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Thousands of devotees joined the annual fluvial procession of Nuestra Señora de Regla in Lapu-Lapu City on Thursday, November 12, as part of the celebration of the image’s 291st patronal fiesta.

The Department of Public Works and Highways has earmarked about ?17 billion for infrastructure projects in Cebu under the proposed 2027 national budget, including five dams worth an estimated ?1.1 billion to help address the province's recurring flooding problems.

The Municipality of Carmen, a major source of bulk water for Metro Cebu, is ironically grappling with water supply shortages in its own community, prompting the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) to call for a review of the water system's operations and possible interventions.

The Department of Education divisions in Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City have begun implementing measures to protect learners from extreme heat as the El Niño phenomenon continues to affect the country.

An increase in tourism training budget for 2027 has drawn scrutiny from the members of the Cebu Provincial Board, who questioned the Provincial Tourism Office on the need for additional funding and whether the same workers would undergo repeated training.