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More than a month after the Cebu City Government lodged its charges, the Office of the Cebu City Prosecutor has found probable cause to indict Cebu Updates program hosts Erwin Dela Cerna and Christian Tura for illegal access and computer-related identity theft under the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

The Cebu City Prosecutor's Office found probable cause to indict Cebu Updates program hosts Erwin Dela Cerna and Christian Tura for violation of the Cybercrime Prevention Act

THE two hosts of Facebook page Cebu Updates will face trial after the Cebu City Prosecutor’s Office has found enough evidence to charge them with illegal access and computer-related identity theft.

The Cebu City government on Feb. 5, 2024, filed a complaint against operators of a Facebook page that, it claims, had usurped management powers of its Public Information Office (PIO).

Part 2: The dispute over the former PIO Facebook page of Cebu city hall could have been avoided, had there been clear policies on responsible and secure social media use and management at the local government level

Part 1: This case highlights the absence of social media management policies among local government units that could make their social media accounts official and institutional

The Cebu City Public Information Office's head says the page is being used for bashing local officials, including Cebu Mayor Mike Rama

THE Cebu Updates Facebook page continues to criticize some Cebu City Hall officials a day after the City Government lodged formal complaints against its “operators” before the Office of the Cebu City Prosecutor.

After almost two months of working with Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama, retired major general Melquiades Feliciano has decided to leave his post as Task Force Gubat sa Baha (TFGB) chief implementer.

Retired major general Melquiades Feliciano resigns as chief implementer of Task Force Gubat sa Baha (TFGB) in Cebu City, citing 'loss of interest.' Despite stepping down, he retains his position as chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) board of directors. His decision follows public remarks from Mayor Michael Rama, prompting a message from his wife defending his work ethics. Feliciano was appointed by Rama to enhance security measures in the Cebu City Government in No...