DSWD: Baby Blaire’s parents may need counselling

Apple Ta-as, Doris C. Bongcac 05/29/2014

THE social welfare department is ready to offer counseling for the parents of “baby Blaire”, the second baby who surfaced as a newborn whose mouth was taped to hold a pacifier in place while she was in…

Capitol willing to loan money to Toledo City

Peter L. Romanillos 05/29/2014

GOV. Hilario Davide III said the province is willing to lend money to the Toledo city government to pay its P1.2 million electric bill and restore basic services in the city while the budget standoff continues. “We…

Protect the environment, protect life — Davide

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 05/29/2014

Saying that environment protection is as important as the right to life, former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. called on members of the judiciary and the public to waste no time in saving what is left of…

DOE officials no-show in City Council hearing

Doris C. Bongcac 05/29/2014

The Cebu City Council will again invite officials of the Department of Energy to attend a hearing on proposed amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira) after they failed to show up for yesterday’s hearing.…

Man tagged in Cebuana’s slay in New Zealand nabbed

Marian Z. Codilla 05/29/2014

THE man accused of murdering 56-year-old Cebuana Blesilda “Blessie” Gotingco in New Zealand was arrested by police but was granted name suppression by the court. According to the New Zealand Herald, the suspect appeared before Judge Philippa…

Swindlers using Mactan airport

Norman V. Mendoza 05/29/2014

The Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) is warning the public against unscrupulous individuals who have duped people into paying customs duties supposedly for packages sent to them. MCIAA General Manager Nigel Paul Villarete revealed that his…

PRO-7 now accepts gun licensing

Chito O. Aragon 05/29/2014

STARTING this week, gun licenses may be renewed in regional offices. This after the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order on some provisions of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. These provisions include the centralizing…

Grandma found dead at home

Rene Alima 05/29/2014

THE decomposing body of a 76-year-old grandmother was found dead inside her house in barangay Tubod, Barili town, southwest Cebu. Police said Maxima Panugaling was naked when she was found by her six-year-old granddaughter at 8:30 a.m.…

Beware of scams, Mactan Cebu airport management warns public

Norman V. Mendoza 05/28/2014

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority warned the public especially those using social networking sites to avoid package scams. MCIAA General Manager, Engr. Nigel Paul Villarete said he received several complaints mostly from Manila who were victimized by…

Palma welcomes Pope Francis visit next year

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/28/2014

Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma welcomed reports that Pope Francis will be visiting the Philippines in January next year. He said it just proves that the Holy Father wants to be close to victims of calamities. But Palma…

Protect the environment, Davide asks public

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/28/2014

Former chief justice Hilario Davide Jr. called on the public to do their part in saving what is left of the environment. “Humankind is in great peril, and the world is groaning in travail and torment because…

‘Cool cops’ combat crime and ‘criminal minds’

05/28/2014

MANILA, Philippines–Wonder who’s behind the good-humored tweets of the @PNPHotline? They call themselves “cool cops.” For its playful and spontaneous posts, the official Twitter handle of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has gained attention and popularity, with…

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