A TOP executive of the Cebu Bankers’ Club (CBC) has assured the public that banks in the Philippines remain secure despite recent news of scams and frauds. Maximo Rey Eleccion, CBC president, gave the assurance yesterday amid…
Senior Supt. Raul Bargamento assumed as new head of the Aviation Security Unit of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (AVSEU) on Wednesday. He replaced Senior Supt. Joselito Salido who is now Chief of Staff of the Aviation…
Hosting the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) proved that Cebu is capable of accommodating big international events, Cebu City officials said. Acting Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said he’s thankful to all the sectors who have helped…
Interior Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento on Tuesday inspected the venues of some activities for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress. He was first briefed by Senior Supt. Jonathan Cabal, director of the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) of…
DESPITE revoking permits for four street parties along the Sinulog Grand Parade route, there was no avoiding the sea of humanity that crowded General Maxilom/Mango Avenue and Juana Osmeña Streets in last Sunday evening’s post-Sinulog celebration. Ricky…
BUSINESS establishments along the Sinulog route were reminded yesterday to follow security guidelines set by Cebu City Hall for the festivities this week. Councilor Dave Tumulak, who heads the city’s Command Control Center (C3), said he met…
ORGANIZERS of next year’s International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) held a closed-door meeting with top police officials yesterday to discuss security plans for the event that will draw more than 10,000 foreign and local delegates in January. Chief…
Just as the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) assured the public that there is no tanim-bala (bullet-planting) racket operating within its premises, lo and behold, a Taiwanese man was arrested for illegal possession of firearms last Thursday…
AT LEAST six security cameras will be installed in Catholic cemeteries in barangays Calamba, Pardo, Mabolo and Carreta of Cebu city in time for the Day of All Saints and All Souls. The security cameras are on…
ONE serving of meat, one serving of rice, pancit noodles and two pieces of siomai dumplings. This selection of food was served to more than 2,000 police personnel assigned to secure the second round of the Asia-Pacific…
THE kidnapping of an Italian businessman in Dipolog City in Mindanao on Wednesday prompted the tightening of security of high level officials attending the ongoing seven-day Transportation Ministerial Meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Cebu.…
Police in Central Visayas are strengthening maritime security in the islands of Bohol, Negros Oriental, Siquijor and Cebu for the new set of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings scheduled next month. The security measure is in reaction…
