Amistad was no cop killer, says lawyer

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Norman V. Mendoza 02/22/2016

The lawyer of the Oyao family in Lapu-Lapu City yesterday cried foul over accusations that linked the clan to illegal drug activities on Mactan Island and the ambush of two police officers last Saturday. “There is no…

PNP to honor slain and wounded Lapu-Lapu cops

Apple Ta-as 02/22/2016

THE Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will commend the slain police officer and his wounded companion who were ambushed while in a surveillance operation in Sitio Sunlot, Barangay Calawisan, Lapu-Lapu City last Saturday. Senior Supt.…

Probe sought on port in north

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/22/2016

THE Cebu Provincial Board yesterday called for an investigation on the alleged illegal operation of  an unfinished roll-on/roll-off (RORO) port in Daanbantayan, northern Cebu. PB Member Sun Shimura, in his resolution that the Board passed yesterday, urged…

Capitol workers get salary increase

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/22/2016

Around 1,500 regular and casual employees of the Cebu provincial government can expect a salary increase two weeks from now. Provincial Budget Officer Danilo Rodas said the increase will be retroactive to Jan. 1 this year. The…

Rama: Why should I debate with Tomas?

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/22/2016

Cebu City residents cannot expect a debate between Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and his predecessor Tomas Osmeña similar to last Sunday’s televised presidential debate. Despite recent challenges issued by Osmeña to debate with him, Rama said…

UP Cebu to host presidential debate

Juli Ann M. Sibi 02/22/2016

AFTER Cagayan de Oro City, the country’s five presidential candidates will face off again in the Visayas leg of the PiliPinas Presidential Debates to be held at the Performing Arts Hall of the University of the Philippines…

Ouano family seeks prayers, quells rumors

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/22/2016

THE family of Cebu Provincial Board (PB) Member Thadeo Ouano asked for prayers from the public amid rumors of his supposed death. In an official statement, the Ouano family said, “It is sad to note that rumors…

Trillanes vows to solve drug menace in Cebu

Carmel Loise Matus 02/22/2016

Vice presidential candidate and Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said he will focus his efforts on strengthening Cebu’s anti-illegal drug programs should he be elected to the second top post in the country. During yesterday’s visit to Cebu,…

Lacson: Duterte’s three-month deadline not doable

Jhunnex Napallacan 02/22/2016

FORMER Senator Panfilo Lacson said Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s promise of eliminating crime and the drug menace in three to six months is not doable. “Without taking anything away from Mayor Duterte because he proved his…

CICC as check-in center? Gov not keen

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Nestle L. Semilla 02/22/2016

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III is reluctant to allow the use of the Cebu International Convention Center as a check-in center for tourists heading to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). “It is doable but our problem is…

Digul Gullas, 2 friends sued for alleged mauling

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Carmel Loise Matus, Mike Laurence Lumen 02/22/2016

A 34-year-old graphic artist has filed a complaint against Talisay City Councilor Eduardo “Digul” Gullas III and two other men for allegedly mauling him inside a  pizza outlet in Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City last month. Accompanied by…

Court denies UP’s injunction request against fire victims

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 02/22/2016

Fire victims in Sitio Avocado in Barangay Lahug may continue to stay in the area which is being claimed by the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu. The Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) has denied UP’s…

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