Durano hits Gwen’s ‘self-promoting’ Capitol tourism shows

Pia Piquero 05/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province’s flagship tourism programs are set for a major overhaul. Former Tourism Secretary Ace Durano criticized the Capitol’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and Suroy-Suroy Sugbo events, branding them as “more about self-promotion than…

Cebu governor, DILG exec issued show cause orders by Ombudsman

Faith Argosino - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ 05/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A show cause order against Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has been issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, asking her to explain why she should not be cited for indirect contempt for “continuously defying”…

Gwen Garcia sets up transition team for Baricuatro’s takeover

Pinky Rondina 05/22/2025

CEBU, Philippines — Outgoing Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is taking the helm of the province’s transition process, personally leading the team that will oversee the handover of power to the incoming administration following the 2025 elections. Garcia…

Cebu governor-elect Pam Baricuatro: No more Pasigarbo sa Sugbo

Pia Piquero 05/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor-elect Pamela ‘Pam’ Baricuatro officially announced on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, that the provincial government will discontinue the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and Suroy-Suroy Sugbo tourism programs. In a media forum, Baricuatro cited…

Pam Baricuatro: How did a neophyte beat a political heavyweight?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An effective machinery. A string of loyal officials. A war chest. These are essential ingredients for anyone aspiring to run and win in the elections— something Pamela Baricuatro did not have when she…

Cebu gubernatorial face-off: Pam Baricuatro or Gwen Garcia?

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Will voters in Cebu province give Gwendolyn Garcia a fresh mandate or herald a new era in leadership under Pamela Baricuatro? The gubernatorial race here is off to an interesting start, with both…

Gwen files complaint vs Ombudsman for suspending her

Faith Argosino 05/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines —  Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has filed a complaint against Ombudsman Samuel Martires before the Commission on Elections (Comelec), alleging that he committed an election offense after he issued a six-month preventive suspension order against…

Amid suspension order, Gwen ‘to stay put’

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite a suspension order from the Ombudsman, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said she will not step down. Speaking to reporters in a press conference on Wednesday, April 30, Garcia said she will continue…

Cebu Capitol compound to host modern health care facility

Jan Escosio 04/19/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – A modern primary health care facility will rise inside the Cebu Provincial Capitol Compound. It shall be located at the former Palace of Justice Building right beside another health facility, the Sugbo…

Mayor Cesar Suan vows to convert Cordova into a city if he wins

Futch Anthony Inso 03/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Incumbent Cordova Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan said he will convert Cordova into a city if Cordovanhons would give him another term. The Asenso Cordovanhons led by Suan held a grand proclamation rally on Thursday…

Cayetano hopes to get more votes from Cebu with Garcia’s support

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After ranking third in Cebu Province in the previous elections, Senator Pia Cayetano aims to go higher with the support of Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia. Cayetano visited Garcia at the Capitol on the…

Gwen to sue National Museum exec over Boljoon pulpit panels

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For apparently ignoring requests from Cebu province and the Roman Catholic Church here, the executive director of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) might face charges over the controversial Boljoon pulpit panels.…

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