New Argao police chief: I’m more than just good looks

Alven Marie A. Timtim 03/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Police Captain Elstone Dabon Jr. became an instant celebrity with his recent assignment as officer-in-charge of the Argao Police Station. Since he arrived on Friday, March 6, town residents especially women have been visiting…

‘Firing up’ the community to prevent fires

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three generations of the Cortes family in Barangay Suba, Cebu City have witnessed and suffered losing their house in a fire.  Recently, they were among the over 2,800 individuals in Sitio Sto. Niño…

Medellin eyes tourist site for excavated WWII tank

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Medellin may soon have another local tourist attraction. The town’s local government plans to put up a site to give visitors and enthusiasts of history the chance to see personally the WWII tank…

Mabolo resident tagged as gunman in roadside attack

Alven Marie A. Timtim 03/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are looking for a Barangay Mabolo resident, who was identified as the gunman in the shooting attack in Sitio San Isidro of Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City last night (March 7, 2020). Police…

IN Photos: P9M marijuana plants destroyed in Asturias

Alven Marie A. Timtim 03/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least P9 million worth of marijuana plants were uprooted and burned in the mountain Barangay of Kaluangan, Asturias town in northwestern Cebu at around 4 p.m. today, March 7, 2020. According to…

Fishermen’s group airs concerns on DPWH flood control projects, third bridge

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of fishermen wrote the Cebu City government to air their concerns on how flood control projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the current construction of…

Mambaling cops nab errand boy turned drug peddler with P5.4M shabu

Alven Marie Timtim 03/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — He used to work as an errand boy for an illegal drug peddler when he was only 19-years-old. At 21, Ryan, Carl Abas now peddles illegal drugs to buyers in Barangay Duljo Fatima…

Cebu Chamber elects new president

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has elected Felix Taguiam as its new president on March 6, 2020. The CCCI made the announcement on their official Facebook page on March 6,…

COVID-19: LGUs told to be ready for possible sustained community transmission

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) has urged local governments in the country to prepare for the possibility of sustained community transmission of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The DOH made this announcement in…

New ordinance promises more benefits for solo parents in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Solo parents in Cebu City will get to enjoy more benefits and privileges following the passage of an ordinance that will allow them discounts when purchasing goods and services and the grant of…

108 PRO-7 drug enforcement, intel cops take drug test

Alvin Marie A. Timtim 03/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nearly all of the 110 personnel of the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit and Regional Intelligence Division of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has underwent a suprise drug testing this morning,…

DMDP offers employment opportunities to lolas and lolos in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Imagine seeing our lolas and lolos work again? This can now be made possible through an employment program for the elderly by Cebu City’s Department of Manpower Development and Placement (DMDP). Shiela Mae Daluz, DMDP…

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