Vlogger Francis Leo Marcos did not post bail, now in Parañaque jail

John Eric Mendoza 02/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vlogger Norman Mangusin, better known as Francis Leo Marcos, has yet to post bail and has been held at Parañaque City Jail since Friday morning, authorities said. Mangusin was transferred to the Parañaque City…

South Korean leaders, their dark fates: Jail, disgrace and death

Agence France Presse 02/19/2026

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on insurrection charges stemming from his 2024 bid to impose martial law. The 65-year-old…

Mandaue jail’s female dormitory to be moved to new site

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/20/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The female dormitory of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mandaue City is set to move to a new and improved location in the city in Sitio Dungguan, Barangay Basak…

Russian vlogger may serve up to 18 months in PH jail — Remulla

Dianne Sampang 06/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Russian vlogger who was arrested for live-streaming himself harassing Filipinos in Taguig City will serve his sentence in the country and will not be deported to his home country, according to Department of…

Agusan: Child stands outside prison walls to fulfill jailed mom’s wish

Shakira Clea Laurente 04/10/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A graduation is most likely an occasion that a parent especially a mother would proudly attend and celebrate with her son or daughter. It is the time for a mom to appreciate her…

Sara thanks Bongbong for letting her mend bond with jailed father

Zacarian Sarao 04/02/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte thanked President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for allowing her and her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to mend their relationship. The former president is detained after the International Criminal Court…

Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail

Agence France Presse 04/28/2024

Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will…

Woman nabbed for alleged attempt to sneak in drugs into jail

Futch Anthony Inso 02/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines-  A woman was arrested by the jail personnel of Mandaue City Jail after she attempted to smuggle illegal drugs into the facility on Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 2024. The suspect was identified as Genalyn…

Senate panel recommends up to 20-year jail term, P5M fine vs abusive employers

Maila Ager 11/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A panel in the Senate has recommended stiffer penalties of up to 20 years of imprisonment and a fine of up to P5 million against abusive employers. The recommendation is contained in a 100-page…

Inmate stabbed 30 times inside Lapu-Lapu City Jail critical

Futch Anthony Inso 09/19/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — An inmate of Lapu-Lapu City Jail is now in critical condition after he was stabbed by his fellow inmate on Monday, September 18. The victim was identified as Dennis Dumael, of legal age,…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Egay won’t directly affect CV, but it will make habagat stronger — Pagasa

CDN Digital 07/24/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, July 24. Egay won’t directly affect CV, but it will make habagat stronger — Pagasa…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Teacher, mechanic jailed after husband catches them inside Compostela inn

CDN Digital 07/17/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, July 17. Teacher, mechanic jailed after husband catches them inside Compostela inn A 45-year-old teacher…

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