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VISAYAS PROVINCES TO ADOPT ’CEBU TEMPLATE’ FOR P20 RICE ROLLOUT - Following Cebu’s successful implementation of the ₱20-per-kilo rice program through its Sugbo Merkado Barato (SMB) initiative, provinces across the Visayas are set to replicate the so-called “Cebu Template” in delivering affordable rice to their constituents.

April 23, 2025

RICE AT P20/KILO AVAILABLE IN VISAYAS REGION STARTING NEXT WEEK - The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has tapped the provincial governments in the Visayas for the pilot roll out of affordable rice sold at P20 per kilo in the regions.

April 23, 2025

'SUGBOHOL' IS PHL's FASTEST GROWING ECONOMY - Central Visayas region, now composed by Cebu and Bohol (affectionately called “SugBohol”), remains to be the fastest-growing regional economy among 18 regions in the country, according to data made public by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA 7).

April 23, 2025

GOV FILES CYBER LIBEL RAPS VS 2 NETIZENS FOR SPREADING LIES - Complaints for at least ten counts of cyber libel have been filed by Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI 7) against two netizens, Michael Deen Cano aka “Deen Chase” in Facebook and Efren Omayan aka “Dong Efren” in Facebook.

April 21, 2025

3 ROAD PROJECTS FOR CARCAR CITY BREAK GROUND - Gov. Gwen Garcia, Carcar City Mayor Patrick Barcenas, and Congresswoman Rhea Mae Gullas led the groundbreaking ceremony for three major road improvement projects in Barangay Calidngan on Tuesday, April 15.

April 16, 2025

P52.5-M ROAD CONCRETING PROJECT IN SAN FERNANDO INAUGURATED - SAN FERNANDO, CEBU — Another significant development was inaugurated in this town by Gov. Gwen Garcia and Mayor Mytha Canoy on Tuesday, April 15. This time, they formally opened to the public the newly completed concreting project for the Panadtaran–Tongo Road Section.

April 15, 2025

P96.5 MILLION LANGTAD-BAIRAN ROAD CONCRETING PROJECT IN NAGA OPENS - CITY OF NAGA, CEBU – A major infrastructure project was inaugurated in the City of Naga today, April 15, as Gov. Gwen Garcia joined Mayor Valdemar Chiong in the formal opening of the newly completed concreting project covering the Langtad–Bairan Road Section.

April 15, 2025

CAPITOL CALLS OUT SEN. TULFO ON UNINFORMED COMMENTS ON CNBT - The Cebu Provincial Government responded to the issues raised by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, after his much-publicized inspection at the Cebu North Bus Terminal “maligned” CNBT even if he had “zero knowledge of the situation.”

April 11, 2025

CAPITOL COMPOUND TO HOST MODERN PRIMARY CARE FACILITY - 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 Wellness Center.

April 9, 2025

ROAD LEADING TO CAPELINHA DE FATIMA FURTHER UPGRADED - Gov. Gwen Garcia, alongside Mayor Al Pestolante and Congresswoman Janice Salimbangon, led the inauguration of the newly concreted Tacup Proper–Capelinha De Fatima Shrine Road Section in Barangay Lambusan.

April 3, 2025

16 CITY HOUSEHOLDS TO FINALLY OWN CAPITOL LOTS THEY OCCUPIED - After decades of living in uncertainty on a Capitol-owned lot at the Old Philippines Railway Residents’ Association (OPRRA) located in Brgy. Kalunasan, Cebu City, Marlyn Brigoli and her family may finally rest secured that they will never be threatened by whispers of eviction ever again.

April 3, 2025

GOV: CEBU IDEAL FOR BUSINESS AND LEISURE - “I’d like to think that Cebu really is ideal for those that wish to mix business with pleasure.”

April 2, 2025

CAPITOL RECEIVES P22.3 MILLION AS FIRST PURCHASE PRICE FOR OCCUPIED LOTS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has found the secret in finally moving forward with the problem of Capitol-owned lots in Cebu City that have been occupied by city residents.

April 2, 2025

CEBU AND AUSTRALIA TO 'WORK TOGETHER' FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT - The meeting between two highly empowered women at the Cebu Provincial Capitol resulted in an agreement for them to “work together” for the benefit of both Cebu and Australia.

March 31, 2025

CAPITOL EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS TO BE ENLISTED IN KONSULTA PACKAGE - Gov. Gwen Garcia has called for the enrollment of all employees of the Cebu Provincial Government including their qualified dependents under the PhilHealth Konsulta Package.

March 26, 2025

CAPITOL EXTENDS P10K AID; OFFERS LOT OWNERSHIP TO LAHUG FIRE VICTIMS - Each of the 42 households devastated by fire in Barangay Lahug in Cebu City received good news, one on top of the other.

March 25, 2025

VLOGGERS TO HELP SK FEDERATION IN PROMOTING CEBU LGUs - From having been tapped as judges, 22 vloggers will now join forces with the Sangguniang Kabataan Federations of Cebu LGUs as the province-wide competition called Sugbo Vlog Challenge continues.

March 24, 2025

GOV PLEAS FOR RETURN OF 6TH MISSING PANEL; EMPHASIZES 'NO WITCH HUNTING' - Finally, the four missing panels of the Spanish-era pulpit of Boljoon Church have been reinstalled in their rightful places, joining the sole panel that was left in the possession of the Church.

March 21, 2025

ARCHBISHOP PALMA THANKS GOV FOR THE RETURN OF ANTIQUE PANELS - In a historic moment, Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma delivered the homily from the old pulpit of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio de Maria in Boljoon where he unveiled the reinstalled pulpit panels of the Church that have gone missing for decades.

March 21, 2025

CAPITOL, ARCHDIOCESE OF CEBU, NMP INK DEAL ON RETURN OF BOLJOON PANELS - Four long-lost pulpit panels have finally returned to their rightful place at the pulpit of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio de Maria Santisima in Boljoon, Cebu after having been missing for over three decades.

March 21, 2025

THE HEART OF GOV GWEN FOR CEBU HAS NEVER CHANGED SINCE 2004 - In a heartfelt and compelling live interview on The Freeman’s "Know Your Candidate" segment, Governor Gwen Garcia gave a detailed and passionate overview of her legacy and vision for Cebu’s future. Hosted by Fred Languido, the conversation delved into the Governor's impressive track record, outlining programs that have transformed Cebu and made significant strides in the province’s development. With her characteristic candor and conviction, Governor Gwen made a strong case for why she is the leader Cebu needs for another term.

March 20, 2025

P97.7 MILLION FOR INFRA PROJECTS IN CEBU'S 2ND DISTRICT RELEASED - The Cebu Provincial Government allocated a substantial sum of P97.7 million as assistance for seven municipalities in Cebu’s second district aimed at supporting their local infrastructure development projects.

March 19, 2025

MALAPASCUA NOW HAS RELIABLE POWER YET CHEAPER ELECTRICITY RATES - Not only are the residents of Malapascua Island enjoying steady and reliable power supply, but are also being charged relatively cheaper compared to the rates imposed by their previous power provider.

March 18, 2025

SOLI-SOLI FESTIVAL GETS P5.8 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE - SAN FRANCISCO, CEBU — The hugely successful Soli-Soli Festival showcase became more festive when Gov. Gwen Garcia and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco showed up to grace the highly entertaining and deeply proud socio-cultural showcase held at the Central School here.

March 17, 2025

150-MEGAWATT SOLAR PLANT BREAKS GROUND IN DAANBANTAYAN - Exactly one year since signing an agreement for the construction of a 150-megawatt solar power plant in Daanbatantayan, the Cebu Provincial Government and Acciona Energia Global formally broke ground for the facility in Brgy. Talisay today, March 16.

March 16, 2025

GOV TO 1ST DISTRICT LGUs: SURPASS PREVIOUS R' CEBU - Governor Gwen Garcia issued a challenge to the officials of Cebu’s first district, including the micro entrepreneurs, to surpass the success of last month’s R’ Cebu installment featuring the products of the fourth district — at least in terms of sales.

March 14, 2025

4 BOLJOON PANELS NOW WITH THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CEBU - In a momentous event that echoes through Cebu’s rich faith, culture, and history, the long-lost pulpit panels of the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio de Maria Santisima in Boljoon were officially returned to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu by the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP).

March 14, 2025

GOV: CENTRAL VISAYAS TO SHINE BRIGHTER DESPITE REGIONAL CHANGES - Gov. Gwen Garcia remains optimistic about Central Visayas' continued growth, even as Negros Oriental and Siquijor prepare to transition into the newly formed Negros Island Region (NIR).

March 13, 2025

CENTRAL VISAYAS IS FASTEST-GROWING REGION IN THE COUNTRY - Central Visayas continues to lead the country in economic growth, maintaining its position as the fastest-growing region in the Philippines in 2023.

March 13, 2025

MCBMB OPENS NEW OFC, TRAFFIC COMMAND CENTER WITH P9.5M INFRA UPGRADE - The Metro Cebu Bridge Management Board (MCBMB) inaugurated its new office and state-of-the-art traffic and security monitoring system command center under under the Marcelo Fernan Bridge in Brgy. Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City, marking the completion of P9.5 million in infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of the two major bridges connecting mainland Cebu and Mactan Island.

March 13, 2025

P81.1 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE AID FOR 1ST DISTRICT LGUs - The cities and towns of Cebu’s First District have received an accumulated amount of P81.1 million as financial assistance from the Cebu Provincial Government for their various infrastructure projects.

March 10, 2025

DOTr CHIEF: NO MORE BRT STATIONS ALONG OSMEÑA BLVD - The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Cebu City will proceed as planned, but it will no longer feature bus stations along Osmeña Boulevard right in front of the Provincial Capitol.

March 9, 2025

HINATDAN FFESTIVAL RETURNS AFTER 13 YEARS, GETS P3.2M CAPITOL AID - GINATILAN, CEBU – After a prolonged absence of more than a decade, the Hinatdan Festival made a much-awaited comeback on March 7, and Gov. Gwen Garcia would not miss it for the world.

March 8, 2025

P120.7 MILLION FOR INFRA PROJECTS OF 7TH DISTRICT LGUs RELEASED - Eight local government units (LGUs) in Cebu’s seventh district received a total of P120.7 million in infrastructure assistance from the Cebu Provincial Government as part of Gov. Gwen Garcia’s policy of equitably distributing resources of the Capitol to aid growth and development in the countryside.

March 7, 2025

GOV, NEDA RD MEET BARILI BARANGAY CAPTAINS - The barangay captains of the Municipality of Barili in southern Cebu had an informal yet intimate meeting with Gov. Gwen Garcia and the regional director of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Jennifer Bretaña on March 6.

March 7, 2025

P96.9 MILLION AID EXTENDED TO 3RD DISTRICT LGUs - The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated P96.9 million in financial assistance for the seven local government units (LGUs) of Cebu’s third legislative district.

March 6, 2025

GOV COMMENDS ANOTHER PPP DURING LLEX MOU SIGNING - Governor Gwen Garcia witnessed the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the construction of another important public infrastructure in Cebu: the Lapu-Lapu Expressway.

March 6, 2025

CEBU SET TO SIGN SISTERHOOD PACT WITH ROMBLON - To rekindle old ties, the Provincial Governments of Cebu and Romblon are set to sign a sisterhood agreement that would cover various fields of cooperation, including governance and tourism.

March 5, 2025

CEBU ISLAND LOGS 5.1 MILLION TOURIST ARRIVALS IN 2024 - Cebu has continued to be a favorite among tourists in Central Visayas as the government recorded 5.1 million arrivals in this island-province in 2024 out of the 7.5 million visitors that explored the region last year.

March 5, 2025

GOV TO BARANGAY EXECS: SET ASIDE 'OLD, UGLY POLITICS' - Gov. Gwen Garcia’s message to 1,044 barangay captains and barangay councilors was crystal clear: serve the people, regardless of political affiliations.

March 4, 2025

GOV PROPOSES TIE-UP WITH JICA FOR METRO CEBU'S SEWERAGE SYSTEM - A team from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) met with Governor Gwen Garcia at the Capitol on March 3 to discuss a key project aimed at developing a comprehensive sewerage system for Metro Cebu areas.

March 4, 2025

CTU ENGINEERING STUDENTS MAY NOW TAKE LICENSURE EXAMS - Good news for engineering graduates of Cebu Technological University or CTU in Tuburan, Danao City, and main campus in Cebu City: you may now take your licensure examinations under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on the next scheduled dates.

March 3, 2025

TWM 32.0 BRINGS SPORTS TOURISM, ECONOMIC BOOST TO CAMOTES ISLAND - The TWM 32.0 triathlon in Poro, Camotes Islands was more than just a test of endurance—it was a celebration of community and a boost to local tourism.

March 1, 2025

ANOTHER 'HAPITANAN SA SUGBO' IN CAMOTES - PORO, CEBU — This town marked another milestone with the ground breaking ceremony of “Hapitanan sa Sugbo” on February 28.

Feb. 28, 2025

BOLJOON CHURCH NOMINATED FOR UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE; GOV TO CREATE TASKFORCE - National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) Director-General Jeremy Barns brought good news to Governor Gwen Garcia during their meeting on February 26 at the Capitol.

Feb. 26, 2025

CAPITOL TO GIVE AID, INCENTIVES TO CEBU'S CVIRAA DELEGATES - The Cebu Provincial Government is ensuring that the delegation of Cebu Province will be able to give their best performance at the 2025 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) Meet slated on March 11 to 16 in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.

Feb. 26, 2025

NMP TO RETURN BOLJOON PANELS IN MARCH; BARNS APOLOGIZES TO GOV - After over a year of snubbing various communications from the Cebu Provincial Government, National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) Director General Jeremy Barns personally appeared before Gov. Gwen Garcia to give his assurances and to apologize.

Feb. 25, 2025

'OPERATION TULI' AT THE CARAVAN OF SERVICES - Doctors from the Cebu Medical Society (CMS), led by Dr. Peter Mancao, will perform minor procedure like circumcision at the Capitol-led Caravan of Government Services.

Feb. 20, 2025

CEBU TO EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP WITH ITALY - Gov. Gwen Garcia welcomed Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Davide Giglio at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on February 20 to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the province and Italy.

Feb. 20, 2025

PB BACKS EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR CAPITOL'S SOCIAL SERVICES - The Cebu Provincial Board, presided by Vice Gov. Hilario Davide III, passed in mass motion a resolution authorizing Gov. Gwen Garcia to request for exemption with the Commission on Elections Law Department for the Province of Cebu’s social welfare and services projects.

Feb. 20, 2025

GOV CALLS FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION AMONG PNP UNITS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has called for a more collaborative and coordinated approach among law enforcement agencies to strengthen crime-solving efforts in the province.

Feb. 20, 2024

CAPITOL ALLOTS P45-M AID FOR MAINLAND CAMOTES; BRINGS TOTAL AID TO P60-M - The Cebu Provincial Government handed out a total of P45 million a financial subsidy for the three municipalities of mainland Camotes, namely: San Francisco, Poro, and Tudela.

Feb. 20, 2025

'HAPITANAN SA SUGBO' IN SAN FRANCISCO BREAKS GROUND - Camotes is set to welcome a new landmark as the Cebu Provincial Government breaks ground on the much-anticipated “Hapitanan sa Sugbo” in Brgy. Northern Poblacion, San Francisco town. The project is expected to bring modern amenities and eco-friendly innovations to the area, providing a major boost to local tourism.

Feb. 19, 2025

BRGY. UNION, SAN FRANCISCO GETS NEW P2.8M BRGY. HALL - Governor Gwen Garcia inaugurated the newly completed two-storey barangay hall in Barangay Union, San Francisco, Camotes, marking a significant improvement for the town’s infrastructure development.

Feb. 19, 2025

PILAR CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD PHASE II COMPLETED - Gov. Gwen Garcia inaugurated the second phase of the road-concreting project that traverses the entire island-LGU of Pilar in the Camotes Group of Islands, providing townsfolk with improved infrastructure for better mobility.

Feb. 18, 2025

PILAR GETS P15.2M INFRASTRUCTURE AID - Despite being the most isolated LGU and one of the farthest from the Provincial Capitol in terms of geographical distance, the Island-Municipality of Pilar is never forgotten and continues to benefit from the services of the Provincial Government.

Feb. 18, 2025

ANOTHER HAPITANAN SA SUGBO TO OPEN IN SANTANDERl - A new 171.10-square-meter “Hapitanan sa Sugbo” is set to open next month in the Municipality of Santander located at the scenic “Sanayon View Deck.”

Feb. 17, 2025

CAPITOL HOSTS GALA NIGHT TO CULMINATE 3-DAY ASIAN SUMMIT ON TRADITIONAL MEDICINE - Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia hosted a spectacular Gala Night for the participants of the recently concluded Cebu Health Summit on Asian Traditional Medicine at the Cebu Provincial Social Hall.

Feb. 14, 2025

HISTORICAL TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE MOU SIGNED IN CEBU - Governor Gwen Garcia led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 14 at the Cebu Provincial Social Hall during the Gala Night, marking a significant step toward healthcare innovation.

Feb. 14, 2025

GOV SEEKS STRONGER TIES WITH MONGOLIA - Cebu continues to attract international attention for its best practices, as a 29-member delegation from Mongolia visited the province to explore potential collaborations.

Feb. 11, 2025

CAPITOL TO PROCURE NEEDED EQUIPMENT FOR 2 CTU CAMPUSES - Lack of relevant equipment in the engineering laboratories of the Cebu Technological University (CTU) in Tuburan and Danao City is causing massive headaches for over 600 graduates who will not be allowed to take their licensure examinations.

Feb. 11, 2025

CAPITOL TO FORM TWG TO FAST TRACK CEBU EXPRESSWAY PROJECT - The Cebu Provincial Government engaged private sector leaders and local as well national government agencies to discuss steps aimed at expediting the completion of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) Project.

Feb. 11, 2025

GOV PUSHES FOR ’ONE CEBU’ SPORTS AND CULTURAL MEET - Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia is lobbying to the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd 7) for the unification of provincial and city divisions in the conduct of the annual cultural and sports meet.

Feb. 10, 2025

P13-M COMMUNITY COLLEGE BLDG IN MADRIDEJOS TO RISE SOON - Governor Gwen Garcia led the groundbreaking and capsule laying ceremony for the construction of the new Community College Building at the Madridejos Campus in Bunakan.

Feb. 6, 2025

GOV LEADS GROUNDBREAKING OF P50M ROAD PROJECT IN MADRIDEJOS - In the promises to significantly improve transportation and commerce in Madridejos, Bantayan Island, Governor Gwen Garcia led the ceremonial groundbreaking for the concreting and improvement of the Barangay Pili and Barangay Kaongkod road section. The event took place in the Municipality of Madridejos, February 6, Thursday.

Feb. 6, 2025

SUGBO KAHANAS GRADS TO BE HIRED FOR ABOITIZPOWER'S POWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION - The graduates of the Cebu Provincial Government’s Sugbo Kahanas program—Seasons 1, 2, and 3—will be given priority for employment in the construction of AboitizPower's Unit 3 Power Plant in Brgy. Bato, Toledo City, which is operated by its subsidiary, Therma Visayas Inc.

Feb. 5, 2025

NEW BOC CEBU DISTRICT COLLECTOR TO JOIN CARAVAN OF SERVICES - During his courtesy call to Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, the newly appointed Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu District Collector, Atty. Felipe Geoffrey De Vera III, confirmed his participation in the Cebu Provincial Government’s “Caravan of Services.” The first leg of the program will take place on February 6 in the Municipality of Madridejos on Bantayan Island.

Feb. 5, 2025

ACCIONA.ORG FOUNDATION PROPOSES SOLAR POWER FOR LOW-INCOME HOMES - Acciona, through its Acciona.org Foundation, comes up with another proposal to Gov. Gwen Garcia that could be useful for Cebu’s islet communities.

Feb. 5, 2025

DILG SEC. REMULLA MEETS GOV GWEN, CEBU MAYORS - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla met with Gov. Gwen Garcia and mayors of the cities and municipalities in Cebu during a visit at the Capitol on February 5.

Feb. 5, 2025

MISTER LOO TO MANAGE MORE CAPITOL FACILITIES - Governor Gwen Garcia recently met with Christina Bolcan, the Senior Business Development Manager of Mister Loo Philippines, to discuss expanding their partnership with the Province of Cebu.

Feb. 4, 2025

PAG-IBIG SETS DEDICATED LANE FOR 93-1 LOT OCCUPANTS - A dedicated lane is set up by Pag-Ibig Fund for loan applicants of homeowners living on 93-1 Properties who are availing of special arrangements brokered by the Cebu Provincial Government.

Feb. 4, 2025

NFA COMMITS TO SUSTAIN CAPITOL'S RICE-RELIANT PROGRAMS AMID FOOD SECURITY EMERGENCY - The Capitol’s various rice-reliant programs have received some boost after the National Food Authority in Central Visayas (NFA 7) announced that it will be allocating at least 36,000 sacks of rice monthly for sale to the Cebu Provincial Government.

Feb. 4, 2025

GOV PUSHES FOR STABLE, LONG-TERM POWER SUPPLY IN MALAPASCUA - Governor Gwendolyn Garcia met with officials from the National Electrification Administration, the Department of Energy, and CEBECO II to discuss the next steps in securing a stable and long-term power supply for Malapascua Island.

Jan. 31, 2025

P3.9M BUDGET FOR PROV'L SPORTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2025 OK'd - The Cebu Provincial School Board (PSB) has approved a budget of P3,961,725 for this year’s Cebu Provincial Sports and Cultural Festival which will be held in the City of Naga from February 9–14.

Jan. 29, 2025

SINULOG SA CARMEN GETS P10.6M FROM CAPITOL - Fresh off her three-day Suroy-Suroy Sugbo duties, Gov. Gwen Garcia made time to witness the vibrant 52nd Sinulog sa Carmen on Sunday, January 26.

Jan. 26, 2025

WATER NOW FLOWS IN BASDIOT, MOALBOAL - 𝗠𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗟, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 — For the first time in years, residents of Barangay Basdiot can finally turn on their taps and enjoy a steady flow of clean, affordable water, thanks to the Cebu Provincial Government’s Level III water system that has finally ended the long-standing water supply challenges in the area.

Jan. 22, 2025

CAPITOL, ACCIONA CONVERGENCE MEETING SET FOR METRO CEBU EXPRESSWAY - . In a significant development for the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE), the Cebu Provincial Government and Acciona Infrastructure are set to come together at a convergence meeting next month, where they will align their efforts and strategies to ensure the successful implementation and completion of the project.

Jan. 22, 2025

MOALBOAL WATER TARIFF RATES ANNOUNCED - The Cebu Provincial Water Resource Authority (PWRA) announced in a general assembly on January 21 the tariff rates for the Capitol’s bulk water supply project in Moalboal.

Jan. 21, 2025

CEBU PROVINCE CONTINGENTS WIN BIG IN SINULOG 2025 - The Cebu Province contingent made a triumphant showing at the Sinulog 2025 grand competition with remarkable performances across categories proving their dedication and artistry among the 44 competing groups.

Jan. 20, 2025

GOV OFFERS 16TH DANCE OFFERING IN SINULOG’s GRAND RETURN TO CCSC - On Sunday, January 19, as the annual Sinulog festival return to the Cebu City Sports Center, Gov. Gwen Garcia once again graced the Sinulog stage with her signature dance offering during the Sinulog Grand Ritual Showdown marking her 16th heartfelt tribute to the Sto. Niño.

Jan. 20, 2025

CAPITOL, TIEZA INK DEAL FOR SIBONGA CHURCH RESTORATION - The Cebu Provincial Government has formalized an agreement with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) to restore the damaged Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parish Church and its convent in Sibonga southern Cebu.

Jan. 17, 2025

NMP TO RETURN STOLEN BOLJOON PANELS IN MARCH - Gov. Gwen Garcia was informed on Thursday, Jan. 16, that the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) will return the four stolen panels of Boljoon in March this year.

Jan. 17, 2025

DIRECTOR OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE PAYS GOV A VISIT - The Philippine Director of China-Philippines Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, Zheng Qiming, pays Governor Gwen Garcia a visit at the Capitol on Thursday, January 16.

Jan. 16, 2025

GOV TO EMB: CLARIFY SHOW CAUSE ORDER VS APO CEMENT - Gov. Gwen Garcia asked the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB-7) director Ma. Victoria Cabrera to clarify some ambiguity in a show cause order issued by their central office against Apo Cement Corporation.

Jan. 16, 2025

SAN MIGUEL FOODS, JOLLIBEE JOIN FORCES FOR SINULOG 2025 - San Miguel Foods (SMF) and Jollibee — two leading brands in the country today — have decided to join forces for the successful staging of the Sinulog Festivities this Sunday, January 19.

Jan. 16, 2025

REGIONAL MARITIME UNIT 7 TO JOIN CAPITOL’S CARAVAN OF SERVICES - The Regional Maritime Unit in Central Visayas (RMU 7) has a new director, Police Colonel Mario Cristino Lucero, and he told Gov. Gwen Garcia that they would want to be of help in the conduct of the Capitol-led Caravan of Government Services all over Cebu.

Jan. 15, 2025

NEW PRO 7 CHIEF ASSURES GOV OF COOPERATION IN LOT ISSUES - The newly appointed director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7), Police Brigadier General Redrico Atienza Maranan, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Gwen Garcia on January 15, his first visit at the Capitol, to discuss local security and other matters in the province.

Jan. 15, 2025

REGIONAL CHIEFS AGREE WITH GOV: PSA MUST REPORT MORE ACCURATE DATA - Regional directors from various national line agencies have expressed their support for revisiting methodologies in data collection and reporting of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) following Gov. Gwen Garcia’s call for the agency’s more accurate and up-to-date information.

Jan. 15, 2025

GOV, CEBU CITY MAYOR HOLD COORDINATION MEETING FOR SINULOG 2025 - Governor Gwen Garcia and Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia led a coordination meeting at the Capitol to ensure that the highly anticipated Sinulog Festivities this coming January 19 will run smoothly and safely.

Jan. 14, 2025

GOV TO NMP: 'NAKAMINUS MO NAMO?' - “Nakaminus ni sila nato?” (Are you looking down on us?)

Jan. 14, 2025

295 SUGBO NEGOSYO BENEFICIARIES RECEIVE FIRST TRANCHE OF CAPITOL AID - Gov. Gwen Garcia urged some 295 qualified beneficiaries of Sugbo Negosyo Milyonaryo to take full advantage of the opportunities provided to them by the program, expressing hope that the assistance they would receive would help them turn their ventures into a success.

Jan 13, 2025

GOV TO FILE CRIMINAL CHARGES VS NATIONAL MUSEUM HEAD JEREMY BARNS - The Cebu Provincial Government is preparing an initial four cases against Jeremy Barns, director-general of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP).

Jan. 13, 2025

ARCHDIOCESE BACKS GOV IN LEGAL BATTLE OVER BOLJOON’S STOLEN CHURCH PANELS - Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma issued a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) in favor of Cebu Province through Gov. Gwen Garcia, empowering her as his attorney-in-fact to pursue legal actions against the director-general of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP), Jeremy Barns.

Jan. 13, 2025

CAPITOL, CAMPCOR INK DEAL FOR CAMOTES' POWER AND PROGRESS - On January 10, 2025, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and the Camotes Island Power Generation Corporation (CAMPCOR), headed by its President Engr. Jose Rommel Orillaza, formalized a partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) at the Cebu Provincial Capitol.

Jan. 10, 2025

GOV ISSUES CDO VS SOLID EARTH DEVT CORP - Gov. Gwen Garcia has ordered the San Fernando-based Solid Earth Development Corp. (SEDC) to cease-and-desist from carrying “all earth-moving operations” within its MPSA areas for the next 30 days starting January 10, 2025.

Jan. 10, 2025

CEBU SOUTH BUS TERMINAL TO REMAIN OPEN DURING SINULOG 2025 GRAND PARADE - Good news for those travelling to and from southern Cebu during the Sinulog 2025 Grand Parade on January 19.

Jan. 9, 2025

241 SLOTS REMAIN OPEN FOR SUGBO NEGOSYO MILYONARYO - Governor Gwen Garcia was disappointed that of the 500 slots intended for Sugbo Negosyo Season 3 beneficiaries, only 259 have been filled.

