Cebu Province

𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃 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."

Vice-Governor Hilario Davide III and Board Member Red Duterte accepted the award on behalf of Governor Gwen Garcia and the Province of Cebu today, September 3, at the City of Dreams in Pasay City.

The Philippines hosted the World Travel Awards 2024 Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony tonight, where the best destinations, hotels, airlines, and travel providers across the region were also honored.

Read full story here: https://www.cebu.gov.ph/sugbonews/story.php?id=711

#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮
#𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

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

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.

House Deputy Secretary General Sofonias “Ponyong” P. Gabonada Jr. lauded Gov. Gwen’s technology-driven initiative of distributing assistance through the QR-coded cards and revealed that the House of Representatives plans to replicate Cebu’s successful innovative model in coming to the aid of the poorest of the poor.

“Our inspiration is your QR-coded system, Gov.,” DSG Gabonada said. He was joined by OPAV Usec. Terence Calatrava during his visit on September 2.

Under the proposed system, each eligible family, from a list identified by DSWD, will receive a QR-coded card downloaded with funds by the House of Representatives.

Such QR-coded card will be used in buying rice at discounted rates from the House’s partners.

For Cebu, the House is also looking to partner with the Capitol for this program, especially that the Province has also successfully implemented the Sugbo Merkadong Barato program or SMB.

Under the SMB, the Capitol purchased at least P100 million worth of rice from the National Food Authority, distributed them equitably among the LGUs, which were then tasked to sell the same to the poorest of the poor (as identified by DSWD) at P25 per kilo — making Cebu the first LGU in the entire country to have made concrete steps in making the President’s vision of affordable rice a reality.

This approach aims to enhance the efficiency of the distribution process while providing significant relief to low-income households, DSG Gabonada said.

“What is revolutionary in this program is that we will not distort the market. In fact, this will encourage the market to lower naturally its price because of the highly subsidized program that the provincial government will be having,” DSG Gabonada added.

His visit sets the potential for Cebu’s model to serve as a blueprint for other provinces, demonstrating how technology can be leveraged to address essential needs and improve public welfare.

#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐧

Cebu Named Asia's Leading Wedding Destination for 2024

LOOK: 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."

Vice-Governor Hilario Davide III and Board Member Red Duterte accepted the award on behalf of Governor Gwen Garcia and the Province of Cebu today, September 3, at the City of Dreams in Pasay City.

The Philippines hosted the World Travel Awards 2024 Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony tonight, where the best destinations, hotels, airlines, and travel providers across the region were also honored.

Photo courtesy: BM Red Duterte

𝐆𝐔𝐕 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐑𝐒, 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒: ‘𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐋𝐘 . . . 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃’

Gov. Gwen Garcia urged mayors and choreographers involved in the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 to honor the roots of their respective festivals while pushing for creative growth.

“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.

Full story here: https://www.cebu.gov.ph/sugbonews/story.php?id=710


#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐲𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧
#𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟏𝟎 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃

The Cebu Provincial Government also announced the Top 10 best booths of the 1Cebu Expo held at SM Seaside City Cebu on August 21 to 27.

The winning LGUs received P100,000 each in prizes and are listed here in no particular order:

📌 CATMON
📌 ARGAO
📌 SOGOD
📌 TUBURAN
📌 PILAR
📌 DUMANJUG
📌 TUDELA
📌 DALAGUETE
📌 LILOAN
📌 PORO

The 1Cebu Expo serves as a showcase of Cebu’s unique products, industries, culinary offerings, and tourism destinations in the mall market of SM Seaside City Cebu — an important component of Cebu’s branding as a tourism and investment destination.

#𝟏𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐲𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧
#𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟏𝟎 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐬 𝐎𝐅 ‘𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒’

During the General Meeting with Cebu’s component city and municipal mayors at the Capitol, Gov. Gwen Garcia announced the Top 10 winners for the best decorated booths of the “Tabo sa Kapitolyo 2024”.

The winning LGUs, listed in no particular order, were awarded P50,000 each for their excellent presentation, bringing the products and industry of the entire province right at the Capitol Compound. They are the following:

📌 Ronda
📌 Toledo City
📌 Barili
📌 Pinamungajan
📌 Tuburan
📌 Sogod
📌 Dumanjug
📌 Consolacion
📌 Daanbantayan
📌 Poro

“Tabo sa Kapitolyo,” whose opening on August 5 was graced by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, was a highlight of the month-long 455th founding anniversary celebration of the Province of Cebu.

#𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐒𝐚𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐨𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Gov. Gwen Garcia meets with Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) officials led by regional director Anabell Lagas to discuss the ongoing fare assessment for sea travel between mainland Cebu via Hagnaya Port in San Remigio town and Santa Fe in Bantayan island today, September 1.

Madridejos Mayor Romeo Villaceran is also in attendance.

#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐲𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧
#𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: CEBU PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT RECEIVES RICE DONATION FROM BUREAU OF CUSTOMS FOR CAPITOL’S SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM

In a significant display of community support and public welfare, Governor Gwen Garcia today accepted a substantial donation of 300 sacks of rice from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), marking a notable moment in the Bureau’s 138th Founding Anniversary celebrations. The donation was presented by Atty. Marc Anthony Patriarca, the Assessment Division Chief of the Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu.

The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu, dedicated to bolstering local initiatives and addressing community needs, has taken a proactive role in supporting the province. The rice donation will directly benefit the Cebu Provincial Capitol’s School Feeding Program, which is crucial in providing nutritious meals to students across the province. This initiative is particularly vital as it aids in the nourishment of over 900,000 students from kindergarten to Grade 12, spanning 1,494 public schools.

Atty. Patriarca emphasized the Bureau's commitment to community welfare, stating, “Our employees at the Bureau of Customs have come together to support this important cause. We are proud to contribute to the Capitol’s school feeding program, which plays a vital role in the health and education of our children.”

The generous donation was made possible through the collective efforts of BOC employees from Cebu, Bohol, and Dumaguete Ports. Nearly 700,000 pesos was raised by approximately 300 staff members to purchase the rice, showcasing the Bureau’s dedication to making a tangible difference in the community.

Governor Garcia then invited the BOC to be present at the feeding program to witness the impact of their generous efforts on the students.

#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐲𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧
#𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝟏𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑.

First order of the day for Sept 2, 2024 is a meeting with Vice Gov. Hilario Davide III and some members of the Provincial Board namely Cebu 6th District PB member Glenn Soco, Mike Villamo (5tj District), SK Federation President and PB Member Ex-Officio Loren Singco and Atty Lyca Arnaiz of the Provincial Legal Office.

#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐲𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧
#𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 “𝐁𝐄𝐑“ 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐒!

Provincial Board Members Kerrie Keanne Shimura, Glenn Anthony Soco and Mike Villamor, and Capitol officials lead the first flag raising ceremony at the Capitol in the month of September -- the start of the “ber“ months leading to Christmas.

Maayong buntag Sugbo ug mga Sugbuabon!

#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐲𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧
#𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐋 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝟑𝐌 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

In recognition of the unwavering support that the Cebu City Government extended to Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024, the Cebu Provincial Government has donated P3 million to the city.

The donation serves as a gesture of gratitude for the all-out commitment that Cebu City demonstrated in ensuring the success of the Festival of Festivals held on August 25 and 26.

Gov. Gwen Garcia, along with the Provincial Board Members, personally turned over the check to Cebu City Administrator Atty. Kristine Joyce Batucan during the "Gabii sa Pasalamat" at the Capitol Social Hall on August 31.

It can be recalled that Cebu City has consistently participated in all Pasigarbo sa Sugbo coordination meetings. In fact, Cebu City Tourism Officer Neil Odchigue detailed the extensive preparations undertaken by the City Hall, which included the deployment of 279 traffic personnel, 8 mobile patrols, 124 disaster risk reduction officers, 244 members from the local school board for civil works assistance, and 268 maintenance personnel were tasked with managing 306 portalets and portabaths.

Cebu City deployed its manpower from the start of rehearsals, through the grand festival showdown on August 25 at the Cebu City Sports Center, and until the conclusion of the awarding ceremony on August 26.

#𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐢𝐒𝐚𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐈 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒

Here's the link for the full story: https://www.cebu.gov.ph/sugbonews/story.php?id=714

#𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐢𝐒𝐚𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐲𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧

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.

The “Gabii sa Pasalamat” (A Night of Thanksgiving) on August 31 gave due recognition to Cebu’s mayors for rallying behind the Governor’s call for unity in the province, as well as for leading the way for respective LGU-contingents in delivering “levelled-up” performances in the recently concluded Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024.

“What a redemption for 2024 that this Pasigarbo has been. Of all the Pasigarbo since 2008, this is the most astonishing, spectacular, grandest, and truly a celebration of Cebuano pride and indomitable spirit,” Gov. Gwen said in her speech at the Capitol Social Hall.

