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05/08/2026

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05/08/2026

𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗢 𝟲, 𝗚𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗠𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗡

Gipahinumdoman sa Cebu City Public Information Office ang tanang Sugboanon nga ang Huwebes, Agosto 6, 2026, usa ka Special Non-Working Public Holiday isip paghandum sa ika-457 nga Anibersaryo sa Pagkatukod sa Lalawigan sa Sugbo.
Tungod niini, sirado ang Department of Manpower Development and Placement (DMDP) sa maong adlaw. Mobalik ang normal nga operasyon sa opisina sa Biyernes, Agosto 7, 2026.
Giawhag ang publiko nga ipahiangay daan ang ilang mga transaksiyon aron malikayan ang kalangay sa pag-avail sa mga serbisyo sa DMDP.
Samtang gisaulog ang maong okasyon, giawhag usab ang tanang Sugboanon nga magpabiling luwas ug gamiton ang holiday sa makahuluganon nga paghinumdom sa kasaysayan ug panulondon sa Lalawigan sa Sugbo.

📢 𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬

Ipinababatid sa lahat na ang Huwebes, Agosto 6, 2026 ay idineklarang Espesyal na Walang Pasok (Special Non-Working Public Holiday) bilang paggunita sa ika-457 Anibersaryo ng Pagkakatatag ng Lalawigan ng Cebu.

🏢 Sarado ang tanggapan ng Department of Manpower Development and Placement (DMDP) sa nasabing araw at magpapatuloy ang regular na operasyon sa Biyernes, Agosto 7, 2026.

Hinihikayat ang lahat na planuhin ang kanilang mga transaksyon nang naaayon.

Maraming salamat, at nawa'y maging ligtas at makabuluhan ang inyong paggunita!

05/08/2026

𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗

The Cebu City Government joined government agencies, tourism leaders, business organizations, and private sector partners in the Project Mango Shake Workshop held on July 29, 2026, at the FILI Ballroom of NUSTAR Resort & Casino, reaffirming its commitment to collaborative efforts that will strengthen Cebu's position as a premier tourism and MICE destination.

Organized by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the workshop is part of the continuing consultation process for Project Mango Shake, an initiative launched during the MICE Tourism Summit of Cebu Business Month 2026. The project seeks to develop a unified destination brand that reflects Cebu's identity, culture, and world class tourism offerings through the collective participation of key stakeholders.

Representing the Cebu City Government was Ms. Shiela Grace Avanzado, Head of the Cebu City Tourism Office,Cebu City Tourism Commissioners Tetta Ba-ad, Alice Queblatin, Joey Gaisano, Bernard Sia and Marget Villarica. They participated in the discussions alongside representatives from national government agencies, neighboring local government units, tourism organizations, and business leaders. Her participation underscored the city's commitment to collaborating with stakeholders in shaping a unified destination brand that highlights Cebu's strengths and tourism potential.

During the workshop, CCCI President Regan Rex T. King emphasized that Cebu's strength lies in its diverse stories and the shared responsibility of bringing these together under one compelling destination brand. He stressed that meaningful collaboration among government, local communities, tourism stakeholders, and the business sector is essential in presenting a stronger and more unified identity for Cebu.

The workshop was hosted by NUSTAR Resort & Casino, whose officials expressed support for initiatives that promote Cebu's continued growth as a leading tourism and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destination.

The Cebu City Government recognizes that a strong and unified destination brand contributes not only to tourism promotion but also to economic growth, investment opportunities, and job generation. Through partnerships with the public and private sectors, the city remains committed to supporting initiatives that showcase Cebu's unique heritage, vibrant culture, and world class experiences while advancing the vision of a Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Cebu.

05/08/2026

𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧.

The Cebu City Government will require older developments without adequate water catchment systems to install them, while existing facilities in newer developments will undergo evaluation. If current systems are found insufficient, developers will be required to improve their water catchment facilities to help prevent flooding in downstream communities.

05/08/2026

𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡; 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬

Two public schools in the mountain barangays of Cebu City suspended classes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as a precautionary measure following online posts that raised concerns about school safety.

School administrators emphasized that the suspension was implemented to prioritize the safety and well-being of students while authorities continue to verify the information and assess the situation. They also assured parents and the public that they are closely coordinating with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other concerned agencies.

Police personnel have been deployed to the affected school areas to strengthen security and provide reassurance to students, parents, teachers, and school personnel. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and maintain a visible presence to help ensure public safety.

Meanwhile, other schools across Cebu City continue to hold regular classes while implementing heightened security measures and maintaining close coordination with law enforcement authorities.
City officials urged the public to remain calm, avoid sharing or amplifying unverified information, and rely only on official announcements from schools and government agencies.