Jan. 9, 2025

GOV EXTENDS CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER VS APO LAND AND QUARRY CORP - Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia has extended the cease-and-desist order (CDO) that she had initially issued against Apo Land and Quarry Corp. (ALQC) on all its “earth-moving operations” in its quarry sites in the City of Naga.

Jan. 9, 2025

19 DAANBANTAYAN LOT OWNERS RECEIVE PAYMENT OF SALE FROM CAPITOL - The hope for the construction of a 150-megawatt solar power plant in Daanbantayan town has shone even brighter as lot owners agreed to sell their properties to the Cebu Provincial Government.

Jan. 8, 2025

SOLID EARTH QUARRY TO FACE TEMPORARY CLOSURE; GOV TO ISSUE CDO AMID VIOLATIONS - Gov. Gwen Garcia made it abundantly clear that the Cebu Provincial Government is prepared to take actions against Solid Earth Development Corporation that is based in the Municipality of San Fernando, even if it means facing potential legal challenges.

Jan. 8, 2025

NATALIO BACALSO AVE TO REMAIN OPEN ON SINULOG SUNDAY - Governor Gwen Garcia met with officials from the Cebu City Traffic Office (CCTO), led by Pastor “Jongjong” Alcover II, to coordinate the carousel route for the upcoming street dancing competition of the Sinulog Festival on January 19.

January 7, 2025

BURDADERAS OF MINGLANILLA ADORN GOV GWEN'S STO NIÑO - In anticipation of this year’s 460th Fiesta Señor celebration, Gov. Gwen Garcia’s revered image of the Santo Niño that is kept in her office at the Capitol gets a new embroidered vestment, courtesy of the famed “Burdaderas” of Minglanilla.

January 7, 2025

5-STAR ACCOMODATION AWAITS SUROY SUROY GUESTS - Shipping lines, bus companies, and hotel and resort owners are prepared to provide participants with a truly exceptional, five-star experience for the upcoming Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade.

January 7, 2025

GOV ORDERS PROBE ON CEBU'S CEMENT PLANTS' QUARRY OPERATIONS - Governor Gwen Garcia has called for an investigation into all cement plants in Cebu, citing growing concerns over environmental and safety risks from large-scale quarrying operations.

Jan. 6, 2025

EXPERTS ON TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE TO COME TO CEBU SOON - Another health summit is taking place in Cebu as professors of Fujian University on Traditional Chinese Medicine are coming to teach Cebuano medical personnel their invaluable knowledge on traditional Chinese medicine.

Jan. 4, 2025

15 CEBU LGUs READY FOR ‘SUROY SUROY SUGBO’ NORTHERN ESCAPADE - The Sinulog Festivities are just around the corner, so does the Suroy Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade.

Jan. 4, 2025

GOV TO SIT DOWN WITH ARCHBP PALMA OVER BOLJOON PANELS - Gov. Gwen Garcia is getting impatient at the long-overdue return of four pulpit panels stolen from the Church of Boljoon and are in possession of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP).

Jan. 3, 2025

GOV PUSHES FOR FILING OF CASES OVER DELAYED RETURN OF BOLJOON PANELS - 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨, 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 — The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) is taking too long to return the pulpit panels stolen from the heritage church of Boljoon in southern Cebu, and litigation to assert church ownership should begin, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said.

January 2, 2025

YEAR-ENDER: GOV'S SOPA BANNERS A 'SUPER STRONG' CEBU - In 2004, Gwendolyn F. Garcia was elected as Cebu’s first woman governor on the strength of a little over 7,000 votes.

Dec. 31, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: GOV IS PASIGARBO OVERALL DIRECTOR; NAGA'S DAGITAB FESTIVAL WINS CROWN - In order to ensure a smooth-sailing sequence of 52 performances for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 Grand Ritual Showdown, Gov. Gwen Garcia herself called the shots behind the camera.

Dec. 30, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT FROM MACTAN TO BANTAYAN LAUNCHED - What was once a six-hour trip by road from the city, including a ferry ride, has now been replaced by a 30-minute flight that provides convenience and seamless connectivity for travelers and visitors to Bantayan Island.

Dec. 30, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: DSWD TAPS 'CEBU MODEL' FOR AID DISTRIBUTION -

Dec. 29, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: CEBU PROVINCE THROWS ALL-OUT SUPPORT FOR PALARONG PAMBANSA 2024 - The 64th Palarong Pambansa was hosted by Cebu City. But in truth and in fact, it received help from its neighboring cities and of course, the Provincial Government.

Dec. 29, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: CEBU SHINES IN GLOBAL STAGE - SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – Cebu is not only benchmarked locally but globally.

Dec. 28, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: CAPITOL IS NOW MALAPASCUA'S POWER PROVIDER - In order to remedy the worsening power services in Malapascua Island, the Cebu Provincial Government decided to be its power provider moving forward.

Dec. 28, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: CEBU PROVINCE TAKES OVER COMPLETION OF METRO CEBU EXPRESSWAY - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is letting the Cebu Provincial Government spearhead the implementation and completion of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) Project.

Dec. 27, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: 10-UNIT HEMODIALYSIS CENTERS PUT UP IN BANTAYAN ISLAND, CAMOTES - In an effort to bring much-needed dialysis services closer to the people, the Cebu Provincial Government opened a ten-unit hemodialysis centers in each of the Capitol-run hospitals in the Islands of Bantayan and Camotes.

Dec. 27, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: GOV IS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANT AWARDEE - Gov. Gwen Garcia, consistently ranked as the Number One Governor in the Country, has received the “𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱” for being the “𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯”.

Dec. 26, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: VG DAVIDE LEADS TEAM TO CHINA FOR 'PEOPLE-TO PEOPLE EXCHANGE' - Vice Gov. Hilario Davide III leads a five-man delegation from the Cebu Provincial Government to Fuzhou, China for the “ASEAN-China Year of People-to-People Exchanges” held from February 1 to 4, 2024.

Dec. 26, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: 12 BUSLOADS JOIN SUROY SUROY NORTHERN ESCAPADE 2024 - The Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade has once again proven itself to be one of the most popular tourism packages of the Cebu Provincial Government.

Dec. 26, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: CARCAR WINS SINULOG SA LALAWIGAN 2024 - The Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) became once again the center of Sinulog festivities after the Cebu Provincial Government brought there the Sinulog sa Lalawigan 2024, which was held on January 14.

Dec. 26, 2024

YEAR-ENDER: GOV'S 15TH SINULOG DANCE OFFERING - Gov. Gwen Garcia returned to the Sinulog stage of the Cebu City Sports Center on January 14 and offered to the Sñr. Sto. Niño de Cebu what has been her 15th Sinulog dance routine thus far.

Dec. 26, 2024

DAGITAB DANCERS TO JOIN GOV FOR HER 16TH SINULOG DANCE OFFERING - CITY OF NAGA, CEBU – Gov. Gwen Garcia announced that for her 16th Sinulog dance offering next year at the Cebu City Sports Center, she will be joined by the award-winning Dagitab Festival Dancers of this city!

Dec. 24, 2024

P8.85M FOR NAGA’S DAGITAB FESTIVAL - The City of Naga’s Dagitab Festival received a total of P8.85 million in financial support from the Cebu Provincial Government during its festival showcase on Monday night, December 23.

Dec. 24, 2024

GOV THANKS PB FOR SUPPORT; CITES UNITY AS KEY TO CAPITOL’S SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS - Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia expressed her heartfelt gratitude to members of the Sanggunian Panlalawigan for their steadfast support, which has been pivotal to the successful implementation of the Province’s programs and projects.

Dec. 22, 2024

P46 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE AID FOR 1ST DISTRICT - The 40th and final Caravan of Government Services for this year was held in Minglanilla, where the Provincial Government announced a total of P46 million in financial assistance for various infrastructure projects of the component cities and municipalities of the first district.

Dec. 17, 2024

CEBU RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN PEACE AND ORDER, AND PUBLIC SAFETY - The Province of Cebu has been awarded the prestigious “Bansiwag Award for Excellence in Peace and Order and Public Safety” at a ceremony organized by the Department of Interior and Local Government Central Visayas (DILG region 7).

Dec. 17, 2024

3 CENTENARIANS OF THE 1ST DISTRICT GET 100K EACH - Three centenarians hailing from Cebu’s first legislative district were honored by the Cebu Provincial Government for their years of service to the community.

Dec. 17, 2024

OFFICIALS OF OLD AND NEW QUARRY FIRM SIGN ‘UNDERTAKING OF SUPPORT’ - Atty. Perry Pe and Mr. Herbert M. Consunji signed an “Undertaking of Support” of the Cebu Provincial Government’s position relative to the actions it has taken and may further take against Apo Land and Quarry Corporation (ALQC) in the City of Naga.

Dec. 17, 2024

IBP CHIEF: CEBU TO HOST NAT'L GATHERING OF LAWYERS - Cebu will host the 20th National Convention of Lawyers, which will be held from January 30 to February 1, 2025, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino.

Dec. 16, 2024

CAPITOL WORKERS TO GET P45K BONUS - The Cebu Provincial Board, presided by Vice Governor Hilario Davide III, has approved the Supplemental Budget No. 3 of the Provincial Government that has a total allocation of P79.6 million.

Dec. 16, 2024

SUGBOVLOG WINNERS TO BE REVEALED ON MONDAY - The top 10 winners of the inaugural SUGBOVLOG Challenge is set for Monday, December 16, during the Christmas Light-Up Ceremony at the Capitol.

Dec. 15, 2024

CEBUANO TOPS BAR EXAMS; 40 CEBU GRADS TOP TEACHERS’ BOARD - Cebu is once again making waves with the recently announced results of the 2024 Philippine Bar Examinations and the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers.

Dec. 14, 2024

VICE MAYORS GET P149M IN INFRA AID FROM CAPITOL - The historic unity that Cebu experiences today is due in large part to the vice mayors who have chosen to work with their mayors, supporting executive initiative with appropriate legislative work.

Dec. 13, 2024

DYNACAST ALLOCATES 10% OF RECLAIMED LOT TO CAPITOL; SURVEY PENDING - Dynacast Shipyard, a prominent shipbuilding company in Danao City, has identified the 10% portion of its reclaimed lot to be allocated to the Cebu Provincial Government, in line with the Cebu Reclamation Ordinance.

Dec. 12, 2024

APO LAND LIKELY TO FACE MORE VIOLATIONS - More possible violations are facing Apo Land and Quarry Corporation (ALQC) in their quarry operations in the City of Naga to the extent of causing water and air pollution in the area.

Dec. 11, 2024

AFTER COURT VICTORY, GOV MEETS CEMEX, DMCI EXECS - After singlehandedly securing a victory in court against Apo Land and Quarry Corp. (ALQC), Gov. Gwen Garcia was back at the Capitol, talking business with the same people that brought him to court as if nothing happened.

Dec. 11, 2024

VICTORY: RTC UPHOLDS GOV’s EO, DISMISSES QUARRY OPERATOR’S PRAYER FOR T.R.O. - Gov. Gwen Garcia personally appeared at the RTC Branch 9 in Cebu City and spoke, with the permission of Presiding Judge Alexander Acosta, in defense of the thousands of residents who are living within the boundaries of the quarry sites in the City of Naga.

Dec. 11, 2024

P13M CAPITOL-FUNDED INFRA PROJECTS, CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES UNVEILED - LILOAN, CEBU – Governor Gwen Garcia joined the power couple, Tourism Sec. Christina Garcia Frasco and Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco, in gracing the inauguration of infrastructure projects here on the evening of December 10, with the Capitol investing P13 million aimed at enhancing public spaces.

Dec. 11, 2024

CPH-DANDAO GETS NEW CT SCAN, SPECIAL UNITS - Gov. Gwen Garcia and fifth district Congressman Duke Frasco led the inauguration of the newly installed state-of-the-art 32-Slice Computed Tomography scan (CT Scan) at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Danao City on December 10.

Dec. 10, 2024

DTI CANCELS COMPETITIVENESS INDEX PROGRAM’ - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has officially announced the cancellation of its “Competitiveness Index Program” which was previously used to evaluate local government units across the country.

Dec. 10, 2024

CAPITOL, PAG-IBIG TO STREAMLINE PAYMENT FOR OCCUPIED CAPITOL-OWNED LOTS - Governor Gwen Garcia met with officials of Pag-IBIG Fund, led by CEO Marilene Acosta and Deputy CEO Atty. Robert John Cosico, at the Capitol on December 9 to address the long-standing issues surrounding the payment process for 93-1 lots in Cebu City.

DEC. 9, 2024

OUTSTANDING LUPON RECEIVE INFRA PROJECTS; BIGGER PRIZES SET FOR NEXT YEAR - The Lupong Tagapamayapa Incentives Awards (LTIA) will see a substantial increase in prizes next year, with the top-performing barangays set to receive P500,000. The first runner-up will get P300,000; the second runner-up P200,000; and finalists will receive P100,000 each.

DEC. 9, 2024

CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF THE SOUTH KICKS OFF ‘PASKO SA NAGA’ WITH GOV GWEN - The holiday season officially kicked off in the City of Naga with the ceremonial lighting of the city’s iconic 30-foot Christmas tree and the opening of the Christmas Park on Sunday evening.

Dec. 8, 2024

P235M FOR CEBU MAYORS’ INFRA PROJECTS - The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Cebu Chapter held its year-end general assembly and Christmas party at Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City on December 6.

Nov. 7, 2024

DTI OFFICIALS APPRAISED OF CEBU PROV’L PROGRAMS - Officials of the Department of Trade and Industry met with Gov. Gwen Garcia and Capitol department heads today, December 6, in order to learn of the Capitol’s various trail-blazing and highly successful programs, projects, and initiatives.

Dec. 6, 2024

AYALA EXECUTIVES VISIT GOV. GWEN - Top executives from the Ayala Group of Companies, led by Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) president Anna Ma. Margarita Dy, visited Gov. Gwen Garcia at the Capitol today, December 6.

Dec. 6, 2024

CAPITOL GRANTS P48.25M TO 4TH DISTRICT MAINLAND LGUs - Six local government units (LGUs) from Cebu’s fourth district LGUs in mainland Cebu received a total of P48.25 million in infrastructure subsidies from the Cebu Provincial Government.

Dec. 5, 2024

25 TOWNS, 5 CITIES IN CEBU ARE NOW 1ST CLASS IN INCOME BRACKET - Cebu’s continued progress and development is once again in full display after the official data released by the Department of Finance (DOF) showed that it remains to be one of the most elite provinces in the country in terms of average annual income.

Dec. 5, 2024

P54 MILLION SUBSIDY FOR 3RD DISTRICT LGUs - PINAMUNGAJAN, CEBU — The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated ₱54 million in financial aid to the seven local government units (LGUs) of Cebu’s third legislative district.

Dec. 3, 2024

GOV FLAGS ALQC’s MPSAs NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has questioned how Apo Land and Quarry Corporation (ALQC) was able to secure Mineral Production Sharing Agreements with the government despite the fact that their MPSAs are very near densely populated areas in the City of Naga.

Dec. 3, 2024

‘QUE ALEGRE’ FESTIVAL GETS P4.43 MILLION SUBSIDY - ALEGRIA, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia graced the inaugural ritual showdown of the Que Alegre Festival on December 2 here, pledging a total of P4.43 million in support of this town’s socio-cultural offering.

Dec. 3, 2024

P62M AID FOR 7TH DISTRICT INFRA PROJECTS - MALABUYOC, CEBU — A total of ₱62 million in financial assistance was distributed by the Provincial Government to the eight municipalities of Cebu’s seventh legislative district for their respective infrastructure development projects.

Dec. 2, 2024

CAPITOL'S P25-B BUDGET FOR 2025 GETS OK - The Cebu Provincial Board (PB), presided by Vice Gov. Hilario Davide III, has approved on third and final reading P25-billion budget of the entire Cebu Provincial Government for the year 2025 during its regular Monday session on December 2.

Dec. 2, 2024

CAPITOL ORDERS APO LAND AND QUARRY IN NAGA TO STOP OPERATIONS - The Cebu Provincial Government has issued a cease-and-desist order against Apo Land and Quarry Corporation (ALQC), directing it to stop all “earth-moving operations” within its Mineral Production and Sharing Agreement (MPSA) areas in the City of Naga.

Dec. 2, 2024

DELIBERATION FOR SUGBO VLOG CHALLENGE SET ON DEC. 12 - The deliberation for the Top 10 finalists of the “Sugbo Vlog Challenge” will take place on December 12.

Dec. 2, 2024

GINATILAN-MALABUYOC RIVER ADVENTURE OFFICIALLY OPENS - The Ginatilan-Malabuyoc River Adventure (GIMARA), featuring the Kabutongan Falls, is now officially opened to the public.

Nov. 30, 2024

AGREEMENT INKED FOR SUSTAINABLE RIVER ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES - The Cebu Provincial Government has formalized an agreement with the municipal governments of Ginatilan and Malabuyoc in southern Cebu to ensure the sustainable and regulated operation of the newest tourism offering in the area.

Nov. 30, 2024

CAPITOL ALLOCATES 300K EACH FOR 900 BRGY PROJECTS - Gov. Gwen Garcia made a commitment to at least 900 barangay captains who attended the Liga ng mga Barangay Cebu Province Year-End Assembly on Nov. 26 in Lapu-Lapu City.

Nov. 29, 2024

OVER 600 CEBU COUNCILORS RECEIVE P300K EACH FOR INFRA PROJECTS - Over 600 councilors from Cebu’s component cities and municipalities received some good news during the yearend assembly of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Cebu Chapter on November 28.

Nov. 28, 2024

P21.7M INFRASTRUCTURE AID FOR 3 CAMOTES LGUs - The towns of Poro, Tudela, and San Francisco in the Camotes Group of Islands received P21.7 million in infrastructure subsidies from the Cebu Provincial Government today, November 28, during another round of Caravan of Government Services.

Nov. 29, 2024

SUGBO KAHANAS GRADS REAP THEIR REWARDS AT THE CARAVAN - Nine graduates of the Sugbo Kahanas program specializing in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II, Bread and Pastry Production NC II, and Housekeeping NC II have received their National Certificates (NC II) from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), along with starter toolkits and allowances provided by the Cebu Provincial Government.

Nov. 28, 2024

GOV EYES PUTTING UP CORN-DRYING FACILITY IN CAMOTES - PORO, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia, accompanied by town Mayor Gary Rama and Vice Mayor Dina Rama, inspected a proposed site for a corn-drying facility that is being eyed to be built in Purok Santan, Barangay Mercedes here today, November 28.

Nov. 28, 2024

PILAR GETS P8 MILLION FOR INFRA AID - The island-town of Pilar, also known as Ponson Island, has received an P8 million financial subsidy from the Provincial Government to support its infrastructure development initiatives.

Nov. 27, 2024

SUGBO KAHANAS GRADS RECEIVE TOOLKITS AND ALLOWANCES - PILAR, CEBU — Fifteen graduates of Sugbo Kahanas program specializing in Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II finally received their starter toolkits and allowances from the Provincial Government and National Certificates (NCII) from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Nov. 27, 2024

OSLOB, BOGO CITY COUNCILORS WIN OUTSTANDING LADY LAWMAKERS AWARD - Councilor Ronamarie Therese Guaren of Oslob and Councilor Ethel A. Gulane of the City of Bogo emerged as winners in the municipality and city categories, respectively, of the first-ever “Outstanding Lady Local Legislator Award” (OLLA) held on November 26.

Nov. 26, 2024

CRITERIA FOR ‘SUGBO VLOG’ CHALLENGE REVEALED - Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia met with a group of Cebuano vloggers who will serve as judges of the “Sugbo Vlog Challenge”, a contest designed to highlight the Capitol’s youth-driven initiatives toward sustainable development.

Nov. 26, 2024

GOV RAISES SUGBO KAHANAS BUDGET TO P200 MILLION - Gov. Gwen Garcia, the architect behind the ultra-successful Sugbo Kahanas program, said it has been her desire for the Cebuanos, a decidedly proud people, to uphold their dignity and not fall victim to the mendicant culture that is prevalent nowadays.

Nov. 25, 2024

TESDA CHIEF: ‘IBIBIDA PO NG TESDA ANG SUGBO KAHANAS PROGRAM’ - The secretary of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Hon. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Benitez, could not help but laud the Cebu Provincial Government’s Sugbo Kahanas program for having been able to help thousands of Cebuanos acquire much-needed skills.

Nov. 25, 2024

SUGBO KAHANAS SEASON 3 PRODUCES 3,431 SKILLED GRADUATES - The third season of the Capitol’s Sugbo Kahanas program has come to an end, and a total of 3,599 Cebuanos have acquired technical and vocational skills in at least 20 programs that they can use to make their lives better.

Nov. 25, 2024

CNU TO BUILD 21-STOREY MEDICAL SCHOOL IN A CAPITOL NEAR VSMMC - The dream for Cebu Normal University–Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (CNU-VSMMC) College of Medicine to finally have its own building is one step closer to fulfillment.

Nov. 21, 2024

GOV, MAYOR RAYMOND GRACE MCWD’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY - Gov. Gwen Garcia, along with Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia, joined the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) in commemorating its golden anniversary on the evening of November 20.

Nov. 20, 2024

DEADLINE FOR SUGBO VLOG CHALLENGE SET ON DEC 5 - The deadline for submitting entries of the first-ever “Sugbo Vlog” challenge is on December 5, at exactly 5:30 PM.

Nov. 20, 2024

MOU FOR WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROJECT SIGNED - The Cebu Provincial Government formalized its agreement with SUEZ (Singapore) Services PTE. LTD. through the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the development and implementation of a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in the province.

Nov. 20, 2024

GINATILAN-MALABUYOC RIVER ADVENTURE TO OPEN ON NOV 30 - The Ginatilan-Malabuyoc River Adventure (GIMARA), featuring the Kabutongan Falls, is now all set for its grand opening on November 30, promising a thrilling experience for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.

Nov. 20, 2024

SOLAR ENERGY TO POWER CAPITOL-FUNDED TRAs - Renewable energy is fast becoming the popular choice for the Cebu Provincial Government, as evidenced by yet another string of infrastructure projects that will be run entirely by solar power.

Nov. 19, 2024

CNU OFFICIALS VISIT GOV; THANK CAPITOL FOR SUPPORT - Cebu Normal University (CNU) officials, led by University President Dr. Daniel P. Ariaso Sr., visited Gov. Gwen Garcia at the Capitol on November 18.

Nov. 19, 2024

GOV TO SPONSOR REVIEW CLASSES FOR CIVIL ENG’G CAPITOL WORKERS - In a move aimed at enhancing the professional skills of Capitol personnel, Governor Gwen Garcia has announced that she will sponsor 26 employees who are civil engineering graduates for a specialized review and refresher course for the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination.

Nov. 18, 2024

LEGISLATIVE BODIES AUTHORIZE 'SUGBOHOL' TO FORGE SISTERHOOD PACT - CEBU CITY, CEBU — In a historic first, the Cebu Provincial Government hosted the joint session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of both Provinces of Cebu and Bohol here at the Capitol Social Hall on November 18, 2024, Monday.

Nov. 18, 2024

PB APPROVES COMMITTEE REPORT ON P25-B BUDGET FOR 2025 - The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has approved the committee report of the proposed P25-billion budget for 2025 during its regular session on Monday, November 18.

Nov. 18, 2024

CAPITOL TO SET STANDARDS FOR RESORT CLEANLINESS - The Capitol is looking to prescribe hygiene and cleanliness standards for resorts operating in Cebu Province.

Nov. 16, 2024

PAG-IBIG FUND EXEC TO AID LOAN APPLICATIONS OF CAPITOL LOT OCCUPANTS - The recently concluded 2024 APIC Summit in Hong Kong attended by Governor Gwen Garcia yielded some good news for at least 10,000 Cebu City households occupying Capitol-owned lots, such as 93-1 and those in the Old Philippine Railway Residents Association (OPRRA) and Kalunasan.

Nov. 15, 2024

GOV GWEN: IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR INVESTORS TO PARTNER WITH CAPITOL - HONG KONG — Foreign or local investors who will be entering the Cebuano market could save themselves from a lot of hassle and stress if they opt to partner with the Cebu Provincial Government.

Nov. 15, 2024

GOV TO SPEAK AT ’2024 APIC WORLD PENSION SUMMIT’ - HONG KONG — Governor Gwen Garcia has been invited to serve as a keynote speaker at the 2024 APIC World Pension, Social Security, and Sovereign Wealth Funds Summit in Hong Kong, slated on November 13-14.

Nov. 13, 2024

DOTr TO CLEAR CBRT STEEL STRUCTURES ALONG OSMEÑA ALONG OSMEÑA BLVD - The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has committed to clearing the Osmeña Boulevard in front of the Capitol Building of steel structures that had been intended as foundations of bus stations for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project.

Nov. 8, 2024

TRADERS RESORT TO HOG SMUGGLING AS BAI WITHHOLDS PERMIT - It seems there is another side to these reports of rampant smuggling activities of hogs coming from Negros Island entering Cebu through the southern towns.

Nov. 8, 2024

CAPITOL HOSTS DINNER FOR 300 VICE MAYORS - At least 300 vice mayors from across the country gathered in Cebu City for the “2024 Summit on Children: A Legislative Conference on the Welfare and Protection of Children” organized by the Vice Mayor’s League of the Philippines (VMLP).

Nov. 6, 2024

GOV URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO RAISE CEBU’S POWER CAPACITY - While Cebu’s current power supply of over 600 megawatts is still sufficient to meet the demands of the entire island-province, this may not be true in the very near future.

Nov. 6, 2024

CEBU’S OUTSTANDING LADY LAWMAKERS TO BE HONORED - The search is on for Cebu’s outstanding female lawmakers in the city and municipality categories.

Nov. 6, 2024

KABUTONGAN FALLS RIVER ADVENTURE TO OPEN THIS MONTH - After months of intensive preparations, the river adventure activities in Kabutongan Falls, whose jurisdiction is shared by the southern Municipalities of Malabuyoc and Ginatilan, will officially reopen to the public on November 30.

Nov. 5, 2024

CAPITOL SIGNS DEAL WITH MISTER LOO FOR PINAMUNGAJAN TRA - Gov. Gwen Garcia and Mister Loo Philippines regional finance chief Monica Advento formalized another partnership between parties in the signing of a lease agreement concerning the soon-to-be operationalized Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Pinamungajan on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Oct. 30, 2024

GOV GWEN URGES SK FEDERATIONS TO HELP SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM - Governor Gwen Garcia has encouraged all 51 Sanguniang Kabataan Federations in Cebu Province to actively participate in the Capitol’s revitalized school feeding program.

Oct. 29, 2024

CAPITOL DELIVERS LEVEL 3 WATER SUPPLY TO MOALBOAL HOUSEHOLDS - MOALBOAL, CEBU — The age-old water supply problem in some barangays here is coming to an end as Gov. Gwen Garcia led the inauguration of the Capitol’s Level 3 Bulk Water Supply Project on Monday, October 28, at the covered court of Brgy. Saavedra.

Oct. 28, 2024

PUPILS PLEDGE TO STUDY HARD AS CAPITOL LAUNCHES SCHOOL FEEDING SEASON 2 - Gov. Gwen Garcia has officially launched Season 2 of the Sugbo School Feeding Program aimed at providing nutritious meals to all public school students in basic education across the entire province.

Oct. 28, 2024

FIRST PANAGBAGAT FESTIVAL GETS P4.47 MILLION SUBSIDY - PORO, CEBU – This town in Camotes Islands celebrated its vibrant culture and tradition with the inaugural staging of the Panagbagat Festival at its Central School grounds on the evening of October 26.

Oct. 27, 2024

POST TF CREATION: DUMANJUG INTERCEPTS SMUGGLED HOGS - A few hours after Gov. Gwen Garcia signed an executive order that created the “Anti-Smuggling Inter-Agency Task Force” in the Province of Cebu, Dumanjug authorities took swift action and intercepted a motorized banca that docked in Brgy. Kanyuko carrying undocumented hogs.

