May 23, 2025

Tag: Cebu

  • Cebu’s Historic Church Panels to Be Returned in March

    In a significant development for Cebu’s cultural heritage, the four pulpit panels from the Patrocinio de Maria Parish in Boljoon are scheduled to be returned to the church in March. This announcement was made by Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday, marking a resolution to a long-standing dispute involving the Archdiocese of Cebu, the Cebu…

    Written by

    Brian Corpuz

  • Massive Crowds Gather for ‘Walk with Mary’ and Santo Niño Traslacion in Cebu

    On Friday, a sea of devotees thronged the main thoroughfares of Cebu City for the ‘Walk with Mary,’ a penitential procession culminating at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu. The event was marked by a profound sense of devotion and continuity, as noted by Diocesan priest Eligio Suico during the Traslacion Mass at…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • 26,195 Households in Cebu and Bohol Redeem Food Stamps Under Walang Gutom Program

    In a significant move to combat hunger, 26,195 households in Cebu and Bohol have been actively participating in the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program. The initiative, which is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, aims to alleviate involuntary hunger among low-income families. Tonyson Luther Lee, the assistant regional director for administration at the…

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    Brian Corpuz

  • Cebu Governor Urges Better Data for Effective Policy-Making

    CEBU CITY – Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has called on the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of data to better inform regional policy decisions. Speaking on Wednesday, Garcia emphasized the critical role of reliable data in shaping effective government policies and programs, suggesting a need to overhaul current data collection methods.…

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    Benigno Delos Santos

  • Cebuano Craftsmanship and Cuisine Shine at Sinulog Fiesta Fair 2025

    CEBU CITY – The Sinulog Fiesta Fair 2025, inaugurated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) at a local mall, is a vibrant showcase of Cebuano culinary delights and artisanal crafts. The event, which kicked off on Wednesday, features 34 exhibitors from Cebu and additional participants from Bohol, Davao, and Palawan, totaling 37 vendors.…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Cebu Governor Urges National Museum to Restore and Return Historic Church Panels

    Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has publicly supported the Archdiocese of Cebu’s efforts to retrieve and restore four historic panels that have been missing since the late 1980s. These panels, originally part of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima in Boljoon, were recently displayed at the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) after being…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos

  • Filipina Arrested at NAIA with PHP24.2 Million in Cocaine

    In a significant drug bust at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City, a 29-year-old Filipina was apprehended with cocaine valued at PHP24.2 million. The arrest occurred on the night of January 9, 2025, at Terminal 3’s international arrival area, executed by the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group. The woman, identified as…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • Filipina Arrested with PHP24.2 Million Cocaine at NAIA

    In a significant drug bust at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City, a 29-year-old Filipina was apprehended with PHP24.2 million worth of cocaine. The arrest occurred on Thursday night at Terminal 3, where the suspect, identified as Joy Gulmatico, was found carrying 4.57 kg of the illicit substance hidden in two bags.…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • DSWD Stands Firm on AKAP Program Integrity Amid Allegations in Cebu

    In a recent statement, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas defended the implementation of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) program, emphasizing its strict adherence to regulations and close cooperation with local government units. This response comes after barangay officials in Daanbantayan, a town in northern Cebu, voiced…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • Urgent Call for Volunteers to Aid in Food Pack Preparation Amid Mt. Kanlaon Crisis

    The Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) in Mandaue City, Cebu, is urgently seeking additional volunteers to assist in the preparation of family food packs (FFPs) for those affected by the unrest at Mt. Kanlaon. Tonyson Luther Lee, the Assistant Regional Director for Administration at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), emphasized the ongoing…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio