BFP-7 records 974 fire incidents in 2022

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection in Central Visayas (BFP-7) has recorded a “slight increase” in the number of fires that were reported in the region in 2022. Supt. Raul Bustaliño, chief of the Operations…

Gov Roel Degamo sustained 11 bullet wounds; the one on his heart was most fatal, says Janice

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 03/07/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — The gunmen, who barged into the Degamo residence in Pamplona town, made sure that Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo was dead. The autopsy that was conducted on the late governor showed that…

One of the suspects in Gov Roel Degamo’s murder killed in firefight with authorities

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 03/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of the suspects in the murder of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo was killed in a firefight with law enforcers in Bayawan City, Saturday night, March 4. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace…

Central Visayas govs condemn killing of Degamo, 8 others

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The local chief executives in Central Visayas condemned the killing of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo. Governors in the region said they were shocked and saddened by the ruthless killing of Degamo and…

Abalos orders hunt for Governor Degamo’s killers

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has directed the Philippine National Police to go after and identify the killers of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. “Nagbigay na ako ng direktiba…

Sawang Calero barangay councilor nabbed for rape

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 02/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An incumbent councilor of Barangay Sawang Calero in Cebu City was arrested by the police on Monday, Feb. 27, after he was accused of raping a minor in 2020. The accused is facing…

Misunderstanding over billiards game may have triggered village chief to shoot his brother – Argao police

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 02/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A game of billiards turned bloody after two brothers engaged in an argument which later on resulted to one of them killing the other. Police Major Andy Roque, chief of the Argao Police Station,…

Cat rescued from Labangon high-rise passes away

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cat rescued from the 18th storey of a residential skyrise in Brgy. Labangon, Cebu City las week has passed away. The feline, called Mira after the building’s name, has crossed the rainbow…

In Siquijor, female drug surrenderer nabbed with 1 gram of ‘shabu’

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 02/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Angeline June  Morales, 39, was among the drug users and pushers who voluntarily surrendered during the implementation of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. The self-confessed user and peddler also availed of the government…

CLB to DepEd: provide more trainings for teachers on ‘positive discipine’

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Teachers, especially those who are assigned in public schools, also need help and guidance, especially in determining ways to impose discipline on their students. With this, an official of the Children’s Legal Bureau…

CCPO on full alert status for Charter Day, EDSA Revolution Anniversary

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 02/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) will be on a full alert status this Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, for the celebration of the city’s 86th Charter Day and the commemoration…

Minglanilla town to have soccer field, rubberized track oval soon

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Minglanilla town in southern Cebu will soon have its own soccer field and a rubberized track oval. Mayor Rajiv Enad said they hope to finish these two projects before the year ends. “Atoang…

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