Cebuano singer explains side to police

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Carmel Loise Matus 07/13/2016

Cebuano singer Jay-R Siaboc, who was a runner-up in the Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA), went to the Toledo City police precinct, western Cebu, out of fear for his life after rumors spread on social media that he…

Killer yields to police a day after couple’s slay

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 07/12/2016

A 27-year-old construction worker surrendered to authorities Tuesday noon and admitted to killing an elderly couple whom he suspected of informing police that he is a drug user. Eduardo Ardiente yielded to councilman Renato Caballes of Barangay…

Man accused of being a drug user went on a rampage, kills 2 and hurts 1

Carmel Loise Matus 07/12/2016

Enraged that he was listed as a drug addict in his neighborhood in Barangay Busay in Cebu City, a 26-year-old man went on a stabbing rampage against the neighbors he suspected of reporting him to barangay authorities,…

Two killed, seven arrested in Cebu, Lapu City raids

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla, Norman V. Mendoza 07/06/2016

Two armed men, one a habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) driver, were killed in a shootout with police officers of the City Intelligence Branch (CIB) and Mabolo police precinct at Villa Leyson, Barangay Bacayan, Cebu City yesterday dawn. Both suspects…

Taliño ultimatum: Friday or else…

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Izobelle T. Pulgo 07/05/2016

  If President Rodrigo Duterte has zero tolerance on illegal drugs and crime, so does appear Chief Supt. Noli Taliño, the newly installed director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) and a former chief…

Two cops face probe for drug use

07/05/2016

TWO policemen who tested positive of drugs were relieved from their respective posts yesterday and assigned to the Police Regional Office (PRO-7) Holding and Administrative Unit while awaiting investigation. The two police officers from the town of…

39 users, pushers, den operators surrender in Talisay City

Carmel Loise Matus 07/05/2016

A total of 39 drug pushers, drug users and operators of drug dens voluntarily surrendered before Talisay City Mayor Eduardo Gullas on Tuesday afternoon. Gullas welcomed them in his office at the Talisay City Hall where they were…

Alleged drug user scared of Duterte, burns house then climbs coconut tree

Rene F. Alima 07/04/2016

A 38-YEAR-OLD man allegedly burned his own house and climbed a coconut tree for fear that he would be arrested or get killed as President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office last June 30. Nicanor Alviola Jr., single and…

More drug users, peddlers surrender to Mandaue police

Doris C. Bongcac 07/04/2016

CEBU CITY—At least 160 self-confessed drug peddlers, runners and users surrendered to the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) on Monday to signify their intent to stop their involvement in illegal drugs. Of the number, 131 were presented…

Suspected hostage taker shot dead by SWAT in Mandaue

Norman V. Mendoza 07/02/2016

POLICE shot dead a suspected drug user who reportedly held his child hostage in Barangay Tabok, Mandaue City at past 8 a.m. Saturday. The 33-year-old hostage taker identified as Alfie Perales was shot in the head by…

40 persons surrender to Liloan police

Norman V. Mendoza 07/01/2016

FORTY persons linked to illegal drug activities surrendered to Lilo-an police and Barangay Poblacion officials Friday morning. Poblacion barangay councilman Vicente Bugtai, who chairs the barangay’s anti-drug abuse council, said this is part of the so-called Oplan…

DOH worried over surge of drug users seeking rehab

Carmel Loise Matus 06/30/2016

The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has expressed worries about the possible “surge” of drug dependents who will be seeking rehabilitation. Dr. Dino Caing admitted that they only have two rehabilitation centers located in Argao…

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