Lawyer claims Isko Ouano was a victim of ‘mistaken identity’

Futch Anthony Inso 03/24/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of Francisco “Isko” Ouano believed that his client was a victim of mistaken identity. Lawyer Nelson Macabocsit said he was prepared to prove that Ouano was innocent of the robbery…

17 government employees arrested in Laguna

Delfin Mallari 06/18/2023

LUCENA CITY – At least 17 elected government officials and employees were arrested by policemen in Laguna province from November 2022 to April 2023 for alleged involvement in illegal drugs and other criminal activities. Laguna police in…

2 extortion suspects fall into trap with P11 million from PAL

Philippine Daily Inquirer 03/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A former district collector of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and an ex-consultant to Philippine Airlines (PAL) have been arrested for allegedly extorting P11 million from the flag carrier to import jet fuel. The…

LTO-7 conducts probe on alleged ‘extortion’ scheme of PMVICs

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has warned private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) in the region to avoid engaging in extortion activities by intentionally failing vehicle inspections.…

CCPO chief to Cebu City cops: Don’t engage in illegal activities or else …

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 01/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Policemen in Cebu City are warned not to engage in any illegal activities such as extortion or they are going to face the consequences of their action. Police Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog, Cebu City…

CCPO exec: Report individuals or groups extorting money for power restoration

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Cebu City policemen are urging the public to report to their office individuals or groups who ask for money in exchange for restoring power in their respective areas. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wilbert Parilla,…

Rama’s promise to Carbon vendors: I will fix problems caused by extortion scandal

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The need to identify individuals who extorted vendors at the Carbon Public Market is just the first step in addressing the problem. Mayor Michael Rama said he also needs to find means to…

Arce has names of market personnel who ‘extort’ vendors

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The in-charge of Cebu City’s Market Operations Division (MOD) said she already has the names of individuals who are believed to be involved in extortion practices at the Carbon Public Market Complex. Raquel…

NBI-7 going after possible cohorts of City Hall employee caught in extortion case

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 12/01/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The top official of the National Bureau of Investigation here (NBI-7) said that they are conducting deeper investigation to try to find possible cohorts of Kara Marie Bargamento, a Cebu City Hall employee…

Rama fires Carbon Market aide charged with extortion

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/27/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama has fired the Carbon Market aid who was entrapped by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) operatives for extortion. Rama said that whether the market aide was a…

Cebu City traffic enforcer nabbed for extortion

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 06/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 39-year-old traffic enforcer of the Cebu City Traffic Office (CCTO) was arrested on Thursday night, June 17, for allegedly trying to extort money from an undercover “traffic violator” along MJ Cuenco Avenue…

RPDEU chief: ‘No foul play’ in Colita’s death

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 04/20/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is ‘definitely no foul play’ in Police Staff Sergeant Celso Colita’s death. Thus declared on Tuesday, April 20, Police Major Glenn Hife, the head of the internal investigation team investigating the 11…

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