CEBU CITY — “Don’t mess with me.” Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia did not mince words when she chided the head of the National Museum of the Philippines who will be charged for failure to return four pulpit panels that are in NMP possession after these were reported stolen from the Church in the...
CEBU CITY – History was made when provincial board members from Cebu and Bohol held their first-ever joint session at the Cebu Capitol Social Hall on Monday, Nov. 18. A resolution that will pave the way for a sisterhood agreement between the two provinces was passed during the session. ...
CEBU CITY – An influential political clan in Danao City, Cebu is backing the candidacy of a philanthropist, who is going up against the formidable incumbent Gov. Gwen Garcia. THE Durano clan led by its patriarch Danao City Vice Mayor Ramon ‘Nito’ Durano III (third from right)...
CEBU CITY – While there were expected maneuverings, twists and surprises sprung up during the final day of the filing of Certificates of Candidacy in the province of Cebu on Tuesday, October 8. CEBU Gov. Gwen Garcia, who is seeking reelection, and her running mate, provincial board member Glenn...
CEBU CITY – The powerhouse One Cebu party on Monday, September 30, revealed its congressional candidates in the 2025 elections. CEBU Gov. Gwen Garcia (sixth from left) leads the introduction of One Cebu party’s candidates for Congress in the 2025 election. (Sugbo News) The announcement was made...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government has partnered with Singapore in its bid to come up with sustainable infrastructure projects and boost the province’s economy. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, Singaporean Ambassador to the Philippines Constance See, Lavan Thiru, executive director of...
CEBU CITY — Despite some prodding from fellow politicians, Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia insisted she is not keen on running for senator in next year’s elections. GARCIA Garcia told reporters on Wednesday, August 7, that she does not intend to run for senator, saying there still a lot to be done...
CEBU CITY – Another government official from Cebu has resigned from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes on Wednesday, May 29, tendered his resignation letter to PDP-Laban president Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez. Cortes’ resignation came a day...
CEBU CITY – The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has just lost a key member. GARCIA (FB) Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia on Tuesday, May 28, announced that she has submitted her resignation letter to PDP-Laban’s president Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez. Garcia had been a member of the...
CEBU CITY – Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has issued an executive order (EO) placing the entire province of Cebu under a state of calamity “due to the devastating effects of the El Niño phenomenon.” Garcia issued EO No. 9 days after the provincial board approved a resolution declaring a state of...
CEBU CITY – The province of Cebu will be placed under a state of calamity due to the devastation caused by the extremely high heat index. Gov. Gwen Garcia on Friday, May 17, announced that she will issue an executive order for the formal declaration of the state of calamity. GARCIA (FB) “This...
CEBU CITY – Classes in public schools in the province of Cebu have been suspended due to the extreme heat. Emphasizing that the extreme heat is risky for students, Gov. Gwen Garcia on Friday, April 5, issued a memorandum ordering mayors and the Department of Education to suspend classes. “Due...
