try to unravel the mystery surrounding the legend of a shadow creature.“Love You Stranger” […]
Cebu City Hall conducts inventory on Council members’ equipment, properties
THE Cebu City Government has started an inventory on all pieces of equipment and properties issued to councilors as some will step down on June 30, 2022.Rolly Ardoza, head of the Department of General Services (DGS), said Thursday, May 29, that they have sent letters to some councilors to inform them about the inventory of […]
Proposed 93-1 deal hits snag
NEGOTIATIONS on the 93-1 land swap deal between Cebu City and Cebu Province have met another delay after the appraisal committee from both local government units (LGUs) did not agree with the value of the involved properties.Cebu City Councilor Raymond Alvin Garcia said on Monday, April 25, 2022, that he plans to meet with Gov. […]
Gwen, Mike tagged as ‘Earth destroyers’
CEBU Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama were branded as “Destroyers of Mother Earth” (Dome) by progressive groups in Cebu during an Earth Day protest at Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City on Friday, April 22, 2022.Teody Navea, secretary-general of Sanlakas-Cebu, said the protest aimed to call the attention of the government on […]
One Cebu endorses BBM-Sara; Leni supporters not worried
THREE weeks before the May 9, 2022 elections, Cebu’s administration party, One Cebu, has announced its endorsement of the presidential bid of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in the May 2022 elections.Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, who leads the party, said their decision came after weeks of extensive consultations and discussions with provincial, municipal and […]
PJ Garcia: BongBong’s candidacy in serious doubt
WHILE One Cebu party has yet to pick a presidential candidate for the 2022 national elections, an official of the local party said the eight pending cases questioning the candidacy of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. have raised serious doubts about his viability as a candidate. Deputy Speaker Pablo John Garcia said he cannot […]
BBM, Sara seek Gwen’s support
FORMER senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio openly courted Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia during the Governor’s Night of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) held at the Social Hall of the Cebu Provincial Capitol Friday, November 26, 2021. Marcos jokingly said in his speech that he was there, […]
One Cebu undecided on presidential aspirant to support
PROVINCIAL political party One Cebu has yet to arrive at a consensus among its members on the national candidates to support in the May 2022 elections. In a press conference Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said all candidates were being considered and a thoughtful consideration is needed since they don’t want to […]
One Cebu to decide national alliances ‘well after’ November 15
ONE Cebu will be deciding on its national candidates and alliances “well after” the deadline for the substitution of candidates on November 15, said Representative Pablo John “PJ” Garcia, One Cebu Secretary General. In response to questions about which party One Cebu will partner with and which candidates for national positions it will support in […]
Workers say no to air purifiers
A LABOR organization is appealing to Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia to reconsider the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 41-2021 which requires employees of air-conditioned and poorly ventilated establishments that are allowed to operate under general community quarantine (GCQ) to wear air purifiers. Partido ng Manggagawa-Cebu spokesman Dennis Derige said they will write to Garcia by […]