Cebu Daily Newscast: King Cobra sighted again in Dalaguete, Cebu

By: CDN Digital February 13,2024 - 07:10 PM

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King Cobra sighted again in Dalaguete, Cebu

A king cobra, locally known as “banakon,” was sighted at Barangay Caleriohan in Dalaguete, on Sunday, February 11. | Contributed photo

Roughly two weeks after a 64-year-old farmer died in Dalaguete due to an alleged King Cobra bite, another sighting of the feared reptile was reported in the town.

Recently, residents in Barangay Caleriohan, Dalaguete, reported seeing a King Cobra, locally known as “banakon,” on Sunday, February 11.

Charter Day bonus: City Hall workers may get P25,000 incentive

Cebu City Hall employees could receive their Charter Day bonus worth P25,000 this month if the Council approves an ordinance for its release, the city’s budget officer announced on Monday, Feb. 12.

The city celebrates its Charter Day on Feb. 24.

Local Finance Committee (LFC) Chair and budget officer, Lawyer Jerone Castillo, made this announcement during the flag raising ceremony on Monday at the Plaza Sugbo grounds.

2025 Elections: Cebu logs 5,082 new applications – Comelec

Cebu Province has logged a total of 5,082 applications on the first day of the voter registration for the 2025 elections.

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu spokesperson Omar Sharif Mamalinta revealed this data on Monday evening, Feb. 12. The midterm local and national elections is scheduled on May 2025.