Cebu City News

𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗚𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬

The Oplan Pakigsandurot Capacity Building was held on June 3, 2026, at the 9th Floor Executive Building, featuring a series of training sessions and discussions aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness, public safety awareness, and disaster response capabilities among community personnel.

The activity brought together barangay captains, barangay tanods, and other community personnel who participated in lectures and practical demonstrations designed to help them better respond to emergencies and security-related incidents within their respective communities.

Representatives from key government agencies also delivered messages of support, including PMAJ Marvin Fegarido, Officer-in-Charge of the City Community Affairs Development Unit, and DILG Cebu City Director Ms. Jonah V. Pino, MPA, CESO V. Their messages highlighted the value of partnership and continuous learning in addressing public safety concerns and community challenges.

Further reinforcing the program’s objectives, PLTCOL Miguel Andeza, Deputy City Director for Operations, emphasized the role of coordinated efforts among local government units, law enforcement agencies, and community leaders in maintaining peace and order.

One of the key components of the program was the Emergency Readiness and Basic Life Support Training conducted by the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO), Administrative Assistant V Rolito Gerald B. Flordelis served as resource speakers, providing participants with essential knowledge and skills in responding to emergency situations and administering immediate assistance when needed.

The program also featured a session on Bomb Threat and Bomb Identification, where participants learned how to recognize potential security threats and the proper procedures for reporting and responding to suspicious situations. In addition, members of the Cebu City Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team conducted a demonstration on Proper Handcuffing and Restraint Techniques, giving participants practical insights into appropriate restraint procedures.

Government officials and representatives from partner agencies attended the activity in support of the initiative. Vice Mayor Thomas Osmeña also delivered a message, encouraging participants to apply the knowledge gained from the training to strengthen community preparedness and resilience to the participants during the event.

The activity concluded with the awarding of certificates to participants in recognition of their completion of the training sessions. Closing remarks were delivered by Hon. Paul Labra, who acknowledged the efforts of the organizers and participants in making the program successful.

The Oplan Pakigsandurot Capacity Building reflects the continuing commitment of local government and partner agencies to promote preparedness, safety awareness, and community involvement through capacity-building initiatives and public safety education.

(PIO/ Kent Roland G. Belciña, CNU Intern)
Photos by: Cathy Gimongala, CNU Intern

𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗕𝗢 𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗔𝗪 𝗨𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗚-𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡

Aron mapalapad ang mga lunhaw nga espasyo ug mapalig-on ang mga lakang batok sa pagbaha, gipahigayon ni Cebu City Councilor Alvin Arcilla ug mga representante gikan sa nagkalain-laing departamento sa dakbayan ang usa ka ocular inspection niadtong Hunyo 3 aron mailhan ang mga prayoridad nga dalan alang sa giplanong mass tree-planting initiative.

Giinspeksyon sa grupo ang mga lugar sa palibot sa Carbon Market, Plaza Independencia, ug A. Soriano Avenue isip posibleng lokasyon sa mga itanom nga kahoy isip kabahin sa plano sa paghimog “green corridors” sa dakbayan.

Miatiman sa maong inspeksyon ang mga representante gikan sa City Architect’s Department (CAD), Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO), Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEWP), Youth Leaders Alliance of Cebu (YLAC), Cebu Resilience and Disaster Management Council (CREMDEC), ug Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Gilauman nga mahuman sa sunod semana ang pinal nga disenyo ug rekomendasyon sa mga matang sa kahoy nga itanom, nga ipresentar ni Konsehal Arcilla kang Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival alang sa katapusang pag-apruba.

Ang maong inisyatiba kabahin sa resolusyon nga gisang-at ni Konsehal Arcilla aron suportahan ang padayon nga programa ni Mayor Archival sa pagpalapad sa tree-planting initiatives sa tibuok dakbayan.

