Cebu Daily Newscast: Construction worker jailed for ‘raping’ woman who he met on a passenger boat

By: CDN Digital January 22,2024 - 06:23 PM

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Construction worker jailed for ‘raping’ woman who he met on a passenger boat

A 39-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, January 21, for allegedly raping a woman, who he met while he was traveling on a passenger vessel to Cebu.

The suspect was identified as Felmer Bucad, a native of Lanao del Norte.

In an interview with DYSS GMA Super Radyo, Bucad said that he met the 23-year-old complainant, who is a native of Iligan City, while he was traveling to Cebu from Ozamis City.

2 college students jailed for selfie with dirty finger during Sinulog

They say regret often comes last, and this was the case of two college students who landed in jail after taking a selfie with a dirty finger while partying in uptown Cebu City during the Sinulog.

Police from the Waterfront Station confirmed arresting two young adult males for unjust vexation near Plaza Independencia, along Lapu-Lapu Street, Brgy. San Roque, Cebu City.

BPO workers in economic zones must work on-site, says DOJ

Business process outsourcing firms (BPOs) within special economic zones that adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees are no longer entitled to tax incentives, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

In a legal opinion dated Jan. 3, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla contradicted the position taken by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) and the office of the presidential adviser on investment and economic affairs.