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Cebu City Health Department stops posting coronavirus updates on Facebook page
'This was recommended by the IATF to avoid confusion with the public as we are still harmonizing data with other health departments,' the Cebu City Health Department says
Cimatu orders DOH-7, Cebu City to reconcile coronavirus data
'When all the data is aligned, there is no conflict,' Secretary Roy Cimatu, overseer of COVID-19 response in Cebu City says
69 Cebu City Hall employees test positive for coronavirus
Cebu City now has 5,494 cases after confirming 353 new infections. The Cebu Provincial Capitol is also closed from July 1 to 3 after 12 employees test positive.
Cebu's coronavirus positivity rate highest in the country, says DOH
In the latest data, 33 out of every 100 persons, or one-third of those tested in Cebu, is positive for the virus
Cimatu orders 12 Cebu City barangays under total lockdown
The barangays under lockdown reported the highest number of infections in the city
DENR chief Roy Cimatu to oversee Cebu City's COVID-19 response
Cebu City currently has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the country at 4,449
Cebu artist Bambi Beltran sues Mayor Edgar Labella, cops for rights violations
Bambi Beltran files complaints against the Cebu City mayor, the Central Visayas police chief, and several Cebu cops for arresting her without a warrant and violating her rights while in their custody
Cebu doctors urge local governments 'not to downplay virus'
The statement comes amid a surge of new cases in Cebu City and the reimposition of a lockdown
Cebu City to appeal for lifting of lockdown
Cebu City is the only city in the country under enhanced community quarantine
Supporters of anti-terror bill in Cebu City allowed to rally on Independence Day
None of them were detained unlike the 8 individuals arrested for protesting in the University of the Philippines Cebu against the passage of the anti-terrorism bill a week ago
5 persons from Cebu City's Basilica convent test positive for coronavirus
The 5 personnel who tested positive are asymptomatic and currently on their 13th day of quarantine
U.P. Cebu demands immediate release of students, alumni
UP Cebu urges Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella and the chief of the Cebu City police office to 'seriously look into this clear transgression against our constituents and our property'
Cebu City mayor says public has right to assemble even during health emergency
Despite the heavy-handed tactics of the cops in dispersing a peaceful protest, the Cebu City police are 'professional policemen' and the mayor says he trusts their judgement
PNP denies using excessive force, violating U.P. agreement in Cebu dispersal
The police, who were in riot gear and carrying long firearms, claim that they were the ones assaulted by the unarmed protesters
#ReleaseCebu7 trends in PH as netizens condemn arrest of Cebu City activists
(UPDATED) The arrest comes as students and members of various youth and progressive groups held a mobilization to denounce the approval of the anti-terrorism bill
Taken after midnight, cuffed to a chair: The arrest of Cebuana artist Bambi Beltran
Cebu artist Bambi Beltran is detained for 60 hours and faces up to 18 years in prison for a sarcastic Facebook post Mayor Edgar Labella called 'fake news.' He says it's nothing personal.
Cebuano family living in tent during lockdown needs donations
Cresencio Caballes Jr says netizens have helped him raise P5,000. His family needs P50,000 to rebuild their house destroyed in a neighborhood fire last March
DOCUMENT: Cebu City releases modified ECQ guidelines
There are slight changes to the lockdown with the modified enhanced community quarantine in place
16 Cebu City police officers positive for coronavirus
Aside from the police officers, 5 civilian personnel also test positive for the virus
MAP: Where are the coronavirus cases in Cebu City?
(2nd UPDATE) Most of Cebu City's positive cases are in urban poor neighborhoods or the crowded jails
Cebu artist Bambi Beltran named Deutsche Welle Freedom of Speech Award laureate
'This recognition reaffirms my belief that the ability to express our opinion and speak freely is essential to bring about change in society,' says Beltran, who was arrested in April over a Facebook post about COVID-19
Cebu City stores may sell liquor, but public drinking still banned
Executive Order No. 073 bans the consumption of liquor in public places, but it does not ban stores from selling it. A previous total liquor ban expired on April 14.
