MyTV Cebu: The Week That Was (August 17–21, 2026)

MyTV Cebu: The Week That Was (August 17–21, 2026) From low vaccination turnout and growing school security concerns to the continuing impeachment trial and major public safety incidents, this week brought several issues that demanded attention across Cebu and the country. In Cebu, health officials raised concerns over the low turnout in the measles-rubella vaccination campaign, with local leaders urging parents to rely on verified information. The long-delayed Cebu City Medical Center also remained in focus, with construction now reportedly at 80 percent completion. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continued, with testimony centering on the release and handling of ₱125 million in confidential funds and questions surrounding their documentation and use. School safety became another major concern following the deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Several schools across Cebu later received security threats, prompting increased police visibility, security inspections, and class suspensions. Authorities also arrested individuals allegedly responsible for threats, while a student in Pinamungajan was found carrying an unloaded firearm inside a school. Cebu also saw several other incidents, including a fatal motorcycle crash involving a couple in Busay, fires that displaced dozens of residents, and a suspected sinkhole in Bogo City that prompted the immediate closure of the affected area. In the fight against illegal drugs, nine more barangays in Central Visayas were declared drug-cleared, bringing the regional total to 1,640. Meanwhile, 56 families in Naga City received new homes under the city’s low-cost housing program, offering a fresh start to families affected by displacement and disasters. In politics, COMELEC-7 maintained that the 2026 Barangay and SK Elections remain scheduled for November. In sports, Alex Eala’s Cincinnati Open campaign ended in the Round of 32 after a three-set loss to Amanda Anisimova. From the issues shaping public policy to the stories unfolding in our communities, these were the developments that defined the week. Stay informed and stay connected with MyTV Cebu as we continue to bring you the news that matters—straight from Cebu, the Philippines, and beyond. #MyTVCebu #TheWeekThatWas #WeeklyNewsRecap #cebunews #philippinenews