CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities regularly announce the seizure of illegal drugs worth millions of pesos during buy-bust and anti-drug operations. But what happens to these drugs after they are confiscated? Contrary to claims circulating online, seized…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Photos of arrests and police operations are often shared online, but one detail regularly stands out: the faces of suspects are blurred. While this may seem like a simple editing choice, it is…
A promise of easy money, a stranger's call for help, or a message offering an irresistible investment opportunity. These are just some of the tactics scammers use to lure unsuspecting victims.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Alcohol can remain detectable in the bloodstream for up to 12 hours after drinking, but that window narrows with every passing hour. This is a key scientific consideration in cases where testing is…
CEBU, Philippines — Every time a storm enters the Philipine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Filipinos brace for the impact of rain, floods, winds, and the long list of risks that come with any tropical cyclone. Behind every…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Monterrazas de Cebu is now under a multi-agency investigation after heavy rains from Typhoon Tino on November 4 triggered flooding in parts of Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, prompting renewed concerns from residents and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — When a typhoon threatens to make landfall or floodwaters begin to rise, you may have heard the city being placed under Blue Alert or Red Alert by the NDRRMC. But what do these…
CEBU, Philippines — The ground shook violently across northern Cebu this week, leaving many residents fearful as tremors continue to follow the deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City on Tuesday night. These repeated shakes are…
(Note: This explainer was first published by Inquirer.net on October 3, 2024. Amid the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte by the House of Representatives on February 5, 2025, we are bringing this explainer to shed more…