Oct. 26, 2024

CEBU PROV’L WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY HOLDS FIRST MEETING - For the first time, Gov. Gwen Garcia meets the members of the Provincial Water Resources Authority (PWRA) on October 23, at the Capitol.

Oct. 24, 2024

RUSSIA INVITES CEBU TO MEDICAL CONFERENCE IN ST. PETERSBURG - Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Pavlov personally carried an invitation letter for Cebu to yet another conference in St. Petersburg, Russia during his visit to Gov. Gwen Garcia on October 23.

Oct. 23, 2024

GOV’T AGENCIES TO AID CAPITOL-LED SOLAR PLANT PROJECT - Directors of three government agencies have assured Gov. Gwen Garcia of their full support to the Capitol-led 150-megawatt solar power plant project in Daanbantayan, Cebu.

Oct. 22, 2024

FIRST CAPITOL-FUNDED TRA TO OPEN IN DECEMBER - The Municipality of Pinamungajan shall have the distinction of having the first Capitol-funded Tourist Rest Area (TRA) to be inaugurated in December this year.

Oct. 22, 2024

INCREASED LGU REPRESENTATION AT TOLL BODY GAINS TRACTION - The Cebu City Government and the Municipality of Cordova are set to amend provisions of their concession agreements with the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway to ensure that the Province of Cebu is duly represented at the Toll Regulatory Council (TRC) of CCLEX.

Oct. 21, 2024

PB OK’S PROPOSED P25-B BUDGET FOR 2025 ON FIRST READING - The Cebu Provincial Board has approved on first reading the Executive Department’s proposed budget in the amount of P25 billion for 2025.

Oct. 21, 2024

MACTAN CEBU INT’L AIRPORT TO WELCOME NEW ROUTES, AIRLINES - Cebu is set to welcome new routes and carriers through the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) starting this October.

Oct. 21, 2024

GOV IS PH TOP-PERFORMING GOVERNOR, AGAIN - Without a doubt, Gwendolyn Pilar Fiel Garcia is indeed the greatest incumbent Governor of this country.

Oct. 20, 2024

CAPITOL, FDA TO FORMALIZE PACT FOR SUGBO NEGOSYO COLLAB - The Cebu Provincial Government and the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) are set to sign a memorandum of agreement to formalize for their collaboration in the Capitol’s Sugbo Negosyo Program.

Oct. 19, 2024

GOV’T AGENCIES TO AID SOLAR POWER PLANT PROCESSES - The Cebu Provincial Government has called on the different agencies of government for the smooth implementation of the 150-megawatt solar power plant project in Daanbantayan.

Oct. 19, 2024

CHEAPER BANTAYAN FARE FLIGHTS CONTINUES - Amid reports that the company operating regular flights to Bantayan Island, via the Mactan Cebu International Airport, has implemented a fare hike, Gov. Gwen Garcia intervened and asked the company to keep its rates affordable, at least for now.

Oct. 19, 2024

NGCP COMMITS TO INTEGRATE DAANBANTAYAN’S SOLAR POWER - The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has appeased any doubt that the consortium Acciona Energia and Freya Renewables may have had on the possible curtailment of its power production in its soon-to-rise solar plant in northern Cebu.

Oct. 18, 2024

FIRST ‘TOPS ARTFEST’ FEATURES 200 ARTISTS - Governor Gwen Garcia graced the opening ceremonies of the inaugural “TOPS ArtFest,” set to be the largest arts event in Cebu this year, at the iconic TOPS landmark in Cebu City.

Oct. 18, 2024

SUEZ TO FINALIZE TERMS OF WTE PROPOSAL AHEAD OF SWISS CHALLENGE - The Suez Group presented to Gov. Gwen Garcia their amended unsolicited proposal for the long-awaited waste-to-energy (WTE) project in Cebu Province.

Oct. 17, 2024

FLI BARES CONCEPT PLANS FOR CIUDAD PROJECT - Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI), led by special projects acquisition head Atty. Ron Michael Garcia, presented before Gov. Gwen Garcia and the Economic Enterprise Council (EEC) of the Cebu Provincial Government the concept and architectural design of the Ciudad Project.

Oct. 17, 2024

WILLY WENCESLAO MNHS GETS NEW INFRA PROJECTS - 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 – Governor Gwen Garcia was warmly welcomed by students and teachers at Willy B. Wenceslao Memorial National High School in Brgy. Poblacion here, as she led the inauguration of the newly constructed stage and the newly improved multi-purpose building of the school.

Oct. 17, 2024

SANTANDER TO BUILD NEW PUBLIC MARKET AND CIVIC CENTER - A new public market and a civic center will soon rise in Barangay Poblacion, Santander following the groundbreaking ceremony led by Governor Gwen Garcia, Congressman Edsel Galeos and Mayor Marites Buscato on Wednesday, October 16.

Oct. 16, 2024

GOV INAUGURATES LILOAN MPH IN SANTANDER - LILOAN, SANTANDER — Gov. Gwen Garcia made her second stop in Liloan, Santander, to lead the inauguration and blessing of a 2-storey multi-purpose building.

Oct. 16, 2024

KANDAMIANG TRAINING CENTER OPENS IN SANTANDER - 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 — A training facility in the mountain barangay of Kandamiang in this municipality has been blessed and inaugurated today, October 16.

Oct. 16, 2024

PDC COMMENDS FIVE NATIONAL LINE AGENCIES - Five national line agencies, including two officers who have gotten their reassignments, received strong commendations from the Provincial Development Council (PDC), chaired by Gov. Gwen Garcia, for their exemplary service to Cebu and the Cebuanos.

Oct. 16, 2024

PDC APPROVES P14B ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLAN FOR 2025 - The Provincial Development Council (PDC), chaired by Gov. Gwen Garcia, approved en masse the proposed 14-billion-peso Annual Investment Plan (AIP) of the Province of Cebu for the year 2025.

Oct. 15, 2024

GOV TO MV DOULOS HOPE: ‘DAGHANG SALAMAT SA PAGLAUM’ - The 𝘔𝘝 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 has once again graced Cebu City port, rekindling fond memories of the visit of its sister-vessel, the 𝘔𝘝 𝘓𝘰𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦, in Cebu 12 years ago when Gov. Gwen Garcia was yet serving her third term as Governor.

Oct. 15, 2024

FOR A WEEK, CEBU IS 'CAPITAL OF CIVIL AVIATION' - This was what Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, president of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), during the Gala Night hosted by the Cebu Provincial Government on October 14 at the JPark Island Resort and Water Park Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City.

Oct. 14, 2024

’DOE WORK PROGRAM’ FOR SOLAR FARM ’61% COMPLETE’ - The 150-megawatt solar power plant in Daanbanatayan town, a joint venture between the Cebu Provincial Government and the consortium Acciona Energia and Freya Renewables, is progressing smoothly as planned.

Oct. 14, 2024

GOV SPEAKS BEFORE SPANISH TRADERS ON HER B-DAY - Governor Gwen Garcia delivered the keynote address at an investment conference organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines - La Cámara, on her birthday, October 12.

Oct. 12, 2024

CAPITOL HOSTS CZECH DELEGATES IN BUSINESS FORUM - The Cebu Provincial Government, headed by Governor Gwen Garcia, welcomed a delegation of investors and businessmen from the Czech Republic, led by Her Excellency Marketa Pekarova Adamova, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies.

Oct. 11, 2024

FDA COMMITS TO HELP SUGBO NEGOSYO BENEFICIARIES - In a significant turn of events, officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a commitment before Gov. Gwen Garcia that the agency will be supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cebu through the Sugbo Negosyo program.

Oct. 10, 2024

CAPITOL HOSTS AMERICAN BUSINESS FORUM - The Cebu Provincial Government received 18 Filipino American businessmen at the Capitol Gallery to discuss possible areas of cooperation between the parties.

Oct. 10, 2024

EEC GRANTS SUEZ GROUP ’OPS’ FOR WTE - The Cebu Provincial Government, through the Economic Enterprise Council (EEC), has awarded Suez Group the Original Proponent Status (OPS) for the long-envisioned waste-to-energy (WTE) project in the province.

Oct. 10, 2024

GARCIA-SOCO AGAIN IN 2025 POLLS - Just minutes before the closing of office hours on the final day of the filing of Certificate of Candidacy, the ruling One Cebu party revealed its candidate for vice governor.

Oct. 8, 2024

GOV SEEKS REELECTION TO ATTEND TO ‘UNFINISHED BUSINESS’ - Gov. Gwen Garcia is running for a third consecutive term (sixth term overall) as Cebu Governor in order to attend to her many “unfinished business” at the Capitol.

Oct. 8, 2024

GOV FILES COC FOR CEBU GOVERNOR - Gov. Gwen Garcia filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for Cebu Governor at the Commission on Elections Cebu Province today, October 8, 2024 — the last day of filing of COCs for the upcoming 2025 midterm polls.

Oct. 8, 2024

GOV QUESTIONS ADDT’L REQUIREMENTS FOR DUMANJUG BYPASS PROJECT - Governor Gwen Garcia raised concerns over the Environmental Management Bureau’s (EMB) imposition of additional requirements on the Dumanjug Bypass Project during a meeting at the Capitol on Monday, October 7.

Oct. 8, 2024

GOV, CONG. DUKE JOIN SAN FRANCISCO OFFICIALS IN FILING COCs - SAN FRANCISCO, CEBU – The officials of the Municipality of San Francisco, led by incumbent Mayor Alfredo "Al" Arquillano and Vice Mayor Aly Arquillano, have officially registered their bids for re-election.

March 5, 2024

FIRST MUSEUM ROW LAUNCHED IN DUMANJUG - DUMANJUG, CEBU -- Governor Gwen Garcia and Mayor Gungun Gica led the official launching of three ancestral homes in Brgy. Ylaya that have been transformed into heritage museums during the town’s fiesta celebration on Friday, October 4.

Oct. 4, 2024

GOV: WE WILL CONTINUE TO DEFINE WHAT IS BETTER THAN THE BEST - “We already have achieved what everybody would consider the pinnacle, the best; and the answer to that is, yes of course, because Cebu has achieved and defined what the best is. We will continue to define what is even better than the best.”

Oct. 4, 2024

CAPITOL ALLOTS P3M FOR SAMBOAN'S DAGAYDAY FESTIVAL - The celebration of town fiesta in Samboan southern Cebu last September 29 was indeed a happy occasion as Gov. Gwen Garcia graced the staging of the town’s beautiful “Dagayday Festival” competition.

Oct. 2, 2024

GOV ACCEPTS 1CEBU NOMINATION AS STANDARD BEARER FOR 2025 POLLS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has been officially nominated — unopposed — as 1-Cebu Party’s candidate for the position of Cebu Governor in the 2025 synchronized national and local elections.

Sept. 30, 2024

GOV HOLDS DIALOGUE WITH MALAPASCUA RESIDENTS - Gov. Gwen Garcia held a dialogue with residents and business stakeholders on Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan on Sunday, September 29.

Sept. 29, 2024

NEW MOBILE CLINIC FOR DUMANJUG INAUGURATED - DUMANJUG, CEBU — To ensure quality healthcare services reach all corners of the municipality, this town has acquired a mobile clinic.

Sept. 28, 2024

BREASTFEEDING MOMS, STUDENTS, PWDs BENEFIT FROM CARAVAN OF SERVICES - DUMANJUG, CEBU — Lactating mothers from Cebu’s seventh district each received breast-feeding kits and 10 kilos of rice from the DILG and Ako Bisaya Partylist during today’s Caravan of Government Services held at the Dumanjug Municipal Gym.

Sept. 28, 2024

CAPITOL ALLOCATES P24M INFRA AID FOR 7TH DISTRICT LGUs - The Cebu Provincial Government continues to boost infrastructure development in the Seventh District by allocating a total of P24 million in subsidies to the eight local government units (LGUs) of the district.

Sept. 28, 2024

P200K FOR 7TH DISTRICT CENTENARIANS - Two centenarians from Cebu’s seventh district received checks worth P100,000 each from the Cebu Provincial Government in recognition of their hard work and immense contribution through the years.

Sept. 28, 2024

5TH DISTRICT LGUs GET P18M IN INFRASTRUCTURE SUBSIDY - The Cebu Provincial Government has earmarked a total of P18 million in infrastructure subsidies for six local government units (LGUs) in the Fifth District of mainland Cebu.

Sept. 27, 2024

CATMON CENTENARIAN GETS P100K FROM CAPITOL - Ricarda Saso, a 100-year-old resident of Catmon, received a check worth P100,000 from the Cebu Provincial Government in recognition of her contributions and long-standing service to the community.

Sept. 27, 2024

5 MORE DIALYSIS MACHINES PUT UP AT CPH-BOGO - In addition to a newly completed hospital extension building, the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City (CPH Bogo) is the latest Capitol-run hospital to have acquired a hemodialysis center of its own.

Sept. 27, 2024

CPH BOGO RAISES BED CAPACITY TO 200 WITH NEW BLDG EXTENSION - Gov. Gwen Garcia and Bogo City Mayor Carlo Jose Martinez led the inauguration of the newly completed extension building at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City (CPH Bogo) on September 26, better equipping the hospital to offer much-needed services to the residents of northern Cebu.

Sept. 26, 2024

HONTIVEROS, ET AL FUNDED NEW ‘RACI FRANCO’ BLDG IN BOGO CPH - The newly completed hospital building of the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City (CPH Bogo) is the legacy project of the late Board Member Horacio “Raci” Franco.

Sept. 26, 2024

GOV HITS VLOGGER-CRITICS: ‘YOU ARE NOT DOING THE VP ANY SERVICE’ - Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia has called out her toxic critics on social media who have been attacking her for any perceived misstep in her dealings with national government officials and even in her private life.

Sept. 24, 2024

DOT THANKS CEBU FOR HOSTING UNTO MEETINGS - The Department of Tourism held an appreciation dinner for all stakeholders in Cebu that helped make the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNTO) Joint Commission Forum a resounding success in June this year.

Sept. 23, 2024

CEBU TO HOST CIVIL AVIATION EXECUTIVES IN ASIA AND PACIFIC - Cebu has once again scored big in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector as it prepares to host around 500 executives and stakeholders of the civil aviation industry from at least 47 countries of Asia and the Pacific regions.

Sept. 23, 2024

SAN MIGUEL FOODS TO JOIN ABOITIZ-LED REFORESTATION PROJECT - To help boost environmental conservation efforts in the Province of Cebu, San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI) has pledged to support the reforestation and watershed recovery project spearheaded by Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI) in partnership with the Cebu Provincial Government.

Sept. 21, 2024

PASSENGER FARE RATE FOR HAGNAYA-SANTA FE ROUTE REDUCED - Beginning October 1, 2024, travelers to and from Hagnaya in San Remigio to Santa Fe in Bantayan Island will enjoy price rollback for their fare, ranging from P5 to as much as P29.

Sept. 20, 2024

GOV’S LAWYER: HSBC PETITION TO REVIVE JUDGEMENT ‘DEAD ON ARRIVAL’ - The Supreme Court decision promulgated on December 4, 2023 but was released only last week, ordering Gov. Gwen Garcia to pay a private loan with Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), may no longer be enforced.

Sept. 20, 2024

COMMISSION ON POPULATION BREAKS GROUND ON NEW, BIGGER OFFICE - The Commission on Population and Development (CPD), formerly known as Population Commission of PopCom, has started construction of its new and bigger office facility on a Capitol-owned lot at the DA Compound along M. Velez Street in Cebu City.

Sept. 12, 2024

CAPITOL GEARS UP FOR ‘HANDOG NG PANGULO’ NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION - Acting Governor Hilario Davide III called a coordination meeting in preparation for the Capitol’s hosting of the Cebu leg of “Handog ng Pangulo” nationwide distribution of government assistance.

Sept. 11, 2024

PANAGSAMA BEACH: ONE OF THE 'BEST BEACHES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA' - The experts have attested to what is common knowledge in Cebu: that Moalboal’s Panagsama Beach is as good as it gets in all of Southeast Asia.

Sept. 10, 2024

CAPITOL TO SIGN MOA WITH DSWD FOR ‘TARA’ PROGRAM - The Cebu Provincial Board has authorized Acting Governor Hilario Davide III to sign a memorandum of agreement, on behalf of Gov. Gwen Garcia, with the Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian for the Technical Assistance and Resource Augmentation or TARA program.

Sept. 10, 2024

CEBU NAMED AS ASIA'S LEADING WEDDING DESTINATION FOR 2024 - Cebu has been recognized as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination for 2024 by the prestigious World Travel Awards, often called the "Oscars of the travel industry."

Sept. 3, 2024

CONGRESS TO PARTNER WITH CAPITOL IN USING QR CODE TO DISTRIBUTE CHEAPER RICE - A ranking officer of the Philippine House of Representatives (H-Rep) told Gov. Gwen Garcia that the House leadership is looking to tap the Capitol’s tried-and-tested QR-coded card system in distributing cheaper rice to the poorest households in Cebu.

September 3, 2024

BOC CEBU DONATES 300 SACKS OF RICE FOR CAPITOL’S FEEDING PROGRAM - The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu has made a substantial donation of 300 sacks of premium grade rice to the Cebu Provincial Government as aid for the Capitol’s province-wide school feeding program.

Sept. 2, 2024

GOV TO LCEs, CHOREOGRAPHERS: 'SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY...' - “Spread your wings and fly; but ang goal niana is always to arrive where we started, kon unsa ang essence ana nga lungsod, ana nga dakbayan,” Gov. Gwen said during a general assembly with mayors and choreographers at the Capitol Social Hall on September 2.

September 2, 2024

CAPITOL DONATES P3M TO CITY HALL - In recognition of the unwavering support that the Cebu City Government extended to the Cebu Provincial Government’s staging of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024, the Capitol donated P3 million to the City Hall.

Sept. 1, 2024

GABII SA PASALAMAT 2024: CELEBRATING UNITY AND SUCCESS - The Capitol recognized the immense and invaluable contributions of its government and private sector partners that helped make the month-long 455th founding anniversary celebration of Cebu Province a resounding success.

Sept. 1, 2024

‘ANG MGA ESKWELAHAN LABS NI PJ’ TO REVOLUTIONIZE STEM EDUCATION - Cebu third district Congressman Pablo John “PJ” Garcia launched “Ang Mga Eskwelahan Labs ni PJ” at the Science and Technology Summit held at the Performing Arts Hall of the University of the Philippines Cebu on August 29.

Aug. 30, 2024

MANDAUE’S GOVERNMENT CENTER ‘REDEEMS’ OLD CICC - Mandaue City’s Government Center broke ground on Thursday, August 29, one day before the city celebrates its 55th founding anniversary, and Gov. Gwen Garcia saw this as the redemption of the old Cebu International Convention Center (CICC).

Aug. 29, 2024

F CAFÉ & BAR RESPONDENTS INDICTED; TO FACE CHARGES IN COURT - The Cebu City Prosecutor's Office found probable cause to file charges against six respondents who were implicated in the F Cafe & Bar incident involving Michelin Star chef Jason Atherton and his daughter on the night of December 23, 2022.

Aug. 15, 2023

VISCOM CHIEF MEETS GOV FOR EXIT CALL - The chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Visayas Command (AFP VisCom), Lieutenant General Benedict Arevalo, visited Gov. Gwen Garcia in her office on Tuesday, March 19, for his exit call.

March 19, 2024

CEBUANO WORLD-CLASS DESIGNER FURNE AMATO TO BUILD ‘ATELIER ON CAPITOL-OWNED LOT - A move seen to bolster Cebu’s fashion and creative industry, the Provincial Government has approved the leasing of a 700-square-meter prime property at the entrance of Cebu IT Park to renowned fashion designer Furne One Amato.

March 19, 2024

P12M IN ‘PASIGARBO’ SUBSIDY FOR 4TH DISTRICT - Gov. Gwen Garcia distributed P2 million in checks to each to the initial six municipalities in the fourth district of Cebu on Tuesday, August 15, during the Caravan of Services in Tabuelan.

Aug. 15, 2023

BANTAYAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL NOW HAS 10-UNIT HEMODIALYSIS CENTER - BANTAYAN, CEBU — Flores Cordova, 69 years old and a dialysis patient from Brgy. Bawud in this municipality, had to cross the channel three times a week just to get her regular treatment in Bogo City.

March 20, 2024

ONE CEBU ISLAND EXPO OPENS; CEBU’S ‘ONE ISLAND UNITY’ TAKES CENTER STAGE - A united one island of Cebu highlighted the opening of the trade exhibit aptly dubbed “One Cebu Island Expo”.

Aug. 16, 2023

BOGO CITY PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL TO GET OWN DIALYSIS CENTER - The Capitol’s vigorous campaign to bring dialysis treatment closer to the people is unrelenting, as Gov. Gwen Garcia revealed that the Cebu Provincial Hospital (CPH) in Bogo City shall have its own Dialysis Center very soon.

March 20, 2024

CEBU TO HOST 12TH ASIA PRO BONO CONFERENCE - Cebu will once again take center stage as it is slated to host of the upcoming 12th Asia Pro Bono Conference (12APBC) from December 1 to 3, 2023 — the first time for the said event to be held in the Philippines.

Aug. 16, 2023

P56.4M FOR 5 LGUs of 4TH DISTRICT-MAINLAND - The Capitol has shelled out a total of P56.4 million in financial assistance for six local government units of Cebu’s fourth district during the Caravan of Services in Bogo City Wednesday, March 20.

March 20, 2024

CEBU TO HOST LUZON TOWN MAYOR’S GATHERING - Governor Gwen Garcia has accepted the invitation of the League of the Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) to grace its Luzon Island Cluster Conference, which will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City on August 24–26.

Aug. 16, 2023

CAPITOL TO GET INCREASED SHARE FROM TERMINAL FEES - The Cebu Provincial Government has made a significant increase in its share from the gross revenues collected from automated ticket convenience and maintenance fees of the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) and Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT).

March 21, 2024

GWEN TO BRGY CANDIDATES: DON'T USE CAPITOL AID FOR CAMPAIGNING - With the barangay elections fast approaching, Governor Gwen Garcia reminded the barangay captains to engage in peaceful elections and not use the financial aid that the Provincial Government is giving for election purposes.

Aug. 17, 2023

VSMMC CHIEF THANKS CAPITOL FOR HELP IN DIALYSIS TREATMENT - Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) chief of hospital Dr. Gerardo M. Aquino Jr., expressed his gratitude to the Cebu Provincial Government for opening at least five dialysis centers in Capitol-run hospitals all over Cebu.

March 21, 2024

MORE INFRA PROJECTS FOR DISTRICTS, LGUs AND BARANGAYS - The Cebuano constituency will be getting more infrastructure projects from the Provincial Government through their board members, mayors, vice mayors and barangay captains after Governor Gwen Garcia allocated millions of funds to them during the Liga ng mga Barangay general assembly on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Aug. 17, 2023

BOGO CITY PROV’L HOSP TO INAUGURATE NEW BLDG IN SEPTEMBER - The expansion building of the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Bogo City (CPH Bogo) will be completed this year, with an inauguration scheduled on September 23 — the second death anniversary of fourth district Board Member Raci Franco.

March 21, 2024

PILAR GETS P2.5M SUPPORT FROM CAPITOL FOR PASIGARBO - PILAR, CAMOTES GROUP OF ISLANDS – The municipality of Pilar through Mayor Manuel Santiago received a P2.5 million cheque from the Provincial Government as financial support to the municipality’s preparation for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo.

Aug. 18, 2023

3 METRO CEBU LGUs GET P28.7M - A total of P28.7 million has been given as assistance by the Provincial Government to three LGUs at the heart of Metro Cebu.

March 21, 2024

DOH USEC: ‘RENAL PROBLEM IS PRIMARILY A LIFESTYLE PROBLEM’ - The Capitol has established at least five Hemodialysis Centers in strategic locations in Cebu so that dialysis patients need not travel all the way to Cebu City for their regular treatment.

March 22, 2024

GOV: IMPLEMENT ‘RIGHT TURN ONLY’ RULE IN MINGLANILLA - In order to address traffic congestion in Minglanilla, Gov. Gwen Garcia proposed that a “right turn only” policy should be implemented along the national highway.

Aug. 23, 2023

TO PROTECT CEBUANO INTEREST, GOV BROKERS ‘PEACE’ IN MCWD-LWUA DEBACLE - The Provincial Government has acted as “broker of peace” in an ongoing leadership issue hounding the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) in order that the water distributor’s services remain unhampered.

March 22, 2024

CAPITOL GIVES P7.5M FOR BANTAYAN LGUs - The three island-municipalities of Bantayan received an accumulated financial aid of P7.5 million from the Capitol for their Pasigarbo sa Sugbo preparations on Tuesday, Aug. 22 during the last leg of the Caravan of Services for the 3rd quarter of this year in Madridejos.

Aug. 22, 2023

IN A HISTORIC EVENT, CAPITOL TURNS-OVER CIUDAD PROPERTY TO FILINVEST - In another historic business deal, Gov. Gwen Garcia officially handed over the possession of the Capitol’s Ciudad Property to Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI), represented by its president and CEO Tristan Las Marias, in a ceremony at noon on March 22.

March 22, 2024

GOV NAMES 4 MORE TRAs IN CEBU - Bogo City in the north and the municipalities of Dumanjug and Santander in the south, as well as Pinamungajan in midwest Cebu have been identified as the locations of Tourist Rest Areas (TRAs) to be constructed by the Provincial Government.

Aug. 23, 2023

NGCP TO RECEIVE POWER FROM DAANBANTAYAN SOLAR PLANT - The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has committed to facilitate the transmission of power that will be generated by the 150-megawatt solar power plant to be built by the Capitol’s private partners in Brgy. Talisay, Daanbantayan town.

March 22, 2024

LOOC RIVER NOW CLEARED WITH OBSTRUCTION - The Looc River in Ginatilan town can now have a free flow of water as illegal structures built within the river have been cleared.

Aug. 24, 2023

PRIVATE FIRM EYES BUILDING MULTI-MODAL BUS AND FERRY TERMINAL AT SRP - A private firm proposed to the Provincial Economic Enterprise Council (EEC) that they will undertake the construction of an integrated multi-modal bus and ferry terminal in Talisay City along the South Road Properties (SRP).

March 22, 2024

TOURIST REST AREA IN CARCAR CITY UNVEILED - Top officials inaugurated the newly completed Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Carcar City, a landmark project by the Department of Tourism on Sunday, Aug. 27.

Aug. 27, 2023

CEBUANO LAWMAKERS BACK GOV OVER BRT STOPPAGE - Cebuano congressmen and women are supporting Gov. Gwen Garcia over calls to stop construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT).

March 25, 2024

CAPITOL TAGS ALBERCA SOUNDS FOR PASIGARBO MESS - The Capitol had no control over the various technical glitches that riddled the staging of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo ritual showdown last night in Carcar City.

Aug. 28, 2023

CAPITOL STEPS IN, HELPS NGCP TO SETTLE MANDAUE PERMITS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has once again facilitated the settlement of another crucial transaction that is expected to stabilize the delivery of power from mainland Cebu to Mactan Island.

March 25, 2024

CEBU, ALBAY INK SISTERHOOD PACT - The Province of Cebu and Province of Albay signed a landmark memorandum of agreement establishing their sisterhood relations on the sidelines of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo festival showcase on Sunday, August 27, in Carcar City.

Aug. 28, 2023

OVER P700M AID TO BE DISTRIBUTED VIA DASIG SUGBO CARDS - The National Housing Authority in Central Visayas (NHA 7) has funds worth P742.2 million allocated exclusively for Cebu Province under the agency’s Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP).

March 25, 2024

MAYORS AGREE TO NULLIFY ONLINE VOTES FOR PASIGARBO WINNERS - Amidst the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023 controversy, Gov. Gwen Garcia and all town and city mayors of the province agree to recompute the results of the Pasigarbo winners and not include the online votes in the tabulation of scores.

Aug. 30, 2023

CNU-VSMMC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE NOW ON YEAR 4 - Officials of the Cebu Normal University (CNU) and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) intended to continue and strengthen their collaboration in bringing about a better program for the CNU–VSMMC College of Medicine.

