7 persons injured in separate road accidents in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least seven persons were injured in three separate road accidents in Cebu province and Cebu City today, March 13, 2021. At past noon in Barangay Don Andres Soriano, Toledo City in western Cebu, a delivery truck loaded with soft drinks fell on its side after the driver lost control of […] The post 7 persons injured in separate road accidents in Cebu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
2 dead, 34 injured in road crashes in Philippines over weekend
MANILA, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and 34 others were hurt in two separate road crashes in the Philippines over the weekend, local authorities said Sunday. A municipal disaster prevention official said a female bus collector was killed after a passenger bus rammed into a trailer truck parked on the roadside in a town in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines around 4 a.m. local time on Sunda.....»»
Capitol mulls putting ‘integrated south bus’ terminal in Talisay instead of at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of at the South Road Properties (SRP), the new location of a new south bus terminal in Cebu might be in Talisay City. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Mar. 27, said that they had received an unsolicited proposal of developing a brand new, south bus terminal. READ: Mayor Rama.....»»
Mandaue drug bust: P476,000 ‘shabu’ seized from HVI
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities seized suspected shabu worth at least P476,000 from a 45-year-old man described as a high-value individual during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Mandaue City early on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024. The operation took place along Realty Road in the North Reclamation Area in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu. The.....»»
DOH reminds Filipinos: Drive safe this Holy Week
The DOH noted that the risk of road accidents increases with more people traveling. .....»»
Bill seeks review of rules on reckless imprudence
The country’s road safety laws must be reviewed to address the liability of drivers in cases of traffic violations and accidents, a lawmaker from Bukidnon said yesterday, citing the high number of vehicular crashes in Metro Manila......»»
CCLEX offers motorists assistance, free towing services on Holy Week
To ensure safe and convenient travel experiences, the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) is offering motorist assistance and free towing services to users of its expressway this Holy Week. CCLEC, along with the other toll road networks of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), is implementing anew its Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko (SMSK) motorist.....»»
Race car driver Lord Seno tells motorists to ‘go slow’ when traversing Transcentral Highway
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Transcentral Highway (TCH) that connects Cebu City and the municipality of Balamban in midwestern Cebu has been on the news lately for grim reasons. This notable thoroughfare bears witness to several vehicular accidents, the most recently of which killed a nursing student after the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that she.....»»
Balamban site is for road project, not Capitol bldg – Gwen
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The cleared site in Barangay Cambuhawe, Balamban, in western Cebu, is not for the new Capitol building, but for nationally funded road projects. Cebu Provincial Governor Gwen Garcia made this clarification after photos of a deforested mountain in Balamban, initially thought to be the site development of the new Capitol building,.....»»
Nursing student killed after SUV flips over in Balamban road accident
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A nursing student died after the sport utility vehicle she was driving with 10 of her classmates onboard, flipped over while she tried to evade another vehicle in Barangay Gaas, Balamban town in western Cebu on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024. The road accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. along the.....»»
Public reminded: Follow traffic rules to avoid accidents
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu –Officials of Mandaue City are reminding motorists to always follow traffic rules to avoid violations and possible accidents. Mayor Jonas Cortes stated on Friday, March 1, that adherence to traffic rules can ensure drivers’ safety and promote smooth traffic flow. “Kung magdali ka o mag-counterflow, prone ka sa disgrasya. Importante gyud ang.....»»
CCTO appeals for caution as motorcycle accidents rise
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is urging motorcycle drivers to exercise caution while driving following a notable increase in the number of motorcycle accidents here. Corazon Yrog-irog, the head of the Traffic Education Section of CCTO, reported a surge in motorcycle accidents from January 2022 to July 2023. During CCTO’s.....»»
2 dead, 3 hurt in Christmas road accidents in Cebu
2 dead, 3 hurt in Christmas road accidents in Cebu.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Cebu road accidents: 1 dead as 3 cars fall off ravines
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Cebu road accidents: 1 dead as 3 cars fall off ravines Three road accidents, involving cars falling off ravines after overshooting the side of the road in separate mountain barangays.....»»
Fire officers urge public to dump firecrackers, use alternative noise-making means instead
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO) is advising the public to opt for alternative noise-making methods instead of firecrackers to prevent accidents during holiday celebrations. SFO2 Wendell Villanueva, Information Officer of the CCFO, emphasized the need for caution during the holiday season, especially for the majority of the people who use.....»»
Police reminds motorcycle riders: Avoid sudden lane-changing to avoid fatal accidents
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) is reminding motorcycle riders to avoid making sudden lane changes when overtaking bigger vehicles to avoid accidents. MCPO Deputy City Director for Administration and Spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Franco Rudolf Oriol, gave the advice on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, following a tragic accident along MC Briones Highway.....»»
Talisay traffic chief worried about slight increase in accidents
CEBU CITY, Philippines—An official of the City of Talisay Traffic Operations and Development Authority (CT-TODA) is alarmed over the slight increase in road mishaps recorded in the city during the first quarter of this year. CT-TODA head Jonathan Tumulak said his office logged a total of 629 vehicular accidents during the first quarter of this […] The post Talisay traffic chief worried about slight increase in accidents appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
CCTO eyes outer lanes of Cebu South Coastal Road for motorcycle use
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) plans to designate the outer lanes of the Cebu South Coastal Road (CSRC) for the exclusive use of motorcycles. CCTO made the announcement in a social media post after it also reported that they have recorded at least 120 vehicular accidents in the area from […] The post CCTO eyes outer lanes of Cebu South Coastal Road for motorcycle use appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
20 traffic accidents in 24 hrs recorded in Mandaue City
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – At least 20 traffic accidents in Mandaue City were recorded in a span of 24 hours, the city’s Traffic Enforcement Unit revealed. TEU-MCPO Chief investigator Police Master Sergeant Richard Sucayno said that at least 20 traffic incidents were recorded from Thursday morning to Friday morning. Sucayno clarified that most of these […] The post 20 traffic accidents in 24 hrs recorded in Mandaue City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bill in South Korea aims to boost blood donations for pets
SEOUL — Just like people, pets also lose large amounts of blood from accidents, diseases and surgeries, and therefore require blood transfusions. But, there is currently not enough donated blood in South Korea. That’s why keen attention is being paid to a bill recently proposed at the National Assembly that aims to set up a […] The post Bill in South Korea aims to boost blood donations for pets appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Road accidents in CV up in 2022; several motorcycle crashes noted in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the easing of restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic starting in March 2022, more businesses opened, more tourists started to arrive, and face-to-face classes were implemented. Amid all these as the economy of Central Visayas including Cebu starts to open up, more and more vehicles are also seen on the streets. […] The post Road accidents in CV up in 2022; several motorcycle crashes noted in Cebu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»