Couple found dead in tent in Bohol: Death due to inhaling toxic fumes

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/15/2024

Trigger warning: This story mentions self-harm or suicide. CEBU CITY, Philippines – Investigations continue to shed light on the death of a French and Cebuana couple inside a tent in a subdivision in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. But…

Holy Week 2024: CCPO prepares for influx of pilgrims at churches, terminals

Emmariel Ares 03/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holy Week 2024 will be a busy period for Cebu City police who are tasked of securing large crowds visiting churches and those traveling to their respective hometowns. This year’s Holy Week will…

Murder raps readied against man who killed his brother in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 03/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police will be filing charges of murder against the 59-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his brother to death after an argument in Barangay Apas, Cebu City on Thursday morning, March 7, 2024. The…

Bohol encounter: Police on full alert following clash with ‘NPA fighters’

Emmariel Ares 02/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bohol encounter on Friday between government forces and NPA rebels has put the province’s entire police force on full alert status.  Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Norman Nuez said…

Charter Day, Prayer Rally: Cebu City police on full alert

Emmariel Ares 02/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Charter Day celebration and Anti-Charter Change Prayer Rally this weekend, February 24-25, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, CCPO…

Senior citizen shot dead in Cebu City; personal grudge eyed

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 02/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A senior citizen was killed after he was shot by a gunman in Cabancalan 2, Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City on Thursday morning, February 22, 2024. The victim was identified by his sister as 63-year-old…

In Peru, ‘Teddy bear’ cop nabs drug dealers

Agence France Presse 02/17/2024

LIMA, Peru — Happy Valentine’s Day, you’re under arrest! Two women in Peru accused of drug trafficking got more than they bargained for on Wednesday when a romantic gesture turned out to be a police raid leading to their…

Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday ‘peaceful’ in Cebu City – police

Emmariel Ares 02/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – This year’s celebration of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, which fell on the same day, has been generally “peaceful” with no major crime incidents reported in Cebu City. This was according to Police…

Curfew for minors to be implemented strictly by Lapu-Lapu police

Futch Anthony Inso 02/12/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The city director of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) ordered all police stations to strictly implement the city’s curfew ordinance for minors. This was confirmed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the…

Fatal hit-and-run case: Cops turn to CCTVs to try to identify vehicle, driver involved in death of basketball player

Emmariel Ares 02/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police here are focusing on checking CCTV cameras to get a clearer image of the license plate and the driver of the vehicle allegedly involved in the hit-and-run incident that killed 23-year-old basketball…

Sinulog 2024: 442 more cops deployed to secure Cebu’s grand festival

Emmariel Ares 01/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As additional forces for the security coverage during the upcoming activities for the Sinulog Festival 2024, the Cebu City Police Office will be deploying a total of 442 personnel who are schooling at…

Liloan robbery try: Police to profile, check CCTV to identify suspects

Emmariel Ares 01/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police here will be conducting a profiling and checking of CCTV footage to determine the identity of the suspects of a failed robbery in Barangay Poblacion, Liloan town on Wednesday afternoon, January 10,…

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