New Year celebrations in Central Visayas ‘peaceful,’ says police

Emmariel Ares 01/03/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 2025 New Year’s celebration in Central Visayas ended in a peaceful manner and without the disruption of any significant criminal incidents.  The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) announced that the…

‘You’re fired’: Message of voters in 70 countries in 2024

Associated Press 12/31/2024

LONDON — When voters around the globe had their say in 2024, their message was often: “You’re fired.” Some 70 countries that are home to half the world’s population held elections this year, and in many incumbents…

NBA: Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler – Pat Riley

Associated Press 12/27/2024

ORLANDO, Fla. — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the…

Lapu-Lapu drug bust: P6.8M ‘shabu’ seized on Christmas Day

Emmariel Ares 12/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two men from Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu spent the rest of Christmas Day and probably for a very long time in jail after they were arrested during an anti-illegal drugs operation on Wednesday afternoon,…

Pope Francis calls for ‘arms to be silenced’ in Christmas appeal

Agence France Presse 12/26/2024

ROME, Italy — Pope Francis called Wednesday for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation…

Firecrackers: DOH-7 director warns risks of using them for New Year

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH-7) has urged the public to follow the mandates of their LGUs on the use of firecrackers this coming New Year. DOH-7 Director…

Christmas Day accident: Girl dead after SUV hits motorcycle in Naga

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A couple lost their 6-year-old daughter in a road accident caused by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel on the early hours of Christmas Day, December 25. The little girl died…

P28.8M ‘shabu’ seized in CV two days before Christmas

Emmariel Ares 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two days before Christmas Day, law enforcers in Central Visayas confiscated illegal drugs worth a total of P28,840,000 from two drug suspects. On Monday, December 23, policemen conducted two separate anti-illegal drugs operations…

PRO-7 beefs up security for Christmas and New Year

Emmariel Ares 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  To ensure a safe celebration of Christmas and New Year, law enforcers in Central Visayas conducted an inspection of the various transport ports, terminals, and firecracker stalls in Cebu. The surprise inspection is…


Talisay shootout: 2 armed men killed by policemen in encounter

Emmariel Ares 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two armed men were killed after firing shots at responding police officers in Sitio Cambawog, Brgy. Camp 4 in Talisay City, southern Cebu on Monday, December 23. The operation, which resulted in an…

Mandaue rally: Dismissed Mayor Cortes’s backers call for justice

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/24/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Various sectors in Mandaue City has participated in an indignation rally on Monday night, Dec. 23, at the Cebu International Convention Center calling for fairness and justice for dismissed Mandaue City Mayor Jonas…

Kanlaon spews ash anew, Phivolcs notes increase in emission

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Residents and local governments near Mount Kanlaon are once again reminded to be vigilant of their surroundings as the volcano spewed ash anew on Monday, December 23. In an advisory, the Philippine Institute…

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