Gawas sa pagpaayo sa hitsura sa mga pampublikong lugar, gilauman usab nga makatabang kini sa pagpamenos sa baha ug sa pagpalig-on sa panalipod sa kinaiyahan.

(PIO/ Sherby G. Ardita, CNU Intern)
Courtesy of: Cebu City Councilor Alvin B. Arcilla

𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗬

The Cebu City Government, through the Office of the Mayor and the City Hospitalization Assistance and Medicines Program (CHAMP), will hold the “GIFT OF SIGHT: LIBRE NGA CATARACT SURGICAL CHARITY EVENT” for residents of Cebu City experiencing eyesight problems on June 5, 2026 at the 4th Floor, Social Hall, Legislative Building, Cebu City Hall.

The GRAND ASSESSMENT DAY of the event will evaluate the state of an individual’s eyes to determine if cataract is present, causing impairment.

Approval for cataract surgery will depend on a person’s medical and socioeconomic evaluation. Approved residents will be able to receive free operation, intraocular lens, and assistance with medication and medical supplies.

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Residents who arrive on the day of the event will have to bring:
· Voter’s Certification
· Barangay Certificate of Indigency
· PhilHealth MDR

Alongside the Office of the Mayor and CHAMP, the event also partnered with the Mabuhay Deseret Foundation, ACES Eye Referral Clinics, Charity Vision, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to provide better service to the people.

(PIO/ Cedric L. Manigque, CNU Intern)
Courtesy of: Cebu City – City Hospitalization Assistance and Medicines Program (CHAMP)

As of 12:00 PM, June 4, 2026, the Cebu City PAGASA Mactan Complex Station in Lapu-Lapu City recorded the following

Temperature - 32C
Relative Humidity - 68%
Heat Index - 40C

This level falls under Extreme Caution, where heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Prolonged exposure or continuous physical activity may lead to heat stroke.

The public is advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and remain in cool or shaded areas whenever possible.

Stay safe, Cebu!

𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Cebu’s thriving wedding tourism industry will take center stage during the KASALAN 2026 National Wedding Tourism Expo on June 27 to 28 at Ayala Center Cebu, where tourism stakeholders, wedding professionals, and industry exhibitors will come together to showcase the province as a premier destination for weddings and celebrations.

The two-day expo aims to highlight Cebu’s diverse wedding offerings, from picturesque island venues and historic churches to world-class event suppliers and services that continue to attract couples from across the country and abroad.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet trusted wedding professionals, explore a wide range of wedding products and services, and take advantage of exclusive offers from participating exhibitors. The event will also feature the latest wedding trends and inspirations to help couples plan their dream wedding.

Organizers said the expo serves as a platform to strengthen Cebu’s position as one of the country’s leading wedding destinations while supporting the growth of the local tourism and events industry.

Admission to the KASALAN 2026 National Wedding Tourism Expo is free and open to the public.

(PIO/ Sherby G. Ardita, CNU Intern)
Courtesy of: Cebu City Tourism Office

𝗗𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗕𝗢 𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗚 𝗢𝗚 𝗔𝗬𝗨𝗗𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗞𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗚

Gipangunahan ni Mayor Nestor Archival karong Hunyo 3, 2026, Miyerkules, alas 10 sa buntag ang pagpanghatag og tabang pinansyal ngadto sa mga benepisyaryo nga naapektuhan sa nagkalain-laing insidente sa sunog gikan sa mga barangay sa Apas, Bacayan, Bonbon, Calamba, Ermita, Inayawan, Pahina Central, Tisa, ug Quiot isip kabahin sa padayon nga programa sa lokal nga panggamhanan alang sa mga apektadong pamilya.

Ang maong payout gipahigayon sa Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS), nga maoy nagproseso ug nag-assist sa pag-validate sa mga kwalipikadong benepisyaryo aron masiguro ang hapsay ug tarong nga paghatag sa ayuda.

Mitambong usab sa kalihokan si Chief of Staff Kenneth T. Siasar, uban si Councilor Alvin B. Arcilla ug mga opisyal sa DSWS nga mitabang sa pagdumala sa payout.

