Suspect in killing of former barangay councilor in Balamban identified, says police

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here have already identified a suspect tagged in the killing of a former barangay councilor in Balamban town, western Cebu last weekend. Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police…

Cebu ordinance on inter-gov’t coordination gets backing from Cabinet execs

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several Cabinet officials backed the recently enacted provincial ordinance that mandates national government agencies to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) here. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. and Special Assistant…

Socmed services inaccessible for unregistered SIM cards despite extension

Tetch Torres-Tupas 04/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Social media services will be inaccessible for still unregistered SIM cards even if the government extended the registration period that was supposed to end on Wednesday, April 26. Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin…

Teachers’ group in Central Visayas seeks modular classes setup due to intense heat

Futch Anthony Inso 04/25/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Association of Concerned Teachers in Central Visayas (ACT-7) has formally requested the Department of Education (DepEd) for immediate and uniform implementation of modular classes amid a very high heat index being experienced lately. In…

Telcos in Central Visayas welcome 90-day extension of SIM card registration

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local executives of two telecommunication companies in the country welcome the announcement from the national government of the 90-day extension for the sim registration deadline. The sim card registration was originally set on…

PRO-7: We’re excited to welcome new chief PNP

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) welcomed the appointment of Police Major. Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). “We’re very excited of the…

Remulla: Teves’ chopper used to move Degamo killers out of Negros Oriental

Tetch Torres-Tupas 04/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The killers of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo were allegedly flown out of the province via the helicopter purportedly owned by Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. after the March 4 attack, Department of…

No restrictions in Cebu province amid IATF’s Alert Level 2 status

Morexette Marie Erram 04/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As far as Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia is concerned, the province has “moved on” from the COVID-19 pandemic. Garcia on Monday, April 24, assured the public that there will be no restrictions amid…

IATF raises COVID-19 alert level in most parts of PH; some restrictions in effect

Zacarian Sarao 04/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) raised COVID-19 Alert Level 2 in 26 areas, including Cebu Province, from April 15 to 30, 2023, with some restriction that needed…

Diving trip turned tragic: American lost consciousness, rescued, died in hospital

Paul Lauro 04/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A diving trip to watch thresher sharks in the Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan town, turned into tragedy when a 67-year-old American national died after he was rescued six minutes into the dive. Police…

Ahead of Earth Day celebration, local environmental advocates reiterate call vs reclamation projects in Cebu

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An environmental conservation organization in Cebu, the Save Cebu Movement,  reiterated its call to halt reclamation projects in Cebu and revoke the clearances and permissions for those projects, which are expected to cover…

April 21 still a holiday, says DOLE-7

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—April 21, 2023, Friday, remains a regular holiday in the country, in observance of Eid’l Fitr or the Feast of Ramadan. Department of Labor and Employment in Central Visayas (DOLE-7) information officer Luchel Taniza told…

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