March 26, 2024

CAPITOL RECEIVES P21M DIVIDEND PAYOUT FROM CMWD - The Cebu Provincial Government has received dividend payout worth P21 million from Cebu Manila Water Development Inc.

Aug. 30, 2023

PASIGARBO 2024 IS ON - Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia announces that there will still be Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival of Festivals this year.

March 31, 2024

GOV TO ATTEND 18TH EAST ASIA TOURISM FORUM IN SOUTH KOREA - Governor Gwen Garcia is slated to travel to South Korea next month for the 18th East Asia Tourism Forum (EATOF) in Gangwon, South Korea, her first official out-of-the-country trip since she returned to office for her fifth term in 2019.

Aug. 31, 2023

CAPITOL ISSUES ULTIMATUM VS NMP FOR LOST PANELS - Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is giving officials of the National Museum of the Philippines until Friday this week to discuss returning the stolen pulpit panels from the heritage church in the southern town of Boljoon.

April 2, 2024

CAPITOL HONORS PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORS IN 'GABII SA PASALAMAT' - The Capitol held a “Gabii sa Pasalamat”, or a night of thanksgiving, for its partner government agencies and private sector collaborators in its various programs and initiatives on Thursday, August 31.

Aug. 31, 2023

BALAMBAN LOTS ‘ALIENABLE AND DISPOSABLE’; NOT PROTECTED AREA: CAPITOL LAWYERS - A viral social media post that depicted the current state of road works being done in Cambuhawe, Balamban has not only attracted the attention of netizens but also of the nameless personalities who rode on the hype and circulated a petition for its stoppage.

April 3, 2024

U-TURN SLOTS IMPROVE MINGLANILLA TRAFFIC: OFFICIAL - The traffic situation in Minglanilla has drastically improved due to the implementation of the “Right-Turn Only Policy” in the southern Cebu town.

Aug. 31, 2023

GOV: I ORDERED STOPPAGE OF BUS STATIONS, NOT BRT - Gov. Gwen Garcia has been on the receiving end of a petition for suspension at the Office of the President and the incessant bashing of netizens in relation to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Cebu City.

April 3, 2024

OVER 1,400 CEBUANOS GRADUATE FROM SUGBO KAHANAS SEASON 2 - An initial batch of 1,421 Cebuanos have officially completed their respective short-term technical-vocational courses offered for free under the Capitol’s Sugbo Kahanas program.

Aug. 31, 2023

PB GIVES GOV GO SIGNAL TO SUE NMP - The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) has approved a resolution authorizing Gov. Gwen Garcia to file appropriate case against the National Museum of the Philippines officials for refusal to return the stolen pulpit panels to the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santisima in the southern town of Boljoon.

April 2, 2024

SUGBO NEGOSYO EXPO SET ON SEPT 8-10 AT SM SEASIDE - Sugbo Negosyo, one of Gov. Gwen Garcia’s brainchild programs, is set to stage a trade expo on September 8-10 at the SM Seaside City Cebu.

Sept. 5, 2023

GOV COMMENDS DPWH, PRIVATE SECTORS’ COOPERATION - Gov. Gwen Garcia expressed her satisfaction towards the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the progress of road-widening and -asphalting project from Bolinawan, Carcar City to Poblacion, Sibonga.

April 3, 2024

CAPITOL HONORS DOCTORS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN ‘GABII SA PASALAMAT 2’ - In recognition of their selfless support to the undertakings of the Provincial Government of Cebu to ensure that health services are within the reach of Cebuanos, doctors, volunteer health professionals – and a judge and other members of the legal profession, were treated to a banquet at the iconic Capitol Social Hall aptly called “Salamat Doc!”.

Sept. 5, 2023

CAPITOL MULLS POSSIBILITY OF PB MEMBERS SITTING AS DIRECTORS OF SUGBO SEGURADO - The Provincial Government of Cebu is looking at the possibility of having Provincial Board (PB) members to sit as Board of Directors of the Capitol’s novel insurance coverage program called Sugbo Segurado.

April 3, 2024

GOV LEADS GROUND BREAKING OF NEW LUXURY RESORT IN SANTA FE - It’s a dream come true for Bantayan — and for Cebu as a whole. This was the gist of Gov. Gwen Garcia’s message as she joined Swiss and Filipino businessmen in the groundbreaking on Wednesday, Sept. 6, of what is touted to be the biggest luxury resort project in Bantayan yet, The Ocoy Hotel & Villas.

Sept. 6, 2023

UN AVE ROUNDABOUT SIMULATION SLATED ON APRIL 14 - Following a meeting called by Gov. Gwen Garcia on April 3, a consensus was reached to implement a simulation of a roundabout system at the intersection of Plaridel Street and UN Avenue in Mandaue City, a crucial move that’s expected to address the persistent issue of traffic congestion in the area.

April 3, 2024

CEBU’S ICONIC LARSIAN RE-OPENS AS ‘SUGBO SENTRO FUENTE OSMEÑA’ - The Province of Cebu has rebranded the favorite Cebuano barbecue station Larsian as the Sugbo Sentro Fuente Osmeña.

Sept. 7, 2023

DOT BRIEFS CAPITOL ON CEBU’S HOSTING OF UNWTO MEETINGS - Officials of the Department of Tourism, led by Undersecretary Atty. Mae Elaine Bathan, met with Gov. Gwen Garcia on Wednesday, April 3 to discuss Cebu’s hosting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) joint commission meetings in June.

April 4, 2024

PH FIRST DESALINATION PLANT IN CORDOVA TO BE COMPLETED IN DEC 2023 - Gov. Gwen Garcia and Mayor Cesar Suan welcomed Senate President Migz Zubiri and Senator Risa Hontiveros into the country’s first and biggest desalination plant which is located in Cordova, Cebu.

Sept. 7, 2023

CAPITOL TO TAKE OVER COMPLETION OF METRO CEBU EXPRESSWAY - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is letting the Cebu Provincial Government spearhead the implementation and completion of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) Project.

April 6, 2024

GOV TAKES TIME OFF TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY - Governor Gwen Garcia will be taking a leave of absence from official duties at the Capitol beginning September 9 to 19 in order to spend quality time with her family.

Sept. 8, 2023

FIRST BUCAS CENTER IN CENTRAL VISAYAS OPENS AT CARCAR PROV'L HOSP - The first hybrid and functional Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services (BUCAS) Center in Central Visayas opened at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City on Thursday, April 4.

April 4, 2024

SUGBO NEGOSYO EXPO KICKS OFF AT SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU TODAY, SEPT 8 - The Sugbo Negosyo Expo officially opens today, September 8 at the SM Seaside City Cebu, where 35 finalists of the program’s Season 2 proudly display their products at the 3-day trade fair.

Sept. 8, 2023

GOV EYES INCLUSION OF REBARS INTO SUGBO SEMENTO - Gov. Gwen Garcia eyes the inclusion of rebars in the Sugbo Semento program of the Capitol.

April 5, 2023

BIGGER, GRANDER SEASON 11 GUV CUP SET THIS SEPTEMBER - A bigger, grander Gov. Gwen Garcia Unity Volleyball Cup (GUV CUP) is coming Cebu’s way with the addition of two more contest categories.

Sept. 11, 2023

CAPITOL DEFENDS CPA’S AUTONOMY FROM LGU INTERFERENCE - The Cebu Provincial Government has come to the defense of the Cebu Port Authority in relation to the forcible entry of some personnel of the Cebu City Hall into CPA’s ongoing port expansion project near Malacañang sa Sugbo area last April 1.

April 8, 2024

CAPITOL HOSTS WELCOME DINNER TO TOURISM DIVE DIALOGUE PARTICIPANTS - Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco brings an important gathering of diving industry stakeholders to Cebu for a two-day convention, and the Capitol showed its all-out support by hosting a welcome reception for them.

Sept. 14, 2023

GOV LIFTS PUBLIC TOILET FEES IN CAPITOL-RUN BUS TERMINALS - Effective immediately, the Cebu South Bus Terminal will no longer be collecting fees from the commuting public for the use of restrooms or comfort rooms.

Sept. 20, 2023

GOV CALLS ON DRRMOs TO STRENGTHEN EL NIÑO INFO DRIVE - Gov. Gwen Garcia has called on all the city and municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (DRRMO) in the Province of Cebu to strengthen their El Niño information campaign to spread awareness about fire safety practices while the El Niño rages on.

April 11, 2024

GOV INVITES KOREANS IN GANGWON TO JOIN SUROY SUROY TOUR - Gov. Gwen Garcia extended an invitation to Koreans from Gangwon to join the Suroy Suroy Sugbo - Southern Heritage Trail 2023 this coming November.

Sept. 22, 2023

INTEGRATED TRANSPORT TERMINAL, FISH PORT IN TALISAY PROPOSED - The Cebu South Harbor and Container Terminal Corp. (CSHCTC) has put forward an unsolicited proposal for the development of an integrated transport terminal and a fish port at the existing Talisay Fish Port facility in the Talisay City-side of the South Road Properties.

April 11, 2024

GOV. GWEN: NO ASF OUTBREAK IN CEBU - Gov. Gwen Garcia issued this strong statement in a press conference Thursday, March 22, asserting that there is no African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Cebu amidst growing fears about the disease due to the Bureau of Animal Industry’s (BAI) insistence that some areas in the province are now infected.

March 22, 2023

DOLE-7 TO ALLOT ADDITIONAL P30M FUNDING FOR TUPAD CEBU - The Department of Labor and Employment is looking into shelling out another P30 million funding for Cebu in its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced or TUPAD program.

Sept. 25, 2023

JOINT INSPECTION ON ALCOY’S PMSC SET - The Cebu Provincial Government shall conduct a joint inspection with national line agencies on the current state of Brgy. Pugalo, Alcoy in southern Cebu where the Philippine Mining Service Corporation (PMSC) continues to operate.

April 12, 2024

GOV LEADS MANDAUE ROUNDABOUT INSPECTION; IMPROVEMENTS SEEN - Gov. Gwen Garcia led the inspection and coordination meeting in Mandaue City today, April 14, to find ways to improve the roundabout system implemented at the intersection of UN Avenue and DM Cortes Street, just at the foot of Marcelo Fernan Bridge in the city.

April 14, 2024

GOV ASSURES FINANCIAL AID TO CEBUANO ‘HUMAN TRAFFICKING’ VICTIMS FROM SULU - Gov. Gwen Garcia gave the assurance that the Provincial Government will extend P10,000 in financial assistance to each of the 16 Cebuanos fishermen who were among those rescued by authorities from human trafficking in Sulu Province in Mindanao.

Sept. 26, 2023

PB CALLS ON LWUA TO STOP MCWD INTERVENTION - The Cebu Provincial Board has approved a resolution strongly demanding the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to desist from its “baseless partial intervention and take over” of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD).

April 15, 2024

BETTER TOURIST EXPERIENCE FOR WHALE SHARK WATCHERS IN OSLOB UNDERWAY - Gov. Gwen Garcia has proposed to create a better facility to serve local and foreign tourists visiting the famous southern town in Cebu known for its whale-shark watching.

Sept. 26, 2023

GOV GETS LGU SUPPORT FOR MCWD CURRENT OFFICIALS - In a resounding show of solidarity, Gov. Gwen Garcia, alongside the Provincial Board and at least eight Cebu mayors, has unequivocally thrown her support behind the present management of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), led by Chairman Jose Daluz III and general manager Edgar Donoso.

April 15, 2024

CEBU, FUJIAN INK LANDMARK ‘SILK ROAD PARTNERSHIP’ - The Provinces of Cebu and Fujian of the People’s Republic of China signed a landmark memorandum of understanding that governs their Silk Road Partnership Agreement.

Sept. 27, 2023

CEBU-FUJIAN TOURISM AGREEMENT SIGNED - The Provinces of Cebu and Fujian inked a cooperation agreement in the field of tourism during a ceremony at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Sept. 27, 2023

CEBU’S SECOND SUGBUCAS CENTER OPENS IN BANTAYAN ISLAND - BANTAYAN, CEBU -- The Bantayan District Hospital is now home to the second SUGBUCAS Center in Cebu Province after Gov. Gwen Garcia signed the tripartite agreement with DOH 7 director Dr. Jaime Bernadas and VSMMC chief of hospital Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr. in a ceremony that was witnessed by DOH Usec. Gloria Balboa.

April 16, 2024

TOILET SANITATION STARTUP PLANS TO SET UP TECH-RUN TOILETS IN CEBU - A Thailand-based company whose into tech-enabled public toilet sanitation is offering to collaborate with the Provincial Government of Cebu in building toilets in tourist hubs in Cebu.

Sept. 27, 2023

DILG 7 REMINDS POLICE TO REMAIN NEUTRAL - The regional office of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG 7) is reminding the Philippine National Police to uphold professionalism in government service by maintaining neutrality in the face of conflicts that do not involve them.

April 17, 2024

CMWD TURNS OVER LOAN PAYMENT TO DBP - The Cebu Manila Water Development Inc. (CMWD), a joint venture firm of the Cebu Provincial Government and tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s Manila Water, turns over a check payment worth P461.5 million to the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as loan payment.

Sept. 27, 2023

TALKS ON EXPANDING UN AVENUE ROUNDABOUT CONTINUE - Gov. Gwen Garcia continues dialogues with stakeholders to improve the implementation of the proposed roundabout system on UN Avenue in Mandaue City, just at the foot of Marcelo Fernan Bridge.

April 17, 2024

IBP TAKES CAPITOL’S OFFER OF RELOCATION - The Integrated Bar of the Philippines Cebu City and Cebu Chapters will leave their Capitol Compound Office to transfer to a bigger and more conducive one at the DA Compound along M. Velez St. in Cebu City.

Sept. 27, 2023

8.4-HA KALUNASAN LOTS NOW FULLY IDENTIFIED - Gov. Garcia ordered the review of the subject property after PFI turned over to the Capitol the 8.4-hecatare lot of the original 24-hectare property that was covered by a joint venture agreement between the parties.

April 18, 2024

KAWASAN TO OPEN NEXT MONTH; CANYONEERING GUIDES TO UNDERGO TRAINING - The Provincial Government of Cebu will finally open the world-renowned Kawasan Falls to foreign and local tourists next month.

Sept. 29, 2023

BANTAYAN LGUs SEEK FARE REASSESSMENT OF HAGNAYA-SANTA FE ROUTE - In response to concerns over what others described as “overpriced fare rates” for sea travel between mainland Cebu via Hagnaya Port in San Remigio town and Santa Fe Port in Bantayan Island, Gov. Gwen Garcia has called upon the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), in collaboration with concerned local government units and shipping companies, to undertake a thorough reassessment of existing fare rates.

April 18, 2024

GUV VISITS WHALE SHARK WATCHING IN OSLOB - Governor Gwen Garcia visited the Whale Watching Activity Area in Barangay Tan-awan in Oslob town southern Cebu on Friday, Sept. 29, to personally assess the situation of the famous tourist spot.

Sept. 29, 2023

NEW CNU CAMPUS IN DALAGUETE MULLED - Gov. Gwen Garcia met with Dalaguete Mayor Ronald Allan Cesante and Cebu Normal University (CNU) VP for Administration Dr. Joseph Elvir Tubilan on Thursday, April 18, to initially discuss about the plan to establish a new CNU external campus in the southern municipality.

April 18, 2024

OSLOB TO BUILD BIGGER, MODERN MUNICIPAL HALL - A bigger, modern Municipal Hall is projected to rise in Oslob in 2024.

Sept. 29, 2023

CAPITOL SEES HIKE IN REVENUES WITH IMPROVE PHILHEALTH CLAIMS PROCESSING - The Provincial Government of Cebu is expected to earn additional income as it aims to improve processing of Philhealth claims in district and provincial-run hospitals.

April 22, 2024

P1.75M FOR SAMBOAN’S DAGAYDAY FESTIVAL - The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated P1,750,000 for the Municipality of Samboan in southwestern Cebu as it celebrates its 243rd town fiesta in honor of St. Michael the Archangel.

Sept. 30, 2023

GOV MULLS LIFTING CDO IN LUYANG RIVER TO ADDRESS CEBU’S WATER CRISIS - In order to address water shortage in Metro Cebu due to the raging El Niño phenomenon, Gov. Gwen Garcia is looking to lift an order barring water production from two deep wells in Carmen, Cebu.

April 23, 2024

GUV CUP HIGHLIGHTING GRASSROOTS VOLLEYBALL OPENS - The 11th season of the bigger and grander One Cebu Island Gov. Gwen Garcia Unity Volleyball Cup or GUV CUP is finally opened.

Sept. 30, 2023

CAPITOL LAWYERS SLAM ROSELL FOR LIES; BREACH IN CLIENT CONFIDENCE - Capitol lawyers hit back at Cebu City Administrator Atty. Collin Rossell for his lies and maliciously implicating Capitol participation in the controversy between the Cebu City Government and the Metropolitan Cebu Water District.

April 22, 2024

GOV OFFICIATES GUV CUP EXHIBITION MATCH - The volleyball match between the Kiddie Teams of Mandaue City and the Municipality of Dalaguete was fierce and intense, and Gov. Gwen Garcia chose to be in the middle of the action.

Sept. 30, 2023

GOV: CLASSES STILL SUSPENDED IN CEBU - Gov. Gwen Garcia is not yet lifting her memorandum suspending classes in the entire Cebu Province due to intense heat index while the El Niño phenomenon rages on.

April 24, 2024

GOV. GARCIA SUES ANIMAL BUREAU OFFICIALS - Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia lodged her complaint in her official capacity as governor of the Province of Cebu, whose P11-billion hog industry is under attack by the measures implemented by BAI in relation to the alleged presence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Province.

March 29, 2023

DANAO BARANGAY OFFICIALS JOIN ONE CEBU - Another Danao City barangay has recognized the value of unity and a united Cebu by joining the ruling One Cebu Party chaired by Gov. Gwen Garcia.

Oct. 2, 2023

ONLINE PAYMENT OF CAPITOL DUES SOON? - Modernizing Capitol transactions through software solutions, enabling the payment of Capitol dues such as taxes and licensing fees, among others, online.

April 24, 2024

GOV INAUGURATES GAAS MULTI-PURPOSE BLDG IN BALAMBAN - BALAMBAN — Governor Gwen Garcia and Balamban Mayor Ace Binghay led the inauguration of the 2-storey multi-purpose building in Brgy. Gaas here on Monday, October 2.

Oct. 2, 2023

GOV TO PSA: REVISIT METHOD IN IDENTIFYING AREAS WITH HIGH POVERTY INCIDENCE - Gov. Gwen Garcia has urged National Statistician Usec. Dennis Mapa to reassess the methodology used by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in identifying provinces with the highest number of impoverished Filipinos.

April 25, 2024

MORE CASES VS BAI AS GOV. GWEN CLAPS BACK AT VET GROUPS - The Cebu Provincial Government is not backing down in its position in the handling of the African Swine Fever and defended provincial veterinarian Dr. Mary Rose Vincoy whose being ostracized by her peers and is calling for professional sanctions against her.

April 4, 2023

P129.87M ROADS IN 2 BALAMBAN BARANGAYS OPEN TO PUBLIC - BALAMBAN — Two newly finished road projects here funded by the Provincial Government amounting almost P130 million was inaugurated by Gov. Gwen Garcia on Monday, Oct. 2.

Oct. 2, 2023

CNU-VSSMC MED SCHOOL BLDG TO RISE IN CAPITOL-OWNED LOT - The first state-funded medical school in Central Visayas is poised to have a dedicated building facility that will rise on a Capitol-owned lot along B. Rodriguez Street in Cebu City.

April 26, 2024

NEW CAPITOL SITE DEVELOPMENT 73% COMPLETE - 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗡 — Site development of the soon-to-rise Cebu Provincial Capitol Building in Brgy. Cambuhawe here is well within schedule, and it is now 73% complete.

Oct. 2, 2023

SOLAR POWER PLANTS IN TOLEDO CITY, DUMANJUG EYED - In a bid to further bolster energy infrastructure and security in Cebu, Spanish energy player Acciona Energia has unveiled ambitious plans to erect solar plants in Toledo City and the Municipality of Dumanjug in midwestern and southwestern Cebu respectively.

April 26, 2024

MAYORS, PORK PRODUCERS SUPPORT CEBU PROTOCOL VS SWINE DISEASES - The League of Municipalities in the Philippines (LMP) in Cebu and a national pork producers group are standing behind the Cebu Province's policies in handling the swine diseases in Cebu Province, including the African Swine Fever (ASF). The Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines also asked the Department of Agriculture to have the Bureau of Animal Industry review its ineffective protocols and adopt instead the Cebu Protocol.

April 4, 2023

GOV TO CEBECO: FIX POWER SUPPLY MESS IN TABOGON ASAP - Gov. Gwen Garcia has directed the Cebu Electric Cooperative II (CEBECO II) to address the urgent concern of power interruptions currently being experienced in one of their service area which is the Municipality of Tabogon.

Oct. 3, 2023

2 MORE CAPITOL LOTS TO BE USED AS SUGBUCAS CENTERS - Gov. Gwen Garcia signed a usufruct agreement with Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH 7) and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) for the utilization of two Capitol properties into additional Sugboanong Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services (SUGBUCAS) Centers.

April 26, 2024

PBBM ATTENDS 503RD KADAUGAN SA MACTAN WITH GOV GWEN - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was the guest of honor in the 503rd Kadaugan sa Mactan celebration at the Liberty Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City on Saturday, April 27.

April 27, 2024

P7.6M FOR DUMANJUG’S BISNOK FESTIVAL - DUMANJOG — It’s a happy fiesta here indeed for the undisputed Home of Governors.

Sept. 4, 2023

CAPITOL, CEMEX MULLING ON CONVERTING WASTE TO FUEL - The Province of Cebu is starting to conduct initial talks with CEMEX Philippines on the possibility of producing Refuse Derived Fuel or RDF from solid waste.

Oct. 4, 2023

GOV OPENS P59M ROAD PROJECT IN MEDELLIN - Straight from the 503rd anniversary of the Kadaugan sa Mactan with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia has once again demonstrated her commitment to improving the lives of the Cebuanos by travelling all the way to the Municipality of Medellin in northern Cebu for the inauguration of an important road project.

April 27, 2024

CAPITOL PENALIZES NAT’L LINE AGENCIES VIOLATING RA 7160 - In Cebu Province, the implementation of projects, programs, and policies by national line agencies and government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) without consulting the Capitol is now prohibited and penalized under the law.

April 3, 2023

TWG BARES TOP 10 SUGBO NEGOSYO FINALISTS - The technical working group (TWG) of the Sugbo Negosyo Season 2 revealed to Gov. Gwen Garcia the Top 10 finalists of the Capitol’s 100-million-peso initiative aimed at helping small and micro entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground.

Oct. 5, 2023

CEBU CAPITOL DENIES ISSUANCE OF OPS FOR MEGA INFRA DEAL - The Cebu Provincial Government is belying any claims attributed by media reports to AG&P Industrial and Visayas Neceboley Interlink Holdings Corp. (VNIHC) that the Capitol has already given them original proponent status (OPS) regarding a mega infrastructure project that involves major islands in the Visayas regions.

April 27, 2024

AMID RISING INFLATION: GOV EYES ‘ONE-STOP-SHOP’ FOR CHEAP GOODS, RICE - In her effort to alleviate the public’s concern on the rising prices of basic goods especially rice, Gov. Gwen Garcia convened on Thursday, October 5, regional heads of key government agencies in coming up with solutions to the problem.

Oct. 5, 2023

CAPITOL IN TALKS WITH ACCIONA FOR POTENTIAL METRO CEBU EXPRESSWAY PPP - The Spanish firm that built the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), Acciona, is studying the possibility of partnering with the Cebu Provincial Government in the construction of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) project.

April 29, 2024

NFA NOW AGREES TO RELOCATE ITS REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS TO SUDLON - The Central Office of the National Food Authority has announced that it now allows its regional headquarters located in a Capitol-owned property in Cebu City to be relocated in favor of the provincial government.

Oct. 5, 2023

SPECIAL PERMIT EYED TO DESILT LUYANG, MANGITNGIT RIVERS - Gov. Gwen Garcia is expected to issue a special permit in the coming days to desilt Mangitngit and Luyang rivers in the town of Carmen and so maximize the water production of these important water sources.

April 30, 2024

CAMOTES TO WELCOME BUSES, MPUJs FOR BETTER LAND TRANSPORT - With the scheduled opening of the Lilioan–Poro sea route this April 20, Camotes is also set to welcome a more efficient mode of land transportation with the entry of a bus company which will be plying all over mainland Camotes.

April 5, 2023

ANOTHER SENATOR TO HELP FUND NEW CAPITOL BLDG IN BALAMBAN - Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito pledged additional funds for the provincial government’s construction of a government center in Balamban, Midwest Cebu.

Oct. 6, 2023

CPA FILES COMPLAINT VS RAMA BEFORE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT - Cebu Port Authority General Manager Francisco “Kit” Comendador III files an administrative complaint against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama before the Office of the President for the mayor’s role in the “forcible entry” by City Hall officials into CPA’s Baseport Area on April 1, 2024.

April 29, 2024

CAPITOL’S P12-B ANNUAL INVESTMENT PLAN FOR 2024 APPROVED - The Provincial Development Council (PDC), chaired by Gov. Gwen Garcia, approved the proposed Annual Investment Plan (AIP) of the Province of Cebu for 2024 in the amount of P12 billion.

Oct. 7, 2023

CHANGES COMING UP FOR SUGBO NEGOSYO SEASON 3 - The Cebu Provincial Government’s 100-million-peso micro business assistance and mentorship program will be back for its third season, and changes will be adopted to maximize its benefits.

April 30, 2024

CAPITOL INCREASES BHW CHRISTMAS INCENTIVE - Barangay Health Workers (BHW) of the province will receive an additional P1,000 for their Christmas gift.

Oct. 6, 2023

CAPITOL THUMBS DOWN DESIGN OF CBRT BUS STATIONS; SUPPORTS SIDEWALK BEAUTIFICATION - For the first time ever, project implementers of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project presented before the officials of the Cebu Provincial Government the design of two bus terminals that are to be built on Osmeña Boulevard, right in front of the Capitol Building.

April 30, 2024

NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND: CAPITOL’S FEEDING PROGRAM TO FEED 878K PUPILS IN CEBU - A province-wide feeding program is slated to start on November 15 this year in all public schools in Cebu, catering to over 878,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Oct. 9, 2023

VECO TAKES RESPONSIBILITY OF FIXING PUNCTURED NGCP CABLE - Officials of the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) assured Gov. Gwen Garcia that they will do all they can to fix immediately the punctured cable line of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

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NO CULLING POLICY NOW A LAW; VIOLATORS WILL BE PENALIZED IN CEBU PROVINCE - During a special session held on Tuesday, April 11, the 16th PB approved the measure institutionalizing the no-culling policy of the province while reminding the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and other national agencies to coordinate and consult first with local government units in the province before implementing their programs and project.

April 12, 2023

CAPITOL-RUN HOSPITALS CONTINUE TO LEVEL UP: REPORT - Capitol-run hospitals all over Cebu Province have certainly levelled up in their services to the Cebuanos, according to the results of the assessment conducted by Dr. Mary Jean Loreche and her team from September 25 to 29.

Oct. 9, 2023

NFA SUPPORTS CAPITOL PROGRAMS; TO SUPPLY 5,000 SACKS OF RICE - An initial 5,000 sacks of rice will be released by the National Food Authority (NFA) to the Cebu Provincial Government in aid of the Capitol’s rice-centric programs.

April 30, 2024

CEBU REMAINS THE RICHEST PROVINCE; TOTAL ASSETS CLIMB TO P235.7 BILLION - For nine consecutive years, the Province of Cebu remains the wealthiest province in the country with total assets of P235.7 billion, based on the latest findings of the Commission on Audit.

Oct. 10, 2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY MAYOR SEEKS GOV’S AID FOR LLEX PROJECT - Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan has sought the help of Gov. Gwen Garcia in finding a solution to a “minor setback” that is being encountered by the city’s 12-km Lapu-Lapu Expressway (LLEX) project.

Oct. 11, 2023

TWO MOUNTAIN RESORTS ORDERED CLOSED FOR REHAB - Gov. Gwen Garcia is expected to issue a cease and desist order for at least two mountain resorts in Carmen town in northern Cebu for various violations of environmental laws.

