Bemedalled Calumba’s short assignments give rise to vigilante talks

Benjie B. Talisic, Morexette Marie Erram and Gerard Vincent Francisco 08/06/2018

FOR almost 10 years in service, PO3 Eugene Calumba raked in recognitions for his ”exemplary” skills and dedication. But unlike most policemen, the bemedaled officer did not stay longer than five months in a given assignment since October…

The dream of a benevolent dictator

Raymund Fernandez 11/29/2016

There is a reason why a superhero like Batman or Spiderman don’t run for president. They know: “With great power comes great responsibility.” And political offices like the presidency of any country, even ours, would simply not…

5 drug suspects dead, 3 others arrested in Cebu

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Norman V. Mendoza, Rene F. Alima 09/10/2016

FIVE suspected drug pushers were killed in separate incidents in Cebu on Friday and Saturday dawn. The first incident happened last Friday evening wherein the suspect identified as Romnick Flores, 27, was killed in a police operation…

‘LET THE TRUTH COME OUT’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Carmel Loise Matus, Rene F. Alima 08/23/2016

Church says probers must not wait until kill toll reaches 10K  Life, even if it belongs to bad elements, is equally sacred.” So said the spokesman of the Roman Catholic Church in Cebu as he called on…

Cebu drug busts: one dead, 9 arrested

Carmel Loise Matus 08/20/2016

AN alleged drug peddler on the police watch list was shot dead by men on board a motorcycle while nine persons were arrested in police drug busts in different towns and cities in Cebu between Friday and…

Drug-related killings climb to 132 in Cebu

Carmel Loise Matus 08/16/2016

About 132 cases of drug-related killings occurred in Cebu as of August 9 this year, which the regional Commission on Human Rights (CHR-7) considered as an “overwhelming” number. CHR-7 chief investigator Leo Villarino said they only have…

‘Nonviolence is the answer’

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 08/07/2016

Fighting peacefully for the right to have a healthful and balanced ecology can be very daunting. But aiming for a way of life where ecosystems are healthy and people are thriving is a goal that is bigger…

Ang balaod alang ra sa mga tarong

Lloyd Suarez 08/07/2016

Insakto kaayo ang pamahayag ni Presidente Duterte nga ang “rule of law” angay lang ipatuman niadtong mga law-abiding citizens ug mahadlokon sa Diyos. Ang mga drug lord, terorista ug kriminal way respeto sa balaod ug way kahadlok…

Five men killed vigilante style

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Norman V. Mendoza, Rene F. Alima 08/06/2016

Five men were killed vigilante style by unidentified persons – three in Cebu City, one in Lapu-Lapu City and one in Mandaue City. In Cebu City, four men who were inside an alleged drug den at dawn…

Vigilantes

Stephen D. Capillas 08/04/2016

There was one interesting metaphor that Sen. William Gatchalian used in asking the Philippine National Police (PNP) to stop the vigilante killings that have swept the country last month, and it’s not just because it referred to…

Five killed in drug-related operations in Toledo, Liloan

Rene F. Alima 08/03/2016

FIVE drug suspects were killed in separate drug bust operations by the police in Toledo City and Liloan town last night and Wednesday morning. In barangay Ibo, Toledo City drug suspect Jerome Gara and three unidentified companions…

Osmeña and Rama agree: Vigilantism is on the rise

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla, Rene F. Alima 08/02/2016

For every four suspected drug pushers killed in Central Visayas from July 1-31, one died in the hands of unknown assailants. With the body count of drug suspects on the rise, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña and…

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