Holy Week 2025 observance in Central Visayas ‘safe and solemn’

Emmariel Ares 04/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The observance of Holy Week in Central Visayas this year was marked by zero major incidents as residents observed various religious activities. The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) announced that the…

Holy Week swimming safety tips: How to avoid drowning

Emmariel Ares 04/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As thousands of Filipinos head to beaches for a well-deserved break, authorities are reminding the public to follow essential Holy Week swimming safety tips to avoid drowning and other beach-related accidents. Many individuals…

Good Friday fire displaces 30 families in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 04/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Thirty families lost their homes in a fire that hit a residential area in Sitio Living Water in Brgy. Basak Pardo, Cebu City on Good Friday, April 18. In the midst of the…

Cebu City forms task force to stop risky acts at CSCR Bridge

Emmariel Ares 04/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities in Cebu City have formed a joint task force to enhance public safety measures and prevent any unruly or potentially dangerous behavior at the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) Bridge. This was…

Central Visayas drug bust nets P25.7M in illegal drugs

Emmariel Ares 04/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A major Central Visayas drug bust resulted in the seizure of P25.7 million worth of illegal drugs in a three-day region-wide operation conducted by the Police Regional Office-7 (PRO-7). Personnel from the Police…

Holy Week 2025: Over 2,000 cops to secure Central Visayas

Emmariel Ares 04/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 2,134 police officers were officially deployed across Central Visayas to ensure a peaceful Holy Week 2025 celebration in the region. A send-off ceremony was held at the Campo Sergio Osmeña in…

Holy Week 2025: Nearly 3,000 cops deployed across Central Visayas

Emmariel Ares 04/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In Central Visayas, fewer than 3,000 policemen will be deployed to the streets to help maintain peace and order during the observance of Holy Week 2025. Police Colonel Arvie Aserre Paraon-Bueno, spokesperson of…

Holy Week 2025 travel tips: PCG-7 heightens security at seaports

Emmariel Ares 04/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As Holy Week 2025 approaches, authorities in Central Visayas are intensifying Holy Week travel safety efforts to prepare for the surge of passengers expected at regional sea ports. As observed in previous years,…

Kerwin Espinosa shooting update: Manhunt against gunman on

Emmariel Ares 04/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Law enforcers in Albuera, Leyte have launched a manhunt operation against the gunman who shot self-confessed drug lord and mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa. Espinosa, along with two other individuals, were rushed to the…

Cebu City robbery: Stolen bag returned to Korean tourist

Emmariel Ares 04/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A bag that was stolen from a Korean tourist who was taking pictures at a popular tourist destination in Brgy. Busay, Cebu City last Sunday, April 6, has been retrieved. The victim and…

Kerwin Espinosa, two others in stable condition after being shot

Emmariel Ares, Morexette Erram 04/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Self-confessed drug lord Roland ‘Kerwin’ Espinosa is safe from harm after still unidentified gunmen shot him while campaigning in his hometown in Albuera, Leyte, police said. The shooting took place inside  the gymnasium…

Kerwin Espinosa shot while campaigning

Emmariel Ares, Futch Anthony Inso 04/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Rolan ‘Kerwin’ Espinosa, once tagged as the ‘biggest drug lord in Eastern Visayas’, was shot by still unidentified assailants while campaigning on Thursday, April 10. Espinosa’s party mate, Carl…

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