May 2, 2024

CAPITOL HOSTS 'GOVERNOR'S NIGHT' FOR OVER 500 TRIAL JUDGES - Over 500 judges of the Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts in the Philippines converge Wednesday night in a reception dinner hosted by the Provincial Government.

Oct. 11, 2023

93-1 HOUSING LOAN APPLICATION RE-EXTENDED TO 60 DAYS - In response to challenges faced by the members of at least 44 homeowner groups currently occupying 93-1 lots owned by Cebu Province, Gov. Gwen Garcia has extended yet again the deadline of their housing loan applications with the Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund.

May 2, 2024

GOV INSPECTS CSBT, INAUGURATES 4TH ‘SUGBO SENTRO’ - Gov. Gwen Garcia inspected the improvements currently being done by the Capitol at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) on Tuesday, October 10.

Oct. 10, 2023

CAPITOL RECEIVES 'MURILLO VELARDE' 1734 MAP - An official replica of the “oldest” scientific map of the Philippines has been given as a gift to the Cebuano people by businessman Mel Velasco Velarde on October 12, birthday of Gov. Gwen Garcia.

Oct. 12, 2023

CAPITOL TO CITY HALL: YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TAX US - The Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) and Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) are not subject to the taxing authority of the Cebu City Government because of at least two reasons: 1) they are operated by the Capitol and 2) they are not a form of business but part of legitimate Capitol operations.

May 6, 2024

CEBU, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY INK SISTERHOOD PACT - The Provinces of Cebu and Zamboanga Sibugay are now officially sister provinces after their respective governors signed a memorandum of agreement to that effect on Thursday, October 12, at the Capitol Social Hall.

Oct. 12, 2023

NGCP CONTRACTOR ONLY NEEDS ONE WEEK FOR CABLE REPAIR - The contractor of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has assured Gov. Gwen Garcia that the needed work to fix a punctured cable line of the NGCP will be done in the fastest possible way.

May 3, 2024

CAPITOL, AFP SIGN LAND SWAP DEAL FOR REMAINING VISCOM LOTS - The Cebu Provincial Government is coming closer and closer to recovering the entirety of the 80 hectares of land it formerly donated to the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Brgy. Apas, Cebu City.

Oct. 12, 2023

CPRA APPROVES SIX MEGA PROJECTS TO BOOST CEBU’S ECONOMY - The Cebu Provincial Reclamation Authority (CPRA), chaired by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, has given the green light to six ambitious reclamation projects to be spearheaded by local government units of the province.

May 3, 2024

DANAO’S PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL EXPANSION AND DIALYSIS CENTER NOW OPEN - Gov. Gwen Garcia and Deputy Speaker and fifth district Rep. Duke Frasco led the inauguration of Cebu’s first dialysis center that is a product of the Capitol’s public-private partnership (PPP) scheme in dialysis operation.

April 14, 2023

CAPITOL INKS MOU FOR 150-MW SOLAR PROJECT IN DAANBANTAYAN - Seeing an imminent shortage in power supply in the Province of Cebu in the coming years, the Province of Cebu entered into a memorandum of understanding with Spain-based Acciona Energia Global, S.L. and Makati-based Freya Renewables Inc. on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.

Oct. 12, 2023

STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF TRUCK BAN EYED IN MANDAUE - To ease traffic congestion in Mandaue City’s UN Avenue and DM Cortes Street, a stricter implementation of truck ban is being eyed.

May 4, 2024

CAPITOL, SEN. ROBIN PLEDGE AID FOR CAMOTES AIRPORT - The airport runway can accommodate private and small planes that can carry 70 to 80 persons. The airport sits on a lot owned by the Cebu Provincial Government.

April 15, 2023

CAPITOL SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH 5 GROUPS - The Provincial Government entered into separate agreements with five institutions on Thursday, October 12, for the transfer of their offices from one Capitol-owned lot to another.

Oct. 12, 2023

ACCIONA CEO VISITS GOV; EYES MORE COLLABORATION WITH CAPITOL - Jose Manuel Entrecanales y Domecq, chief executive officer and chairman of Acciona, paid a courtesy visit to Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia at the Capitol, on May 8, Wednesday — marking their first meeting.

May 8, 2024

CAPITOL ALLOTS P3M FOR TALISAY CITY’S HALAD FESTIVAL - Talisay City, home of Cebu’s tastiest lechon (arguably) took center stage as it celebrates the Halad Inasal Festival in honor of their patroness, Sta. Teresa de Avila.

Oct. 15, 2023

SUGBO NEGOSYO SEASON 3 TO PRODUCE PROGRAM’S FIRST MILLIONAIRE - A grand prize of P1 million awaits the next champion of Sugbo Negosyo Season 3.

May 10, 2024

DND EYES PURCHASING SHIPS FROM BALAMBAN FOR AFP MODERNIZATION - The Department of Defense is looking into purchasing locally-made ships from Cebu for the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Oct. 16, 2023

CAMOTES GROUP OF ISLANDS GET P12M FOR SUCCESSFUL ENCHANTING CAMOTES TOUR - PORO, CEBU - Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia was left emotional and amazed as the One Camotes Island jingle was unveiled during the final stop of the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Enchanting One Camotes Island tour.

May 12, 2024

SEN. ROBIN PADILLA GRACES SUROY-SUROY IN CAMOTES - The leading vote-getter in the Senate during the May 2022 elections joined Gov. Gwen Garcia during the full length of the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo trail in Camotes Islands over the weekend, from April 15 to 16.

April 17, 2023

CAPITOL OFFERS SUGBO KAHANAS SLOTS TO RMFB7 - Capitol is willing to lend a hand to law enforcement groups in providing technical and vocational skills through the Sugbo Kahanas program.

Oct. 17, 2023

GOV MAINTAINS MCIA SUPPORT AS ABOITIZ INFRA CAPITAL JOINS AIRPORT OPERATIONS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has assured the new operations and management team of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) of her continued support, as Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) comes into the picture.

May 13, 2024

PBBM: 40 VESSELS FOR PCG TO BE MADE IN CEBU - The Philippine Coast Guard will have an increased capacity and capability has 40 new sea vessels will be added to its fleet.

Oct. 18, 2023

DESILTING EYED IN MANANGA AND LUSARAN RIVERS - In response to the ongoing water crisis in Cebu, the Provincial Government and Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) are exploring desilting measures at the 15-kilometer Mananga River in Talisay City and the 6.5-kilometer Lusaran River in Cebu City.

May 13, 2024

WATCH PASIGARBO’S BEST OF THE BEST WEARING ‘I LOVE THE PHILIPPINES’ SHIRT - In order to have access into the much-anticipated repeat performances of winning contingents of the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023, live audience will have to wear any DOT-inspired Love the Philippines campaign T-shirt.

Oct. 19, 2023

GARCIA PUSHES FOR MORE FEMALE POLICE OFFICERS - Governor Gwen Garcia expressed her hope for more female police officers in the future during her meeting with the newly-appointed Philippine National Police Regional Training Center 7 Police Col. Giovanni Musico.

April 18, 2023

CAPITOL TO LAY CLAIM TO LOTS USED AS BRT ‘BUS STATIONS’ - The Provincial Government will formally submit its claims on the lots used as bus stations of the soon-to-be-completed Bus Rapid Transit project in Cebu City.

Oct. 19, 2023

CAPITOL GIVES P9.5M FOR MOALBOAL’S KAGASANGAN FESTIVAL - Moalboal’s award-winning Kagasangan Festival made a grand return on the evening of May 14 after six years of absence, showcasing an impressive display of artistry and creativity of Moalboalanon youth right in front of the municipal hall grounds.

May 15, 2024

OBRA NEGOSYO ESKWELA RETURNS AFTER OVER A DECADE - Obra Negosyo Eskwela will be making a comeback in January next year after an absence of over 10 years.

Oct. 20, 2023

CEBU PROVINCE THROWS ALL-OUT SUPPORT FOR PALARONG PAMBANSA 2024 - The Cebu Provincial Government, alongside Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City, has expressed its full support for the Cebu City Government as the latter is slated to host the Palarong Pambansa 2024 this July.

May 15, 2024

GARCIA WANTS ADDT’L WATER PUMP TO ADDRESS WATER SHORTAGE IN CARMEN - In the meeting at the Capitol Tuesday, April 18, the governor ordered that within the week, a water pump be added to the transmission pipe line to strengthen the water pressure so that water would reach the households in Carmen.

April 19, 2023

SUGBO NEGOSYO TOP 10 ANNOUNCED; TO GET AT LEAST 100K EACH - The Province of Cebu revealed the Top 10 finalists of the Sugbo Negosyo Season 2 during a program at the Capitol on Thursday, October 19.

Oct. 20, 2023

PMSC EXECS APPEAR BEFORE GOV AMID LEGAL CONTROVERSY - In a significant turn of events, officials of the Philippine Mining Service Corporation (PMSC) appeared before Gov. Gwen Garcia to address long-standing tax and environmental disputes with the Provincial Government.

May 15, 2024

GOV: PASIGARBO SA SUGBO VINDICATED AND REDEEMED - DUMANJUG, CEBU — “Nahibalik ug atung nabalik and garbo sa Pasigarbo tungod kay garbo nga Sugboanun ta.”

Oct. 21, 2023

CAPITOL INTERVENES TO REMEDY MALAPASCUA POWER CRISIS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has decided to no longer wait and see but instead take the matter into her own hands to address the ongoing power interruption problem in Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan town northern Cebu.

May 16, 2024

KAWASAN FALLS, CANYONEERING ACTIVITIES TO REOPEN ON OCT 26 - The Cebu Provincial Government will officially reopen the world famous Kawasan Falls in Badian to the public on Oct. 26, Thursday.

Oct. 23, 2023

CAPITOL TO REVOKE DEED DONATION OF TESDA-OCCUPIED LOT - In what seems to be a surprise announcement, Gov. Gwen Garcia said that she is revoking the deed of donation of the Capitol-owned lot that is currently being occupied by the regional headquarters of TESDA along Salinas Drive, Lahug in Cebu City.

April 19, 2023

NO QUARREL WITH CSBT TRANSFER: CAPITOL TO CREATE INTEGRATED BUS TERMINAL AT SRP - Gov. Gwen Garcia agrees with Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama who called for the transfer of the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) to the South Road Properties, or somewhere else, due to the worsening traffic congestion along N. Bacalso Ave.

Oct. 24, 2023

PROVINCE DELEGATION OFF TO RUSSIA; GWEN INVITED TO SPEAK BEFORE ECONOMIC FORUM - Russians have long shown interest in investing in the Philippines, especially Cebu, in various business ventures such as waste-to-energy projects, infrastructure, medical technology, tourism, and private-public partnerships (PPP).

May 20, 2024

CAPITOL TO SHOULDER RESTORATION OF HISTORIC RAILWAY STATION IN CARCAR - The Provincial Government has committed to fund the relocation and restoration of an old railway station in Perrelos, Carcar City in order to make way for a road-widening project in the area as well as preserve the said historical structure.

May 21, 2024

BURDEN INDICTED IN CYBER LIBEL CASES; NONE OF THE COMPLAINTS DISMISSED - The Provincial Prosecutor’s Office recommended the filing of three counts of cyber libel cases against Rowena Burden following her series of “malicious” tirades against Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia on social media.

Oct. 25, 2023

DSWD TO ADOPT CAPITOL’S QR-CODED SYSTEM FOR AID RELEASES - The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD 7) is adopting the Capitol’s QR-coded system of releasing assistance to its beneficiaries.

May 21, 2024

KAWASAN FALLS REOPENS TO PUBLIC - Gov. Gwen Garcia led the reopening of Kawasan Falls and the resumption of canyoneering activities in the towns of Ginatilan and Malabuyoc on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Oct. 26, 2023

RENTED GENSETS SET TO ARRIVE IN MALAPASCUA TONIGHT, MAY 21 - Residents and tourists in Malapascua Island will soon experience relief from the inconvenience of power interruptions as the generators sets rented by the Provincial Government from a private firm are expected to arrive in the island this very night.

May 21, 2024

GOV. GWEN INAUGURATES HEMODIALYSIS CENTER IN CPH CARCAR - Marina Villaber, 53, has been going to the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center in Cebu City twice a week for the past three years now.

April 21, 2023

PASKO SA PRIMERO DISTRITO: FINAL R’CEBU EXPERIENCE FOR 2023 - Governor Gwen Garcia said R' Cebu "will always serve as a testament to the Cebuano’s strong will, determination, and resilience", during the final installment of R’Cebu Experience 2023 today, October 27, at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu Atrium.

Oct. 27, 2023

GOV URGES FARMERS TO PLANT YELLOW CORN; CAPITOL TO EXTEND FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL AID - PILAR, CEBU -- Shift to planting yellow corn, as it is in-demand, the Capitol will extend technical aid, and financial aid will be provided by lending institutions.

May 22, 2024

CAPITOL OPENS SIX-STOREY EXTENSION BLDG AT CPH CARCAR - The Cebu Provincial Hospital (CPH) in Carcar City received a much-needed boost with the formal blessing and opening of its six-storey hospital extension building.

April 21, 2023

GOV: POLICE ON FULL ALERT STATUS FOR BSKE AND ‘KALAG-KALAG’ - Gov. Gwen Garcia said the Cebu Provincial Police Office is now on full alert status in preparation for the upcoming Barangay and SK Elections, as well as the Nov. 1 and 2 holidays.

Oct. 27, 2023

GOV. GWEN TO BAI: WHERE ARE THE MASSIVE HOG DEATHS IF ASF WERE TRUE? - According to the Provincial Veterinary’s Office (PVO), the total swine population in the Province of Cebu is close to half a million heads — or 442,422 hogs.

April 24, 2023

CAPITOL INSURES KAWASAN CANYONEERING TOUR GUIDES - BADIAN, CEBU — Some 860 canyoneering tour guides in this town now enjoy insurance coverage with the Government Service Insurance System after the Cebu Provincial Government paid for their insurance premium.

Oct. 28, 2023

CONTRACTOR DISPELS RUMORS: NO TREES FELLED IN PORO-CAMOTES ROAD EXPANSION - PORO, CEBU -- The contractor in the provincial road widening project in Poro, Camotes Group of Islands denied cutting trees along the 13.43 kilometer road project in the town.

May 22, 2024

METRO CEBU EXPRESSWAY CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS - Due to landslides being experienced along stretches of the Metro Cebu Expressway in the City of Naga, Gov. Gwen Garcia has ordered it temporarily closed to motorists, especially during these holidays.

Oct. 28, 2023

GOV: TREES POSING DANGER TO MOTORISTS WILL BE CUT - Governor Gwen Garcia affirmed the prioritization of public safety in the widening project of a provincial road spanning the Municipality of Poro to the town of Tudela in the idyllic Camotes Islands, covering a total distance of 13.43 kilometers.

May 22, 2024

CAPITOL’s ‘LANDMARK’ ORDINANCE GAINS SUPPORT OF SAP, DILG - Cebu’s “landmark” ordinance requiring national line agencies to consult with and gain the approval of the Capitol before they can implement programs and projects here has gained the support of top Cabinet officials.

April 25, 2023

CAPITOL RESTARTS TALKS WITH PRO 7 ON 'PC HILLS' PROPERTY - The Provincial Government has resumed its negotiations with the Philippine National Police through the Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 in taking back the "PC Hills" property within the Banilad Estate.

Nov. 6, 2023

GOV TO WORLD BANK EXECS: LGU ROLE IN PROJECT PLANNING ‘PARAMOUNT’ - Gov. Gwen Garcia underscored the critical role of local government units (LGUs) in planning and implementing national project within their jurisdictions in a meeting with World Bank officials and the Department of Tourism on Thursday, May 23.

May 23, 2024

93-1, ABACA OCCUPANTS HAVE UNTIL NEXT WEEK TO FILE FOR PAG-IBIG LOAN - Occupants of Capitol-owned 93-1 lots as well as the Alliance of Barangay Apas Community Associations Inc. (ABACA) have until next week to submit the processing of their housing loan applications with Pag-IBIG Fund.

Nov. 6, 2023

CAPITOL EXTENDS P153M CALAMITY AID FOR ALL CEBU LGU’S - In light of the Provincial Board's declaration of a state of calamity in Cebu, the Capitol has pledged a total of P153 million in assistance for all LGUs of the province or P3 million for each town and city.

May 23, 2024

GOV SIGNS EO PLACING CEBU UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY - Governor Gwen Garcia signs Executive Order No. 9 series of 2024, declaring a state of calamity in the entire Province of Cebu due to the devastating effects of the El Niño.

May 23, 2024

CAPITOL BANS 4-WHEEL VEHICLES IN UNFINISHED METRO CEBU EXPRESSWAY - Due to safety concerns arising from a landslide incident a few days ago, Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia issued an executive order banning the entry of four-wheel and other large vehicles from entering the unfinished Metro Cebu Expressway project in Naga City, southern Cebu.

Nov. 7, 2023

SUGBO MERKADONG BARATO TO RESUME; 5K BAGS OF NFA RICE SET TO ARRIVE - The Capitol’s subsidized rice program for the “poorest of the poor” will make a comeback as the National Food Authority in Central Visayas (NFA 7) is set to deliver to the Capitol an initial 5,000 bags of rice.

May 23, 2024

CAPITOL LAUNCHES ‘ABAG SUGBO’ PROGRAM FOR PWDs - Persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the third district of Cebu have received an early Christmas gift from the Capitol today, November 7.

Nov. 7, 2023

CONSOLACION SHIPYARD FIRMS ASKED TO MOVE TO NORTHERN CEBU - Shipyard companies operating in the Municipality of Consolacion have been asked to evacuate the area and transfer up north, either in Bogo City or Tabogon, to help Consolacion implement its developmental plans for the area.

May 24, 2024

NGAs, GOCCs WELCOME CEBU’S LANDMARK ORDINANCE - If the meeting with regional and provincial officials of at least 60 national government agencies (NGAs) and GOCCs were any indication, Cebu’s landmark PB Ordinance No. 2023-02, which calls for more coordination and collaboration between the LGUs and the national government, is a welcome development.

April 26, 2023

DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR 163K PUPILS KICKS OFF - Gov. Gwen Garcia, with Congressman Pablo John Garcia, leads the ceremonial distribution of school supplies to public school pupils of the third district of Cebu at the Toledo City Sports Center today, November 7.

Nov. 7, 2023

GOV. CALLS FOR INSPECTION OF JE HYDRO PLANT - Desilting Lusaran River in Cebu City has begun to help improve water flow and supply for Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD).

May 24, 2024

CAPITOL TO PUT UP 4 MORE TOURIST REST AREAS - Four more Tourist Rest Areas (TRA) will be established by the Provincial Government as augmentation facilities to the TRAs already established by the Department of Tourism here in Cebu.

April 26, 2023

THIRD DISTRICT LGUs GET P42M AID - The seven LGUs of Cebu’s third district received an accumulated P42 million in financial assistance from the Capitol.

Nov. 7, 2023

GOV TO CEBECO: FIX POWER OUTAGES IN TABOGON - Gov. Gwen Garcia has tasked the Cebu Electric Cooperative II (CEBECO II) to coordinate with the Municipality of Tabogong in northern Cebu to expedite the solving of power outages in the area.

Nov. 8. 2023

BETTER TOILETS FOR CAPITOL-RUN HOSPITALS - The Provincial Economic Enterprise Council (EEC), chaired by Gov. Gwen Garcia, has given Mister Loo Philippines the Original Proponent Status to develop tech-enabled toilet in Capitol-owned-and-operated bus terminals.

Nov. 8, 2023

CAPITOL TO FEED ENTIRE CEBU PROVINCE PUPILS - Something is brewing in all public schools of Cebu, as Gov. Gwen Garcia envisions that no learner should come to class hungry.

Nov. 8, 2023

7TH DISTRICT LGUs, BRGYs RECEIVE P20.8M AID - Gov. Gwen Garcia turned over a total of P20.8 million worth of infrastructure funds to eight local government units of the seventh district.

May 24, 2024

ROWENA’S BURDEN: 5 MORE CYBER LIBEL CHARGES - The Office of the Provincial Prosecutor (OPP) has found “prima facie case” to charge Rowena Burden for five (5) more counts of cyber libel in relation to her series of Facebook tirades directed against Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia.

Nov. 8, 2023

LILOAN’S ROSQUILLOS FESTIVAL GETS P6.4M - The award-winning Rosquillos Festival of Liloan received subsidies worth a total of P6.4 million from the Capitol, Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, and Deputy Speaker and fifth district Congressman Duke Frasco.

May 27, 2024

GOV: DIALYSIS SERVICE, MEDS & SUPPLIES FREE IN CAPITOL-RUN HOSPITALS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has asked forgiveness from a dialysis patient who sought treatment at the Carcar Provincial Hospital but was asked to buy some supplies for the treatment.

Nov. 9, 2023

GOV INSPECTS NEW GENSETS IN MALAPASCUA - The governor inspected the newly installed generator sets in Malapascua Island on Sunday, May 26. The gensets are expected to give much-needed relief for residents and resort owners in the area.

May 26,, 2024

CAPITOL, TRI-CITIES INK PACT FOR ‘ONE CEBU HOSTING’ OF PALARO 2024 - Gov. Gwen Garcia and the tri-city mayors of Cebu have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) on Monday evening, May 27, marking a major step that will see Cebu hosting the country’s largest sports event, the Palarong Pambansa 2024, this July in unity.

May 27, 2024

7TH DISTRICT TOWNS GET P61M FINANCIAL AID - The eight LGUs of the seventh district of Cebu received financial assistance from the Capitol worth P61 Million during the Caravan of Services in Alcantara town yesterday, Nov. 9.

Nov. 9, 2023

GOV ON RESIGNATION FROM PDP-LABAN: ‘WALANG PERSONALAN’ - She may have resigned from Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP–Laban), but Gov. Gwen Garcia said she is not breaking personal ties with other party members with whom she has “stuck it out” since 2019.

May 28, 2024

ON THE ROAD TO CORN SUFFICIENCY, CAPITOL TO SET UP 4 INDUSTRIAL CORN DRYERS IN MEDELLIN - Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s vision of making Cebu corn sufficient is slowly taking shape. Four corn-drying facilities in Medellin, northern Cebu will be put up soon by the Cebu Provincial Government to help small-scale sugarcane farmers transition into planting hybrid yellow corn.

May 2, 2023

2ND DISTRICT SUGBO KAHANAS GRADUATES RECEIVE NCII - ARGAO, CEBU — Sugbo Kahanas Round 2 graduates in the second district receive their NCII from Tesda; as well as allowances and starter tool kits from the Capitol during the Caravan of Service here today.

Nov. 9, 2023

MARINA TOLD TO UPHOLD ‘REGULATORY AUTHORITY’ OVER 3RD CLASS PASSENGER RATES - Gov. Gwen Garcia reminded the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) of its crucial role as a “regulatory authority” in ensuring passenger fare rates are “fair and reasonable” particularly for third-class passengers.

May 28, 2024

405 BRGY OFFICIALS TAKE OATH BEFORE GOV GWEN - ARGAO, CEBU — Over a week after the Barangay and SK Elections were held, 405 duly elected officials of this town took their oath before Gov. Gwen Garcia at the Sec. Cerge M. Remonde Sports and Cultural Center here.

Nov. 9, 2023

GOV. GWEN WELCOMES ‘V-HIRES’ TO OPERATE AT SOUTH BUS TERMINAL STARTING THURSDAY - Gov. Gwen Garcia has given the go signal for van-for-hire (V-hire) drivers and operators to relocate to the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) after they have been kicked out from the Kamagayan temporary terminal by the Cebu City Government.

May 3, 2024

P50M FINANCIAL AID FOR SEGUNDO DISTRITO RELEASED - ARGAO, CEBU — Christmas in November, indeed!

Nov. 9, 2023

PH AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA SUPPORTS CEBU'S PLAN TO PURSUE DIRECT FLIGHTS - During talks with Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia and Philippine Ambassador to Russia, His Excellency Igor Bailen, they both agreed to capture the untapped market of high-spending Russian tourist traveling to Asia by proposing direct flights from Russia to Cebu.

June 3, 2024

CAPITOL, MANDAUE EXECS INAUGURATE P4.1M COVERED COURT IN LABOGON - MANDAUE CITY — Gov. Gwen Garcia and Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes opened to the public the newly completed multi-purpose covered court in Brgy. Labogon today, November 11.

Nov. 11, 2023

RUSSIAN FEDERATION AIR TRANSPORT AGENCY OPEN TO DIRECT FLIGHTS TO CEBU - The Federal Agency for Air Transport Agency (FAATA) of the Russian Federation welcomes the proposal of Governor Gwen Garcia to open direct flightsd from Russia to Cebu and vice versa.

June 5, 2024

3 LGUs GET P19M SUBSIDY FROM CAPITOL - The Capitol has allocated P19 million in assistance for three local government units — namely: Mandaue City, Consolacion, and Cordova — during the Caravan of Services today, November 11.

Nov. 11, 2023

MANDAUE CHAMBER INKS AGREEMENTS WITH RUSSIAN COUNTERPARTS - 𝗦𝗧. 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚, 𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗔 — The Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) successfully hooked up with Russia’s top business groups by signing two separate memoranda yesterday, June 4.

June 5, 2024

SIX FIRMS AGREE TO DONATE 10% OF THEIR RECLAIMED LOTS FOR CAPITOL - At least six companies that have existing reclaimed properties in Cebu Province have already agreed to comply with the provincial law that orders them to give the Provincial Government a 10-percent share of these reclaimed lots.

May 4, 2023

6TH DISTRICT SUGBO KAHANAS SEASON 2 GRADUATES - Another batch of Sugbo Kahanas graduates in the sixth district and Mandaue City have received their National Certificate II from Tesda and starter tool kits from the Capitol during the Caravan of Service in Consolacion on November 11.

Nov. 11, 2023

ANOTHER MILESTONE: GOV INKS MOU WITH RUSSIAN CANCER CENTER - Gov. Gwen Garcia marked another first as she led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Napalkov Cancer Center in St. Petersburg to develop a “scientific, educational and innovative activities in the field of oncology.”

June 6, 2024

GMRC IS BACK IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM STARTING NEXT YEAR - Five schools in Cebu Province will be included in the pilot implementation of GMRC — or Good Manners and Right Conduct subject for basic education starting the next school year 2023-2024.

Nov. 11, 2023

BICOL GOV’T ASSESSORS, TREASURERS’ BENCHMARK ON CAPITOL’S BEST PRACTICES - The Association of Treasurers and Assessors of Bicol Region visited the Cebu Provincial Capitol to learn of Cebu’s best practices on Thursday, June 6.

June 6, 2024

CAPITOL TO PUT UP MORE DIALYSIS CENTERS IN 2024 - More dialysis centers will soon be available to more Cebuanos next year, as Capitol is now making another negotiation with Medtronix Medical Supplies and Equipment for the installation and maintenance of 45 regular hemodialysis machines.

Nov. 14, 2023

MORE TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE OFFING FOR CEBU - 𝐒𝐓. 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆, 𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐀 - Capitol official’s trip to Russia has proven to be fruitful as Cebu awaits more business opportunities from Russian investors.

June 6, 2024

INDIAN BUSINESSMEN TO DONATE P2M WORTH OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES - Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran paid Governor Gwen Garcia a courtesy visit at the Capitol today, November 14.

Nov. 14, 2023

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT SLATED IN CEBU - Gov. Gwen Garcia is planning to hold an international gathering of businessmen, tourism stakeholders and medical experts in Cebu in time for the celebration of the 455th Founding Anniversary of the Province.

June 7, 2024

SAN MIGUEL FOODS IS CAPITOL’S NEWEST PARTNER -

Nov. 13, 2023

DPWH-CEBU HAVE UNTIL JUNE 18 TO SUBMIT 2024 PROJECTS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has reminded all district engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Cebu to furnish the Provincial Board a copy of the specifications of their 2024 projects not later than June 18.

June 12, 2024

GWEN: CEBU LED THE WAY IN MOVING ON FROM COVID LONG BEFORE W.H.O. CONCURS - Cebu has led the way in moving on and moving forward from Covid-19 long before the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent proclamation that the virus no longer represents a “global health emergency.”

