Archdiocese of CDO holds motorcade for Black Nazarene to pray for protection vs COVID-19

Froilan Gallardo 04/11/2020

CAGAYAN DE ORO—The image of the Black Nazarene was brought out from its parish church on the evening of Good Friday, April 10, 2020, as the Archdiocese seeks its protection against the deadly coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).…

With ‘no’ relief goods yet, ‘hungry man’ turns to drugs

Norman V. Mendoza 04/11/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A man, who turned to selling illegal drugs because he was hungry and claimed the barangay officials had not yet delivered relief goods, was arrested at past 10 p.m. today, April 10, 2020,…

Gunmen kill close-in security of Guihulngan vice mayor

Florence Baesa 04/09/2020

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — A 56-year-old job-order- employee and close-in security of the vice mayor of Guihulngan City was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle riding assailants around 6 p.m. of April 9, 2020 in Barangay…

FDA warns against use of unproven drugs, vaccines for treatment of COVID-19

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the public against using drugs or vaccines with unproven claims to be safe and effective as treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The FDA issued the warning…

NegOr cops arrest HVI with almost P1.5M shabu

Florence A. Baesa 04/08/2020

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental–Policemen here arrested a high-value individual (HVI) for the possession of close to P1.5 million worth of illegal drugs (crystal meth). Ronald “Joven Bayot” Ordonia, 41, was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay…

SEC contributes P2B to fight against coronavirus 2019 pandemic

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—In accordance with the government’s response to the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has transferred P2 billion from its accounts to the Bureau of Treasury. According to an emailed press release…

LTFRB-7 validating PUV drivers’ list in C. Visayas for P6K aid

Futch Anthony Inso 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Central Visayas (LTFRB-7) has now started validating their list of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in the region. This is to endorse the list of…

Chan: ECQ in Lapu extended until April 28

Futch Anthony Inso 04/07/2020

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu-The presence of a new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient in Barangay Maribago is an indication that Oponganons are not yet safe from the dreaded disease. Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said the city government needed…

Mercado eyes ECQ extension in Southern Leyte until end of April

Jani Arnaiz 04/07/2020

MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte –The implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Southern Leyte may have to be extended for two more weeks. Governor Damian Mercado said he is inclined to follow President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive…

UP experts project COVID-19 curve peak to occur between end of April to June

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The University of the Philippines (UP) COVID-19 Pandemic Response Team has projected that the peak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) curve would occur by the end of April or in June yet. The team,…

DTI to act vs violations of 30-day grace period for residential, commercial rent during ECQ

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Owners of residential and commercial units who refuse to provide a grace period for the payment of rental that falls due during the enhanced community quarantine period faces imprisonment and/or a fine. Republic Act (RA)…

Cops seize P300K shabu, nab 2 HVIs in Tipolo bust

Norman V. Mendoza 04/07/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Mandaue police got its biggest drug haul in four days in its latest anti-drug operations in Barangay Tipolo this city after it confiscated P306,000 worth of suspected shabu. Aside from the illegal…

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