Task Force Kasaligan an effective tool in the Cebu CIty’s fight against COVID-19

Alven Marie A. Timtim 09/04/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The newly formed task force aimed at helping the police implement health protocols will be a huge help in the city’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A total of 179 recruits…

PRO-7 chief meets with Muslim leaders of Lapu-Lapu

Immae Lachica 09/02/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) headed by the Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro met with Muslim community leaders in Lapu-Lapu City on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. The dialogue, according to…

PDEA-7 clarifies: ‘We’re not blaming easing of quarantine restrictions for entry of shabu’

Alven Marie A. Timtim 09/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) clarified that the agency is not “blaming” the easing of quarantine restriction for the entry of illegal drugs in the region, particularly in Cebu.…

PRO-7 director appeals to public: Maintain discipline even under MGCQ

Alven Marie A. Timtim 09/01/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Now that Cebu City is already placed under the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ)  status together with the entire Cebu Province, Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro has a request to the public:…

Molecular Laboratory of PRO-7 nears completion

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The molecular laboratory of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO)-7 for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) inside Camp Sotero Cabahug along Gorordo Avenue here is almost ready for operation. Police Brigadier…

Expect strict security measures to stay in Cebu City even under MGCQ

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/28/2020

(Updated, 9:30 p.m) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Should Cebu City be downgraded to a more relaxed modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), expect the strict security measures to remain. This is what Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro,…

Ferro’s recommendation for Cebu City: Status quo

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/28/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –If Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro were to be asked, he prefer that Cebu City would remain under general community quarantine (GCQ). Ferro, the director of Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), told…

PRO-7 chief orders intensified checkpoints and inspection following Jolo bombing

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) is on full alert following the bombing incident in Jolo, Sulu recently. Read: Abu Sayyaf leader hunted after 2 blasts rock Jolo Police Brigadier General…

Ferro: Thorough assessment needed before shifting to MGCQ

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The top police official in Central Visayas is still cautious about Cebu City’s eventual downgrade to the most relaxed form of community quarantine. This is the reason why he is recommending to decision-making…

PRO-7 eyes frats, sororities to help in contact tracing

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From citizens staying idly in their houses during quarantine, police in Central Visayas is now planning to tap members of fraternities and sororities to help in contact tracing in communities. “We are planning to…

Labella, Ferro recommend maintaining GCQ status in Cebu City

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella and Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), prefer that Cebu City remained under general community quarantine (GCQ) status.…

More PRO-7 personnel recover from COVID-19

Alven Marie A. Timtim 08/10/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More personnel from the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) recovered from COVID-19 and were sent home on Monday morning, August 10, 2020. Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, director of PRO-7,…

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