Cebu City shooting: Cops checking if woman’s killing is drug-related
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are investigating if the shooting today, July 3, in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City of a 23-year-old woman that led to her death was a drug-related killing. This after police found out that some of the relatives of the victim, Gianne Abesia of Sitio Bato, Barangay Ermita, had allegedly been detained […] The post Cebu City shooting: Cops checking if woman’s killing is drug-related appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
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.....»»
Father shoots son dead for disrespecting mom in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – He was only requested to turn off the lights of his hut, but his disrespectful response to his mother’s order ultimately led to his death. The fatal shooting of a 28-year-old jobless man by his own father in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City on Monday night allegedly stemmed from months of constant.....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Maribeth Mall Ababon, 35, woman firefighter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Womanhood does not set a boundary on what you can do to be of service to society. Over the years, this sentence has been proven to be true as women have found their place in various industries, especially those known to be historically dominated by men. Among these is the fire.....»»
Drug den in Punta Princesa, Cebu City shut down, three men nabbed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the help of concerned citizens, law enforcers arrested three newly identified drug personalities and dismantled a suspected drug den in Sitio Tres de Abril, Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2024. The drug bust took place at around 1:25 p.m. in the barangay, which was previously.....»»
Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»
Drug den in Brgy. Apas: Couple nabbed, P108,800 ‘shabu’ seized
CEBU CITY, Philippine — A couple was arrested for allegedly running a drug den in Barangay Apas, Cebu City on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with call center agents and habal-habal drivers as their usual clients. A buy-bust operation at around 5:30 p.m. led to the arrest of Jonathan Roca, 44, and his common law partner,.....»»
PDEA-7: No marijuana-flavored vapes in Central Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – No marijuana-flavored vapes have been monitored so far in Central Visayas, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the region, said. This was according to Intelligence Agent IlI Jonar V. Cuayzon, chief of the Intelligence and Investigation Section of PDEA Regional Office 7. Cuayzon, however, said that they are not discounting the.....»»
Shooting: Police check CCTV footage to identity suspects in bakery shooting
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here will be checking CCTV footage to identify the suspects in the bakery shooting incident in Barangay Poblacion Pardo, Cebu City early Wednesday morning, November 22, 2023. Two persons riding a motorcycle can be seen in closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage driving by a local bakery located in Upper I. Tabura.....»»
Immigration officer convicted
The National Bureau of Investigation yesterday revealed that a Bureau of Immigration officer has been convicted for the falsification of travel records showing that former Wirecard chief operating officer Jan Marsalek was in the Philippines even if he did not arrive and leave the country in 2020. The NBI said BI officer Marcos S. Nicodemus has been found guilty by the Pasay City Regional Trial Court of violations of Republic Act 10175, the Cybercrime Prevention Act, and RA 3019, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Though the RTC decision was not provided by the NBI, it said that Nicodemus “was sentenced by the court to a maximum imprisonment of nine years for each of the criminal cases with perpetual disqualification to hold public office.” Marsalek, an Austrian national, has been wanted by the German government for his involvement in the $2.2 billion Wirecard fraud. In 2020, the Philippine government joined the hunt for Marsalek due to Wirecard’s links in the country and discovered travel records that showed that the Austrian came to the Philippines in 2020. Then Department of Justice Secretary and now Solicitor General Menardo I. Guevarra ordered the NBI to conduct an investigation. In August 2020, the NBI “recommended to the DoJ the prosecution of subject Marcos Nicodemus for falsifying the travel records of an Austrian national.” “Investigation conducted by NBI-IAID (NBI-International Airport Investigation Division) revealed that based on Marsalek’s travel records, he arrived in the Philippines through NAIA Terminal 1 on 23 June 2020, processed by Immigration Officer Darren Ilagan but with a mysterious ‘canceled by user’ remark and departure on 24 June 2020 at Mactan-Cebu International Airport processed by Immigration Officer Perry Michael Pancho,” the NBI said. “However, NBI-IAID discovered thru CCTV (closed circuit television) footages that Marsalek never entered the Philippines and he did not even depart through MCIA,” the NBI said. The records of Marsalek were found to be spurious due to the following: Existing immigrations protocol as of that date disallowing passengers from entering Philippine territory due to Covid situation; absence of actual scanned data page of the passport; existing protocol that incoming flights of airlines disallowing the boarding of a passenger who will be prevented entry based on the destination country’s protocol as of flight date. The NBI said that Ilagan testified that Nicodemus, who was his supervisor, “ordered him to conduct a derogatory check upon Marsalek despite the fact that he was already not on duty on that date and that Marsalek is not present during checking.” Guevarra in 2020, said that the travel records of the Marsalek were falsified possibly as “diversionary tactics to mislead his pursuers.” The post Immigration officer convicted appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Injection attacks: Police to check CCTV around mall to verify alarming posts
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Incidents of alleged “injection attacks” in Cebu City over the past two weeks are now being looked into by the police. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, deputy director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), told reporters that they will be checking the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage in areas.....»»
