MyTV Cebu: The Week That Was (September 7–11, 2026)

MyTV Cebu: The Week That Was (September 7–11, 2026) From the arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and the continuing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte to Cebu’s persistent haze, dengue concerns, road accidents, and power interruptions, this week was marked by major developments in politics, public safety, health, and the community. Nationally, Martin Romualdez was placed under government custody after the Sandiganbayan issued an arrest warrant in connection with the ₱7.4-billion plunder case involving alleged kickbacks from government projects. His legal team said he would face the allegations through the proper legal process. By the end of the week, Romualdez remained at Cardinal Santos Medical Center as the court considered his request to stay there due to his medical condition. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte also remained in focus. The Philippine Statistics Authority testified about irregularities found in the OVP confidential fund payee list, while former Chief Justice and Cebuano lawyer Hilario G. Davide Jr. was named among the amici curiae who will provide legal guidance on the required voting threshold for conviction. Duterte also appeared before a Quezon City court for her grave threats case, although her arraignment did not proceed. In Cebu, haze continued to affect Metro Cebu, with the Air Quality Index still classified as “Very Unhealthy.” The prolonged poor air quality led to extended class suspensions and reported cases of asthma exacerbation, prompting hospitals to prepare additional respiratory care measures. Health officials also raised concern over the rising dengue cases in Central Visayas. Bohol declared a dengue outbreak after recording more than 2,200 cases and 20 deaths, while Cebu reported over 3,200 cases from January to August. Authorities continued to urge the public to take preventive measures against dengue and other illnesses, including leptospirosis. Public safety was another major concern throughout the week. A 42-year-old BPO employee was killed after being hit by a vehicle allegedly involved in a street race in Cebu City. Separate incidents in Cebu also involved a hit-and-run, a fatal accident in Barili involving a government vehicle, and a collision involving a Cebu City fire truck. Meanwhile, authorities continued to act on other community concerns. The NBI arrested two individuals, including a Cebu City government job order employee, in an alleged ₱50,000 extortion scheme at Carbon Public Market. The LTO-7 also issued show-cause orders in connection with road incidents and announced plans to add five processing sites to help address the growing number of traffic violators. Environmental and infrastructure issues also remained in the spotlight. Cebu City’s technical committee recommended allowing existing and ongoing projects at the Monterrazas development to continue, while calling for further hydrological and drainage assessments. The Binaliw Landfill also remained under scrutiny amid questions over its safety and management. Cebu also mourned the passing of National Artist for Literature and distinguished Cebuano scholar Dr. Resil B. Mojares at the age of 83. His contributions to Philippine history, literature, and the preservation of Cebuano and Visayan culture were remembered during a public viewing at Cebu City Hall. As the week came to a close, power supply remained a pressing concern across Cebu, with repeated red and yellow alerts triggering rotational brownouts in several areas. The outages affected homes, businesses, and even stranded people in elevators, highlighting the continuing impact of the region’s power supply challenges. These were the stories that shaped the week—developments that affected our communities, raised important questions, and kept Cebu and the country talking. Keep up with the latest stories and stay connected with MyTV Cebu as we bring you the news and developments that matter, from our communities to the nation. #MyTVCebu #TheWeekThatWas #WeeklyNewsRecap #CebuNews #PhilippineNews