Ubos sa programa, nakadawat og P20,000 ang matag house owner, P10,000 ang renter ug sharer, samtang P5,000 ang absentee owner ug lodger.

Sa mensahe sa administrasyon, gipasiugda ang padayon nga suporta sa lokal nga panggamhanan sa pagtabang sa mga pamilyang naapektuhan sa kalamidad aron matabangan sila sa ilang pagbangon ug pagsugod pag-usab.

Ang mga benepisyaryo nga wala makadawat sa ilang ayuda karong adlawa mahimo gihapon nga makakolekta niini ugma sa City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) sugod alas 8:00 sa buntag. Gihangyo sila nga magdala sa ilang mga gikinahanglang dokumento alang sa verification ug pag-claim sa maong ayuda.

(PIO/ Sherby G. Ardita, CNU Intern)
Photos by: Sherby G. Ardita

𝗥𝗗𝗖-𝟳 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗘𝗜𝗔 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

The Regional Development Council (RDC) Central Visayas Environment Committee convened its Second Quarter 2026 Meeting and Learning Session on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) at the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) Conference Hall in Cebu City on June 3, 2026.

Anchored on the theme “Strengthening Ecosystem Resilience,” the meeting brought together committee members, government agencies, and environmental stakeholders to discuss regional environmental concerns, policy directions, and priority actions for the coming years.

The meeting was presided over by Environment Committee Chairperson Aurelio S. Salgados Jr., who delivered the chairperson’s welcome remarks and led discussions on the committee’s agenda, previous meeting resolutions, and priority initiatives. The host agency's opening remarks were delivered by GM Atty. John DX Lapid of MCWD.

Committee Secretary Mariolito M. Bonggot presented updates on the status of Environment Committee resolutions and agreements, while Cornelio B. Guantero of the Environment Committee Secretariat discussed the environmental sector chapters of the 2025 Central Visayas Regional Development Report.

Among the major agenda items were the presentation of the Updated Environment Committee Priority Action Agenda 2025–2028 and discussions on the Proposed Environment Committee Mandate, both aimed at strengthening environmental governance and advancing sustainable development goals across the region.

For the information segment, DENR-7 Regional Executive Director Laudemir S. Salac presented a report on the status of Solid Waste Management (SWM) in Central Visayas and the actions being undertaken to address major waste management concerns. Meanwhile, representatives from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)-7 reported on the region’s water and air quality status for the second quarter of 2026.

The afternoon learning session focused on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), an essential tool in ensuring environmentally sound development. EMB-7 led the discussion on the legal basis of EIA, while Engr. Andres M. Muego, EnP, presented the processes involved in Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), highlighting their role in integrating environmental considerations into development planning and decision-making.

The meeting ended with an open forum where stakeholders discussed key environmental concerns and proposed actions to strengthen environmental programs across Central Visayas. In his closing remarks, DENR-7 Regional Executive Director Laudemir S. Salac urged continued collaboration among government agencies and partners to advance sustainable development and ecosystem resilience in the region.

(PIO/ Christian Jay C. Sala, CNU Intern)
Photos by: Sherby G. Ardita - CNU Intern

𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗗 𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬

CEBU CITY — Gipalig-on sa City Government of Cebu ang ilang kampanya alang sa renewable energy ug fiscal efficiency pinaagi sa groundbreaking sa on-grid rooftop solar PV system sa Legislative ug Executive Annex Buildings, isip pagpamatuod sa ilang pasalig sa malungtarong gobyerno ug dugay nga kalig-on sa enerhiya.

