Cebu City vows crackdown on POGO-like activities

Pia Piquero 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Acting City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia vowed to work closely with law enforcement to crack down on all activities similar to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) here. Although he initially stated that the…

Good Morning: Rama ‘scolds’ athletes for ‘weak’ greeting response

Pia Piquero 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ‘Good morning’ is usually a simple, cordial way to start the day, but not for the preventively suspended Mayor Michael Rama and a group of athletes at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC).…

Is Cebu City ready for massive flooding?

Pia Piquero 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The severe flooding in Luzon, driven by the combined forces of Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon, has pushed local government units (LGUs) to reassess their drainage systems. What started as shallow…

Cebu City drug bust: P13.9M shabu seized, man nabbed

Emmariel Ares 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Law enforcers arrested a big-time drug suspect during an operation in Cebu City on Wednesday, July 24, and confiscated suspect shabu estimated to be worth over P13.9 million. The arrested man was identified…

Cebu City bride goes after ‘fake doctor’ who botched nose lift

Emmariel Ares 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — 22-year-old Sheena, not her real name, wanted to look her best on the special day she has been dreaming about since childhood – her wedding day. Like all brides, Sheena wanted to feel…

Cebu City has no plans yet to aid NCR flood victims

Pia Piquero 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The local government of Cebu City has not yet finalized plans to provide assistance to the local government units (LGUs) affected by the severe flooding in various parts of Luzon. City Acting Mayor…

EXPLAINER: The Catholic Church in Cebu’s campaign against divorce

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This Saturday, July 27, the Roman Catholic Church here will organize a rally opposing the passage of the divorce bill. Hundreds of devotees are expected to attend the event, which will be led…

Armed masked men barge into house in Bohol, 2 identified as cops

Emmariel Ares 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two of the four armed masked men who allegedly barged into a house in Dauis town, Bohol province were identified as police officers. The intruders allegedly also pointed their gun at one of…

Cebu City to rent mechanical suction machines in desilting rivers

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/24/2024

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City will never be spared from flooding during the rainy season. That’s the harsh reality that every city resident must accept and endure. Because of this, the City Government is eyeing…

PRO-7 promises to rid Central Visayas of Pogos

Emmariel Ares 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will continue their monitoring and operations to terminate all Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hubs that may resume operations in the region. This was the…

Fake doctor nabbed in Cebu City after botched facial enhancement

Emmariel Ares 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A single mother who was accused of being a fake doctor was arrested in an entrapment operation after a botched procedure at a hotel in Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City on Friday, July 19,…

Raymond vows support on POGO ban

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has thrown his support on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s orders to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogos). Reacting to Marcos’ third State of the Nation Address…

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