Escaped inmate back, now in isolation

Nestle L. Semilla 09/26/2016

AN inmate who was recaptured nearly two months after escaping from the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) was placed in isolation for his own protection. “(We put Arnel Mait in isolation) because of his escape.…

Inmate recaptured in Negros Occidental

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 09/24/2016

An inmate who escaped from the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) was recaptured by authorities in Barangay Tigbon, Calatrava town, Negros Occidental at 8:30 pm last Friday. Arnel Mait was rearrested by operatives of the…

Mother falls in drug bust

Rene F. Alima 09/17/2016

A mother of two young children was arrested in a buy-bust operation Friday evening in Barangay Dagatan, Badian town. The suspect, identified as Carlolina Flores, allegedly took over the illegal drug business of her live-in partner, who…

High-risk inmates transferred to Cebu

Dominic D. Yasay 09/10/2016

Two high-risk detainees from Malaybalay, Bukidnon, were transferred to Cebu City Jail after reportedly threatening the lives of two people handling their case. Judge Mirabeaus Undaluk of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 8 of Malaybalay City approved…

Jail woes

Editorial 09/07/2016

The provincial government’s decision to reinstate visitation privileges for inmates, while cautiously commendable, comes amid the ultimately unproductive tit-for-tat between Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III and his predecessor, Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu’s third district. The reinstatement…

Inmates, families mixed on reinstatement of visits

Nestle L. Semilla 09/05/2016

FAMILIES and visitors of inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) had mixed reactions to the reinstatement of their visitation privileges. Some visitors like Fe Compasion were unhappy with the “no physical contact” policy.…

Inmates’ visitors not pleased with ‘No Contact’ policy

Nestle L. Semilla 09/05/2016

Some visitors were not happy with the no physical contact policy adopted by the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC). Nay Feliz, who declined to give her full name, arrived with a wooden crane from Balamban…

‘No physical contact’ allowed in CPDRC

Nestle L. Semilla 09/02/2016

Those who will be visiting male relatives jailed at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) can no longer touch, much less hug, their imprisoned loved ones, unless one is the spouse. The Cebu provincial government…

Iphone among over 200 cellphones recovered from prisoners

Nestle L. Semilla 09/02/2016

THE Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) turned out to be a treasure trove for cellular phones, including such high-end brand like an Iphone. This wide array of banned mobile communication items were found when inmates…

Community drive against illegal drugs

Editorial 09/02/2016

While the Duterte administration continues to draw flak from the United Nations and domestic critics over its bloody, all out war against illegal drugs and drug lords, it’s heartening to learn that there is the Church, the…

Capitol to implement ‘No Physical Contact’ policy at CPDRC for inmates’ visitors on Monday

Nestle L. Semilla 09/02/2016

The Cebu provincial government will implement a No Physical Contact policy between the inmate and his visitor when it will lift the suspension of family visitation privilege in the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center this Monday.…

CPDRC inmates turn over 184 cellphones

Nestle L. Semilla 09/02/2016

Inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) voluntarily turned over 184 cellphones to CPDRC officer-in-charge Bobby Legaspi yesterday after some 50 cellphones and gadgets were confiscated inside the jail during a surprise inspection. After…

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