Baricuatro to police on ‘strafing’ incident: Just be fair, conduct checkpoints

Zena V. Magto 05/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Incumbent Cebu Provincial Board Member Christopher “Dong” Baricuatro said they heard three loud gunshots past 9 p.m. on May 11 in the vicinity of his house in Barangay Ilaya, Dumanjug town. But police…

SK calls on police, opponents to spare youth from politics

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation in Cebu City called on the police to spare the youth from politically-motivated attacks . Ex-officio councilor, Jessica Resch, the president of SK Federation in Cebu City, said…

Dump truck of Bonbon barangay captain set on fire

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/09/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—The mini dump truck of  Bonbon Barangay Captain Eduardo Cabriana was set on fire by unknown armed men in the wee hours of Thursday, May 9, 2019 outside his home in this mountain barangay of…

CSBT asks politicians, LGUs not to use free bus rides as tools for campaigning

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) management is asking politicians and local government units (LGUs) who will offer bus rides this weekend not to use the opportunity to campaign.  More bus rides are needed to…

Comelec will take into consideration Osmeña’s request for Comelec control in Cebu City

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cebu City assured the public that they will take into consideration the request of reelectionist Mayor Tomas Osmeña to put the city under their control during the…

Inter-faith movement calls for fair, honest and peaceful elections

Futch Anthony Inso 05/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Religious stakeholders in Cebu unite to express a common prayer: a peaceful 2019 midterm elections for the Philippines on May 13. In a press conference on Monday, May 6, the group composed of…

After Senator Lacson’s call to “step in,” Comelec Cebu reminds cops to stay neutral

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Cebu City’s south district reminded police personnel to remain neutral amid allegations that some officials of the law enforcement organization are “dipping their fingers” in partisan…

MCPO to conduct showdown inspection of security deployment on May 9

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/06/2019

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) will begin the deployment of their personnel in polling centers on Thursday, May 9, in time for the May 13 midterm elections. Police Major Mercy Villaro, MCPO…

Violence in the mountains: From strafing houses to slapping supporters, masked men now resort to stoning homes

Zena V. Magto 05/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The spate of violence in the mountain barangays of Cebu City continues as the home of a  Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) official, who is allied with the party of incumbent Mayor Tomas Osmeña, was…

Do not vote for me if you fear for your safety – Osmeña

Zena Magto 05/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña told supporters to not vote for him if it means putting their lives on the line. Osmeña made this statement a day after another strafing incident transpired at 11:30…

Tomas on illegal gambling issue: “I’m used to negative stories about me”

Zena V. Magto 05/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña appeared unperturbed by the news of an illegal gambling complaint filed by a certain Conrado Romano before the Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas. News of the…

White van from January 22 ambush is Reluya slate’s symbol of courage and hope

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/05/2019

SAN FERNANDO, Cebu, Philippines — A bullet-ridden white Toyota Grandia was among the vehicles that joined in the campaign caravan of incumbent San Fernando Mayor Lakambini “Neneth” Reluya’s slate on Sunday, May 5, 2019. It was an…

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