What you need to know about the Cebu City Jail
With a congestion rate of 1,000%, the facility has the most coronavirus infections out of any jail in the country
Human rights orgs urge gov’t to drop charges vs Cebu artist Bambi Beltran
They say the government is 'misusing' COVID-19 laws on 'fake news' against critics
123 in Cebu City Jail test positive for coronavirus
(2nd UPDATE) The death of a COVID-19 positive inmate prompts the mass testing at the jail facility. Cebu City confirms a total of 139 new cases as of Wednesday, April 22
Cebu City newborn tests positive, mother is negative, for coronavirus
Local health officials urge pregnant women to take extra precaution during the pandemic
Cebu artist Bambi Beltran to sue Labella for violating her rights
The Free Legal Assistance Group says that Beltran should not have been arrested without a warrant because there was no continuing crime
Mass testing at Cebu City jail after inmate who died tests positive for coronavirus
Two inmates and two jail guards test positive for coronavirus
#FreeBambi: Artists call for release of Cebu film writer, actor Bambi Beltran
Fellow artists come to the defense of Cebuano film writer, poet and actor Bambi Beltran after she is arrested for a Facebook post
Labella on arrest of Cebu artist Bambi Beltran: ‘It’s nothing personal’
Beltran is charged for violating the cybercrime law, the fake 'news' provision of the Bayanihan Heal As One Law, and the law on mandatory reporting of certain diseases
Cebu province launches COVID-19 contact tracing app
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia requires all Cebuanos to install the WeTrace app on their phones
Cebu City councilor wants new anti-discrimination ordinance to include frontliners
The Cebu provincial government also threatens to file cases against those who would harass and discriminate health workers battling the spread of the novel coronavirus
Of 22 new coronavirus cases in Central Visayas, 18 from Cebu City
(UPDATED) There are now 22 COVID-19 cases in the region since testing began in January
Cebu City bans sale of liquor during community quarantine
There is also a city-wide curfew between the hours of 8 pm and 5 am
Cebu province asks classes be shortened to once a week due to novel coronavirus
Cebu's provincial board also asks the Department of Education to make the school year shorter
Interim bus system to launch in Cebu City March 15
20 buses will be used for the initial launch. The same stops will be used in the launch of the Bus Rapid Transit system, scheduled for December 2021.
Cebu City Mayor Labella threatens to close ‘untidy’ Larsian barbecue
The threat to shut down Larsian Barbecue Strip in Cebu comes after a video is uploaded showing rats crawling on a barbecue stand
SM-Ayala consortium breaks ground on Cebu SRP project
Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella says the project is expected to generate over P316 billion in investments and 2 million direct and indirect jobs
Cebu airport implements stricter screening amid coronavirus threat
The Mactan Cebu International Airport placed intensified thermal scanning devices to check arriving passengers in the international terminal, which has flights coming from mainland China
LIST: Winners of Sinulog 2020 dance competitions
Prizes range from P100,000 to P1 million
Show of faith: Devotees thank Sto Niño for answered prayers during Sinulog 2020
Many devotees share why they go to great lengths to show their devotion to the Sto Nino in this #StoryOfTheNation campaign
At Sinulog Festival, Duterte promises funding for Cebu infra, transpo projects
Duterte makes his first visit to the Sinulog Fiesta happening in Cebu City
IN PHOTOS: Stars join the 2020 Sinulog Grand Parade
Check out the stars who joined the festivities!
A mom asks Santo Niño, let her children killed in drug war 'enter heaven'
Among the thousands who honored the Holy Child during the Fiesta Señor in Cebu City is a mother, whose faith has remained immovable despite losing her children in tokhang operations
Cebu Archbishop Palma: 'True believers' in Santo Niño care for environment
The Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival, which brings out millions of people from all over the world, also results in trash piling up in areas across Cebu City
Pit Señor: A complete pilgrim's guide to Santo Niño de Cebu
Joining Sinulog 2020? Here's a rundown of must-dos when on a pilgrimage to Cebu City’s Basilica Minore del Santo Niño
Labella defuses Sinulog 2020 exclusive broadcast rights backlash
The announcement allays the concerns of media groups who learned of the exclusive broadcast contract between MyTv and the Sinulog Foundation
Cebu political heavies to share stage on final day of Sinulog 2020
Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia and Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella, together with provincial board members, are dancing on the last day of Sinulog
Sinulog 2020 reminder: Only transparent bags allowed in Basilica
People are discouraged from bringing backpacks into the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu. Only small and transparent bags will be allowed inside.
