Alcover pushes for ordinance regulating operation of ‘tartanilla’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To provide a systematic program that will ensure the livelihood of “kutseros” and the continued operation of the “tartanillas” in Cebu City, Councilor Pastor Alcover Jr. has proposed on Wednesday, October 5, 2022,…

Minglanilla police arrest driver involved in motorcycle collision that killed teacher

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 10/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Police in Minglanilla town, southern Cebu arrested on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, the driver involved in a tragic road collision that resulted in the death of an elementary school teacher. Police identified the driver as…

Authorities on the hunt for poser of Cebu governor

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Law enforcers here are on the hunt for a woman who allegedly posed as Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on social media.  The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI-7)  has filed cases of computer-related identity…

Mactan airport to restart direct flights to Hong Kong, China soon

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As international travel continues to gain grounds, direct flights connecting Cebu to Hong Kong and China are expected to resume soon.  GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) made this announcement as Terminal 2 is…

After nearly 3 decades, Capitol recovers portions of contested lots in Brgy Apas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – After a legal battle that spanned up to nearly three decades, the Cebu Provincial Government has finally reclaimed portions of military-occupied lots in Barangay Apas, Cebu City. This after the Department of National…

Drug test of trainees of manpower training center: One student positive of illegal drug use — CLOSAP

Futch Anthony Inso 10/03/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — A trainee from the Manpower and Human Development Training Center (MHDTC) in Lapu-Lapu was found positive of illegal drug use in the random drug test that was conducted on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.…

CLOSAP turns to DDB for funds for Balay Silangan

Futch Anthony Inso 10/03/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) has asked the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) for funding support for the repair of the existing two-story building, which will be converted into…

Rama assures city hall employees of Christmas bonus, due process in job renewal

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama announced, on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, that regular and casual employees of city hall would receive a Christmas bonus, he also urged city hall employees not to…

Mandaue Disaster Risk Reduction office plans to train, develop brgy disaster teams

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/03/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City government wants to empower more its barangay disaster teams to enable them to respond to any disaster and emergency. Buddy Alain Ybañez, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and…

Police probe on death of aspiring teacher in Danao: Was it an accident or was there foul play involved?

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are still trying to find out if the death of an aspiring teacher in a mountain barangay in Danao City was an accident or if there was foul play involved. Police Staff…

Police looking for 10 gang members who caused trouble in Talisay

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 10/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Talisay City are looking for 10 alleged young members of different gangs, who were allegedly involved in a rumble at past 7 p.m. on Sunday night, Oct. 2, 2022, in Barangay…

Kin of ‘slain’ teacher-to-be in Danao cries for justice

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The relatives of a woman who was allegedly killed while offering her prayers in a mountain in Danao City, northern Cebu are now calling for justice. The daughters of Maria Sofia Olaguir, an…

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