RMFB-7 needs SAR equipment, says PRO-7 chief 

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 11/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Mobile Force Battalion in Central Visayas (RMFB-7) needs search and rescue (SAR) equipment.  Despite being capable in responding to rescues and deployment needs, Police Brigadier General Roderick Augustus Alba, director of…

TIEZA chief wants full restoration of Sibonga church damaged by Odette

Doris C. Bongcac 11/08/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The general manager of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) wants to make sure that the Nuestra Señora del Pilar Church in Sibonga town in southern Cebu undergoes complete restoration. With…

Sibonga accident: One dead, one hurt after motorcycle rider slams into side of bus

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 07/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A motorcycle driver, who was believed to have tried to avoid the “rumble strips” or “alert strips” near a curved portion of the road, ended in the death of the motorcycle driver after…

Civic organization opposes planned cement manufacturing plant project in Sibonga

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 06/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A civic and social organization in Sibonga, Cebu is actively opposing the realization of a planned cement manufacturing plant project in Barangay Sabang, in the coastal town of Sibonga, saying that the project…

Merciful killing? Son in jail for allegedly killing own mom in Sibonga

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 05/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 19-year-old man is now detained at the Sibonga Police Station after he reportedly confessed to killing his own mother.  Local police in Sibonga town, southern Cebu said they considered the death of…

Is relative to blame for siblings’ drowning in Sibonga? Police want to know

Jewil Anne M. Tabiolo 03/15/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police want to know if a relative’s spouse is liable for the death of two siblings who drowned after their privately-owned pump boat capsized on Monday afternoon, March 14, 2022, in Poblacion, Sibonga…

18-year-old man nabbed for allegedly raping 14-year-old niece in southern Cebu

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 09/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An 18-year-old man, who was accused of raping his 14-year-old niece and getting her pregnant, ended up in jail after policemen arrested him on Friday, Sept. 17, in his home in a mountain…

Mama Mary Churches and Shrines in Cebu

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 09/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Catholic faithful all over the world celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This celebration has become a significant part of their religious tradition through the years. In Cebu, the heritage churches…

Tabuelan, 7 other LGUs cited for excellent blood donation drives

Futch Anthony Inso 07/22/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has recognized local government units (LGUs) in Cebu that performed well in their blood donation activities in 2020. This is in line with the National…

Hero dog and owner receive presents

Immae Lachica 12/30/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Blacky and his family received gifts from the PAWssion Project for Blacky’s honorable job of helping   rescue an abandoned baby boy in Sibonga town, southern Cebu. Read: IN PHOTOS: Stray dog leads…

IN PHOTOS: Stray dog leads man to save abandoned baby in Sibonga

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/27/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An abandoned newborn was saved by locals in Sibonga town last Christmas Eve, December 24, thanks to the help of a motorcycle driver who heeded to the barks of a stray dog. A…

Tigbakay raids in Labangon, Sibonga net 13 illegal gamblers

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It would seem that the operation against “tigbakay” gamblers will not be ending soon despite the relentless operations conducted by the police. This Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2020, another 13 persons were arrested…

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