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Reah Mae Tocmo’s angry kin confront killer: Bayran ni nimo, malata ka sa prisohan!
The older sisters of Reah Mae Tocmo angrily confront Simeon Gabutero, the man who killed their youngest sister. | Emmariel Ares
The family of 19-year-old Reah Mae Tocmo, who was found tied and stuffed inside a cardboard box, expressed their determination to file a case against her alleged killer, Simeon Gabutero Jr, to ensure he would be locked up for a long time.
The victim’s family, natives of Davao del Norte, arrived in Cebu on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. They then immediately went to the Labangon Police Station to confront Gabutero.
Mother and son killed in Barili motorcycle accident
In other news, a mother and her son died after the motorcycle they were riding on crashed into a passenger bus. This happened along the national highway in Barangay Minolos, Barili town in southwestern Cebu, on Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023.
Police identified the victims as Beby Maambong, and his mother, Nancy Maambong. Both are residents of Labangon Santa Lucia, Asturias town, Cebu.
Police identified the bus driver as Roldan Niere, 45, a resident of El Pardo, Boljoon, Cebu.
Police Major Janus Giangan, Barili Police Station chief, said that the victims were traveling south from Asturias Cebu towards Dumanjug when they encroached on the opposite lane and crashed head-on into the bus that was traveling northbound.
CCTO head: Raps to be filed against people who harassed traffic enforcers in Sirao
The Cebu City Transportation Office is set to file charges this week against the people involved in the commotion last Saturday, August 12, in Barangay Sirao, Cebu City.
According to Raquel Arce, CCTO head, these people allegedly harassed the CCTO personnel during their operations outside the famous flower garden in the barangay.
Arce said they had already requested the Cebu City Police Office to identify all the people involved in the commotion.
Marian Rivera’s viral TikTok shakes up the Internet with 76 million views
One TikTok video by Marian Rivera showing a dance move has become a sensation on the Internet.
Marian’s video captured the hearts of millions, with a staggering 76 million views within days of its posting on Friday, August 11.
In the video, Marian effortlessly showcases her graceful dance moves, dancing to Jessie J’s infectious hit “Pricetag.”
In the trending video, Marian kept it simple by wearing only a loose white shirt, sweatpants, and a cap.
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