Nationwide free clinic offers consultation, healthcare services
In line with its mission of providing accessible healthcare for Filipinos, RHEA Generics, a homegrown heritage brand and a pioneer in the generics industry, has rolled out its nationwide “Maaasahan Mo Free Clinic“ in partnership with Mercury Drug. [caption id="attachment_167845" align="aligncenter" width="1060"] The clinic is open to everyone every Saturday until September 2023.[/caption] The free clinic offers a range of essential healthcare services, including blood pressure checking, blood sugar testing, cholesterol screening and medical consultation. The clinic is open to everyone every Saturday until September 2023. Over 100 Mercury Drug stores are participating in this initiative. Individuals can avail of free healthcare services in locations such as Quezon City, Manila, Bulacan, Laguna, Pampanga, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and General Santos City, among others. Apart from ensuring widespread access to essential healthcare services, the initiative also seeks to promote disease prevention through patient education. RHEA Generics is also advocating the use of affordable generic medicines to keep Filipinos healthy and away from any preventable illnesses. PHILUSA Corporation president and general manager Neogin A. Evangelista said, “RHEA Generics continuously strives for affordable and world-class quality healthcare services to Filipinos, and the Maaasahan Mo Free Clinic is only one of our many efforts to make this possible. We encourage everyone to participate in this initiative and take advantage of this opportunity to receive basic medical services at no cost.” RHEA Generics provides world-class quality and safe health products and is one of the Philippines’ most trusted names in the field of generic medicine, producing uni-branded medicines. RHEA Generics has partnered with some of the world’s best pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Viatris, Sanofi, GSK, Otsuka, Merck, Fresenius Kabi, AstraZeneca, OEP, Lundbeck and Boehringer Ingelheim to assure world-class-quality medical products for every Filipino. To learn more about the Maaasahan Mo Free Clinic, visit the nearest Mercury Drug store or visitthe official Facebook page @RHEAGenericsPH. The post Nationwide free clinic offers consultation, healthcare services appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Presyo Merkado: Current prices of food in Metro Cebu markets
Presyo Merkado is a daily guide of prices of goods in different markets around Metro Cebu. Stay updated by checking our site and social media platforms every morning. (UPDATED) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Here are the prevailing prices of food and other commodities at the Mandaue City Public Market on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Mandaue […] The post Presyo Merkado: Current prices of food in Metro Cebu markets appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Coast Guard: MV Esperanza’s permit valid, no oil spill
The Philippine Coast Guard reported on Monday that the certificate of public convenience of the ill-fated MV Esperanza Star which caught fire off the waters of Panglao in Bohol on Sunday was valid. PCG Western Bohol station commander Lieutenant John Wenceslao also confirmed that there was no incident of oil spill in the waters of Panglao where the fire happened. “We are negative on the oil spill because the vessel is now already in a Cebu drydock facility,” Wenceslao said in an interview. He added that the certificate of public convenience, a permit needed so that a vessel can sail, of MV Esperanza is also binding. He confirmed that the vessel was owned by the family of Masbate Governor Antonio Kho, which he said has been cooperative. “Their representatives are in the hospital to facilitate the needs of the affected passengers. It is the responsibility of shipping lines to make ready the insurance for all passengers,” said Wenceslao. Earlier, Kho Shipping Lines said they are set to replace the damaged vessel this week with MV Cataingan to continue serving passengers and shippers of Iligan City and Lazi. Meanwhile, the Maritime Industry Authority said it is conducting a separate inquiry regarding the incident. “Our Enforcement Service has commenced the conduct of a marine safety investigation on the incident involving MV Esperanza Star. Part of the safety investigation is the checking and validation of documents and certificates. Our Enforcement Service