65 Cebu barangays claim to be ‘drug-free’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/15/2016

More barangays in Cebu have recently claimed to be “drug-free.” Senior Supt. Eric Noble, director of the Cebu Provincial Police Office (CPPO), told reporters on Thursday that 65 more barangays in Cebu also claimed to be free…

16 Cebu province barangays are drug free, says CPPO chief

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/12/2016

CEBU CITY–About five months since the administration launched its relentless campaign against illegal drugs, 16 out of 1,066 barangays in Cebu province have declared themselves as “drug-free.” These villages are all located in three municipalities on the…

Cebu not in DOH list of areas to build new rehab centers

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 11/26/2016

DESPITE the thousands of drug users and surrenderers in Cebu, the Department of Health will not build a new rehabilitation and treatment center in Cebu for next year. This developed despite the bigger budget that the DOH…

Drug suspect killed in Danao shootout

Dominic D. Yasay 11/08/2016

A drug suspect was killed during a police shootout while a barangay councilor and two drug users were arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by the operatives of Danao Police Station at Taboc Poblacion in Danao City…

Three drug suspects shot dead in Cebu as count nears 100

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Michaela Jaycel L. Dolores, Norman V. Mendoza, Rene Alima 08/08/2016

THREE more suspected drug users were shot dead in separate incidents in Cebu City yesterday dawn, raising to 96 the number of slain drug suspects since July 1. One of the victims, a still unidentified man, had…

Cebuano Pinoy Dream Academy runner up ‘surrenders’ to police in Toledo City

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Carmel Loise Matus 07/13/2016

CEBU CITY–Cebuano singer Jay-r Siaboc, who was runner up in the Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA), surrendered to the police in Toledo City, western Cebu, out of fear for his life after rumors spread on social media that…

Barangay dad in drug watchlist surrenders; 3 others arrested

Carmel Loise Matus, Norman V. Mendoza 07/08/2016

A BARANGAY councilor of Jubay in Lilo-an town, northern Cebu surrendered to Mayor Christina Frasco on Thursday afternoon. Erwin Sarmiento, 48, was accompanied by Jubay Barangay Captain Manuel Wagas, whom he sought help after he learned that…

100 drug personalities surrender in Talamban

07/08/2016

As the drive to eradicate drugs in the community, more drug personalities surrendered to the authorities in Cebu City Friday morning. As of 11 in the morning, at least 100 drug users and pushers voluntarily surrendered to police…

Two killed, seven arrested in Cebu, Lapu City raids

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla, Norman V. Mendoza 07/06/2016

Two armed men, one a habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) driver, were killed in a shootout with police officers of the City Intelligence Branch (CIB) and Mabolo police precinct at Villa Leyson, Barangay Bacayan, Cebu City yesterday dawn. Both suspects…

Two cops face probe for drug use

07/05/2016

TWO policemen who tested positive of drugs were relieved from their respective posts yesterday and assigned to the Police Regional Office (PRO-7) Holding and Administrative Unit while awaiting investigation. The two police officers from the town of…

More drug users, peddlers surrender to Mandaue police

Doris C. Bongcac 07/04/2016

CEBU CITY—At least 160 self-confessed drug peddlers, runners and users surrendered to the Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) on Monday to signify their intent to stop their involvement in illegal drugs. Of the number, 131 were presented…

DOH worried over surge of drug users seeking rehab

Carmel Loise Matus 06/30/2016

The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has expressed worries about the possible “surge” of drug dependents who will be seeking rehabilitation. Dr. Dino Caing admitted that they only have two rehabilitation centers located in Argao…

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