LTO-7’s TDC partnership with LGUs produces more than 21,000 graduates

PR 12/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Since the start of its free Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) program, the Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) has already produced a total of 21,682 graduates. In a press statement, LTO-7 Director Victor Emmanuel…

Daanbantayan debunks reports of illegal shark hunting in Malapascua

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The local government of Daanbantayan has debunked reports on social media alleging rampant illegal hunting of thresher sharks around Malapascua Island. The municipality on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, issued an official statement, clarifying that Kimud…

Lamp post controversy: Sandiganbayan convicts ex-Lapu mayor, 12 others

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/13/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Arturo Radaza and 12 other ex-government officials for graft and corruption over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit lamp post scandal that first surfaced a…

Region 7 braces for possible increase of firecracker-related injuries

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/13/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—As things gradually return to normal, local health officials in Central Visayas (Region 7) brace for possible increase of firecracker-related injuries. The regional Department of Health (DOH-7) is preparing for the upcoming Holiday season, particularly…

MCPO: 65 e-sabong bettors caught in four days in Mandaue

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/12/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Policemen of the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) have arrested 65 individuals, who were caught betting on online cockfighting (e-sabong) in a span of four days in Mandaue City. Police Lieutenant Colonel Franc…

Cordova mayor: Senior citizens, who did not pass DSWD pension program, will be given P500 monthly aid

Futch Anthony Inso 12/12/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Senior Citizens in Cordova town, who were not enrolled in the Social Pension program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), will now receive a P500 monthly financial assistance from the…

Rama wants lifestyle check for City Hall workers

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said he wants all employees of the city government to undergo a lifestyle check. During the flag-raising ceremony at Plaza Sugbo on Monday, December 12, Rama reminded City…

Marcos backs Maharlika fund: ‘We need added investment’

Nestor Corrales 12/12/2022

BRUSSELS — For the first time, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has publicly expressed support for the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) that seeks to establish a P275 billion sovereign wealth fund. Speaking to reporters aboard PR001 en…

As leisure travel resumes, Cebu City’s tourism dept wants higher budget in 2023 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The tourism arm of the Cebu City government is seeking a budget of P35 million for next year as it plans to ramp up tourism-related projects and promotions.  The city’s Public Information Office…

MCPO chief: 200 policemen to secure Christmas, New Year celebrations in Mandaue

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/11/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A total 200 policemen will be deployed in the different areas in Mandaue City this Christmas and New Year. Police Lieutenant Colonel Franc Rudolf Oriol, deputy city director for operations and spokesperson of…

Man with hack wound in his neck found dead in Lapu-Lapu barangay

Futch Anthony Inso 12/11/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- A 51-year-old man with a hack wound in his neck was found dead in a grassland at Sitio Kalubihan, Barangay Pajac in Lapu-Lapu City. The victim was identified as Jose Fiel Aranas Jr., who…

Cebu City cops probe possible links pointing to arrested drug suspect as allegedly a ‘noted hitman’

Pegeeen Maisie Sararaña 12/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City police are checking if an 18-year-old man, who was caught with illegal drugs and an unlicensed gun, during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Carreta, Cebu City, is responsible for previous shootings…

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