No cellphone signal shutdown for 2020 Sinulog unless needed

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—There will be no signal shutdown during the Sinulog unless there is a serious threat to security.  This is what Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said on the Wednesday morning, January 8, 2020, after meeting…

Signal jammers up in Cebu jail

Nestle L. Semilla 02/08/2017

AT least two signal jammers were installed in key areas inside the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) to disrupt cell phone use inside by either inmate or visitor. Bobby Legaspi, chief of the Provincial Civil…

Regulating cell site shutdown

Editorial 01/26/2017

In the event of yet another cell site shutdown, the regional PNP office should make sure that it would only be limited to the venue of the major event being secured rather than the whole Metro Cebu…

Cell site shutdown

Editorial 01/17/2017

Barring any last-minute tragedy, there may be some justification for last week’s Metro Cebu–wide enforcement of the “zero signal” shutdown of cell sites to ensure the safety of both spectator and contingent during the Sinulog celebration. At…

Cell signals to be turned off to secure Miss Universe events

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/16/2017

CEBU CITY—Cellular phone signal will be shut down in some parts of Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, Cebu on Tuesday and Wednesday for Miss Universe swimwear competition. The National Telecommunications Commission approved the request of Police Regional…

Not all ATMs affected by cell site shutdown this weekend

Inna Mejia, Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/12/2017

The Cebu Bankers Club (CBC) assured the banking public that they will still be able to withdraw money from automated teller machines (ATM) during the weekend, even if cell sites will be shut down for Sinulog. CBC…

PNP asks NTC to shut down cell signal for Sinulog

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 01/12/2017

Be ready to shift back to basics again. Mobile phone signals from telecommunication companies are likely to be shut down during the solemn procession of the Sto. Niño de Cebu on Saturday and the Sinulog grand parade…

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