Charges eyed for those responsible for ‘oil mass’ in San Fernando waters

Migeul Ernest Ermac 09/04/2017

THE San Fernando municipal government is considering filing a case against those responsible for the clumps of oil found near the coastline of the Barangay Panadtaran. Mayor Lakambini Reluya said they were trying to identify who were…

Charges dropped against slay suspects

Jessa Mae O. Sotto, Morexette B. Erram 08/30/2017

CHARGES of illegal detention and kidnapping were dropped yesterday by the Tagbilaran City Prosecutor’s Office against two suspects in the murder of Bien Unido mayor Gisela Bendong-Boniel. Lawyer Inocencio dela Cerna, counsel for Brian Sayson and Wilson…

Dong faces rape charges; arrested

Inquirer 08/15/2017

It’s a triple whammy for Chinese businessman Kenneth Dong as he faces charges of imporation of illegal drugs, rape, and unauthorized practice of Customs Brokers profession. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed drug charges against…

Broadcaster Torralba cleared of libel charges

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/11/2017

  A veteran radio broadcaster was cleared of libel charges filed by Wellington Lim, brother of businessman Peter Lim who was publicly identified by President Rodrigo Duterte as among the country’s biggest drug lords. In an order,…

Lim laments charges, fears for life

Morexette B. Erram 08/03/2017

FILIPINO-CHINESE businessman Peter Lim bemoaned the allegations of drug trafficking lodged against him, saying it has affected his health, his family and made him fear for his life. “I am scared for my life, but everything is…

Ex-gov aspirant refutes estafa charges

Morexette B. Erram 07/26/2017

FORMER gubernatorial candidate and Cebu media personality Boyet “Klasmit” Cortes described as “cheap accusations” the charges of simple estafa and usurpation of authority filed against him after an entrapment operation in Caloocan City last July 18. Cortes…

Murder charges against suspect in election exec’s death

Morexette Erram 07/05/2017

MURDER charges were filed against the suspect in the death of an election officer in Barili town, southern Cebu at the Cebu Provincial Prosecutors Office at 4 pm Thursday. Escorted by policemen, Mario Timagos was presented at…

UNPROVEN CHARGES

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/01/2017

It has been almost a year since they have been publicly named by President Rodrigo Duterte as among the country’s alleged illegal drug protectors. But in that period, no shred of proof has been presented and no…

Stage set for Niño Boniel trial for parricide after indictment

Ador Vincent Mayol, Norman V. Mendoza 06/30/2017

  The Lapu-Lapu City Prosecutor’s Office has indicted Bohol Provincial Board Member Niño Rey Boniel of parricide in relation to the death of his wife, Bien Unido Mayor Gisela Boniel. Two other accused—Wilfredo Hoylar and Restituto Magoncia—were…

Frustrated murder charges against ex-job order worker

Calvin D. Cordova 06/15/2017

A complaint for frustrated murder was filed against a former Cebu City Hall job order worker accused of gouging out the eyes of an elderly manghihilot (masseuse) in Barangay Sawang Calero, Cebu City last Wednesday. Manuel Sumalpong…

US Navy retiree faces human trafficking charges

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/25/2017

A 40-year-old American Navy retiree pleaded not guilty on accusations of keeping two female minors at a beach resort in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu. Jason Stone was arraigned on charges of human trafficking and child abuse…

Murder, drug charges readied against suspects arrested in hotel raid

Nestle L. Semilla 05/20/2017

  POLICE are now preparing charges of murder and possession of illegal drugs for filing against an alleged hired killer arrested during a drug operation inside Prince Court Hotel and Suites in Mabolo, Cebu City. According to…

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