CEBU CITY – From dilapidated buses to non-functioning electric fans, Sen. Raffy Tulfo discovered multiple violations when he recently conducted a surprise inspection at the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT). Tulfo’s visit, however, didn’t sit well with Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, who chastised...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has mobilized its regional operations centers nationwide to ensure the safe, smooth, and seamless travel of more than 30 million domestic and international tourists during the Holy Week break. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the centers are monitoring key...
CEBU CITY – No one is above the law. Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia issued this stern warning after two policemen were arrested for separate offenses here. MAYOR Garcia (center). (Cebu City PIO FB) Garcia said just like civilians, erring law enforcers must also face the consequences...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism launched a coastal tourism project in Barangay Pawa, Panay town, Capiz province on April 5. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco led the groundbreaking of the P12-million Panay: A Coastal Resource Experience Project where eco-friendly mangrove cottages...
CEBU CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed another complaint questioning the legitimacy of the assumption of Raymond Alvin Garcia as mayor of this city. GARCIA (FB) The complaint was filed by Atty. Mikel Rama, the son of former Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. Mikel’s complaint was the...
Key officials welcome passengers of Air Canada Flight AC 017 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on April 3, 2025, led by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco (6th from the right), DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon (5th from the right), Air Canada Managing Director Rocky Lo (7th from the left),...
With more than a month left before the May 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) started on Friday, April 4, delivering the first batch of Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) to Mindanao. Commission on Elections (Comelec) starts on Friday, April 4, delivering the first batch of...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is prepared to deploy Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) as a contingency measure should the Supreme Court (SC) ask it to stop the implementation of a resolution on remote online voting for overseas Filipino voters. (MB file photo/Mark Balmores) "May 16,000 na...
More than a month before the May 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is taking on another herculean task: distributing over 60 million voter information sheets (VIS) to all registered voters nationwide. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia,...
CEBU CITY – The comeback bid of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in the Senate has received a major boost. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and the influential One Cebu party backed the senatorial bid of Pacquiao in the May elections. FORMER Sen. Manny Pacquiao shares the stage with Cebu Gov. Gwen...
The influential One Cebu party has formally endorsed the candidacy of senatorial candidate Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. as he joined in the party’s launch of its campaign in Cordova, Barili, Sibonga, Dalaguete, and Alcoy in Cebu from March 27 to 29. (Photo from the Office of Senator Ramon "Bong"...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged artists and musicians on Monday, March 31, to file formal complaints against those who use their songs in their campaign without their permission. (MB file photo) This was after OPM band Lola Amour shared on Facebook that there were a lot of candidates...
