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Iris Hazel Mascardo
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Garcia says latest raps against him mere stunt
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia sees the latest complaints filed against him by some Cebu City residents and ambulant vendors as a publicity stunt using him as leverage.
For Holy Week rush: Security tightened
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
With a lot of people expected to head home starting today, Wednesday—traditionally a half-day and the last working day before the long Holy Week break—the Cebu City government has beefed up its preparations,...
In Barangays busay and apas: “Thirsty” sitios to have clean water supply soon
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
After enduring years without access to clean water, approximately 1,500 households or around 7,500 residents in Barangays Busay and Apas, Cebu City, will soon have a steady supply from the Metropolitan Cebu Water...
Cebu City BPLO logs P1.896B revenue in Q1
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 15, 2025 - 12:00am
The Cebu City Business Processing and Licensing Office (BPLO) reported a significant increase in revenue collections for the first quarter of 2025, reaching P1.896 billion—marking a P252.9 million hike compared...
Release of P35K cash bonus still uncertain
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 15, 2025 - 12:00am
The distribution of the P35,000 Charter Day bonuses for Cebu City Hall employees remains in limbo even after Mayor Raymond Garcia personally went to the national office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) last...
Technical malversation: Complaint filed vs. Garcia, et al
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Some Cebu City residents, including ambulant vendors, have filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas against Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia and two other department heads for technical malversation...
Cebu City RPT to increase after amnesty ends in 2026
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 14, 2025 - 12:00am
Real Property Tax  rates of Cebu City remain the same as in 2003, as taxpayers still enjoy the two-year amnesty before the implementation of updated tax rates in 2026 due to the Real Property Valuation and Assessment...
DVMF discontinues cats and dogs day
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 14, 2025 - 12:00am
To address what it described as the  abuse  of Cebu City s public veterinary services, the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries  has announced the cancellation of its weekly city-wide ...
DWUP: Mushroom cultivation flourishing
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 14, 2025 - 12:00am
Contrary to criticisms, the livelihood program and several financial assistance distributions spearheaded by the Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor  are "flourishing" and are, thus, being strictly...
Distribution of farmers’ aid on hold despite ban exemption
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Despite receiving an exemption certification from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that allows the release of financial aid to farmers, the distribution process remains stalled, according to city agricultu...
CH workers told: Stay away from election-related activities
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 11, 2025 - 12:00am
While acknowledging that there are incumbent officials in Cebu City who are running in the May 12 midterm polls, the Human Resource Development Office (HRDO) has started monitoring employees who are participating...
Cebu City tightens Holy Week security
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 11, 2025 - 12:00am
With Holy Week fast approaching, Cebu City is ramping up efforts to ensure peace and order in areas of public convergence, boosting police visibility and presence across the city.
Garcia open to reassessing mushroom program
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Amid questions and varying opinions on the viability of Cebu City’s mushroom growing initiative as a livelihood program, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said he remains open to reassessing its feasibility and welcomes...
Amid election ban: Comelec okays P310 million budget
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 10, 2025 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections has approved the Cebu City government’s petition seeking exemption from the election ban on disbursements for social services programs, projects, and dole-outs amounting to...
Public urged: Don’t buy pups from street vendors
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Following reports of the resurgence of street puppy vendors, the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries has issued a public advisory, urging people not to buy puppies sold on sidewalks.
City Hall starts implementing contingencies for dry season
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Following the official declaration of the dry season in the country, the Cebu City sovernment will begin implementing contingency plans and counter-measures against the possible impact of the dry spell.
Mushroom farming no easy feat, says grower
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 9, 2025 - 12:00am
An experienced mushroom grower in Sirao, Cebu City has shed light on the realities of mushroom cultivation, debunking the common belief that it is an easy livelihood to pursue as it requires precision, dedication,...
Cashless payment at City Hall soon
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 8, 2025 - 12:00am
In an effort to promote cashless transactions, the Cebu City Government signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with fintech firm C PASS Inc. on Monday, April 7, 2025, to establish a digital public payment syste...
Garcia hits back at Archival: Help rather than make issues
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 8, 2025 - 12:00am
Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has challenged Councilor Nestor Archival Sr. to help improve the city’s mushroom cultivation program instead of criticizing it as “vote-buying” and turning it...
P35k charter day gift for City Hall workers: Bonus awaits Comelec nod
by Iris Hazel Mascardo - April 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The distribution date for the increased P35,000 Charter Day bonuses for Cebu City Hall employees is still uncertain, as the executive department continues to wait for the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) response...
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