Joavan and his brushes with the law

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 02/24/2016

At least four cases filed against Joavan ended in acquittal or dismissal. In 2008, the court acquitted Joavan of a murder charge for the death of a jeepney driver in Talisay in 2006. In 2014, he was…

Ombudsman affirms OWWA director’s suspension

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 02/23/2016

THE Office of the Ombudsman (OMB)  in the Visayas has affirmed the nine-month suspension of Overseas Workers’ Welfare Association (OWWA) Central Visayas director Wilfreda Misterio over various infractions she allegedly committed. The OWWA administrator was directed to…

Health issues hound Mandaue fire victims

Nestle L. Semilla 02/23/2016

As if it were not enough that they have nowhere to go after the fire,  many of the now about 500 victims of fire-ravaged Sitio Alliance of Two Hearts in Barangay Basak, Mandaue City now worry about…

Police maintain claim on Lapu drug group

Apple Ta-as, Norman V. Mendoza 02/23/2016

THE Police Regional Office (PRO-7)insisted that the  group led by Joel Oyao Amistad who was killed in a shootout with police last Sunday is allegedly engaged in illegal drugs in Lapu-Lapu City. “We are not generalizing all…

Customs seize P5M used clothing at Cebu port

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/23/2016

TWO containers filled with imported used clothing worth P5 million were seized by Customs officials at the Cebu International Port (CIP) last Monday. Lawyer Rico Rey Francis “Koko” Holganza, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu district…

Two lanes of South Coastal Road closed for concreting

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/23/2016

Two of the four-lane approaches leading to the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) Tunnel in Cebu City were closed to allow completion of a road-concreting project in the area. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) reminded motorists…

Flies fester in chicken farm in Asturias town

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/23/2016

PHOTOS of unusually large flies resting on plants reportedly taken in Barangay Manguiao, Asturias town, midwest Cebu that were uploaded on Facebook had drawn the attention of local officials there. The photos were uploaded by a certain…

JVR hands off on salaries of dep’t heads

Carmel Loise Matus 02/23/2016

TALISAY City Mayor Johnny de los Reyes said he will leave it up to the City Treasurer’s Office and the City Accountant’s Office to implement his order to withhold the salaries of 11 City Hall department heads,…

Garbo makes farewell visit to Cebu

Apple Ta-as 02/23/2016

PNP Deputy Director General Marcelo Garbo called on the police to maintain integrity in their ranks in yesterday’s visit to Cebu City, which came eight days before his retirement on March 2. Garbo was the former regional…

Fastcraft to ply Cebu-Mactan route

Jhunnex Napallacan, Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/23/2016

Officials from the different government agencies agreed yesterday to hold on March 5 a dry run for the fastcraft trip between Cebu City and Mactan Island. Cebu Coast Guard Station Commander Agapito Bibat said the trip of…

Another shipping firm cuts fares

Aileen Garcia-Yap, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/23/2016

One more shipping company in Cebu has reduced its fare amid the volatility in fuel prices. Lapu-Lapu Shipping Lines is reducing  rates by four percent for its  three vessels serving Cebu, Baybay City in Leyte and Cataingan…

3 killed, 15 hurt in Alegria road accident

Jhunnex Napallacan, Rene F. Alima 02/23/2016

The place in Alegria town, southwest Cebu where a truck fell into a cliff resulting in the deaths of three persons is an accident-prone area, but no traffic signs have been put up to warn motorists. PO1…

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