Museo Sugbo: Restoring links to a time gone by

Izobelle T. Pulgo 08/20/2016

It is said that nothing lasts forever because at some point, things change through time. In the endless loop of the old being replaced by the new, of fading traditions replaced by emerging trends, of dying practices…

No drugs, only cellphones, weapons found in Mandaue City Jail

Norman V. Mendoza 08/20/2016

THERE were no illegal drugs but there were two cell phones and improvised weapons that were discovered in a surprise inspection of the Mandaue City Jail at past 2 a.m. Saturday. The inspection was done by the…

Subhuman prison life

Stephen D. Capillas 08/18/2016

Skimmed through with interest last Monday’s column by Gerard Pareja about the so-called “bromance” among inmates of the Cebu City Jail and the Cebu Provincial Detention Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) in light of last Sunday dawn’s raid that…

Former jail consultant denies irregularities

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 08/18/2016

Former Cebu provincial jail consultant Marco Toral belied allegations that he made money during his supervision of inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC). Toral said on the contrary, he spent personal money to…

Cebu City Jail inmates dismantle private rooms in cells

Michaela Jaycel L. Dolores 08/17/2016

INMATES of the Cebu City Jail voluntarily demolished the 36 kubols or private rooms in their cells Wednesday morning. Supt. Jessie Calumpang, the newly installed jail warden, said there will no more be special treatment in the facility.…

Under fire, acting warden quits post, to be reassigned

Carmel Loise Matus 08/16/2016

ASST. Jail Warden Romeo Manansala confirmed his resignation as acting warden of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) yesterday. In a press conference Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III said Manansala personally submitted his resignation letter…

New Cebu City warden vows changes to stop drug trade

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/16/2016

THE Cebu City Jail has a new warden as Supt. Jessie Calumpang assumed the post in turnover rites at the regional Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP-7) office yesterday. His predecessor Supt. John Calub was relieved…

New Cebu City Jail warden assumes post

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/16/2016

The Cebu City Jail has a new warden as Supt. Jessie Calumpang assumed office on Tuesday, replacing Supt. Johnson Calub. Calub was relieved in the wake of last Sunday’s raid which uncovered 105.4 grams of shabu (methamphetamine)…

CPDRC congestion highlights need for more prisons

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 08/16/2016

THE decision of the Cebu provincial government to no longer accept inmates at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) due to its severe congestion may cause problems in prisons across the province which rely on…

Barok ordered back in isolation

Carmel Loise Matus 08/15/2016

Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III ordered Asst. Warden Romeo Manansala of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) to return Alvaro “Barok” Alvaro back in isolation. Davide issued the order amid reports that Alvaro, the region’s…

HEADS ROLL AT THE CITY JAIL

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/13/2016

Jail warden, 30 jail guards relieved after a surprise raid uncovers drugs, P4M in cash and luxury goods The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) announced a major shake-up at the Cebu City Jail after around…

‘A secret market for illegal drugs’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/13/2016

Battle-ready policemen and operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) raided both the Cebu City and provincial jails, uncovering P4 million worth of drugs and cash and contraband at 1:25 a.m. yesterday. Clad in full battle…

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