Animal welfare desks in Cebu City police stations await ordinance OK

Airam Limatog 07/01/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Residents of Cebu City may soon be able to report cases of animal cruelty and other animal-related offenses to their nearest police station once a proposed ordinance establishing animal welfare desks is approved.…

Security audit of all Cebu City schools ordered after Tacloban shooting

Pia Piquero 06/23/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local police here has launched an immediate citywide “school hardening” campaign that includes tighter access controls, expanded police deployments, security assessments, and campus patrols in response to the deadly school shooting in…

‘Sabon scammers’ difficult to arrest unless complaints are filed – cops

Airam Limatog 06/02/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Apprehending vendors allegedly involved in a roadside selling scam remains challenging unless formal complaints or cases are filed against them, local authorities said. The issue came after reports surfaced about vendors approaching motorists…

‘Sabon’ scam: 18 vendors nabbed for ‘coercing’ motorists in Cebu City

Airam Limatog 05/31/2026

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Local police have intercepted 18 vendors accused of forcing and scamming motorists and commuters to buy products while selling along major roads in Cebu City.  The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said the…

Cebu police initiates livestream of traffic situation in quake-hit towns

Lyle Andales 10/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To address mounting traffic problems in northern Cebu following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake earlier this week, the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) launched an initiative to provide real-time updates on road conditions. The livestream,…

Heightened security marks last day of 2025 Bar Exams in Cebu

Lyle Andales 09/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Security was heightened around the University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) Basak Campus on Sunday, September 14, as the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) rolled out extensive measures to ensure peace and order on…

2025 Bar Exams: 100 Cebu City cops to secure testing venue

Lyle Andales 09/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 100 police personnel will be deployed to secure the 2025 Bar Exams here on September 7, 10, and 14, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said. In an interview, CCPO Acting…

CCPO ready for SONA, urges peaceful protests

Frances Noquilla 07/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Freedom is protected, but so is peace. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has assured the public that it is ready to ensure safety and security on Monday, July 28, during the fourth…

CCPO assigns new commanders for Labangon, Mambaling, and Malubog

Daryll Galindo 07/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Labangon, Mambaling, and Malubog police stations in Cebu City welcomed its new commanders as part of the reshuffling of key officers by the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). The turnover ceremony, held…

CCPO taps Grab, Move It riders in crime prevention effort

Daryll Galindo 07/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) will now be working closely with ride-hailing and delivery riders for the continued safety of the city. In a statement, the Cebu City Police Office met with…

CCPO urges barangays to help raise awareness on city’s drinking laws

Daryll Galindo 07/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is asking barangays to help inform the public about the city’s drinking laws, following recent alcohol-related incidents. “We a talk about an issue that is very embedded…

Cebu City police: No issues reported during Balik Eskwela 2025

Daryll Galindo - CDN Digital Multimedia Reporter 06/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The resumption of classes in public schools on Monday, June 16, went smoothly, according to the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). Police Lieutenant Colonel Maria Theresa Macatangay, CCPO deputy director for operations, said…

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