Aside from plaques of appreciation, each of the 52 participating municipal and city mayor was presented with a framed photo of their respective contingent’s performance during the ritual showdown, as well as his or her framed picture grabbed from the mayor’s introduction video.

The Cebu City Government, headed by Acting Mayor Raymond Garcia, was also recognized by the Capitol for its solidarity and unwavering support in the Pasigabo, allowing it to be held at the Cebu City Sports Center and deploying City Hall personnel to man the traffic, augment medical personnel and first-aid responders, as well as hundreds of technical staff that rendered service not just at the CCSP but also in 30 DepEd schools in the city that were used as billeting quarters.

The Philippine National Police in the region, province, and the city; as well as AFT Joint Task Group Cebu, Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, and Bureau of Fire Protection were also recognized for deploying close to 2,000 personnel along the parade route and venue of the Pasigarbo to maintain security as well as peace and order.

Among the agencies of government that became very instrumental in the success of the Pasigarbo were DepEd, LTO, LTFRB; as well as public utility firms VECO and MCWD.

The Pasigarbo’s private suppliers and corporate sponsors were also given plaques of appreciation for their support. These included telcos Globe, Smart-PLDT, Dito, Converge; as well as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nature’s Spring, San Miguel foods, and Purefoods among various others.

“We are also very grateful kanimo, Gov, for giving us a venue to flex our local talent and our local pride,” Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan said.

Lapu-Lapu, though does not fall under the supervisory jurisdiction of Cebu Province, chose to share in the festivities by joining in the Pasigarbo as a competing contingent.

“We are thankful because of your unwavering and incomparable love and leadership to the Cebuanos nga evident gyod kaayo tungod kay tanan lungsod ug dakbayan nakatagamtam sa serbisyo ug mehoras gikan sa Kapitolyo,” Toledo City Mayor Marjorie Perales, for her part, said.

The Capitol also recognized its partners for the success of the inaugural Cebu Investment and Tourism, and Health Summit which was attended by a 20-man delegation from Cebu’s sister-region, Saint Petersburg, Russia.

These partners are the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center.

“You have really paved a way to creating a larger gateway to the world,” MCCI president Mark Anthony Ynoc said as he thanked the governor for the opportunity to organize the Cebu Investment and Tourism Summit.

The “Gabii sa Pasalamat” marked the closing ceremonies of Cebu’s 455th founding anniversary month-long celebration.

#𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐢𝐒𝐚𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚
#𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨𝐌𝐚𝐨𝐲𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧

𝐆𝐎𝐕. 𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐍: 𝐅𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀’𝐒 ‘𝐋𝐀𝐁 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋’ 𝐈𝐒 ‘𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋’

𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 — Gov. Gwen Garcia could not help but admire the commitment of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in seeing to it that the programs close to the heart of her husband, President Ferdinand “B**gbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM), are properly carried out.

On Thursday, August 29, the Governor and a slew of Cebu officials joined the First Lady at the Adventist Academy Cebu Gymnasium in this city for the culmination of the three-day “Lab for All” Program whose implementation nationwide has been spearheaded by FL Liza.

In her speech, the First Lady highlighted the impact of the program, noting that more than 3,000 medical services were provided to over 2,000 walk-in patients from August 27–29. The medical mission series began on August 27, covering Barangays Ward I in Minglanilla, Lagtang, Pooc and Bulacao in Talisay City.

The “Lab for All” initiative is part of the broader community-based health project “Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot para sa Lahat,” inspired by PBBM’s goal of bringing health services closer to every Filipino.

The program offers a wide range of free healthcare services, including physical and medical examinations, consultations, basic laboratory tests such as blood chemistry, hematology, ECG, and digital X-ray, as well as free medicines.

“When I told my husband (PBBM) that we were coming to Cebu for the ‘Lab for All,’ sabi niya, ‘Cebu? But Gwen has the best healthcare system; why are you even bothering?’ Sabi ko, ‘Honey, just small-time lang kami, but it’s the thought that counts,’” FL Liza said in her speech, sharing an endearing conversation she had with the President.

For her part, Gov. Gwen admired the First Lady’s energy and dedication, noting that “Lab for All” really meant so much more.

“She’s really going around. That’s no mean feat ha. Dili baya na sayon in this scorching heat, pero iya gyod ng giduol tanan,” Gov. Gwen told 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬.

