LITO: SONNY FOR DUTERTE

Carmel Loise Matus, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/31/2016

“In his heart, he is really for Duterte.” Former Cebu Gov. Emilio “Lito” Osmeña said this is the true sentiment of his brother, Toledo City Mayor John Henry “Sonny” Osmeña, citing the long-time friendship between presidential aspirant,…

Use of government vehicles top on ABC agenda

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/31/2016

THE prohibition on the use of government vehicles for political activities was top of the agenda during the quarterly assembly of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) in Cebu City. ABC President Philip Zafra said the amount…

Cebu City to release aid for seniors and PWDs

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 03/31/2016

Brushing aside fears that it could be a case of trying to buy the votes of the elderly and the differently abled, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama vowed to release the city’s financial aid to senior citizens…

Dad, son die in road crash

Jhunnex Napallacan, Rene F. Alima 03/31/2016

A seaman and his 15-year-old son, whose family just came to Cebu for a vacation, were killed in a vehicular accident at past 10 a.m. on Thursday along the national highway of Looc, Santander, around 130 kilometers…

Slain brgy. chief’s kin: Love affair angle not true

Apple Ta-as 03/31/2016

THE family of slain Hagnaya barangay captain Jerry Cabahug took exception to reports from the police that jealousy triggered the crime. In a letter sent to Cebu Daily News, Marichu Escalona, niece of Cabahug said, “he (Cabahug)…

Shabu seized

Rene F. Alima 03/31/2016

About P600,000 worth of suspected shabu were confiscated and three men were arrested on Wednesday in three separate anti-drug operations in Danao City and Carmen town in northern Cebu and Toledo City in the south. In Danao…

9 nabbed in raid

Norman V. Mendoza 03/31/2016

Police raided a house in Barangay Pajo, Lapu-Lapu City last Wednesday, arrested nine persons and confiscated a pack of suspected shabu. Police arrested Antonio Baring, who was caught with the suspected shabu in his possession, and eight…

Teen molested

Norman V. Mendoza 03/31/2016

Mandaue police are looking for two men whom a hearing-impaired teenager accused of sexually molesting her last Wednesday in Barangay Paknaan. The 17-year-old girl  said she was walking on a dimly lighted area when the two men…

Lolypop says property owned, sold by husband

Nestle Semilla 03/31/2016

Mayoral candidates Councilor Emmarie Quano-Dizon and Rep. Luigi Quisumbing of Cebu’s sixth district defended themselves yesterday from charges filed against them three hours apart by private citizens at the Ombudsman-Visayas last Wednesday. In a press conference at…

Soon-Ruiz hits Magpale for absence at PB session

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/31/2016

ONE Cebu vice gubernatorial candidate Nerissa Soon-Ruiz accused Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale of being irresponsible for allegedly prioritizing her campaign over her job as presiding officer of the Provincial Board (PB). In a press statement released yesterday,…

Abaya campaigns for Mar, Leni in RDC meeting

Carmel Loise Matus 03/31/2016

SINCE he’s not covered by the election ban, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya openly campaigned for Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Mar Roxas and running mate Leni Robredo during yesterday’s DOTC Regional Management Council meeting in…

No water terrorism in Moalboal, mayor insists

Victor Anthony V. Silva 03/31/2016

MOALBOAL Mayor Inocentes Cabaron denied allegations that his administration is involved in “water terrorism” in two barangays in the town. The mayor’s response came amid a radio report in which a “concerned resident” who requested anonymity complained…

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