CPPO chief to poor communities: We will not leave you

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “We want to assure you that we will not leave you.” This was what Police Colonel Roderick Mariano, Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO), have to say with all the relief goods they have…

Cebu biz groups: PBB is our passport to new normal

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Business groups in Cebu are calling for ’understanding, compassion, and solidarity’ amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis while renewing their support of the Project Balik Buhay (PBB). This was the message of…

No PUVs in Cebu granted special permits yet to operate

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As most parts of Cebu prepare to transition to general community quarantine (GCQ), special permits for public utility vehicles (PUVs) have not been granted yet. Eduardo Montealto Jr., director of Land Transportation Franchising…

Talisay’s Coastal Patrol uses drone to monitor coastal areas

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Coastal Patrol Team of Talisay City is using a drone to help them patrol the coastal barangays placed under a lockdown in the city without them getting inside the area. Commander Nelson…

Minglanilla cops receive donation: 36 sacks of rice

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Blessed are those who give for they will be blessed by God a hundredfold.” These were the thoughts that came through Police Master Sergeant Christoher Cesa of the Minglanilla Police Station when the…

Bulacao fire damages 43-year-old house

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A house that was built in 1977 or a 43-year-old house was damaged by the fire that hit Phase 4 of St. Jude, Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City, this Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2020.…

PRO-7 probing groups possibly behind ‘Kill Duterte’ posts on FB

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are investigating if the Facebook posts about people offering money to kill President Rodrigo Duterte is a “political move”. Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, director of Police Regional Office in Central…

Mandaue leads in turnout of tri-cities rapid test

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reporting a turnout rate of 99.4 percent as of May 15, Mandaue City leads in the ‘strategic, rapid community mass test’ a week since it commenced, data from the government show. Data compiled…

Public told about new normal: Wear face masks, observe social distancing

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public must remember to still use face masks, observe social distancing and avoid mass gatherings in areas that are already under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ) because…

Cebu Island breaches 100-mark in recoveries

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in Cebu Island who already tested negative of the virus now stand at 107. This after Cebu City reported two more ‘laboratory negative’ on Saturday,…

PRO-7 to erring gov’t execs: Be ready to face the law

Alven Marie A. Timtim 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Government officials, who will be proven to have been involved with irregularities in distributing the social amelioration program (SAP) and unconditional cash transfer (UCT), should prepare themselves to face the law. Police Brigadier…

Labella welcomes IATF’s decision; Cebu City to remain under ECQ

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella welcomed the decision of the national government allowing the city to remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). The decision came a day after the city government on Friday,…

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