Don’t die on the road during the holidays: Tips on avoiding fatal accidents

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 12/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines—As the holiday season whirls into full swing, the public is reminded to be responsible, stay vigilant, and take it slow — quite literally — to prevent road accidents during what should be the most joyful…

Construction worker, who tried to stab drinking buddy, gets killed instead in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 08/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 56-year-old construction worker tried to kill his colleague and drinking buddy Wednesday night, August 23. But Benjamin Eñigo Kangke was the one who ended up dead after he failed to hit Joseph…

9 port officials fired in Bohol for holding drinking spree in office

Leo Udtohan 08/21/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has dismissed nine port officials in Bohol after they were caught on closed-circuit television (CCTV) drinking alcohol inside a government office in this city during the birthday celebration of…

2 men mauled by drinking buddies in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 07/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two young men, on their way home from a drinking spree, were attacked by their drinking buddies early Saturday in Mango Square, General Maxilom Avenue, Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City. Police said the incident…

Pangasinan town’s entire fire department axed

Yolanda Sotelo 04/09/2023

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Ilocos Region (Region 1) has relieved the station head and entire force of Pozorrubio town, Pangasinan’s fire department four days after a midnight fire gutted three…

CLO forms three-man team to probe ‘misbehavior’ of Kalunasan village chief

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 03/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Kalunasan barangay captain Nunilon Monares may be charged for the violation of Republic Act 6713 otherwise known as the Code of Conduct for Public Officials and Employees if proven that he was drinking with…

Police warn Badian town residents vs drinking, smoking in public places

Doris C. Bongcac 07/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen in Badian town will implement the arrest of people who are found smoking and drinking liquor in public places starting on Thursday, August 1. Even those who will refuse to segregate their…

Man shot, wounded while on a drinking spree

Benjie B. Talisic 11/17/2018

A man was shot by an unidentified assailant in Barangay Sambag 1, Cebu City on November 17, early morning. The victim was identified as Ryan Alegado, 38, a resident from Carcar City, Cebu. Police Chief Insp. Eduardo…

No more smoking, drinking at Boracay white beach

Inquirer.net 08/28/2018

DOT chief also says ‘LaBoracay’ parties no longer allowed Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said smoking and drinking in public places would be banned in Boracay. “Definitely no more smoking and drinking sa white beach.…

2 Mabolo policemen reportedly caused commotion while on drinking spree

Benjie B. Talisic 03/02/2018

Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now conducting an investigation over the reported commotion involving two officers of Mabolo police precinct, Cebu City. A report by Consolacion Police showed that PO3 Joel Pedoche Vergara, PO2 Marlon Cabado,…

Man shot while on drinking spree

Benjie B. Talisic 02/24/2018

A 48-year-old man was shot dead in Sitio Alaska, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City past 9 p.m. on Saturday. The victim was identified as Reynaldo Baydal, who temporary resided at the same barangay. Police Chief Inspector Randy Caballes,…

Man hurt in Mandaue shooting

Chris A. Ligan 10/29/2017

One person was injured in a shooting incident in Mandaue City early Sunday morning. Dominic Sugarol, 31, sustained several gunshot wounds after an unidentified man onboard a car suddenly fired at him and his drinking buddies in…

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