Busay barangay captain seeks Ombudsman probe into ‘leak’

Nestle L. Semilla 03/31/2017

FOR SHAME CAUSED BY DRUG TEST RESULT It’s been nearly six months since the incident. Yet, Busay barangay captain Amilo Lopez says he isn’t over the embarrassment caused by the premature release of his drug test results…

‘Gun pointing’ leads to suspension of Cubacub Barangay Captain Bihag

Norman V. Mendoza 03/26/2017

CONTROVERSIAL Cubacub Barangay Captain Almario Bihag of Mandaue City will be served with a two-month suspension order this week after he was found guilty of an administrative charge for misconduct in office. In a six-page committee report,…

Busay captain finally submits to drug test

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 03/24/2017

After two days and a threat to be sued, Busay Barangay Captain Amilo Lopez has finally submitted himself to a drug test yesterday afternoon. Lopez showed up at past 3 p.m. at the office of Cebu City…

Cargo vessel chief engineer found dead

02/11/2017

A 55-year-old chief engineer of a cargo vessel was found dead in his room by his colleagues on Friday morning while the vessel was docked in the waters off Naga City, north of Cebu. Engr. Nicanor Villacorta,…

Double-checking the drug tests

Editorial 11/03/2016

Should the case of Busay barangay chairman Amilo Lopez be used as a cautionary tale or a justification to stop the random drug tests conducted on local officials or private citizens for that matter? Lopez’s test results…

Duljo-Fatima folk mum on Jaguar

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Edison Delos Angeles, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/20/2016

RESIDENTS of Barangay Duljo-Fatima remained mum over reports of the death of suspected drug dealer Jeffrey “Jaguar” Diaz who used to live in a compound in the area. A Cebu Daily News team was in Barangay Duljo-Fatima…

Village chief denies non-cooperation with police

Carmel Loise Matus 06/07/2016

Village chiefs in Talisay City may fear for their lives, but they are certainly not protectors of drug lords and have cooperated fully with the police in the campaign against illegal drugs. “Wa ta mahadlok. Misamot hinuon…

Princesa chieftain eyes ABC leadership

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/21/2013

PUNTA Princesa barangay captain Jose Navarro has expressed his interest in running for president of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) of Cebu City. Speaking during the 888 News Forum yesterday, Navarro said he wants to revive…

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