Slain ex-councilman’s relatives cry rubout

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla, Norman V. Mendoza 02/14/2017

THE family of the former councilman in Carcar City who was gunned down by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday is seeking justice for what they believed was a case of a rubout.…

Tumulak wants police to use UHF digital radios

Nestle L. Semilla 01/29/2017

Cebu City Councilor David Tumulak is lobbying for the purchase of two ultra high frequency (UHF) digital radio repeaters that can be used by the police. “This time mo-shift ta sa digital. Because digital is an ultra…

Barangay chief nabbed for drugs

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 01/27/2017

A barangay captain in Toledo City, western Cebu, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly peddling illegal drugs. Eduardo Bacalso, barangay captain of Sangi, Toledo City, was caught in a drug bust inside his residence at past 5…

Public told: Don’t spread bomb threats on social media

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/09/2017

CEBU City officials called on the public yesterday not to spread posts about bomb threats during the Sinulog on social media. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, deputy mayor on police matters, said there are no verified reports…

Cebu City Council approves funds for garbage collection

Morexette Erram 12/23/2016

The Cebu City council has authorized Mayor Tomas Osmeña to use the P9.2 million unspent funds of the previous administration to pay a private hauler or service provider to collect the city’s garbage and dump it in…

MAO BA?

Editorial 12/14/2016

SNACKS TO ALLIES This city councilor is known to bring goodies like chocolates, biscuits and other snacks to her fellow councilors during their session. Before, she would bring goodies to everyone even if they’re not political allies.…

Osmeña to Team Rama councilors: Stop complaining on communication allowance

Inna Mejia 11/23/2016

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said the Team Rama councilors should stop complaining why they had not been granted monthly communication allowance. “Don’t be a cry baby. That’s life,” he said. Councilor Joel Garganera earlier questioned the…

ATM SCAM HITS CEBU

Inna Mejia, Morexette Erram, Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/17/2016

Over P400,000 lost by 8 victims, including Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak Eight persons, including Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, have fallen victim to automated teller machine (ATM) scams by foreign-looking nationals who withdraw more than P400,000…

Drug suspect killed in Danao shootout

Dominic D. Yasay 11/08/2016

A drug suspect was killed during a police shootout while a barangay councilor and two drug users were arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the operatives of Danao Police Station at Taboc Poblacion in Danao City…

Kids go trick-or-treating at Cebu City Hall

Morexette Erram 10/28/2016

Several Cebu City councilors adorned their offices with fake cobwebs, lights and pumpkins as they celebrated Halloween yesterday by inviting children for a trick or treat. Some of them started to assemble their gimmicks along the lobbies…

Cebu City dad turning to San Francisco town for answers to landfill issues

Morexette Erram 09/09/2016

A Cebu City councilor is turning to the town of San Francisco, Camotes, in northern Cebu for information and insights that could provide ‘long-term” solutions to the issues arising from the reopening of the Inayawan landfill in…

Danao councilman, six others nabbed in raid

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/16/2016

A councilman of Barangay Manlayag in Danao City and his six companions were arrested at 5 p.m. yesterday for allegedly using illegal drugs. Senior Insp. Alejandro Batobalonos, the city police chief, said Councilman Jinken Arenas and six…

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