Tag: Cebu
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DSWD Amasses Over 84,000 Food Packs and 28,000 Non-Food Items for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has mobilized a significant relief effort, preparing aid valued at PHP108 million. Tonyson Luther Lee, the assistant regional director for administration at DSWD-Central Visayas, announced that the Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) in…
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DBP Provides P100 Million in Loans to Cebu Coconut Farmers Since 2021
CEBU CITY – Since 2021, the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has disbursed a total of PHP100 million in loans to coconut farmer cooperatives in Cebu. Rosa Celeste Pieras, the assistant vice president and head of DBP Cebu North Lending Center, highlighted that the enactment of Republic Act 11524, known as the Coconut Farmers…
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Cebu Province Allocates Over PHP126 Million for Tourism Infrastructure
In a move to enhance tourism, Cebu Province has disbursed more than PHP126 million for infrastructure development across several towns and Bantayan Island, as announced by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Monday. The funds are designated for projects that local leaders can choose, aiming to improve tourist attractions and facilities. The distribution of funds saw PHP24…
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Over 1,000 Centenarians in Central Visayas Receive PHP100.9 Million in Cash Gifts
In a heartwarming gesture of recognition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed a total of PHP100.9 million in cash gifts to 1,009 centenarians across Central Visayas from 2016 to 2024. Alongside the financial aid, each centenarian also received a presidential letter of felicitation, celebrating their remarkable longevity. Shalaine Marie Lucero, the…
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Cebu Universities Shine as 12 Graduates Top Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam
CEBU CITY – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) proudly announced that twelve graduates from four Cebu universities excelled in the November Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination. Chariemae Cañazares from Cebu Normal University (CNU) clinched the top position with an impressive score of 92.6. CNU, celebrated for its educational and nursing prowess, contributed eight of the top…
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Cebu and Bohol Sisterhood Agreement to Drive Economic Growth in Central Visayas
The Regional Development Council of Central Visayas (RDC-7) has thrown its full support behind a sisterhood agreement between Cebu and Bohol, viewing it as a crucial step towards sustained economic growth in the region. This comes at a time when Central Visayas faces the departure of Negros Oriental and Siquijor to the newly established Negros…
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Police Seize Over PHP109 Million in Shabu Across Cebu and Negros Oriental
In a series of coordinated operations, law enforcement in Central Visayas has successfully confiscated more than PHP109 million worth of shabu across various locations in Cebu and Negros Oriental. The largest seizure occurred in Lapu-Lapu City, where a 42-year-old unemployed man was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Buaya’s Zone 7. The suspect, a…
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Cebu’s 49 Mayors Rally Behind ‘Pasigarbo’ Festival Amid Funding Controversy
In a show of solidarity, the mayors of 49 localities in Cebu have thrown their support behind the ‘Pasigarbo sa Sugbo’ festival, a cultural celebration organized by the provincial government. The event, held annually on August 6, has become a significant platform for showcasing the rich historical and cultural tapestry of the region, drawing attention…
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PAGASA Observes Mysterious Haze Over Cebu
The skies over Metro Cebu have been cloaked in a light haze, a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in the Visayas. On Thursday, this unusual atmospheric condition was noted by PAGASA-Visayas head, Engineer Alfredo Quiblat Jr., who observed the haze from his station on…
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