MyTV Cebu: The Week That Was (August 24–28, 2026)

MyTV Cebu: The Week That Was (August 24–28, 2026) From public health concerns and school security threats to major developments in local politics and the continuing impeachment trial, it was another eventful week across Cebu and the country. In Cebu, health officials and local leaders continued to urge parents to have their children vaccinated against measles and rubella amid low immunization rates. Officials also warned the public against misinformation, particularly as some communities reported resistance and threats toward vaccinators. The long-delayed Cebu City Medical Center remained in focus, with the city government reporting that the project is now around 80 percent complete and targeted for completion by December. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte also continued, with testimony examining the Office of the Vice President’s financial plans and the handling of confidential funds. Questions were raised over the similarities between its 2022 and 2023 financial plans and the documentation supporting the requested funds. School safety emerged as another major concern following the deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Several schools in Cebu and nearby areas later received security threats, prompting class suspensions, campus inspections, increased police visibility, and arrests of individuals allegedly linked to online threats. Authorities also responded to a series of other incidents involving students, including a bomb joke at a university in Argao, a shooting threat against a school in Bantayan, and the discovery of an unloaded firearm inside a school in Pinamungajan. In Cebu City, the implementation of the BanTal Discipline Zone continued to draw attention, with Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña questioning whether the city government and its officials are setting the right example when it comes to traffic discipline. Cebu also recorded several other incidents this week, including a fatal motorcycle crash involving a couple in Busay, fires in Basak Pardo and other areas, and a suspected sinkhole in Bogo City that prompted authorities to cordon off the affected area and advise nearby residents to take precautions. Meanwhile, Pagasa warned that Cebu’s heat index could reach dangerous levels in the coming days, while the possible effects of El Niño later this year and into 2027 remain a concern. In public services, vaccination efforts continued in Cebu and Mandaue despite low turnout, while Mandaue shifted to house-to-house vaccination to reach more residents. Fuel subsidy distribution also continued for public transport operators, drivers, and fisherfolk across Central Visayas. And in sports, Cebu fans were treated to a special basketball event as former NBA MVP Derrick Rose met with supporters during “Rose Meets the Queen: Derrick Rose in Cebu.” 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