May 6, 2023

ROWENA BURDEN INDICTED ANEW - Another Cyberlibel charge has been recommended by the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor to be filed against Rowena Burden.

Nov. 14, 2023

CEBU JOINS 'PARADA NG KALAYAAN 2024' CELEBRATION - Cebu's Tres de Abril float, a masterful creation by world-renowned Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue, joins this year’s Parada ng Kalayaan on June 12.

June 12, 2024

MCWD IMPROVES WATER PRODT'N; DESILTING IN 2 RIVERS TO CONTINUE - Since the beginning of the rainy season and the desilting activities in Lusaran and Mananga rivers, the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) reported an improved production capacity.

June 12, 2024

CAPITOL TAPS RBC FOR LOT ACQUISITION IN CAMOTES AIRPORT EXTENSION - The Cebu Provincial Government is in talks with Rural Bank of Catmon (RBC) to acquire a bank-owned lot located just beside the runway of the Camotes Island Airport.

May 9, 2023

GOV TO DETRACTORS: STOP MENDICANT MENTALITY - SANTA FE, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia expressed disappointment at the mendicant mentality shown by online detractors of the province-wide feeding program during her speech at the Caravan of Services here on Nov. 16.

Nov. 17, 2023

TOLEDO CITY’S HINULAWAN FESTIVAL GETS P5.5M - It was a triple celebration in Toledo City on June 12 as the city marked the country’s 126th Independence Day; staged the Hinulawan Festival in honor of its patron saint, St. John of Sahagun; and received the announcement of a P5.5 million aid from the Cebu Provincial Government.

June 12, 2024

GLOBE, PLDT COMMIT TO PAY 'ENCROACHMENT CHARGES' TO CAPITOL - Telecommunications giants Globe Telecom and PLDT have signified to pay rent for encroaching premium properties along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City owned by Capitol.

May 10, 2023

CAPITOL SIGNS INTERIM DEAL WITH MCWD - Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia signed an interim agreement with Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), represented by its general manager Edgar Donoso, for the procurement and sale of potable water by the Province to MCWD.

Nov. 29, 2023

DIRECT FLIGHT ROUTE BETWEEN CEBU, JEJU PUSHED - Gov. Gwen Garcia received into the Capitol the delegation from Jeju Special Self-Governing Province of South Korea, led by Gov. Oh Young-hun on June 14.

June 14, 2024

GWEN TO DPWH: WORK ON BARANGAY ROADS TOO - In another trailblazing move, Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia has asked the DPWH Cebu 5th District Engineering Office (DEO) to also fulfill its often forgotten obligation of concreting barangay roads and not just focus its funds and resources on national highways.

May 10, 2023

CEBU MANILA WATER CONSORTIUM TERMINATES CONTRACT WITH MCWD - The contract between Cebu Manila Water Development Inc. (CMWDI) and Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) has been terminated effective December 1, 2023.

Nov. 29, 2023

DALAGUETE UNVEILS DIALYSIS CENTER - Gov. Gwen Garcia joined Mayor Ronald Allan Cesante in inspecting and unveiling the marker of the Municipality of Dalaguete's JL DialMed Dialysis Center on Saturday, June 15.

June 15, 2024

DEAL IS OFF: CAPITOL TO SEND DEMAND LETTERS TO 4 STRUCTURE OWNERS - Four structure owners that encroached on Capitol lots along Osmeña Boulevard will now be sent demand letters by the Provincial Government, asking them to pay their encroachment charges with interest.

May 10, 2023

CAPITOL'S P23 BILLION BUDGET FOR 2024 APPROVED - The Capitol’s P23 billion budget for 2024 has been approved unanimously by the Cebu Provincial Board during its regular session on Wednesday, November 29.

Nov. 29, 2023

1ST MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IN CEBU OPENS - 𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗧𝗘, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 — Governor Gwen Garcia and Mayor Ronald Allan Cesante led the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Dalaguete Wastewater Treatment Facility on Saturday, June 15.

June 15, 2024

SOUTH KOREAN DELEGATION READY FOR SUROY-SUROY - Governor Gwen Garcia assured the 11-member South Korean delegation that the upcoming Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Southern Heritage Trail will not only be a feast for the senses and the soul but also a mixture of pleasure and business.

Nov. 29, 2023

CPH BALAMBAN RECEIVES LEVEL 2 DOH ACCREDITATION STATUS - Gov. Gwen Garcia welcomed the Department of Health’s elevation of the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Balamban (CPH Balamban) into Level 2 status — the first among Capitol-run hospitals to be accredited as such by DOH.

June 18, 2024

GOV. GWEN TELLS NHA, DHSUD: RETHINK VERTICAL HOUSING PLAN - Governor Gwen Garcia urged the National Housing Authority (NHA) and Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to rethink its socialized vertical housing plan during a meeting with representatives at the Capitol on Thursday, May 11.

May 11, 2023

22 LGUs IN SUROY SUROY SOUTHERN HERITAGE TRAIL TO GET ADDT’L P1M SUBSIDY - The three-day Suroy Suroy Sugbo-Southern Heritage Trail capped off at the spectacular Liberation Park in Talisay City Saturday night.

Dec. 4, 2023

TERMINATION OF POWER SERVICE DEAL IN MALAPASCUA MULLED - Concerned stakeholders now consider ending the power service engagement of PowerSource Philippines Inc. (PSPI) in Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan town due to its inability to address power instability in the island — a prime tourism destination in Cebu Province.

June 20, 2024

TOP ARTA EXECS LAUD CAPITOL’S LAW REQUIRING CAPITOL NOD ON GOV’T PROJECTS - Top officials of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) lauded Gov. Gwen Garcia’s move in pushing forward the policy requiring government agencies to get Capitol’s approval before implementing their programs locally.

May 12, 2023

FURNITURE WEAVER FROM SOGOD IS SUGBO NEGOSYO SEASON 2 WINNER - A proud native of Sogod town in northern Cebu was named as the top winner of the Sugbo Negosyo Season 2.

Dec. 4, 2023

CAPITOL BREAKS GROUND ON 'CORRECTIVE' SANTA FE PORT PROJECT - 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗙𝗘, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 — The construction of an improved and more environmentally friendly Santa Fe Port by the Cebu Provincial Government has begun following a groundbreaking and capsule-laying ceremony led by Governor Gwen Garcia here on June 20, 2024.

June 20, 2024

GOV STEPS IN, TELLS BRGY LUZ OFFICIALS TO ISSUE CLEARANCES FOR AYER'S LECHON - Governor Gwen Garcia has stepped in and urged Brgy. Luz officials, led by Brgy. Captain Renato Labrador, to issue necessary barangay permits and clearances for Ayer’s Lechon owner Rico Palcuto.

May 12, 2023

GWEN GARCIA: UNDISPUTED NO. 1 GOVERNOR IN THE COUNTRY - A recent survey verified what has always been common knowledge in Cebu: Gov. Gwendolyn F. Garcia is the undisputed number one governor in the entire country today.

Dec. 5, 2023

CEBU GETS READY TO HOST UN WTO FORUMS NEXT WEEK - The Province of Cebu, together with the Department of Tourism (DOT), is gearing up for the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNTO) Joint Commission Forums slated for next week, from June 26 to 28.

June 21, 2024

CAPITOL EXEMPTS CHURCH FROM PAYING ENCROACHMENT CHARGES - The Economic Enterprise Council (EEC) has approved the request of Cebu Gospel Church (CGC) to exempt them from paying encroachment charges to the Provincial Government for being a non-profit organization.

May 12, 2023

GOV HANDS OVER P33.6M TO 6 FIRST DISTRICT LGUs - 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 — The Cebu Provincial Government has provided another batch of local government units (LGUs) with financial assistance during the Caravan of Government Services here.

June 22, 2024

OCEANJET TO CONDUCT ‘SEA TRIAL’ FOR LILOAN–PORO ROUTE - OceanJet will be conducting a “sea trial” on Wednesday, May 17, to determine the viability of the sea route connecting Liloan in mainland Cebu to Poro in Camotes Islands.

May 15, 2023

CAPITOL TO FUND BANTAYAN ISLAND AIRPORT EXPANSION - Living up to its status as the richest province in the country, the Provincial Government of Cebu will be funding the expansion of Bantayan Island Airport.

Dec. 5, 2023

PLANS FOR MANANGA RIVER DESILTING OUTLINED - Gov. Gwen Garcia met with Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and Talisay City Mayor Samsam Gullas on June 24 at the Capitol Gallery to discuss the progress on the Mananga River desilting efforts.

June 25, 2024

DPWH IN CEBU COMMITS TO SUPPORT CEBU ORDINANCE 2023-02 - District engineers of DPWH in Cebu Province, as well as the department’s regional director, are fully supportive of the Capitol’s wish to work closely with national line agencies in the implementation of their programs and projects in the province.

May 15, 2023

MAN IN SAN REMIGIO BUILDS FENCE, CONCRETE SLAB FOR JETSKI; FACES VIOLATIONS - A private individual is facing environmental liabilities after he was found building a perimeter fence and concrete slabs for his jet ski along the white sand shoreline in San Remigio, northern Cebu.

Dec. 6, 2023

PB LOOKS TO INSTITUTIONALIZE ‘SUGBO NEGOSYO’ - Another of Gov. Gwen Garcia’s pet program called Sugbo Negosyo is on its way to getting institutionalized after a resolution endorsing the same passed first reading at the Provincial Board’s regular session on Monday, June 24.

June 25, 2024

PB REVOKES NFA LOT DONATION - For violating the terms and conditions stipulated in the deed of donation, the Cebu Provincial Board passed a resolution revoking the 5,000 square meter property donated to the National Grains Authority (NGA, now known as National Food Authority) during its regular session on Monday, May 15.

May 15, 2023

SUROY SUROY SUGBO AND GOLF TOURISM PACKAGE MULLED - Golf tourism will soon be the next attraction in the Province of Cebu.

Dec. 6, 2023

ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL FORUM ON GASTRONOMY TOURISM KICKS OFF IN CEBU - MACTAN, CEBU -- It was a gastronomic event as Cebu and the Philippines welcome over 500 delegates from over 50 countries for the first-ever United Nations Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific on Wednesday here.

June 26, 2024

2 CAMOTES CENTENARIANS GET P100K EACH - 𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 — There must be something in the enchanting air and water of Camotes Island that promotes healthy and long life among its residents.

June 26, 2024

8.4-HA ‘UNDEVELOPED’ LOTS TO BE RETURNED TO CAPITOL - Pagtambayayong Foundation Inc. (PFI), a housing foundation for mutual aid designed for low-income groups, has decided to return 8.4 hectares of undeveloped lots to the Province of Cebu.

Dec. 6, 2023

P13M PROJECTS INAUGURATED IN TUDELA - 𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 — Around P13 million worth of infrastructure projects were inaugurated in this town on Wednesday, June 26.

June 26, 2024

CAPITOL TURNS INTO AMATO RUNWAY FEATURING PINOY FABRICS - The iconic façade of the Cebu Provincial Capitol became a fitting backdrop for a Furne One Amato fashion show, as Cebu welcomes over 500 foreign delegates of the first United Nations (UN) Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific.

June 27, 2024

CAPITOL RESUMES TALKS ON CAMP LAPU-LAPU MASTERPLAN, RELOCATION - Governor Gwen Garcia resumed talks with Department of National Defense Assistant Secretary Emmanuel Anthony Ramos and officials of the AFP-Visayas Command on the Camp Lapu-Lapu masterplan and relocation on Wednesday, May 17.

May 17, 2023

BANTAYAN, CAMOTES DIALYSIS CENTERS TO OPERATE IN FEB 2024 - The Cebu Provincial Government is looking to make operational the dialysis centers to be established in Capitol-run hospitals in the islands of Bantayan and Camotes by February next year.

Dec. 6, 2023

GOV TO PBBM: WE STAND FIRMLY BEHIND YOU - In light of current developments at the national level where alliances are either forged or broken as the election season is approaching, Gov. Gwen Garcia, in the presence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., bannered Cebu’s unprecedented unity that has brought so many good things to the province.

June 28, 2024

VAST IMPROVEMENTS NOTED IN CAPITOL-RUN HOSPITALS - Driven by the desire to counter the negative connotation associated with government hospitals, Governor Gwen Garcia’s monitoring initiative proved to be a success with the vast improvements seen in the third round.

May 17, 2023

CAPITOL SEEK R.O.D. AID ON HOW TO EXPEDITE TRANSFER OF LOT TITLES - Gov. Gwen Garcia is asking the Registry of Deeds on how Capitol can expedite the transfer of certificate of titles of lots that were recovered by the Province or those that were legally sold to private individuals.

Dec. 7, 2023

P50 MILLION FOR CEBU PROVINCE FARMERS AFFECTED BY EL NIÑO - TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presented a check worth P50 million pesos to Governor Gwen Garcia as financial assistance to almost 30,000 farmers in Cebu who were affected by the El Niño phenomenon.

June 28, 2024

MAIDEN SEA TRIPS FROM LILOAN TO CAMOTES TO START ON MAY 26 - Oceanjet and Super Shuttle will launch their maiden voyage from Liloan’s Pier 88 to Poro, Camotes Islands this coming March 26, Friday.

May 18, 2023

DILG SUGBO HONORS CEBU PROVINCE, PIO & SUGBO NEWS - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Cebu Province has recognized the Cebu Provincial Government for its continued collaborative initiatives with the agency this year.

Dec. 8, 2023

TOP PH MODELS GRACE FURNE AMATO’S ‘MUGNA’ IN CAPITOL - Some 60 top models and beauty queens in the Philippines took a graceful ramp walk showcasing Filipino artistry during Furne Amato’s fashion show at the Provincial Capitol on Thursday night, June 27.

June 28, 2024

DILG BENCHMARKS ON CAPITOL’S SUGBUSOG PROGRAM - An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government came to visit Gov. Gwen Garcia to learn more about the Sugbusog program of the Provincial Government.

May 18, 2023

ACTING CITY MAYOR PREFERS SINULOG VENUE IN ABELLANA - Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Garcia believes it is “more logical and more practical” to hold the Sinulog Grand Parade and Showdown Competition at Cebu City Sports Center (or formerly Abellana Sports Complex) than in South Road Properties (SRP).

Dec. 8, 2023

PB APPROVES ON 2ND READING CEBU’s AMENDED PPP CODE - A proposed ordinance amending the Provincial Ordinance No. 2015-04, otherwise known as Province of Cebu Integrated Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code, was passed on second reading during the Provincial Board’s regular session today, July 1.

July 1, 2024

GOV GRACES FIRST KATUNGGAN FESTIVAL - TUDELA, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia, even on a holiday, flew here for the inaugural presentation of this town’s Katungggan Festival.

Dec. 9, 2023

TIEZA INCREASES SIBONGA CHURCH RESTORATION BUDGET TO P100M - From P15 million, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) increased to P100 million the budget for the restoration and rehabilitation of one of Cebu’s historical churches, the Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church in Sibonga.

July 2, 2024

P105M FOR VLMP CEBU - The Vice Mayors League of the Philippines (VLMP) Cebu Chapter celebrated a merrier Christmas after Governor Gwen Garcia allocated all members present with P2 million each.

Dec. 9, 2023

LMP-CEBU GETS P170M FROM CAPITOL - The League of Municipalities of the Philippines Cebu Chapter was filled with joy after Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced that she will be giving P4 million to 41 Mayor-Members of LMP-Cebu who were present during their year-end gathering held at Bai Hotel on Sunday evening.

Dec. 11, 2023

TOLEDO CITY, SIBONGA BRGYS COMMENDED FOR BEING ‘DRUG-CLEARED - The Cebu Provincial Board commends five barangays in Cebu Province which were declared as “drug cleared” by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) on June 27.

July 1, 2024

CAPITOL’S ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE COUNCIL GRANTS FLI ORIGINAL PROPONENT STATUS - The Cebu Provincial Economic Enterprise Council (EEC) has granted Filinvest Land Inc. Original Proponent Status (OPS) to develop a 1.4-hectare Capitol-owned lot located in Brgy. Apas in Cebu City.

Dec. 12, 2023

GOV GIVES CBRT 1 WEEK TO CLEAR OSMEÑA BLVD - Gov. Gwen Garcia has given Engr. Norvin Imbong, Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project manager, one week to clear Osmeña Boulevard of construction materials and steel structures that are lying idly in the middle of a busy road fronting the Capitol building.

July 2, 2024

CAPITOL LAUNCHES ORGANIC HOG-RAISING COMPETITION - The Sugbo Baboyan sa Tugkaran program will now be introduced to all the local government units and hog raisers -- a program that pushes for the raising of organically-grown pigs, production of organic fertilizers and organic feeds, especially for backyard hog raisers.

May 20, 2021

CAPITOL-RUN BUS TERMINALS TO GET TOILET UPGRADE - Beginning next week, renovation works on toilet facilities of Capitol-run bus terminals will commence.

Dec. 11, 2023

CEBU’S QR-CODE SYSTEM TO BE EMULATED NATIONWIDE - Cebu Province’s digitalized concept in assisting the marginalized sector will now become a nationwide program courtesy of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

July 3, 2024

AZNAR SHIPPING TO ALSO PLY LILOAN–PORO ROUTE - Aznar Shipping Corp. has decided to also assign a Roro vessel to ply the latest sea route that has docking points in Liloan’s Pier 88 and in the newly completed port in Poro, Camotes.

May 22, 2023

P10K ‘ELDERLY PABAON’ GIVEN TO 200 BHW RETIREES - At least 20 barangay health worker (BHW) retirees from Cebu’s seven legislative districts each receive P10,000 as “Eldery Pabaon” from the Provincial Government.

Dec. 13, 2023

REGULAR CEBU-BANTAYAN FLIGHTS START NEXT MONTH - Good news for local and foreign tourists travelling to Bantayan Island, as King Aces Travel and Tours Service Inc. (KATTSI) will be offering regular flights from the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to Bantayan Island Airport beginning August this year.

July 4, 2024

CAPITOL BRINGS BUGASAN TO BARANGAY LEVEL - BARILI, CEBU — Imbes cash, bugas! (Instead of cash, rice!) This was the aid Capitol is extending to every women’s organization at the barangay level through the Bugasan sa Kababayen-an sa Barangay program.

May 20, 2023

FOUNDATION TURNS OVER 8.4-HA LOT TO CAPITOL - The Cebu Provincial Government now has regained possession of its properties located in Brgy. Kalunasan in Cebu City that have an area of 8.4 hectares.

Dec. 13, 2023

SUROY SUROY IN WEST CEBU REBRANDS TO “THE BEST OF THE WEST” - The Cebu Provincial Government is set to highlight its western treasures in another installment of the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo, this time, offering “The Best of the West.”

July 4, 2024

PAG-IBIG FUND JOINS CARAVAN OF SERVICES - MEDELLIN, CEBU — Public school teachers of Brgy. Lamintak Sur here needed not travel 115 kilometers or at least 3 hours just to update their records at the Pag-IBIG Fund office in Cebu City.

May 23, 2023

GOV TO MCWD: PROTECT CONSUMERS - “I am appealing to MCWD to protect the consumers. Their water supply should not be affected, and their rates should not increase.”

Dec. 13, 2023

CEBECO II TERMINATES CONTRACT WITH PSPI, TO SUPPLY POWER TO MALAPASCUA - PowerSource Philippines Inc. (PSPI) now has 90 days to make all necessary preparations before they can fully cease their operation as the sole power provider in Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan following the termination of its contract by Cebu II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEBECO II).

July 4, 2024

CARAVAN OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION - The pandemic that locked down the economy for two years brought to the fore the reality of a persistent yet seldom-talked-about illness that pertains to mental health.

May 24, 2023

CAPITOL SIGNS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MISTER LOO PHILIPPINES - The Cebu Provincial Government and Mister Loo Philippines signed a lease agreement today, December 21, to formalize the public-private partnership of both parties for the development, maintenance, and operation of tech-enabled toilets in Capitol-run bus terminals, namely the Cebu South Bus Terminal and the Cebu North Bus Terminal.

Dec. 20, 2023

CAPITOL EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR PAG-IBIG APPLICATIONS; 93-1 OCCUPANTS THANKS GOV - Despite not being constituents of Cebu Province, the 93-1 lot occupants expressed their gratitude to Gov. Gwen Garcia for her assistance in helping them acquire ownership of the Capitol properties that they are presently occupying.

July 5, 2024

MEDELLIN LAUNCHED AS NEWEST DIVING DESTINATION IN CEBU - "There is so much to enjoy, to experience in Medellin, and this is just the beginning."

May 26, 2023

GUANGDONG-CEBU DIRECT FLIGHTS MULLED - Vice Governor Hilario Davide III lobbied to Mme. Li Xin, the Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference's (CPPCC) Guangdong Provincial Committee, the establishment of potential direct flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Guangdong Province and vice versa today, December 21.

Dec. 20, 2023

CAPITOL TO HOST ‘PALARO’ CLOSING CEREMONY; PLEDGES P8M DONATION - The Cebu Provincial Government is excited to host the closing ceremony of this year’s Palarong Pambansa to be held on July 16 at Cebu City Sports Center.

July 5, 2024

GOV ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SEASONS OF SUGBUSOG PROGRAM - Gov. Gwen Garcia officially declared the new seasons of Sugbusog program open during the awarding ceremony for the Season 4 on Thursday, Dec 21.

Dec. 21, 2023

CAPITOL TO BUILD CLASSROOMS FOR 3 CNU CAMPUSES - The Cebu Provincial Government will construct a two-storey, six-classroom building for each of the soon-to-rise extension campuses of the Cebu Normal University (CNU) in three Cebu LGUs, namely, Municipality of Catmon in the north; and the Municipalities of Alegria and Argao in the south.

July 5, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: GOV DANCES IN SINULOG SA CARMEN - The year 2023 opened with Gov. Gwen Garcia bringing her act to the Municipality of Carmen in northern Cebu and offered her dance-prayer to the Holy Child Jesus on the occasion of the 50th Sinulog sa Carmen celebration.

Dec. 27, 2023

UC LAW STUDENTS INTRODUCED TO CEBU’S RECLAMATION PROCEDURE - As part of their school requirements, four students of the University of Cebu School of Law met with Gov. Gwen Garcia and at least four Cebu mayors in order to discuss the nuances in procedure and implementation of reclamation projects in the province.

July 5, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: GOV LEADS SSS NORTHERN ESCAPADE - Gov. Gwen Garcia led over 1,000 guests of the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Northern Escapade from January 17 to 19 this year.

Dec. 27, 2023

TO SAVE CARCAR’S ‘CANOPY OF TREES’, DPWH EYES ALTERNATIVE ROUTE - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to build an alternative route in Brgy. Perrelos, Carcar City in order to proceed with its road-widening efforts without having to touch the century-old Acacia trees lining up the national highway.

July 5, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: PRES. MARCOS TELLS DOTr TO PAY CAPITOL - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who led the groundbreaking of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project in Cebu last February 27, 2023, ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to pay just compensation to the “lot owner” that will be affected by the project.

Dec. 27, 2023

GOV LAUDS COOP BANK OF CEBU ON ITS 32nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Gov. Gwen Garcia graced the 32nd General Assembly of the Cooperative Bank of Cebu (CBC) as a sign of goodwill towards an institution that has partnered with the Provincial Government in various developmental programs for the Cebuanos.

July 8, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: CAPITOL RECOVERS 19 VISCOM LOTS IN BBM’s PRESENCE - In the presence of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Gov. Gwen Garcia signed an agreement that effectively turned over to the Cebu Provincial Government 19 additional lots occupied by the Visayas Command (VisCom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Brgy. Apas, Cebu City.

Dec. 27, 2023

PB OKAYS PHASE II OF NEW SANTA FE PORT - The Cebu Provincial Government is proceeding with the construction of Phase II of the new Santa Fe Port project after the Provincial Board (PB) greenlighted this important infrastructure in Bantayan Island.

July 8, 2024

PRIMECARE TOLD TO UPGRADE LAB EQUIPMENT IN CAPITOL-RUN HOSPITALS - Governor Gwen Garcia tasked officials of PrimeCare Cebu to replace their existing medical equipment at Capitol-run hospitals with new ones.

May 26, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: ‘NO CULLING, NO COLOR CODING IN CEBU’ - Actress Bea Alonzo, nursing a broken heart, once said: “Time is the ultimate truth teller.”

Dec. 28, 2023

GOV TO YOUNG STUDENT JOURNALISTS: UPHOLD RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM - Gov. Gwen Garcia welcomes 3,145 student-journalists from all over the country to Carcar City, venue of this year’s week-long National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) competition.

July 8, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: BRAND NEW TOYOTA VIOS CLAIMED - The first day of March this year made Riza Mae Montayre of Subangdaku, Mandaue City a proud owner of a brand new red Toyota Vios.

Dec. 28, 2023

4 NORTHERN CEBU LGUs PASS ECO-FRIENDLY ORDINANCES - Five ordinances that promote discipline and environmental protection and conservation from four local government units in northern Cebu passed the review of the Provincial Board (PB).

July 9, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: 15-UNIT DIALYSIS CENTER OPENS IN DANAO CITY - On April 14 this year, the Capitol opened the first dialysis center in northern Cebu in Danao City, considered the lone opposition local government unit to a unified Cebu.

Dec. 28, 2023

PBBM LEADS OPENING OF COUNTRY’S LARGEST STEEL MILL IN COMPOSTELA - COMPOSTELA, CEBU — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the inauguration, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and ceremonial start-up of industrial machines at the Compostela Works, Steel Asia Manufacturing Corporation’s (SAMC) newest, largest, and most modern steel mill facility in the country on Tuesday, July 9.

July 9, 2024

PBBM, VP SARA INAUGURATE CEBU'S FIRST SMART PORT IN LILOAN - The newly completed Smart Port in Liloan town was inaugurated on Saturday, May 27, signaling increased economic development and tourism activities in Liloan and Camotes Islands.

May 27, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: 15-UNIT DIALYSIS CENTER OPENS IN CARCAR CITY - Exactly a week after the opening of the dialysis center in Danao City in the north, another facility of the same kind was opened to the public, this time in Carcar City, southern Cebu.

Dec. 28, 2023

PBBM LEADS GRAND OPENING OF PALARONG PAMBANSA 2024 - CEBU CITY — The 64th Palarong Pambansa commenced in a grand fashion at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC), with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leading the opening ceremony.

July 9, 2024

GOV. GARCIA'S REMINDER: UNITY BROUGHT US TOGETHER - Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia reminded public officials about the reason for their “coming together” during the historic inaugural of Pier 88, the “smart port”, in Liloan on Saturday, May 27.

May 28, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: SUROY-SUROY ENCHANTING CAMOTES - “Naiwan ang puso ko sa Camotes Islands.” This was how Senator Robin Padilla summed up his two-day Suroy-Suroy Sugbo Enchanting Camotes Experience before flying back to Manila on April 16.

Dec. 28, 2023

CAPITOL’S 10% SHARE OF ‘USABLE’ RECLAIMED LOT NON-NEGOTIABLE - Gov. Gwen Garcia has reiterated that the Capitol is dead set in implementing an ordinance that will entitle the Province to 10% of the “usable” reclaimed land in all reclamation projects undertaken by the authority of the Province within its jurisdiction.

July 10, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: MEDELLIN IS CEBU’S NEWEST DIVE HAVEN - Gov. Gwen Garcia and Department of Tourism (DOT) Usec. Shalimar Tamano led the official launching of Medellin as the newest diving attraction in Cebu, featuring its newly discovered dive sites near Gibitngil Island in Barangay Kawit.

Dec. 29, 2023

CEBU TO HONOR GREAT CEBUANO SPORTS HEROES IN PALARO CLOSING CEREMONY - The closing ceremony of Palarong Pambansa 2024 will be a grand tribute to Cebuano sports heroes who have brought pride to Cebu in past events.

July 11, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: PBBM, VP SARA LEAD PIER 88 INAUGURATION - The newly completed Pier 88 in Liloan town was inaugurated May 27, signaling increased economic development and tourism activities in Liloan and Camotes Islands.

