15 fires destroy P17.5 million worth of properties in December in Cebu City — CCFS

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 12/31/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 15 fires were logged in December 2022 in Cebu City that destroyed an estimated P17.5 million worth of properties. This is based on the records from the Cebu City Fire…

2 days before New Year, fire official reminds public anew to shun firecrackers

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 12/30/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two days before the New Year rolls in, a fire official reminds the public anew to not use firecrackers in welcoming the event to avoid untoward incidents from happening. Senior Fire Officer (SFO3)…

Burning photos to eating soba noodles: The different ways the world celebrates New Year

Kurt Dela Peña - Content Researcher Writer / @inquirerdotnet 12/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines—As most COVID-19 restrictions were already relaxed all over the world, some eight billion people are expected to celebrate the New Year in a brighter mood. But behind the fireworks that are set to lighten the…

At least 50k flock to Cebu bus terminals for the Holidays

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With three days left before the New Year, the influx of passengers in Cebu’s bus terminals continues to pour. Since December 23, the management of Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) and Cebu North…

Selling of firecrackers only allowed at SRP

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilor Philip Zafra, head of the Committee on Peace and Order, reminded the public that the only designated area for selling firecrackers and pyrotechnics in the city is at South Road…

MCPO chief: 200 policemen to secure Christmas, New Year celebrations in Mandaue

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/11/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A total 200 policemen will be deployed in the different areas in Mandaue City this Christmas and New Year. Police Lieutenant Colonel Franc Rudolf Oriol, deputy city director for operations and spokesperson of…

PRO-7 chief: All cops on full alert status by Dec. 15

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 12/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — All policemen in Central Visayas will be on full alert status starting on December 15, 2022, for the holiday season. Police Brigadier General Roderick Augustus Alba, director of the Police Regional Office in…

Firecrackers still banned in Mandaue?

Mar Rose Sagarino 12/07/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The selling and lighting of firecrackers this Christmas and New Year in Mandaue City may still be taboo. Mayor Jonas Cortes on Wednesday, December 7, said that they already had initial talks with…

Lapu police inspect firecracker makers in Brgy. Babag

Futch Anthony Inso 11/24/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) inspected on Thursday the work areas of firecracker makers in Barangay Babag, Lapu-Lapu City. The inspection was led by Police Colonel Elmer Lim, chief of LCPO, together…

Cebu City cops tag info drive to zero indiscriminate firing incidents, 2 cracker-related injuries

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 01/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City police have attributed their extensive information drive and successful implementation of the firecracker ban to the zero incidents of indiscriminate firing and only two reported firecracker-related injuries during the New Year’s…

Personal grudge eyed as possible motive in  New Year shooting, stabbing incidents in Cebu City  

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police say personal grudge was the possible motive in the stabbing and shooting incidents that transpired in barangay Pardo, here, on New Year’s Day. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wilbert Parilla, deputy director for operations…

Cebu City Fire Office to residents: Don’t leave candles unattended

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 01/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City residents are encouraged to always be careful and mindful of using candles to light up their homes especially since power in some parts of the city had yet to be restored.…

Previous           Next

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.