Rape suspect denies allegations, asks complainants to drop charges

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A construction worker from Daanbantayan, Cebu who was arrested on Thursday, February 20, 2020, for allegedly raping a minor in 2017 denied the accusations hurled against him. Ariel Arriesgado Cuyos, 23, insisted he was innocent and…

QC court orders arrest of Trillanes, 10 others over ‘Bikoy’ videos

Mariejo S. Ramos, Marlon Ramos 02/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A Quezon City court on Friday ordered the arrest of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 others over the widely circulated “Bikoy” videos that linked President Duterte and members of his family to the…

‘Duterte may face arrest after ICC ends probe’

Delfin Mallari Jr. - Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/08/2019

LUCENA CITY, Quezon City, Philippines — As the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ends next year the preliminary examination of the allegations of crimes against humanity against President Rodrigo Duterte, the tough-talking chief executive…

Police in Central Visayas to start apprehending persons using e-cigarettes in public

Alven Marie A. Timtim 11/20/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—The police in Central Visayas said it will start apprehending persons who will be using e-cigarettes in public places. Police Colonel Roderick Mariano, director of Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) said they have given the…

Police tell STL outlet owners: don’t operate or else…

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/31/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has only allowed the resumption of Lotto operations in the country. Other forms of gambling operated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) remains suspended, says Police Brigadier General Debold…

Patay tells operators of ‘quick-rich’ investments scams: Cease your operations or face arrest

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The campaign of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas (CIDG-7) against businesses engaged in “quick-rich” scams will not end with the raid of the Organico Agribusiness Ventures office in Cebu…

Good Cup Coffee shooting: Suspect identified; murder complaint filed

Gerard Vincent Francisco 06/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The police may have found the killer of the Good Cup Coffee employees. Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas, Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO – 7) director, said they would be filing…

Arrest warrant out against gunman accused of killing Mandaue bar bouncer

Gerard Vincent Francisco 04/27/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are looking for the man identified as the gunman of the bouncer, who was killed outside a bar in Mandaue City last November 2018. This developed after Judge Joe Noel C. Lawas,…

NBI-7: Arrest of 2nd suspect will not affect case vs Christine’s ex-boyfriend

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  The National Bureau of Investigation in Central Visayas (NBI -7) welcomed the arrest of another suspect in the brutal killing of Christine Lee Silawan. Lawyer Tomas Enrile, NBI -7 director, said that the…

Police arrest second suspect in Christine Silawan murder

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Lapu-Lapu City police arrested a second suspect in the brutal killing of tithe collector Christine Lee Silawan. Police Colonel Limuel Obon, chief of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LLCPO), confirmed in a text…

Man, who claimed to be late former Brgy Lagtang chief’s cousin, nabbed for drugs

Benjie B. Talisic 03/30/2019

TALISAY CITY, Cebu, Philippines — A 52-year-old Barangay Lagtang resident, who claimed to be the cousin of late former Barangay Captain of Lagtang in Talisay City, Ferdinand “Dindin” Bas, was arrested on Saturday, March 30, after police…

Lapu student’s killing: Duterte asked to ensure arrest of girl’s murderers

Doris C. Bongcac 03/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Calls for justice for her death now flood the Facebook page of Christine Lee Silawan whose half-naked body was found dumped in a vacant lot in Sitio Mahayahay, Barangay Bangkal, Lapu-Lapu City early…

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