“‘Lab’ maybe spelled ‘L-A-B’ here, but I think mismo sa First Lady, you can see ‘L-O-V-E’ for all. It’s really ‘Love For All’ coming from First Lady herself who is the real deal, totoong tao, no pretenses, no hypocrisy, walang mga false masks,’” the Governor added.

In addition to healthcare services, beneficiaries also accessed services provided by various government agencies such as TESDA, DTI, NHA, PCSO, DA-KADIWA, CHED, PAG-IBIG, NGCP, LTO, PAO, DBP, and PhilHealth, among others.

The First Lady was also accompanied by Senator B**g Revilla, Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian, and Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Usec. Terence Calatrava.

Talisay City Mayor Samsam Gullas and Toledo City Mayor Marjorie Perales led Cebu mayors in welcoming the First Lady; as well as Congresswoman Rhea Gullas of Cebu’s first district; Congresswoman Emmarie Ouano-Dizon of the lone district of Mandaue; Congresswoman Janice Salimbangon of the fourth district; Congresswoman Cindy Chan of the lone district of Lapu-Lapu; and Congressman Edu Rama of Cebu City South District.

#𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐧

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐕. 𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒

Schoolchildren from Bantayan Island presented handwritten letters to Gov. Gwen Garcia during the Caravan of Services held at the Madridejos Sports Complex on August 28.

The students expressed their deep appreciation for the governor's initiatives, especially the Sugbo School Feeding Program and the Sugbo School Supplies distribution.

These students are among the 48,989 schoolchildren in the island who are set to receive school supplies from the Cebu Provincial Government.

Gov. Gwen, along with Board Members Kerrie Kean Shimura, Glenn Soco and Dr. Stanley Caminero, led the ceremonial distribution of the supplies, which include pad papers, pencils, ball pens, crayons, school bags, plastic envelopes, rulers, sandals, and T-shirts.

The distribution is part of the provincial government’s ongoing efforts to support the education of the youth in the province.

Aside from the school supplies, assistive devices to PWDs and health kits to students were also distributed in Bantayan island.

#𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐎𝐟𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝟗 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐘

The three towns of Bantayan Island received from the Capitol subsidies worth P9 million to enhance their public infrastructure projects.

Gov. Gwen Garcia personally handed the checks worth P3 million each to Madridejos Mayor Romeo Villaceran, Bantayan Mayor Arthur Despi, and Santa Fe Mayor Ithamar Espinosa during the Caravan of Government Services held at the Madridejos Sports Complex today, August 28.

The move is part of the Capitol’s commitment to equitable distribution of aid and services, especially to LGUs far from the metro like those in Bantayan Island.

Joining the governor were Board Member Kerrie Kean Shimura, Board Member Glenn Soco and Board Member Doc Stanley Caminero.

#𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐎𝐟𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

𝐍𝐎. 𝟏 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐒

There are no surprises here: Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has reached the highest level of effective leadership in Central Visayas (Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor).

According to the independent RP Mission “Boses ng Bayan” survey conducted from July 1-10, 2024, Gov. Gwen secured a commanding job satisfaction rating of 94.5% from the Cebuanos — “a testament to her unrivaled governance and popularity.”

In July, Gov. Gwen was also named the Top-Performing Governor among all 82 Governors of the country for the first quarter of 2024.

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄:

𝗡𝗢. 𝟭 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟳: https://bit.ly/3AHHiZ8

𝗡𝗢. 𝟭 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗟: https://bit.ly/3WoRBtB

Congrats, Gov. Gwen!

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𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐒!

Schoolchildren get to grab a cup of hot pospas or porridge at the ongoing Caravan of Services in the municipality of Madridejos in Bantayan Island.

#𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐎𝐟𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐉𝐎𝐒: 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐎 𝐃𝐔𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐔𝐆𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍!

The Caravan of Services continues at the Madridejos Municipal Gym in Bantayan Island today, August 28.

Various government agencies and private sectors are here offering essential services to the residents of the LGUs in Bantayan
making it more accessible without the need to travel far.

Participating agencies include:

📌 Department of Interior and Local Government
📌 Department of Social Welfare and Development
📌 Department of Labor and Employment
📌 Department of Agriculture
📌 Bureau of Fire Protection
📌 Philippine Coast Guard
📌 Commission on Elections
📌 Philippine Crop Insurance Corp.
📌 Government Service Insurance System
📌 Kadiwa ng Pangulo pop-up stalls
📌 Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
📌 Land Transportation Office
📌 Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu

#𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐎𝐟𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