Dec. 29, 2023

WALKING STICK BRINGS TEARS OF JOY TO CARAVAN BENEFICIARY - A walking stick may not be a big deal to some. But it means the world to Maria Lourdes Indig, a visually impaired individual from Dalaguete, southern Cebu.

May 31, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: SUROY-SUROY MIDWEST IS BACK AFTER 12 YEARS - The last Suroy-Suroy Sugbo package for Midwestern Cebu LGUs was way back in 2011 during Gov. Gwen’s third term.

Dec. 30, 2023

COMPOSTELA CHOOSES UNITY, JOINS RULING 1-CEBU PARTY - The ruling One Cebu Party, chaired by Gov. Gwen Garcia, has once again advanced its vision of a truly united Cebu by welcoming into the fold the municipal and barangay officials of Compostela.

July 15, 2024

GOV. GWEN LEADS INAUGURAL OF P6.4M PROJECTS IN ALEGRIA - Aside from holding the Caravan of Provincial Government Services in Alegria, southern Cebu, Gov. Gwen Garcia also inaugurated several facilities worth P6.4 million in the municipality on May 31.

June 1, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: COUNTRY’S FIRST DOT-FUNDED TRA RISES IN MEDELLIN - Literally all of Cebu’s elected officials — from mayors, Board Members and congressmen — gather in Medellin to join Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Gov. Gwen Garcia inaugurate the LGU’s Tourist Rest Area on July 10.

Dec. 30, 2023

MUNICIPALITY OF SANTA FE TO BUILD COMMUNITY COLLEGE - The Municipality of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island is poised to have its first institution of higher learning that shall offer a range of baccalaureate degrees in engineering, architecture, tourism management, and other fields tailored to meet local and global industry demands.

July 16, 2024

ALBAY PROVINCE LGUs VISIT CEBU FOR TOURISM BENCHMARKING - Gov. Gwen Garcia and some members of the Provincial Board welcomed into the Capitol another batch of visiting officials all the way from Albay Province.

June 1, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: ‘THE STATE OF THE PROVINCE IS STRONG’ - “My fellow Cebuanos, I am proud to say tonight that the state of the province is united,” Gov. Gwen Garcia said during her State of the Province Address last August 11.

Dec. 30, 2023

GOV STILL NO. 1 GOVERNOR IN COUNTRY - Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia retains her spot as the Top-Performing Governor in the Philippines, with a 93.8% job performance rating, according to an independent survey conducted by RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc.

July 16, 2024

GOV GRACES CLEFT SURGICAL MISSION AT CPH DANAO - “A gift of a smile is a gift of life.” This was how Gov. Gwen Garcia described the significance of the 5-day cleft lip and cleft palate surgical mission for children at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Danao City which will run from May 31 to June 4.

June 1, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: GOV SPEAKS AT EATOF IN S. KOREA - Gov. Gwen Garcia led a delegation of Cebu officials in Gangwon State, South Korea last September 21 to 24 for the East-Asia Economic Tourism Forum (EATOF).

Dec. 30, 2023

GOV GWEN LEADS ‘MABUHI KA SUGBOANON’ IN PALARO GRAND FINALE - Gov. Gwen Garcia and Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Garcia lead the dancing of “Mabuhi Ka Sugboanon” as finale of Cebu festival performances during the closing ceremonies of Palarong Pambansa 2024 at the Cebu City Sports Center.

July 16, 2024

2023 IN REVIEW: DEFENSE CHIEF OKAYS LAND-SWAP DEAL - On her birthday on October 12, Gov. Gwen Garcia signed a land-swap agreement with AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. for the remaining 12 parcels of lots of the Camp Lapu-Lapu, the headquarters of the AFP Visayas Command (VisCom).

Dec. 30, 2023

CAPITOL-FUNDED TRAs TO FEATURE TECH-ENABLED TOILETS - An initial 10 tourist rest areas (TRAs), to be built by the Provincial Government, will have tech-enabled rest rooms.

July 17, 2024

CAPITOL TO COLLECT P57.8M FROM 2 UTILITY FIRMS - For encroaching on Capitol-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City, two utility companies owe the Cebu Provincial Government P57.8 million in charges.

June 2, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: KAWASAN REOPENS AFTER REHAB WORKS - Gov. Gwen Garcia reopened to the public a much safer and duly rehabilitated Kawasan Falls in Badian last October 26.

Dec. 31, 2023

ASIAN SHIPPING TO COMPLY WITH CEBU ORDINANCE ON RECLAMATION - Mr. Robinson Sy, president of Asian Shipping Corp., said they will comply with all necessary requirements laid down by Cebu’s governing ordinance on reclamation, specifically on the allocation of 10% of usable actual reclaimed land in favor of the province.

July 17, 2024

CAPITOL OKAYS UPGRADE OF NORTH BUS TERMINAL - The Economic Enterprise Council has given a nod to the proposal of Topline Group of Companies to upgrade the Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT).

June 5, 2023

2023 IN REVIEW: CAPITOL LAUNCHES SUGBO SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM - Gov. Gwen Garcia led the simultaneous launching Sugbo School Feeding Program yat the Tabogon Central School last November 15.

Dec. 31, 2023

CPH BALAMBAN CHIEF: ‘PROPER MEDICAL PROCEDURES’ WERE FOLLOWED - Requiring a patient to take proper imaging tests before undergoing an operation is part of “proper medical procedures,” said Dr. Olivia Dandan, chief of hospital of Cebu Provincial Hospital in Balamban (CPH Balamban).

July 17, 2024

GOV ORDERS ASSESSORS: GET TRUE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF BUSINESSES IN YOUR TOWNS - Sixteen out of 44 municipalities have failed to submit to the Provincial Government an updated reassessment of fair market values of improvements on business establishments in their areas.

June 5, 2023

VIRGINIA FARMS TO SUPPLY PORK TO CPDRC - They may be in detention, but the 923 current inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) will still be able to eat their favorite pork dishes this 2024.

Jan. 2, 2024

CAPITOL AND ABOITIZ GROUP TO UNITE FOR CARBON PH PROJECT - Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia is set to partner with the Aboitiz Group for Carbon PH Project, an ambitious environmental initiative aimed at reforestation and watershed recovery in the province.

July 17, 2024

CAPITOL ORDERS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF KAWASAN FALLS; WILL TAKE OVER OPERATION - To recover the splendor of Kawasan Falls, the Cebu Provincial Government has decided to take over the operations of the world-renowned tourist spot and canyoneering activities in the municipality of Badian, starting with ordering its closure while clearing hazardous structures that might hurt the tourists.

June 5, 2023

CAPITOL TO INSTALL SOLAR LAMPPOSTS ALONG TRANSCENTRAL - The Cebu Provincial Government is looking to remedy the poorly lit stretches of Transcentral Highway (TCH) by installing solar-powered lampposts along the national highway.

Jan. 3, 2024

SUGBO NEGOSYO WINNERS UP FOR REVIEW - Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia has asked Vice Gov. Hilario Davide III and the 17 Provincial Board Members to review the performance of their respective Sugbo Negosyo beneficiaries under their offices.

June 6, 2023

FUEL DEPOT IN BANTAYAN AIRPORT - It was a productive meeting between Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia and officials of an oil refining and marketing company where they initially discussed the possibility of putting up a fuel depot at the Bantayan Island Airport.

Jan. 3, 2024

CEBECO II ENDS PSPI CONTRACT; CAPITOL PLANS TO TAKE OVER AS POWER GENERATOR - Cebu II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEBECO II) has terminated its contract with PowerSource Philippines, Inc. (PSPI) due to inadequate power service in Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan.

July 18, 2024

TUDELA HIGH SCHOOL GETS NEW BUILDING AS ‘SUGBUSOG’ WINNER - TUDELA, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia and Tudela Mayor Greman Solante launched and opened the newly built Home Economics Building of Puertobello National High School on Thursday, June 8, here.

June 8, 2023

GOV: CAPITOL HAS NO BEEF WITH CITY HALL - Gov. Gwen Garcia has clarified that she was not the one who barred winning contingents of the Sinulog sa Lalawigan from joining Cebu City’s grand showdown of the Sinulog 2024 at the South Road Properties.

Jan. 3, 2024

TAIHEIYO EYES 5M-TON ANNUAL PRODUCTION WITH NEW PRODUCTION LINE - SAN FERNANDO, CEBU — Cebu is firmly cementing its position as a key player in the country’s booming construction industry with the inauguration of Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc.’s new production line on Thursday, July 18.

July 18, 2024

NEW ABC OFFICE FOR TUDELA SOON TO RISE - The Association of Barangay Captains in Tudela town, Camotes will soon have a brand-new office located just beside their municipal gym.

June 8, 2023

CAPITOL ASKS CITY HALL TO ALLOW VENDORS INSIDE ABELLANA - In order to facilitate public convenience during the Sinulog sa Lalawigan later this month, the Capitol is asking the Cebu City Hall that vendors be allowed inside the venue of the grand showdown which is Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC).

Jan. 5, 2024

R' CEBU, OUR CEBU, ATONG SUGBO: GOV HIGHLIGHTS CEBU's TRANSFORMATION - Gov. Gwen Garcia proudly highlighted the significant evolution of R’Cebu during her speech at the opening of the R’Cebu Trade Fair on July 19.

July 19, 2024

GOV RALLIES LGUs NATIONWIDE VS BAI's CULLING, COLOR CODING - Gov. Gwen Garcia has called on all local governments units (LGUs) across the country to join her in seeking the lifting of the policies imposed by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) against local government units that are allegedly infected with African swine fever (ASF).

June 8, 2023

1,100 UNIFORMED MEN, WOMEN TO SECURE SINULOG SA KABATAAN SA LALAWIGAN - “Sinulog is for the devotees of Sr. Sto. Niño. Let’s give to them the true essence of Sinulog.”

Jan. 5, 2024

GOV RECIPIENT OF ‘ProgreCEBU EXCELLENCE’ AWARD - 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛 confers on Gov. Gwen Garcia the “ProgreCEBU Excellence Award” in recognition for her visionary leadership and dedication to driving progressive change in Cebu throughout her years in government service.

July 22, 2024

MSMEs EARN FROM SUROY SUROY - Micro-small and medium entrepreneurs are the ones reaping the immediate monetary cashflow brought by the ongoing Suroy-Suroy Sugbo “Explore the Midwest” circuit.

June 11, 2023

NAGA MEN’S TEAM CLINCHES GUV CUP TITLE - The City of Naga escaped a thrilling championship match against Talisay City in the final round of the Gov. Gwen Garcia Unity Volleyball Cup (GUV CUP) at the Talisay City Sports Complex on Sunday, Jan. 7.

Jan. 7, 2024

CAPITOL GAINS 4.3 HECTARES FROM 4 RECLAMATION PROJECTS - Cebu Province, the richest province in the country in terms of assets, has gotten even richer as it is set to acquire at least 4.3 hectares of premium reclaimed properties.

July 25, 2024

HINULAWAN FESTIVAL GETS P8 MILLION FROM CAPITOL - For their impressive performances that give pride to Cebuanos, Gov. Gwen Garcia has extended P500,000 financial assistance to all contingents of the Hinulawan Festival.

June 12, 2023

SANTA FE KIDS WINS GRASSROOTS FETE IN GUV CUP - They may be “islanders”, but members of the Santa Fe Grassroots Team are no pushover, showing their mettle at the final round of the Gov. Gwen Garcia Unity Volleyball Cup or GUV CUP where they emerged as champions.

Jan. 7, 2024

18th EATOF GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA OPENS - The 18th General Assembly of the East Asia Tourism Inter-Regional Federation (EATOF) has begun in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, focusing on the theme “Bridging Global and Local.” This annual event aims to boost cooperation and innovation among East Asian regions, opening new doors for tourism development.

July 26, 2024

SUGBO TV NEWS AND LIFESTYLE CHANNEL SOON ON CABLE TV - 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐂𝐂𝐓𝐍) will soon be a home for Sugbo TV News and Lifestyle Channel as businessman Nonito “Tatay Dodong” Limchua offered the Cebu Provincial Government a channel that will air its news programs and television magazine shows.

June 15, 2023

CPRA ADOPTS NAMRIA DATA: SHOWS ATLAS SITTING ON RECLAIMED LAND - The Cebu Provincial Reclamation Authority (CPRA), through a motion carried unanimously, adopted the data furnished by the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) as the basis for identifying the reclaimed lots in the Province of Cebu.

Jan. 8, 2024

CEBU OFFICIALS RENEW SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT MARCOS - In a display of Cebu’s extraordinary unity, officials from the towns and component cities, as well as highly urbanized tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue expressed in unison their full and undivided support for the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

August 5, 2024

OSMEÑA BLVD TO BE CLEARED FOR SINULOG STREET DANCING - Project implementors of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) along Osmeña Boulevard have agreed to temporarily suspend construction operations days before the Sinulog sa Lalawigan this Sunday, January 14.

Jan. 8, 2024

VISAYAN GOVERNORS PROPOSE 'ONE VISAYAS BLOC'; GOV AS LEADER - Apart from signing a manifesto of support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, nine governors from the Visayas regions also proposed the formation of a “One Visayas” bloc.

August 6, 2024

CARCAR CITY TO HOST PASIGARBO SA SUGBO 2023 - It is official: this year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo street dancing and grand ritual showdown will be held in Carcar City, Cebu.

June 15, 2023

GOV: ROUNDABOUT, NOT ‘TRI-LEVEL INTERCHANGE’ IN MANDAUE - “My suggestion is we do a roundabout.” This was what Gov. Gwen Garcia said in a meeting with Lone District of Mandaue Rep. Emmarie Ouano-Dizon, Undersecretary Terrence Calatrava of the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas, and officials of DPWH-7, led by director Ernesto Gregorio Jr. on January 9.

Jan. 9, 2024

NARRA TREE PLANTED BY THE FIRST LADY - First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, assisted by Gov. Gwen Garcia, planted a Narra tree at the Capitol Grounds to commemorate Cebu’s 455th Founding Anniversary on August 5, 2024.

August 5, 2024

CEBU'S 3RD DISTRICT BRINGS R' CEBU A NOTCH HIGHER - The local government unit's (LGUs) of the third district of Cebu has brought the R’ Cebu trade fair a notch higher, as products and presentation of the exhibitors have greatly improved over time.

June 16, 2023

CANSAGA BAY BRIDGE, CCLEX NOW UNDER MCBMB - The Metro-Cebu Bridge Management Board (MCBMB), chaired by Gov. Gwen Garcia, now has supervision of the Cansaga Bay Bridge and Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX).

Jan. 9, 2024

WEEKLONG "TABO SA KAPITOLYO" OPENS - Governor Gwen Garcia and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos officially opened the “Tabo sa Kapitolyo”, August 5, kicking off the month-long 455th Founding Anniversary celebration of the Province of Cebu.

August 5, 2024

DOT SEC GETS 2 KEY UNITED NATIONS POSTS - Cebu’s very own who is also the country’s tourism chief, Christina Garcia-Frasco, bagged two important posts in the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

June 19, 2023

GOV TO CMWDI: NO TO WATER INTERRUPTION - Cebu Manila Water Development Inc. (CMWDI) officials came to Gov. Gwen Garcia with a stopgap measure during a meeting at the Capitol on January 9. Instead, they went away with the blueprint of a long-term solution.

Jan. 10, 2024

CAPITOL TAKES OVER AS POWER PROVIDER FOR MALAPASCUA - Cebu Province’s 455th founding anniversary celebration today was made more meaningful after the Capitol took over as power provider of Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan.

August 6, 2024

CAPITOL SOON TO RECOVER UP DONATED LOTS IN BUSAY - The two-hectare lot in Brgy. Busay, Cebu City which the Cebu Provincial Government had donated to the University of the Philippines Cebu will soon be recovered by the Province.

June 20, 2023

GOV THANKS STAKEHOLDERS FOR SINULOG SA LALAWIGAN SUPPORT - “How beautiful it is that everyone is cooperating. We are joining hands for the people. We are very grateful. Salamat kaayo sa inyong all-out support.”

Jan. 10, 2024

UP CEBU TO JOIN CAPITOL'S CARAVAN OF SERVICES - Another reputable institution is looking to join forces with the Cebu Provincial Government in the staging of the Caravan of Provincial Government Services.

June 20, 2023

GOV’T OFFICIALS TO JOIN GOV IN SINULOG DANCE - Gov. Gwen Garcia will not be the only government official who will offer a Sinulog dance during the Sinulog sa Lalawigan this coming Sunday, January 14.

Jan. 11, 2024

GOV. REVOKES PERMIT OF CANYONEERING OPERATORS WITH NO BIR REGISTRATION - Gov. Gwen Garcia revoked the Governor’s permit of all canyoneering operators in Badian whose businesses are not registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue.

June 21, 2023

ABC CEBU ELECTS NEW OFFICERS; TAKES OATH BEFORE GOV GWEN - The newly elected and reelected Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) Provincial Federation officers took their oath of office before Gov. Gwen Garcia at the Capitol today, January 12.

Jan. 12, 2024

GOV. SETTLES CANYONEERING ROW BETWEEN BADIAN, ALEGRIA - Barely two months after settling their dispute in their canyoneering activities, Gov. Gwen Garcia had to mediate and settle again the conflict between the neighboring municipalities of Badian and Alegria.

June 22, 2023

MARTINEZES JOINS 1-CEBU; SIGNALS STRONGER ONE CEBU ISLAND - In what could be a historic mark in Cebu’s political history, the Garcias of southern Cebu and the Martinezes of Bogo City have once again found themselves in the same political party.

Jan. 15, 2024

CAPITOL HANDS OUT OVER P13.1M IN PRIZES FOR SINULOG SA LALAWIGAN 2024 - A total of P13,130,000 in cash were given to all the winners in the different awards of the competition of the Sinulog sa Lalawigan 2024.

Jan. 15, 2024

GOV ASKS NGCP TO TEST REPAIRED LINE'S CAPACITY - Instead of conducting excavation works to repair another potentially damaged line, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) should just check if the cable line which was recently repaired would be enough to supply electricity to consumers in the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu.

June 22, 2023

SIBONGA'S 'BONGA FESTIVAL' RECEIVES P6.9M IN SUBSIDY - The Municipality of Sibonga in southern Cebu celebrated a truly fruitful “Bonga Festival” on the evening of August 8 after receiving festival-related aid from the Capitol worth P6.9 million.

August 9, 2024

CAPITOL TO ASSIST DESILTING OF BUSWANG RIVER IN TOLEDO CITY - The Capitol will assist Toledo City in desilting Buswang River to prevent risks of flooding and other potential mishaps especially that rainy season is finally here.

June 23, 2023

GOV GWEN: SPARE N. BACALSO AVE FROM PROCESSION ROUTE - Gov. Gwen Garcia has remained firm in her opposition to include Natalio Bacalso Avenue as part of the solemn foot procession route on the Vesperas of the Fiesta Señor celebration.

Jan. 19, 2023

TULAY-TUNGKOP ROAD SECTION OPENED - 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 — Governor Gwen Garcia officially inaugurated the newly concreted Tulay-Tungkop Road section in this municipality today, August 9.

August 10, 2024

RE-APPRAISAL OF REAL PROPERTIES IN TOWNS SHOW IMPROVEMENT - Municipal assessors in the province made significant progress in their re-appraisal of real properties located in their respective local government units (LGUs).

June 26, 2023

NAGA CITY TO HOST PROV’L SPORTS MEET - The come-backing Provincial Sports Meet will be held in the City of Naga on March 3 to 8.

Jan. 19, 2024

CAPITOL SPENT P62.4 MILLION FOR SANGAT-LANTAWAN ROAD - 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 — From Minglanilla, Gov. Gwen Garcia hopped on to the next town to be here to inaugurate another road concreting project which was funded by the Capitol to the tune of P62.48 million.

August 10, 2024

CAPITOL TO BUILD P500M PORT IN SANTA FE, BANTAYAN ISLAND - The Province of Cebu will build and operate a new port in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island soon.

June 27, 2023

CEBU PROVINCE TO RENEW TIES WITH RUSSIA’S ST. PETERSBURG - Gov. Gwen Garcia has been invited St. Petersburg, Russia for the 2024 Economic Forum in June.

Jan. 19, 2024

P17.7M REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS INAUGURATED - 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 — Gov. Gwen Garcia’s third and final stop in her visit in the First District today was the inauguration of two newly completed reinforced concrete box culverts in Sitio Tapal, Barangay Guadalupe.

August 10, 2024

LGUs TAPPED TO SELL WASTE TO POWER CEMENT PLANT - “Basura na, naging pera pa!”

Jan. 22, 2024

CARAVAN OF SERVICES RETURNS TO PINAMUNGAJAN - The Caravan of Government Services is back for the third round this year, with Pinamungajan playing host for the program’s first stop this quarter.

August 10, 2024

SANTA FE RESORT OPERATORS AGREE TO BUILD COASTAL BARRIER VS SOIL EROSION - Resort owners, with the endorsement of the municipal council, will have to secure first a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) clearance from DENR before the work could be carried out.

June 27, 2023

SK TREASURERS TO UNDERGO 1-DAY BOOKKEEPING TRNG - From 36 days, the bookkeeping training of appointed Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) treasurers in Cebu Province has been reduced to only one day.

Jan. 22, 2024

CAPITOL FUNDS P54.5M NEW BLDG FOR BANTAYAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL - The Provincial Government of Cebu is funding the construction of a three-storey building worth P54.5 million that will house the additional beds at Bantayan District Hospital (BDH).

June 27, 2023

UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR MEETS GOV - Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia made a positive impression on Irene Khan, the United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, during the latter’s courtesy visit at the Capitol on January 29.

Jan. 29, 2024

CAPITOL LAUNCHES ‘BALIK ESKWELA’ AT 1ST LEG OF CARAVAN OF SERVICES - 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐍, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 – As the new school year begins, the Cebu Provincial Government also launches the “Balik Eskwela” program aimed at assisting students all over the province to prepare for the academic year ahead.

August 11, 2024

CAPITOL INAUGURATES P37.5M KABANGBANG-BAOD ROAD IN BANTAYAN - BANTAYAN, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia leads the groundbreaking ceremony for the concreting works on 2.2475 kilometer Kabangbang–Baod road section in Brgy. Baod here.

June 28, 2023

CAPITOL, FLI AMEND 2006 BTO DEAL - The Cebu Provincial Government is getting a better deal out of its so-called Ciudad Property by restructuring its lease rates and sales percentage share in a joint venture project with Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI).

Jan. 30, 2024

CORDOVA RECEIVES P17.85 MILLION AID FROM CAPITOL - It was indeed a jubilant celebration of Cordova’s 25th Dinagat Festival as the Cebu Provincial Government joined in the festivities by allocating P17.85 million in assistance for the town’s socio-cultural activities and infrastructure development.

August 11, 2024

GOV INAUGURATES 141 SOLAR LAMP POSTS IN BANTAYAN - On Tuesday, June 27, Gov. Garcia led the inauguration of 141 concrete solar-powered lamp post pedestals in Brgy. Obo-ob here. The Capitol shelled out P3.57 million for the project.

June 28, 2023

BROOKLYN BIZ LEADER SEES GREAT POTENTIALS IN CEBU - Gov. Gwen Garcia welcomed into the Capitol businessmen-members of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, January 31. They were led by their president and CEO, Randy Peers; as well as Philippine Consul General in New York Senen Mangalile.

Jan. 30, 2024

CEBU SHARES BEST PRACTICES WITH ‘REGION 7’ PROVINCES - Cebu Province had the chance to share its best practices and programs in a gathering attended by provincial and municipal officials of “Region 7” provinces, namely Bohol, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental.

August 12, 2024

GOV VISITS KINATARCAN; INAUGURATES P36M PROJECTS IN 3 BRGYS - The governor, accompanied by Board Member Kerrie Shimura and Santa Fe Mayor Ithamar Espinosa, inaugurated Capitol projects worth at least P36 million distributed in the 3 barangays of the island.

June 29, 2023

GOV WELCOMES PLANS TO PUT UP BASELOAD POWER PLANTS IN CEBU; TO MEET POWER GENERATORS SOON - Governor Gwendolyn Garcia supports plans to put up baseload power plants in Cebu underlining the island’s need for sufficient and reliable power to support its robust economy and growing population.

Feb. 2, 2024

NFA 7 ASKS CEBU TO MANAGE ‘PROGRAM 29’ - The National Food Authority in Central Visayas (NFA 7) has requested the Cebu Provincial Government to manage the agency’s new initiative “Program 29”, or what other news outlets called “Bigas 29”.

August 12, 2024

NEGROS ORIENTAL JOINS FORCES WITH CAPITOL IN FIGHT VS BAI POLICIES - The Province of Negros Oriental is the first local government unit (LGU) to respond to Gov. Gwen Garcia’s call for all local chief executives to unite against the economically disruptive policies of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in the handling of the African Swine Fever (ASF).

June 29, 2023

HOMEOWNERS HAVE UNTIL MAY 2 TO SUBMIT PAG-IBIG APPLICATION - Members of at least 44 homeowner groups currently occupying lots owned by Cebu Province have been given 90 days, or until May 2, to process their housing loan applications with the Pag-ibig Home Mutual Fund .

Feb. 2, 2024

VISAYAN GOVERNORS UNITE, SIGN MANIFESTO OF SUPPORT FOR PBBM -

Aug. 5, 2024

CAPITOL SEEKS REPRESENTATION AT CCLEX TOLL COUNCIL - The Provincial Government has sought for an official representation at the Toll Regulatory Council (TRC) of the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) after the Capitol was left out of its composition.

June 29, 2023

CAPITOL TO HOST WELCOME DINNER FOR CANADIAN TOURISTS - The Cebu Provincial Government is set to welcome over 280 Canadians and Filipino-Canadian tourists who will be arriving in the Province for the Winter Escapade 2024 on February 22–23.

Feb. 5, 2024

H-REP TO PARTNER WITH CEBU IN DISTRIBUTING CHEAPER RICE TO THE POOR -

Sept. 4, 2024

CEBU WINS: COURT ISSUES TRO VS BAI - The Court of Appeals (CA) has granted the petition of the Cebu Provincial Government for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Bureau of Animal Industry’s culling and zone mapping policies in relation to the containment of the alleged African Swine Fever outbreak in Cebu.

June 30, 2023

CAPITOL MULLS SELF-INSURANCE SYSTEM FOR EMPLOYEES, FRONTLINERS - Gov. Gwen Garcia is looking into the possibility of creating a so-called self-insurance system for Capitol employees and infrastructure assets by creating a trust fund.

Feb. 8, 2024

GOV TO DPWH: HALT WORK ON METRO CEBU EXPRESSWAY - In a move aimed at addressing mounting concerns surrounding the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) project, Gov. Gwen Garcia has ordered the DPWH 7 to temporarily stop its construction until a comprehensive assessment on the project’s environmental and safety compliance can be conducted.

Feb. 8, 2024

RESORT OWNERS AGREE TO DEMOLISH ILLEGAL STRUCTURES - Resort owners of illegal structures built within the defined easement zone of Looc River in Ginatilan asked the Capitol that they be allowed to do the demolition themselves so they can make use of what can still be salvaged from the ruin.

July 3, 2023

CEBU LEADERS UNITE; TOURISM CAMPAIGN FUROR A DEMOLITION JOB - Eleven congressmen, five component City Mayors, 44 Municipal Mayors, as well as the tri-city mayors of the City of Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu, including the PCL Federation President have thrown their full and unwavering support to Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco amid criticisms on the “Love The Philippines” tourism campaign.

July 3, 2023

GOV INAUGURATES P182M ROAD PROJECTS IN DALAGUETE - DALAGUETE, CEBU — Today, February 9, has been declared by Malacañang as special non-working holiday.

Feb. 9, 2024

CAPITOL TO FUND CASA REAL REPAIR WORK - ARGAO, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia is committed to funding the repair work on Casa Real in this town as one of the Capitol’s heritage site preservation and maintenance initiatives.

July 4, 2023

CEMENT FIRMS SUBMIT PRICE BIDS TO CAPITOL’S BULK PROCUREMENT PLAN - Gov. Gwen Garcia’s plan of bulk cement procurement is moving in the right direction as cement firms officially gave their price proposal to the Provincial Government.

