4 online sellers nabbed for overpricing merchandise

Immae Lachica 03/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG-7) in Central Visayas apprehended four online sellers who were found overpricing their merchandise. The four were nabbed in three separate entrapment operations conducted yesterday, March 24. The…

With 4 nabbed; traders warned: Don’t sell overpriced alcohol online

Froilan Gallardo 03/24/2020

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Traders especially those selling goods online are warned about taking advantage of the situation brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This developed after four people were arrested in Cagayan…

Lapu-Lapu barangays get megaphones, alcohol

Norman V. Mendoza 03/22/2020

  LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — A plastic bag full of disinfectants and megaphones are made available for the different barangays in Lapu-Lapu City. This developed after Congresswoman Paz Radaza, lone district of Lapu-Lapu City, donated the personal…

Capitol orders alcohol manufacturers to regulate supply

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Government has ordered producers of rubbing alcohol to regulate their supply despite the surging demand from consumers due to threats of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Governor Gwendolyn Garcia issued…

Alcohol ‘replaces’ holy water in Legazpi churches

Mar S. Arguelles, Rey Anthony Ostria - Philippine Daily Inquirer 03/15/2020

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — If you are a Catholic entering a church here, don’t expect to find holy water at the fonts where the faithful dip their fingers before making the sign of the cross. Bishop…

DTI: Only 2 bottles of disinfectant per buyer

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —To address the concern over the diminishing supply of alcohol and other basic disinfectants, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has directed retailers to limit to only two bottles of these products per…

Barili native stabs co-worker for refusing to drink alcohol

Alven Marie A. Timtim 02/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Alan Binondo, 31, offered a glass of liquor to his co-worker, Arnel Aligato, 25, Saturday night, February 1, 2020. But Aligato’s refusal to drink irked Binondo, who brought out a kitchen knife and stabbed…

#AntiCoronaBouquet for Valentine’s Day!

Immae Lachica 02/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The love month has officially started. While many may have already started planning the best Valentines Day gift for their loved ones, this Cagayan de Oro City native shares a practical and more meaningful gift…

House OKs bill hiking taxes on alcohol, e-cigar, vape products on final reading

08/20/2019

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on third and final reading a bill that will gradually increase excise tax rates on liquor and heated tobacco and vapor products. Some 184 congressmen approved House…

Excessive drinking killed over 3 million people in 2016

AP 11/18/2018

GENEVA — Drinking too much alcohol killed more than three million people in 2016, mostly men, the World Health Organization said. The U.N. health agency also warned that current policy responses are not sufficient to reverse trends…

Public told: Visit graves early; no alcohol, bladed weapons

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/29/2018

In order to avoid the dense crowd, and losing unattended belongings, officers from the Cebu City Government advised those who wish to visit the cemeteries to do so earlier than usual. This developed after personnel from the…

No liquor, loud music at midnight, Luigi says

Norman V. Mendoza 06/07/2017

MANDAUE City’s nightspots will soon be required to stop serving liquor and turn down their music at midnight. In last Monday’s meeting with police officials, Mandaue City Mayor Luigi Quisumbing voiced alarm over last Friday’s attack at…

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