Ang programa giablihan pinaagi sa welcome remarks ni Atty. Jone Maratas, Department Head sa General Services. Gisundan kini sa project overview nga gipresentar ni Atty. Winifredo A. Orculla Jr., overseer sa Department of General Services. Ang mga mensahe sa suporta gipadayag ni Department of Energy (DOE) Visayas Field Office Director III Engr. Renante M. Sevilla ug Mayor Nestor Archival, nga naghatag og gibug-aton sa lig-on nga pasalig sa syudad ngadto sa limpyo nga enerhiya nga mga inisyatiba. Dugang teknikal nga detalye sa proyekto gipaambit ni Energy Conservation Officer Marie Trece A. Flores.

Gipasiugda ni Atty. Maratas ang kahinungdanon sa maong proyekto, nga iyang gihulagway isip lakang padulong sa sustainable energy ug pagtuman sa City Ordinance No. 2772 nga nagmando sa pagbutang og solar installations sa mga government facilities. Giingon niya nga kini ang ikaduhang solar installation sa Cebu City alang sa 2026, human sa pagpaandar sa 300-kilowatt system sa South Road Properties niadtong miaging tuig, ug daghan pang sites ang naka-prepare na sa dili pa matapos ang tuig.

Atol sa seremonya, gipahibalo ni Engr. Sevilla nga nakab-ot sa Cebu City ang perpekto nga 100% “five-star” rating sa ilang initial energy audit, ug ang bag-ong solar installation makatabang sa pagpadayon sa maong taas nga standard ubos sa national energy conservation programs.

Ang engineering projections nagpakita nga ang rooftop solar system makapakunhod sa labing menos 30% sa konsumo sa kuryente sa City Hall, nga magdala og gibanabana nga ₱300,000 hangtod ₱500,000 nga monthly savings. Gipasiugda ni Mayor Archival nga ang proyekto gilauman nga makabawi sa tibuok kapital sulod sa tulo ka tuig, nga nagpakita sa lig-on nga benepisyo sa panalapi ug kalikopan.

Gipasiugdahan usab ni Mayor Nestor Archival nga gawas sa tipig sa gasto, ang pagbalhin ngadto sa renewable energy dakong makatabang sa pagpakunhod sa greenhouse gas emissions, isip responsibilidad sa syudad sa pag-atubang sa climate change ug pagkusog sa mga klima nga panghitabo sama sa El Niño.

Gipahibalo ni Ma’am Trece Flores nga ang iyang opisina mogamit og ₱30-milyon nga alokasyon aron magbutang og dugang nga solar PV systems sa ABC Financial Building ug sa Bagsakan eco-station complex. Iyang gi-report usab nga pinaagi sa demand-side management measures lakip ang pagkunhod sa suga ug paghunong sa high-consumption air conditioning units panahon sa lunch break nakapakunhod na ang baseline electricity consumption sa halos 10 porsyento.

Gibutang ni Mayor Archival ang ambisyoso nga target nga mapakunhod sa 50% ang ₱300-milyon nga annual electricity bill sa syudad sulod sa duha ka tuig, nga nagpasabot og ₱150-milyon nga recurring annual savings pinaagi sa expanded solar integration ug estrikto nga energy efficiency measures sa tanang opisina sa gobyerno.

Aron maseguro ang transparency ug kalidad sa implementasyon, gipahimangno sa Department of Energy nga ang tanang solar technicians ug installers kinahanglan accredited ug nalista sa opisyal nga registry aron malikayan ang substandard o “fly-by-night” operations, ug aron magiyahan ang umaabot nga LGU renewable energy projects.

Samtang nagpadayon ang pagpalapad sa renewable energy sa Cebu City, giingon sa mga opisyal nga kini nga inisyatiba maghimo og benchmark alang sa smart ug climate-resilient nga urban development nga nagbalanse sa sustainability ug fiscal discipline.

“Magtinabangay kita sa pagtukod og mas lunhaw ug mas malungtarong Cebu City alang sa sunod nga henerasyon,” miingon si Mayor Nestor Archival sa pagtapos sa iyang pahayag.

(PIO/ Chasia Ann Carcueva & Jason Andrino - CNU Interns)