is undertaking the same,” said Marina spokesperson Atty. Sharon Aledo on Monday. To recall, 72 passengers and crew of MV Esperanza Star were rescued after it caught fire Sunday dawn while en route to Tagbilaran City, Bohol from Lazi, Siquijor. It added to the long list of domestic vessels that had figured in fire incidents in the country’s vast water. The post Coast Guard: MV Esperanza’s permit valid, no oil spill appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Caught in the act: 2 face adultery raps in Talisay City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 35-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man will be facing charges of adultery after the woman’s husband caught them checking in at a lodging house in Talisay City last Wednesday evening, March 29, 2023. The Talisay City Police Station confirmed that two individuals accused of committing adultery have been turned over […] The post Caught in the act: 2 face adultery raps in Talisay City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Filipinos urged to fact-check to counter the spread of disinformation in the Philippines
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fact-checking is significant especially amidst the phenomenon of disinformation that is plaguing the Philippines. That is what the 2020 Marshall McLuhan Fellow Christian Esguerra emphasized in his talk during the Marshall McLuhan Forum Series on Responsible Media on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the University of San Jose-Recoletos. One of the […] The post Filipinos urged to fact-check to counter the spread of disinformation in the Philippines appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue City College gearing up for CHED execs’ visit
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City College (MCC) continues to prepare for the visit of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) which will be checking the school’s requirement compliance for free tuition. Dr. Lilybeth Mayol, acting MCC administrator, said that CHED would be visiting the school within the year but she did not know […] The post Mandaue City College gearing up for CHED execs’ visit appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City shooting: Cops checking if woman’s killing is drug-related
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are investigating if the shooting today, July 3, in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City of a 23-year-old woman that led to her death was a drug-related killing. This after police found out that some of the relatives of the victim, Gianne Abesia of Sitio Bato, Barangay Ermita, had allegedly been detained […] The post Cebu City shooting: Cops checking if woman’s killing is drug-related appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
DOH-7 verifying if health worker, who died of COVID-19 after vaccination, is from Central Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) on Thursday, March 18, said they were checking if the health worker who died due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after recently receiving a vaccine came from Central Visayas. “We still cannot confirm (if the patient came from Central Visayas) until we have […] The post DOH-7 verifying if health worker, who died of COVID-19 after vaccination, is from Central Visayas appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Talamban cops turn to CCTVs to shed light on killing of security guard
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are still checking the footage of security cameras in nearby establishments of the area where a 30-year-old security guard was shot dead by an unidentified assailant on March 7 in Barangay Talamban in Cebu City. Police Corporal Michael Angelo Singson of the Talamban Police Station said that they would need […] The post Talamban cops turn to CCTVs to shed light on killing of security guard appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City cops to greet New Year with Oplan Bulabog
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) will greet 2021 with the Oplan Bulabog for establishments around the city. Police Colonel Josefino Ligan, CCPO director, said that they would be checking random establishments for the implementation of the health protocols. The CCPO will especially check establishments that serve liquor and those accepting […] The post Cebu City cops to greet New Year with Oplan Bulabog appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»