11 arrested in Lapu-Lapu drug bust

Norman V. Mendoza 01/19/2017

Eleven people were arrested around 10 pm on Wednesday, January 18, at around 10 pm, in Barangay Maribago in Lapu-Lapu City. The anti-drug operation was led by the Mactan Police Station and Police Senior Inspector Felix Cleopas.…

Sixteen vessels barred from travel

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/17/2017

SIXTEEN vessels in Cebu were not allowed to sail on Tuesday after the Mactan office of the state weather bureau Pagasa issued a gale warning for Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor. Commander Dionlett Ampil of the Philippine Coast…

Developer to invest P6B in Central Visayas projects

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/11/2017

At least P6 billion will be poured into five property projects in Central Visayas starting this year until 2020. The real estate firm, PrimaryHomes, Inc. (PHI), is investing on these projects to reinforce its vision of becoming a…

SUV caught fire at Mactan airport

Norman V. Mendoza 01/07/2017

A Sports Utility Vehicle parked along the Domestic Departure drop off area of Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) caught fire at 4:50 p.m. on Saturday. Based on a report by Senior Supt. Riche Posadas of the Aviation…

Sinulog activities to continue, rain or shine

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/07/2017

RAIN gear is in order in the coming days as a low pressure area (LPA) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) yesterday, and could develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 48 hours. “This tropical…

Garbage woes reported in Mactan

Norman V. Mendoza 01/07/2017

Residents of Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City have complained against the foul smell of garbage emanating from a private lot used by the city to dump tons of trash. The lot, owned by Maviche Hauling Services, sits beside…

Cebu Customs shores up image with P1B surplus collection

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/04/2017

A customs official in Cebu hoped that the surplus in import taxes and duties collected in 2016 would help change the public’s perception on the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and its workers. Cebu district collector Rico Rey…

Provincial Capitol: Of fresh mandates and new chapters

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/02/2017

(Part 1) In true Cebuano fashion, the year 2016 kicked off with the Sinulog festivities; but for the Cebu provincial government, last year’s events had a different twist in light of Cebu’s hosting of the 51st International…

2 Tokhang surrenderers nabbed in Cordova

Nestle L. Semilla 12/25/2016

Two alleged drug peddlers who had earlier surrendered to the authorities were arrested during a buy bust operation in Barangay Buagsong, Cordova town on Mactan Island, Cebu. Crispel Hilbero,23, and Telesporo Baro,32, were detained at Cordova police…

Airport, north bus terminal brace for influx of passengers

Norman V. Mendoza 12/23/2016

AN influx of passengers at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) and in bus terminal is expected starting today as people will rush home to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones. Malou Mozo, GMR Megawide Cebu Airport communications…

Firecracker stalls now open in Lapu

Norman V. Mendoza 12/17/2016

Firecracker and pyrotechnic vendors in Lapu-Lapu City have started displaying their wares along ML Quezon Highway yesterday. But most of them are barred from selling yet, as they still have to get permits and clearances from the…

Safer, cleaner seas for the Sinulog Festival’s fluvial procession

Rabboni Centino Borbon 12/16/2016

The Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) and the Philippine Coast Guard in Cebu are eyeing for a cleaner sea and a more organized staging of the fluvial procession, a highlight in the celebration of the annual Sinulog Festival…

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