Tag: Cebu

  • Cebu Subway Project Under Consideration by DOTr

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is exploring the possibility of building a subway in Cebu to alleviate traffic congestion. DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development, Timothy John Batan, revealed in a recent interview on Radyo Pilipinas that discussions about the project began with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2024. The subway is part of…

  • Cebu Subway Project in the Works to Ease Traffic Congestion

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is actively considering the development of a subway system in Cebu to combat the province’s traffic issues. DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development, Timothy John Batan, revealed in a recent Radyo Pilipinas interview that discussions about the subway began with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2024. The subway is…

  • Cebu Residents Encouraged to Prioritize Health After Sinulog Festival

    Following the vibrant Sinulog festival in Cebu, the Department of Health in Central Visayas has called on residents to take care of their health post-celebration. The festival, which ended without significant medical emergencies, saw thousands of devotees and participants engaging in the festivities. Dr. Jaime Bernadas, the regional director of DOH-7, emphasized the importance of…

  • Former Soldier and Five Others Arrested in Cebu for Gun Ban Violations

    In a recent crackdown in Talisay City, Cebu, a former soldier named Rosevile, aged 48, was among six individuals arrested for breaching the Commission on Elections (Comelec) gun ban. Rosevile, who had gone AWOL from the military and was working as a butcher, was apprehended at his home in Sitio Florida, Barangay Dumlog. The arrest…

  • Philippine Fiber Industry Calls for Mandatory Licensing to Uphold Quality Standards

    In a move to safeguard the integrity of the fiber industry, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is pushing for all fiber traders to secure a government-issued license. This initiative, highlighted by Andy Baco, the regulatory head of PhilFIDA, aims to enforce stringent quality controls across the sector. Baco emphasized that only licensed traders…

  • Government Urges Fiber Traders in Cebu to Obtain Licenses for Quality Assurance

    In Cebu City, the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) is pushing for all fiber and fiber-based product traders to secure a government license. This initiative, highlighted by Andy Baco, the regulatory head of PhilFIDA, aims to uphold the quality standards of the fiber industry both domestically and internationally. Baco emphasized that licensing is crucial…

  • Philippines to Showcase Cebu, Manila, and Boracay at ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026

    The Philippines is gearing up to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, a significant annual event that brings together tourism ministers from Southeast Asia. The forum will be spread across three key locations: Cebu, Manila, and Boracay. The ceremonial handover of the chairmanship to the Philippines occurred on January 20, 2025, at the Johor…

  • Philippines to Host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu, Manila, and Boracay

    The Philippines is gearing up to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026, a significant annual event that brings together tourism ministers from Southeast Asia. The forum will be spread across three key locations: Cebu, Manila, and Boracay. The official handover of the chairmanship to the Philippines was marked by a symbolic gavel transfer from…

  • Carcar City Triumphs at Sinulog Grand Festival 2025, Secures Triple Crown

    Carcar City, celebrated for its chicharon, clinched a remarkable victory at the Sinulog Grand Festival 2025, dominating the Sinulog-based category with wins in street dancing, ritual showdown, and musicality. The festival, held on January 19, 2025, saw Carcar City outperform 47 other contingents, earning them a total of PHP4 million in prize money for their…

  • Boljoon Church Panels to Be Returned to Cebu in March

    CEBU CITY – Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has announced that the four pulpit panels from the Patrocinio de Maria Parish in Boljoon, Cebu, will be returned to the church in March. The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has agreed to return the 19th-century panels, which have been at the center of a dispute involving…