‘I feel like I’m dreaming,’ Revilla says on his acquittal

Inquirer.net 12/08/2018

MANILA, Philippines — “Para akong nananaginip (I feel like I’m dreaming).” An emotional Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. said this on Friday after leaving the Custodial Center at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame. The…

Jinggoy says he and Revilla were ‘victims of selective justice’

Inquirer.net 12/08/2018

MANILA, Philippines—“We are really victims of selective justice.” Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Saturday said this when asked if he and Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. could return in the Senate in 2019. In 2014, Estrada and Revilla…

Plastic ban will only be imposed on dry goods says Danao Mayor

10/01/2018

Danao City Councilor Roland “Jikjik” Reyes dialogs with public market vendors to explain the implementation of City Ordinance No. 38-15 which regulates the use of plastic bags at the city public market. In a post on Danao…

Mabolo Police identifies ‘Persons of Interest’ in Korean National shooting

Nestle Semilla 08/27/2018

The Mabolo Police station has developed “persons of interest” in the killing of a Korean nation at a motel on August 26, Sunday evening.  Senior Insp. Janelito Marquez, the deputy chief of Mabolo Police station, said they…

Opposition team says Kawit deal a “fundraising Project” for 2019 elections

Morexette B. Erram 08/16/2018

A fundraising project for the May 2019 elections? This was how members from the opposition United Barug Team Rama described the eagerness of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña to sign the P18-billion Kawit Island development project with…

No threats in Cebu amid Basilan bombing, says PRO-7

Benjie B. Talisic 08/07/2018

  Supt. Reyman Tolentin, spokesperson of Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), said the police have not monitored any imminent threat in the metropolis since the deadly bombing by suspected Islamic militants in Basilan province last…

Rallos family may seek help from other agencies, CCPO director says

Intern 08/03/2018

  Senior Superintendent Royina Garma, Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) director, said that the family of Baby Earl Rallos is free to put their trust on other law enforcement agencies. This is in response to the statement…

Man killed inside Archbishop’s Residence was mentally disturbed, says father

Ador Mayol 07/10/2018

The man who was shot dead in a shootout with policemen inside the Archbishop’s Residence compound on Tuesday badly wanted advice from Cebu’s top Church leader, his father said. “He was mentally disturbed. It’s been a while…

Peter Lim says brother Wellington is unscathed by ambush-slay try

Ador Mayol 03/24/2018

  The brother of Cebu businessman Peter Lim remained anxious following the ambush slay try that targeted him past midnight Saturday. “He (Wellington Lim) is still shocked. He’s traumatized by what happened,” Peter Lim told Cebu Daily…

Americans have nothing to worry in Cebu, says consul general

Ador Mayol 03/15/2018

  The consul general of the United States of America assured its citizens that they have nothing to worry about their safety in Cebu. U.S. Consul General Russel Brown said they should nonetheless not let their guards…

Buscaino says Calamba captain behind death threats, strafing incident

Doris Mae C. Mondragon 03/05/2018

Barangay Calamba Councilman Richard Buscaino visited Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Monday morning to give the mayor updates of the strafing incident wherein the councilman’s car was peppered with bullets on Sunday. Buscaino said he believed…

We can gain more by taking suspects alive, says Doria

Ador Vincent Mayol, Inquirer 10/06/2017

A LOCAL police official has cited the advantage of taking suspects or criminals alive during police operations. Senior Supt. Joel Doria, Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) chief, said he believed that drug suspects or criminals should be…

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