Feb. 12, 2024

28 SUGBO NEGOSYO TOP PERFORMERS TO JOIN 1CEBU EXPO - Twenty-eight Sugbo Negosyo beneficiaries will be joining the One Cebu Expo slated on August 8 to 12 at the SM Seaside Cebu to showcase their wares.

July 4, 2023

CEBU TO HOST INT’L AVIATION CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER - Cebu will once again take the spotlight as it is slated to host the International Civil Aviation Organization Conference (ICAO) from October 14 to 18 this year.

Feb. 13, 2024

CAPITOL INAUGURATES P85.7M INFRA PROJECTS IN ARGAO - An estimated P85.7 million worth of infrastructure projects were inaugurated by Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia during her 1-day visit in the municipality of Argao on Tuesday, July 4.

June 4

DOH TO TRAIN CAPITOL DOCTORS AND NURSES - The Department of Health (DOH) is looking to help capacitate doctors and nurses of Capitol-run hospitals in the province as part of the department’s new program called Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services or BUCAS program.

Feb. 13, 2024

SEC. FRASCO STILL HAS BBM’s TRUST AND CONFIDENCE - President Ferdinand Marcos still fully trusts Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco despite the tourism campaign controversy.

July 7, 2023

GOV TO NMP EXECS: COME TO CEBU - Gov. Gwen Garcia has invited the officials of the National Museum of the Philippines to come to Cebu and visit the Boljoon Church to see for themselves how the majestic church now houses an antique pulpit bereft of its decorative panels.

Feb. 19, 2024

BIZ LEADERS, DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY, OFFICIALS UNITE BEHIND SEC FRASCO - MEDELLIN, CEBU — Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco received at least 12 Manifestos of Support from officials of Cebu, as well as various tourism stakeholders, business groups, and members of the diplomatic community.

July 10, 2023

FIRST TOURIST REST AREA IN THE COUNTRY OPENS IN MEDELLIN, CEBU - Tourists traveling to the northern part of Cebu can now enjoy the convenience of the first ever completed Department of Tourism (DOT) tourist rest area (TRA) in the Philippines.

July 10, 2023

CEBU PROVINCIAL BOARD TO NMP: RETURN BOLJOON PANELS - Authored by PB Member Andrei Duterte, who chairs the committee on tourism, and co-authored by PB Member Raymond Calderon, who represents the second district in the PB, the resolution was approved during the regular session on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Feb. 20, 2024

GOV OPENS P112M CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD IN PILAR - Gov. Gwen Garcia kicked off her Camotes visit with the inauguration of the Phase I of Pilar Circumferential Road on February 20.

Feb. 20, 2024

GOV ASSURES CRCI RESIDENTS: NO DEMOLITION WITHOUT RELOCATION - Gov. Gwen Garcia has assured residents of Sitio CRCI in Barangay Apas, Cebu City that the implementers of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project cannot evict them unless their relocation site is ready.

July 7, 2023

INSURANCE CHECK PAID TO FAMILY OF TANOD WHO DIED WHILE AT WORK - PILAR, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia turns over a check worth P110,000 to Ma. Ethel Lapeseros, wife of a tanod in Brgy. Moabog in this town who died due to an accident while at work.

Feb. 20, 2024

BANTAYAN AIRPORT TO BE UPGRADED - Bantayan Island Airport will soon be able to accommodate more and more planes as airport authorities and the Capitol are in talks to extend its runway from its current length of 1.2 kilometers to 1.5 km.

July 11, 2023

CAPITOL COMPLETES CONCRETING OF P16.26M ROAD IN SAN FRANCISCO, CAMOTES - SAN FRANCISCO, CEBU — Gov. Gwen Garcia leads the inauguration of the newly completed concreting and improvement of the 760-meter section of Teguis-San Francisco Road, this afternoon, Feb. 21.

Feb. 21, 2024

INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN DESILTING BUSWANG RIVER - Desilting the Buswang River in Brgy. Cambang-ug, Toledo City will now be fasttracked as private individuals commit to join RCV Construction in the task necessary to avert calamities in the area.

July 11, 2023

BOX CULVERTS IN SAN FRANCISCO, PORO TOWNS LAUNCHED - SAN FRANCISCO, CEBU — Two new 1-barrel concrete box culverts were inaugurated here on Wednesday, February 21.

Feb. 21, 2024

THIRD ‘SUPER HEALTH CENTER’ IN CEBU TO RISE IN CARCAR - The first of 19 Super Health Centers (SHC) to be constructed nationwide will be built in Carcar City, southern Cebu.

July 12, 2023

RENOVATED PUBLIC TOILETS IN SAN FRANCISCO OPENS - Gov. Gwen Garcia leads the inauguration of newly renovated public toilets in certain spots in San Francisco town usually visited by locals and tourists.

Feb. 21, 2024

OVER P5M DISTRIBUTED TO AICS BENEFICIARIES IN CARCAR - Senator Bong Go and Gov. Gwen Garcia led the distribution of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Carcar City Central School.

July 12, 2023

SUROY SUROY SUGBO ENCHANTING CAMOTES SLATED IN MAY - SAN FRANCISCO, CAMOTES -- The Provincial Government will be extending financial subsidies worth P600,000 for each of the four LGUs of Camotes Islands.

Feb. 21, 2024

158 MALASAKIT CENTERS NOW OPERATE ALL OVER PH - Accompanied by Gov. Gwen Garcia, Sen. Bong Go conducted a monitoring visit at the Malasakit Center of the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City to check on its program implementation.

July 12, 2023

45 BRGYS OPPOSE EXPRESSWAY’S NEW ROUTE ALIGNMENT - At least 45 barangays in nine Cebu LGUs have expressed their opposition to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) new alignment of the Metro Cebu Expressway (MCE) route.

Feb. 22, 2024

SENATOR TURNS OVER P14.5M PROJECTS IN NAGA - Governor Gwen Garcia accompanied Senator Bong Go on his final swing in Cebu turning over a P5 million seawall project located in Brgy. East Poblacion (alongside the famous Naga City Board Walk), and P9.5 million worth of government service vehicles to the City Government of Naga.

July 12, 2023

CAPITOL, MANILA WATER MULL ANOTHER JOINT VENTURE - Gov. Gwen Garcia has started initial talks with Manila Water Co. Inc., represented by chief operating officer Melvin John Tan, on the possibility of entering into another joint venture project.

Feb. 22, 2024

CAPITOL ALLOTS P103.5M SUBSIDY TO LGUs JOINING PASIGARBO SA SUGBO 2023 - The Province of Cebu will provide P2 million in subsidy for each of the mainland Cebu towns and cities and P2.5 million for each of all island municipalities that will be joining the upcoming Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023 in August.

July 13, 2023

DIALYSIS CENTERS IN BANTAYAN AND CAMOTES TO OPEN IN MARCH - Patients in the islands of Camotes and Bantayan need not travel to Cebu City for their dialysis treatments starting March next month as the Provincial Government will inaugurate hemodialysis centers in these islands.

Feb. 22, 2024

CEBU JOINS SIMULTANEOUS ROLL OUT OF 'KADIWA NG PANGULO' AGRI FAIR - Fresh off the successful R’Cebu installment over the weekend, Gov. Gwen Garcia led the ribbon-cutting of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo trade fair at the Robinsons Galleria Cebu as the province takes part in the program’s simultaneous roll-out nationwide on Monday, July 17.

July 17, 2023

GOV TO DPWH: STOP WIDENING WORKS IN SAN FERNANDO - Gov. Gwen Garcia has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways–Cebu 2nd district office and its contractors to stop all widening projects along the southern highway, particularly in the Municipality of San Fernando, unless the necessary steps are taken to remove existing structures, such as electrical posts, that obstruct the widening efforts.

Feb. 26, 2024

GOV GWEN TO TCC GRADUATES: EDUCATION IS THE GREAT EQUALIZER - “Education is the great equalizer”. This was the message of Gov. Gwen Garcia to the 795 graduates of Talisay City College (TCC) during their graduation ceremony at the Sky Hall of SM Seaside on July 14.

July 14, 2023

CAPITOL TO TAKE INTER-AGENCY APPROACH IN HELPING OFWs - The Capitol has taken a comprehensive inter-governmental agency approach in helping the plight of Cebuano Overseas Filipino Workers affected by the national government’s moratorium on the deployment of seasonal workers to South Korea.

Feb. 27, 2024

DONE DEAL: TELCOS TO PAY CAPITOL FOR ENCROACHMENT CHARGES - Telecommunications giants Globe Telecom as well as PLDT and its wireless arm Smart have reached a final agreement with the Provincial Government on the payment of charges for encroaching on Capitol’s premium properties along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City.

COMMISSION ON POPULATION TO BUILD NEW OFFICE IN M. VELEZ - The Commission on Population and Development (CPD), formerly Population Commission (PopCom), will break ground for the construction of their new office building at the DA Compound along M. Velez Street in Cebu City in April this year.

Feb. 27,, 2024

CAPITOL, AYALA AGREE TO OPEN ACCESS ROADS IN BRGYS LUZ & APAS - To improve connectivity between their individual properties in Cebu City, the Capitol and Ayala Land are now looking into the opening of roads that would connect their properties: one in Barangay Luz and another in Brgy. Apas.

July 17, 2023

CAPITOL TO REVIEW PAGTAMBAYAYONG LOTS - In an effort to conduct a thorough housekeeping of Capitol properties, Gov. Gwen Garcia wants to review the documents covering over 24-hectare property covered by a joint venture agreement (JVA) between the Capitol and Pagtambayayong Foundation Inc. (PFI).

Feb. 28, 2024

CITY HALL BACKS CAPITOL'S MOVE IN SOLVING CRCI, KALUNASAN LOT ISSUES - Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama showed that he supports and cooperates with the Provincial Government in reaching a settlement agreement with city residents occupying Capitol-owned lots in Sitio CRCI in Brgy. Apas and in Brgy. Kalunasan.

July 17, 2023

GOV EYES CREATING CAPITOL’S ‘INSURANCE DIVISION’ - The Capitol’s plan of establishing a self-insurance coverage system is forging ahead, as Gov. Gwen Garcia met with Atty. Terence Vanessa Tomol, OIC of the Insurance Commission (IC) Cebu District Office, on Wednesday, February 28.

Feb. 29, 2024

CAPITOL TO CONVERT MINGLANILLA DISTRICT HOSPITAL AS TRAUMA CENTER - The Cebu Provincial Government will convert the Capitol-run Minglanilla District Hospital from its infirmary classification status into a DOH-accredited Level II hospital. Capitol wants to establish the hospital as a trauma center that will cater to patients suffering from injuries such as falls, motor vehicle collisions, or gunshot wounds — thereby reducing patient referrals to Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center.

July 18, 2023

GOV WANTS METRO CEBU SUBWAY DONE THRU PPP AT LGU LEVEL - Officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) presented to Gov. Gwen Garcia the project summary of a 67.5-km underground passenger railway line that will connect Carcar City in the south to as far as Danao City in the north.

Feb. 29, 2024

P56.3M VALLADOLID-TUYOM ROAD SECTION INAUGURATED - CARCAR CITY — Governor Gwen Garcia led the inauguration of the newly-concreted Valladolid–Tuyom Road Section here on July 19, 2023.

July 19, 2023

CDO AN EXERCISE OF OWNERSHIP RIGHTS: CAPITOL LAWYER - A cease and desist order (CDO) issued by Gov. Gwen Garcia to implementers of the BRT project who are constructing bus terminals along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City, directly in front of the Capitol building, has caused buzz online.

March 1, 2024

P117.4M WORTH OF ROAD PROJECTS INAUGURATED - CARCAR CITY -- Gov. Gwen Garcia formally opened to the public the newly completed Valencia Bridge in Brgy. Poblacion III, as well as the newly concreted 6.28-kilometer Awayan-Valencia-Zaragosa Road Section.

July 19, 2023

BERSALES: BUS TERMINALS VIOLATE HERITAGE PROTECTION LAWS - The bus terminals being built in front of the Capitol Building along Osmeña Blvd as part of the BRT project in Cebu City are structures that would destroy the historical and cultural integrity of the Cebu Capitol–Osmeña Boulevard–Fuente Rotunda Vista Corridor.

March 1, 2024

PASIGARBO 2023 PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY - CARCAR CITY -- Gov. Gwen Garcia, together with City Mayor Patrick Barcenas and Provincial Board Member Red Duterte, inspected the Carcar City Sports Complex — venue of the upcoming Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2023 this Aug. 27.

July 20, 2023

GOV: BE HUMBLE IN VICTORY, GRACIOUS IN DEFEAT - It was a Sunday full of energy for Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia as she leads the opening ceremony of the 2024 Provincial Sports and Cultural Festival in the City of Naga on the evening of March 3.

March 4, 2024

INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SENIORS PUSHED - The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) would like to work with the Capitol in providing health insurance coverage to senior citizens in the province.

July 20, 2023

CAPITOL’S BULK WATER, WTE PROJECTS ATTRACT FOREIGN INVESTORS - Gov. Gwen Garcia has initiated talks with potential investors for the Provincial Government’s water and waste-to-energy (WTE) projects.

Feb. 5, 2024

'KADIWA NG PANGULO' TO JOIN CAPITOL'S CARAVAN OF SERVICES - Kadiwa ng Pangulo pop-up stores will now be part of the Cebu Provincial Government's quarterly Caravan of Government Services which will resume later this month for its third quarter leg this year.

July 20, 2023

CAPITOL TO DPWH: CAPITOL OWNS OSMEÑA LOTS – NOT A TRUSTEE OF NAT’L GOV’T - The Province of Cebu is the rightful owner of prime lots located along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City, and not just the trustee of the national government, said Gov. Gwen Garcia during a media conference on Friday, July 21.

July 21, 2023

PB APPROVES SUGBO SEGURADO ORDINANCE - The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved on third and final reading an ordinance establishing Sugbo Segurado, an accident and life insurance benefit to all qualified provincial officials and regular employees, job-order and contractual workers, co-terminus workers of the Provincial Government of Cebu.

March 5, 2024

TALISAY CITY TO OPERATE CITY FISH PORT - Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gulla signed a memorandum of understanding with Asian Marine Transport Corp. (AMTC) CEO Paul Rodriguez to designate the Talisay City Fish Port, which has been idle for many years, as the temporary fish trading area in Cebu.

July 23, 2023

NFA OFFICIAL WHO SNUBS CAPITOL, SUSPENDED - A top official of the National Food Authority who snubbed the Capitol’s request to resume selling rice to the Capitol is on a 6-month preventive suspension following allegations of selling the country’s rice buffer stocks to private rice traders without proper bidding.

March 6, 2024

GOV GWEN: PBBM HAS DONE ‘ADMIRABLY WELL’ IN FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE - Comprehensive and done admirably well. This was how Gov. Gwen Garcia described the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24, 2023 as well as the performance of the nation’s Chief Executive in his first full year in office.

July 24, 2023

GOV BATS FOR STRONGER MEASURES IN PROTECTING CEBUANO OFWs IN S. KOREA - Gov. Gwen Garcia has called on the Department of Migrant Workers to stop recruitment of seasonal workers going to South Korea unless there is an existing contract between South Korea and Cebu or any other local government unit where the seasonal workers come from.

March 8, 2024

7 LGUs GET P14M PASIGARBO SUBSIDY - The mayors of seven local government units (LGU) in the second district each received P2 million in check from the Provincial Government as subsidy in their preparations for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival of Festivals slated on Aug. 27.

July 27, 2023

BIGGER, HEFTIER FINES FOR SAND AND GRAVEL OPERATORS IN THE OFFING - To better regulate sand and gravel operations in Cebu Province, Gov. Gwen Garcia has announced some proposed changes in the Provincial Revenue Code aimed at imposing stricter penalties on errant sand and gravel operators in Cebu.

March 8, 2024

BIGGER, GRANDER 3RD QUARTER CARAVAN OF SERVICES KICKS OFF IN ALCOY - More national government agencies and state institutions have joined forces with the Provincial Government in making the quarterly Caravan of Services even bigger and grander.

JULY 26, 2023

DSWD’s GATCHALIAN WANTS TO REPLICATE CAPITOL’S QR CODE SYSTEM - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is looking at replicating Cebu Province’s novel innovation in distributing assistance to the marginalized sector using the quick response (QR) code system.

March 9, 2024

PBBM OPENS NATIONAL MUSEUM IN CEBU - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the inauguration of the National Museum of the Philippines Cebu on Friday, July 28, in a ceremony which was also attended by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Department of Tourism Sec. Christina Garcia Frasco.

July 28, 2023

CENTER ISLANDS IN MANDAUE’S MC BRIONES TO BE REMOVED - In order to ease traffic congestion for travelers to and from northern Cebu via Mandaue City, center islands will be removed and traffic lights in the middle of the highway will be transferred.

March 11, 2024

3 LGUs RECEIVE P6M SUBSIDY - Checks worth P6 million were released by the Cebu Provincial Government to three local government units during the Caravan of Provincial Services in Cordova Sports Complex on Saturday, July 29.

July 29, 2023

DMC VOWS TO STOP SELLING DOLOMITE TO PMSC - Alcoy-based Dolomite Mining Corporation vows to comply with the cease and desist order issued by the Province of Cebu in relation to their supplying dolomite ore to Philippine Mining Service Corporation (PMSC).

March 11, 2024

DILG BIDA RUN LAUNCHED IN CEBU - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Sec. Benhur Abalos, Jr. led the launching of Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) Run 2023 opening ceremony at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City on Saturday, July 29.

July 29, 2023

CAPITOL ALLOCATES P20M FOR SAMBOAN PUBLIC MARKET - An expansive and fully-furnished Phase 1 of Samboan Public Market was inaugurated on Tuesday, March 12, by Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia, Vice Gov. Hilario Davide III, and Mayor Emerito Calderon Jr.

March 12, 2024

UNITY SHINES IN CEBU AS PROVINCE KICKS OFF 454TH ANNIVERSARY MONTH - Gov. Gwen Garcia led top government officials and the private sector in showing to the rest of the country that Cebu island's unity is not just in words but also in deed.

Aug. 1, 2023

MUSEO DE SAMBOAN REOPENED - The Museo de Samboan, which houses Samboan’s cultural treasures and heritage memorabilia, reopened its doors to the public on Tuesday, March 12.

March 12, 2024

CAPITOL PUSHES FOR WIDER ROAD FOR MINGLANILLA HOSPITAL - In anticipation of the influx of patients at the Capitol-run Minglanilla District Hospital (MDH), Gov. Gwen Garcia is urging lot owners to help the province improve the facility’s narrow access road by allowing for widening works there.

Aug. 3, 2023

SAMBOAN OPENS TOURISM INFORMATION AND TRADE OFFICE - SAMBOAN, CEBU -- Gov. Gwen Garcia, together with Vice Gov. Hilario Davide III, joined Mayor Emerito Calderon Jr. in the blessing, ribbon-cutting, and unveiling of the town’s Tourism Information and Trade Office (TITO) on Tuesday, March 12.

March 12, 2024

P12M FOR PASIGARBO PREPARATIONS RELEASED TO 1ST DISTRICT LGUs - Gov. Gwen Garcia distributed checks worth P2 million each to the six LGUs in the first district as the Provincial Government’s assistance in their preparations for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo festival showcase this coming Aug. 27.

Aug. 3, 2023

SECOND DISTRICT GETS P67.1M FINANCIAL AID - BOLJOON, CEBU — The Capitol has allocated financial assistance worth P67.1 million for seven LGUs in Cebu’s second district.

March 12, 2024

EDCOM 2 LEARNS CEBU’S BEST TECH-VOC PRACTICES; GOV SHOWCASES SUGBO KAHANAS - For the first time, a consultative meeting by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) is held outside Metro Manila to touch base with the current trends in tech-voc industry – and where better to hold it but Cebu.

Aug. 3, 2023

GOV WANTS TO REVIVE SAKSAK PROGRAM - An old program which Gov. Gwen Garcia first introduced during her earlier term at the Capitol is making a comeback amidst the shortage of rice supply from the National Food Authority (NFA) for the Capitol’s rice-centric programs.

March 14, 2024

GOV SETTLES ROAD ISSUE IN BOGO CITY - Another day, another problem solved by Gov. Gwen Garcia. This time, the issue involved a stalled Capitol-funded road concreting project in Brgy. Siocon in Bogo City because private lot owners would not approve of the project hitting a piece of their properties.

Aug. 4, 2023

NCCA CHAIR: “VERY BIG CHANCE” PANELS WILL BE RETURNED - An official of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has expressed optimism that the pulpit panels of the Patrocinio de Maria Church shall be returned by the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) to its rightful place in Boljoon.

March 14, 2024

P100K FOR TALENTED CENTENARIAN FROM MALABUYOC - Lola Eugenia Detuya just turned 100 years old last month, and she let the younger generation hear the kind of classic music that dominated her era.

Aug. 4, 2023

NCCA TO REVIEW CBRT’S POSSIBLE HERITAGE VIOLATIONS - The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will review the alleged heritage violations committed by the implementers of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City.

March 14, 2024

CAPITOL ALLOTS P16M IN AID FOR 7TH DISTRICT LGUs - Capitol has allocated a total of P16 million in assistance for the eight local government units of Cebu’s seventh district during the Caravan of Provincial Services in Ronda today, August 4.

Aug. 4, 2023

CAPITOL MAKES “FINAL OFFER” TO DAANBANTAYAN LOT OWNERS - The Provincial Government has made its “final offer” to owners of properties in Daanbantayan that fall within the 185-hectare prospected area for a solar power plant project.

March 14, 2024

CAPITOL RESTORES OLD HOUSE IN DUMANJOG - Gov. Gwen Garcia led the blessing and inauguration of the newly restored heritage house in Brgy. Ylaya, Dumanjug in southern Cebu.

Aug. 4, 2023

CAPITOL STUDIES FEASIBILITY OF ROUNDABOUT IN UN AVE. - Gov. Gwen Garcia has formed a technical working group (TWG) that will explore the feasibility of building a roundabout to improve traffic flow at the UN Avenue and Plaridel St. Intersection in Mandaue City.

March 14, 2024

GOV INAUGURATES P104M ROAD IN DUMANJOG - Gov. Gwen Garcia led the formal opening of the newly concreted Ilaya-Kantangkas-Pawa road section in Dumanjug, southern Cebu on Friday, August 4.

Aug. 4, 2023

GOV WANTS CAPITOL-LED PPP IN ALEGRIA OIL DRILLING - The Department of Energy (DOE) wants to continue the exploration and drilling of oil and gas reserve in the Alegria Oil Field in Brgy. Montpeller, Alegria in southwestern Cebu.

March 14, 2024

GOV MEETS CARCAR MAYOR, DPWH TO FIX TRAFFIC MESS - Gov. Gwen Garcia met officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways and Carcar City Mayor Patrick Barcenas to discuss ways to solve the traffic congestion along the city center.

Aug. 7, 2023

CAPITOL TO ROLL OUT ‘SUGBO SEMENTO’ PROGRAM - The Cebu Provincial Government’s drive to raise more revenue for Cebu has found another innovative expression in Gov. Gwen Garcia’s latest program called “Sugbo Semento” which will kick off this month.

March 15, 2024

FIRST LGU-LED PPP ON SOLAR POWER GENERATION INKED IN CEBU - March 16, 1521 — according to the Visayan singer Yoyoy Villame — was when “the Philippines was discovered by Magellan.”

March 16, 2024

THAI FIRM EYES EXPANSION OF HOG BUSINESS IN CEBU - A Thailand-based company is looking at expanding its piggery business in the Province of Cebu.

Aug. 7, 2023

GOV CALLS OUT CRITICS' DOUBLE STANDARD ON HERITAGE PRESERVATION - Gov. Gwen Garcia has become a victim of double standard by “chest-thumping” self-anointed experts who called for the protection of Bohol’s Chocolate Hills and yet in the same breath advocated for the destruction of the Cebu Provincial Capitol Building’s cultural integrity by allowing the BRT’s bus station construction to push through.

March 17, 2024

PROVINCE TAKES OVER COASTAL BARRIER PROTECTION IN SANTA FE - The Cebu Provincial Government will now take over the implementation of coastal barriers to protect the white sand beaches of Sante Fe town in Bantayan Island from further erosion.

Aug. 8, 2023

CAPITOL MOVES TO REVOKE MPSA OF DOLOMITE MINING CORP. - In a surprise move to protect the interest of Cebu Province, Gov. Gwen Garcia is seeking to revoke the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) of Dolomite Mining Corp. (DMC), a mining firm based in Alcoy, southern Cebu.

Aug. 9, 2023

GOV, CONG PJ LAUD LAMAC MPC FOR SUCCESSFUL GROWTH - Gov. Gwen Garcia and her brother, third district Congressman Pablo John Garcia, hailed Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative’s impactful contribution in changing the lives of its members since it started 33 years ago.

March 17, 2024

P12M SUBSIDY FOR 5TH DISTRICT MAINLAND LGUs - The six local government units of the fifth district in mainland Cebu received checks worth P2 million each as subsidy from the Cebu Provincial Government.

Aug. 9, 2023

FIRST CAPITOL-FUNDED TRA BREAKS GROUND IN PINAMUNGAJAN - The Cebu Provincial Government has broken ground for its first Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the midwestern town of Pinamungajan on Sunday, March 17.

March 17, 2024

SIBONGA GETS SUBSIDY, INFRA PROJECTS FROM CAPITOL - SIBONGA, CEBU — For the first time after the pandemic, this town’s Bonga Festival made a successful comeback, and Gov. Gwen Garcia made sure to be present and share in the people’s celebration on Wednesday, August 9.

Aug. 9, 2023

CAPITOL ALLOTS P3.7M FOR SOLI-SOLI FESTIVAL - SAN FRANCISCO, CEBU -- Governor Gwen Garcia attended the Soli-Soli Festival in San Francisco, in the Camotes Group of Islands where she joined in the town’s festivity in honor of St. Joseph the Worker on Sunday, March 17.

March 17, 2024

CAPITOL GETS P10.8M DIVIDEND PAYOUT FROM JOINT WATER VENTURE - Manila Water Consortium Inc. president Melvin Tan turns over to Gov. Gwen Garcia a cheque worth P10.8 million as Capitol's dividend share in their joint venture company, the Cebu Manila Water Development Inc.

Aug. 10, 2023

CTU-PINAMUNGAJAN INAUGURATES COVERED COURT, GETS MORE CLASSROOMS - A new covered court will be an added facility to state-run Cebu Technical University (CTU) Pinamunajan campus.

March 18, 2024

GOV'S SOPA BANNERS CEBU’S UNPRECEDENTED UNITY - In its 454th founding anniversary, Cebu Province is “united” and “strong.”

Aug. 11, 2023

CAMOTES GETS FIRST DIALYSIS CENTER AND 3-STOREY HOSPITAL BLDG - SAN FRANCISCO, CEBU — The first and only hemodialysis center in the Camotes Group of Islands has been inaugurated here Monday, March 18.

March 18, 2024

DPWH SAYS ‘NO LEFT TURN POLICY’ IN CARCAR ‘WORKING’ - The “No Left Turn” rule implemented along the national highway of Carcar City is working.

Aug. 14, 2023

GOV OFFERS TO TAKE OVER CEBU EXPRESSWAY PROJECT VIA PPP - Governor Gwendolyn Garcia offered to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to let the Provincial Government take over the Metro Cebu Expressway project as it eyes to implement it through a public-private partnership (PPP).

March 18, 2024

CBRT ASKS FOR COST QUOTATION FOR ENCROACHMENT DUES - The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) implementing team has asked the provincial government for quotation of the cost they are obliged to pay the province for CBRT’s encroachment on Capitol-owned lots along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City.

Aug. 14, 2023

GOV TO TELCOS, UTILITY FIRMS: CLEAR THE ROAD - Gov. Gwen Garcia convened a crucial coordination meeting with key stakeholders to accelerate clearing operations and facilitate the transfer of utility poles along the national highway of southern Cebu, paving the way for the road widening projects implemented by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

March 19, 2024

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Gwen: Culling pigs a nonsensical policy

Presscon with the Cebu media

Opisyales sa Sugbo, miduaw sa haya ni Degamo

Centuries-old remains and artifacts found in Daanbantayan

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