Individuals with credible information regarding potential threats are encouraged to report them immediately to the proper authorities.
Officials reiterated that the safety and well-being of learners and school personnel remain the highest priority, adding that timely updates will be released should verified information become available.

05/08/2026

𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦

Authorities and school officials immediately implemented security measures following an online post that contained alleged threats directed at several public schools in Cebu City's mountain barangays.

According to an incident report, school personnel promptly coordinated with the Talamban Police Station upon learning of the online post. Police officers responded to the affected schools, conducted security assessments, and strengthened their presence on campus to help ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel.

As a precaution, students remained inside their classrooms while authorities completed their security checks. School administrators also informed parents of the situation and allowed them to decide whether to pick up their children.

The matter has since been referred to the appropriate barangay authorities and other concerned government agencies for further assessment and appropriate intervention, in accordance with existing procedures. Authorities are also coordinating with the parties involved as the investigation continues.

School officials emphasized that the safety and well being of learners remains their highest priority and assured the public that established security protocols were immediately activated.
The Cebu City Government reminds the public to remain calm, avoid sharing unverified information, and rely only on official announcements from schools and government authorities. Anyone with credible information regarding potential threats is encouraged to report it immediately to law enforcement so that it can be verified and addressed without delay.

05/08/2026

𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝟳𝟬.𝟯 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟵

The Cebu City Government advises motorists and the commuting public to expect temporary traffic adjustments on Sunday, August 9, 2026, as the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu takes place.
Road closures and traffic rerouting will be implemented in selected areas of Lapu-Lapu City, Cordova, Cebu City, the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), and Talisay City to ensure the safety of participants and the orderly conduct of the international sporting event.

Motorists traveling through these areas, particularly those heading to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, are encouraged to plan their trips in advance, allow additional travel time, and take alternate routes whenever possible to avoid delays.

The Cebu City Government also encourages the public to review the official traffic advisory and share the information with family members, friends, and other travelers who may be affected by the temporary traffic arrangements.

The City Government thanks the public for their patience and cooperation as Cebu welcomes athletes and visitors from around the world for the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu.

🚧 Traffic Advisory | Sunday, August 9, 2026

To ensure the safety of athletes and the smooth conduct of IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu, temporary road closures and traffic rerouting will be implemented across Lapu-Lapu City, Cordova, Cebu City, CCLEX, and Talisay City.
If you're traveling within these areas, especially to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, we encourage you to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes where available. Please review the advisory and share it with your family, friends, and anyone traveling on race day.
Thank you for your patience and support as we welcome athletes from around the world to Cebu.

05/08/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗦' 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗛, 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

The Cebu City Government, through the Office of the City Markets under the Office of the City Administrator, formally administered the oath of office to newly elected officers of public market vendors' associations during the Oath Taking Ceremony and Recognition of Officers of All Public Markets in Cebu City held on August 4, 2026, at the Mediterranean Hall of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino in Lahug.

The ceremony brought together officers representing vendors' associations from the Carbon Market Complex and the city's satellite public markets, reaffirming the City Government's commitment to strengthening collaboration with market stakeholders in promoting orderly, efficient, and sustainable public markets.

The program began with a Eucharistic Celebration, followed by welcome remarks from Market Overseer Elconjim C. Co**ha.
Also present during the ceremony were Vice Mayor Tomas R. Osmeña, Councilor Jose Lorenzo R. Abellanosa, and former Congressman Bebot Abellanosa, who each delivered congratulatory messages to the newly inducted officers. They commended the market leaders for accepting the responsibility of serving their fellow vendors and encouraged them to work closely with the Cebu City Government in advancing programs that will further improve the city's public markets.

The ceremony also featured the recognition and awarding of plaques to officers of the various vendors' associations from the Carbon Market Complex, including Unit I, Unit II, Unit III, Freedom Park, and Warwick Barracks, as well as the satellite markets of Taboan, Pardo, Ramos, Pasil Phase 2, Bagsakan, and T. Padilla.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Marigen A. Diano, Head of Operations of the Office of the City Markets, who thanked the newly recognized officers for their commitment to public service and expressed optimism for a stronger partnership between the City Government and the vendors' associations.

The oath-taking and recognition ceremony highlighted the Cebu City Government's continuing efforts to empower market leaders, strengthen collaboration with vendors' associations, and ensure that the city's public markets remain organized, responsive, and conducive to economic growth for all Cebuanos.

05/08/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚-𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧.

The Cebu City Government is prioritizing the acquisition of strategic properties that can serve as water reservoirs. By collecting and storing excess rainwater instead of allowing it to overflow into communities, the city aims to reduce flooding while creating a sustainable long-term water resource.