Over 1,200 people in Nepal killed themselves during 74 days of lockdown

06/15/2020

KATHMANDU — On Saturday, 38-year-old Bhagwati attempted to kill herself at her home in Dolakha. Her children yelled for help. But by the time neighbors arrived, she was already unconscious. She was rushed to the district hospital,…

Mandaue Hall of Justice on lockdown after COVID-19 infects prosecutor

Rosalie O. Abatayo 06/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Hall of Justice will be under lockdown starting Monday, June 15, until June 26, 2020, after a prosecutor from the Office of the City Prosecutor tested positive for the coronavirus…

Abella: Other police units respond to calls for assistance within its AOR

Alven Marie A. Timtim 06/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –While police station 5 in Mandaue City remains under lockdown, personnel from other police stations in the city were tasked to respond to calls for assistance within its area of responsibility. Police Colonel Jonathan…

Lockdown blamed for cases of violence against women

Patricia Denise M. Chiu 06/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Women’s organization Gabriela said the lockdown enforced by the government amid the COVID-19 health crisis was to blame for the 3,700 cases of abuse against women that the group has recorded recently. The island…

San Nicolas Police Station fully functioning again

Alven Marie A. Timtim 06/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The San Nicolas Police Station or Police Station 6 of Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now back to its normal operations after about a month of being under lockdown. Police Colonel Cydric…

Chelsea Dawn shares music, advice to aspiring singers

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 06/12/2020

Last Monday, June 8, 2020, our ka-Siloy viewers were able to enjoy the jamming session at CDN Digital’s Lockdown: A break from the outbreak with Chelsea Dawn. The 21-year-old singer/songwriter from Dumaguete City shared her music with…

Palomo to Labella: When will you order lifting of lockdown in Alaska, Mambaling?

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than a month has passed since Mayor Edgardo Labella placed 16 sitios in Alaska, Mambaling under lockdown. Mambaling Barangay Councilor Anne Marie Vestil-Palomo said that aside from the inconvenience caused by movement…

The Meagan Trees playlist

Marc Cosep 06/09/2020

You are socially distant and self-isolated. You may have run through all the latest shows to binge-watch on all streaming platforms. You may not have quite the attention span to read a book you once promised to…

Luz officials to PRO-7: Lift lockdown in Sitio Zapatera

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/09/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Five days have passed since Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella made an official declaration for the lifting of the lockdown in Sitio Zapatera, Barangay Luz. But to date, the area remains tightly guarded…

Over 3,700 beneficiaries have returned cash aid due to duplication – DSWD

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - INQUIRER.net 06/09/2020

MANILA, Philippines – So far, 3,723 beneficiaries of cash aid under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) have returned the money due to duplication of social aid provision, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on…

Ferro: Two detainees probed for violating lockdown rule, no pass

Alven Marie A. Timtim, Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/07/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are investigating two of the eight detainees, collectively known as the Cebu8, — one for possible violation of barangay lockdown rules and the other one for having no quarantine pass. Police Brigadier…

Sitio Zapatera still under lockdown 2 days after mayor says it has been lifted

Alvin Marie A. Timtim, Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/06/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sitio Zapatera in Barangay Luz has remained under lockdown despite the pronouncement of Mayor Edgardo Labella that the lockdown in the area has already been lifted. This is because the Police Regional Office…

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