Former Negros Oriental Governor to be proclaimed victor in May 9 polls
The Commission on Election (Comelec) En Banc ordered the annulment of the proclamation of Negros Oriental Governor Pryde Henry Teves in a four-page document released Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
P44B metro-Cebu ‘flood control project funding halted
CEBU CITY – Lack of funding from the national government halted the multi-billion flood control and drainage projects in this city.
Cebu Defense journos condemn PNP Cybercrime for “sensationalizing” arrest of its president
CEBU CITY – Cebu-based Defense PNP Press Corp (DEPP) slammed the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti Cybercrime Group for stating that veteran print and broadcast journalist Arnold Bustamante was arrested when the journalist voluntarily surrendered.
More ‘brownouts’ expected in Negros Oriental
DUMAGUETE CITY – Parts of the province of Negros Oriental have started rotational brownouts in recent weeks owing to the lack of power supplied by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
DSWD wants evacuation centers in every municipality
By Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin Tulfo on Monday said he wanted each municipality in the country to have an evacuation center following the onslaught of typhoon "Karding."In a typhoon situation briefing with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.,...
LTFRB allows standing passengers in PUVs in Alert Level 1 areas
By The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allowed standing passengers inside certain public utility vehicles in areas under Alert Level 1.In a memorandum circular, the LTFRB said public utility buses (PUBs) and modern public utility...
OCTA: Metro Manila Covid-19 cases exceed August peak
By Metro Manila's Covid-19 cases hit a new peak since early August on Sept. 25, the OCTA Research team said on Monday.OCTA fellow Guido David said the 1,600 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the region on Sept. 25 exceeded the August peak of 1,502 cases.David also noted...
Bohol to lift Covid-19 vax card requirement for incoming travelers
Bohol province will lift the Covid-19 vaccination cards requirement for the majority of inbound travelers, Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado said.
After scrapping mandatory masking, Cebu City’s Covid-19 cases on decline—OCTA
By Cebu City's Covid-19 cases remained on the decline even after its government made optional the use of face masks in the city's outdoor spaces, the OCTA Research Team said on Friday.In the city, face masks are only required in indoor settings, including hospitals,...
Balindong elected as BTA Parliament Speaker anew
Lawyer Pangalian Balindong was once again elected as Speaker of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament during the inaugural session, according to the interim government.
Baguio lifts mandatory mask-wearing policy
By Baguio City has lifted its mandatory outdoor mask-wearing policy following the national government's updated masking protocols, its public information office announced on Tuesday.Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the city was prepared to implement the voluntary...
Tagum City brings free medical services right at citizen’s doorstep
Tagum City revived an old public health program, Doctor is In Your House, where medical doctors deliver basic health services to senior citizens and bedridden patients right at the patient’s own homes.
DILG tells LGUs to be proactive vs dengue amid rise in cases
By The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday urged local government units (LGUs) to implement countermeasures against dengue as the country saw a huge spike in cases this year.In a statement, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said LGUs...
DILG studying LGUs’ proposals on mask mandate
By The Department of the Interior and Local Government is studying proposals on the country's mask mandate, its secretary said on Tuesday.Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said the proposals were already being discussed with the country's inter-agency Covid-19 task...
Optional mask-wearing policy in Cebu City on trial until year-end
By Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama's executive order making optional the wearing of face masks in outdoor settings will be on trial until the end of the year.The mayor's Executive Order (EO) No. 6 said the non-obligatory use of face masks in the city would be in effect...
Cebu lifts face mask requirement when outdoors or at open spaces
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama issued an executive order lifting the mandatory wearing of face masks while outdoors or at open spaces.