Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia acknowledged her suspension on Tuesday in a social media post. GOV. Garcia (FB)“The Office of the Ombudsman has placed me under preventive suspension,” Garcia said.“I respect the processes of the law, but I must respectfully disagree with both the basis and the...
CEBU CITY – Senatorial candidates belonging to the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas joined the second leg of Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s “suroy-suroy,” a two-day heritage and political caravan in the country’s most vote-rich province.SEN. Pia Cayetano and former Sen. Manny Pacquiao with...
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...
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...
CEBU CITY – A 150-megawatt solar power plant will soon rise in the northern tip of Cebu province.CEBU Gov. Gwen Garcia (center) leads the groundbreaking for the 150-megawatt solar power plant in Daanbantayan, Cebu. (Sugbo News)The power facility, which is set to be the biggest in Cebu, will be...
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. BOHOL...
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) introduces...
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 in...
