Cebu on red alert for 'AuringPH
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province and Cebu City are now under red alert for the incoming Tropical Storm Auring. This means that all emergency and disaster personnel of the local government units (LGUs) are already on-standby to respond to any emergencies especially now that Cebu has been placed under Storm Signal Number 1. Storm […] The post Cebu on red alert for #AuringPH appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
LTO-7 on high alert for Holy Week
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is on high alert starting March 24 to 31, for the Holy Week. The LTO-7 announced their “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana Santa and Summer Vacation 2024” in a press release last Friday. Director Glen Galario has instructed all LTO-7 district and extension offices.....»»
Charter Day, Prayer Rally: Cebu City police on full alert
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Charter Day celebration and Anti-Charter Change Prayer Rally this weekend, February 24-25, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, CCPO spokesperson, relayed that the full alert status has been enforced starting Friday morning, February 23. According to Rafter,.....»»
Bohol encounter: Police on full alert following clash with ‘NPA fighters’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Bohol encounter on Friday between government forces and NPA rebels has put the province’s entire police force on full alert status. Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Norman Nuez said the Bohol encounter occurred in Bilar town. Nuez also relayed the agency’s official statement in a video posted.....»»
Mactan airport, all commercial air strips on heightened alert following bomb threat
MANILA, Philippines — The Mactan Airport and all commercial airports across the country are placed on heightened alert after the Air Traffic Service (ATS) received a bomb threat via electronic mail (email) on Friday. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said the email claimed that aircraft from Manila, going to Puerto Princesa, Mactan-Cebu,.....»»
Angeles residents evacuated amid ‘Egay’
Angeles City, Pampanga — The local government here on Tuesday ordered the preemptive evacuation of residents living near riverbanks and creeks as part of its preparations for the coming super typhoon “Egay.” Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. said that he instructed Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer chief Rudy Simeon and City Engineer Donato Dizon to lead the evacuation, stressing that it is better to be alert and prepared before any disaster happens. He also assured that in the event of an emergency, the city government — through the ACDRRMO and CEO — is ready to respond to any rescue, evacuation and clearing operations. According to Simeon, the ACDRRMO is closely monitoring the major river channels in Angeles City, the Abacan River and Sapang Balen Creek and as of the moment, no incident of overflowing and soil erosion on both sides of the riverbanks and creeks were reported. Waterflows in Sapang Balen creek and Abacan River, on the other hand, are still under normal condition. The ACDRRMO is in continuous coordination with the 33 Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils for any alerts in case of typhoon “Egay’s” onslaught. Meanwhile, Dizon said that his roving teams are ready to clear roads from any obstructions. Lazatin, meantime, wants to ensure everyone’s safety in the event of emergencies like strong winds toppling down certain obstructions. In other developments, at least 480 passengers are stranded in two ports of Western Visayas following the cancellation of trips due to super typhoon “Egay” and the southwest monsoon on Tuesday. Data from the Coast Guard District Western Visayas showed that 165 passengers bound for Tabuelan, Cebu were stranded at the Barcelona port in Escalante, Negros Occidental while 315 others bound for Mindoro, Romblon, and Batangas were stuck at the Caticlan Jetty port in Malay, Aklan. Canceled trips included those from ports of Estancia, Iloilo going to Sicogon/Gigantes Island; Concepcion to Tambaliza, Igbon, and Malangabang; Bancal in Carles to Gigantes Island, all in Iloilo and Ajuy port going to EB Magalona in Negros Occidental. Trips from the port of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental going to Toledo, Cebu were also suspended. The Montenegro Shipping Lines canceled its trips from Lapuz wharf going to Guimaras. Trips from Iloilo City to Bacolod City via Ocean Jet and Weesam Express were canceled except for the latter’s 11:30 a.m. schedule. The post Angeles residents evacuated amid ‘Egay’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
4 yellow alerts until Aug —DoE
The Department of Energy expects four yellow alerts by the third week of July and in August with the onset of the El Niño phenomenon. According to Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevarra, there will be three yellow alerts in August based on the agency’s power outlook for the dry season. While a yellow alert does not necessarily result in power disruptions, Guevarra nevertheless said expensive power may be tapped to stave off any outages. “We always say this, when we have a yellow alert we can run our more expensive diesel plants so we don’t have brownouts. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has that ready, and that’s in their plan, the ancillary services in case we actually have a lack of supply,” Guevarra said during a public briefing Friday. A yellow alert denotes low reserves on the grid and is issued when the operating margin is insufficient to meet the regulating and contingency requirements of the grid. Ready to cover supply gap According to Guevarra, power plant operators are willing and very cooperative in augmenting the power supply. She said the power generators will perform preventive maintenance to ensure that the country would not suffer power interruptions for the remaining part of the year. “We are ready for up to four possible yellow alerts for the rest of the year,” she said. The NGCP is also speeding up the completion of three major projects: the San Hermosa to San Jose interconnection in Luzon, the Mindanao-Visayas link, and the Cebu-Negros-Panay project 3, all of which are expected to be completed by August. The projects are expected to alleviate the impact of El Niño as the electricity from hydroelectric plants is depleted. “Today, many of our hydro plants are located in Mindanao. What’s good about Mindanao is that only two-thirds of their supply becomes their demand. So El Niño will not pose a problem for Mindanao and Visayas. In Luzon, the impact is quite significant,” Guevarra said The post 4 yellow alerts until Aug —DoE appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Phivolcs raises Mayon volcano status to Alert Level 2
MANILA, Philippines —State volcanologists on Monday raised alert level 2 over Mayon volcano due to increasing unrest. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said alert 2 means, “there is current unrest driven by shallow magmatic processes that could eventually lead to phreatic eruptions or even precede hazardous magmatic eruption.” The agency said alert level […] The post Phivolcs raises Mayon volcano status to Alert Level 2 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City sends heavy equipment to landslide-prone areas for super typhoon Betty
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) has prepositioned heavy equipment for landslide-prone areas in the city as part of its preparations for the effects of Super Typhoon Betty. CCDRRMO head Harold Alcontin told CDN Digital that they have raised Blue Alert since Wednesday, May 24, 2023, which […] The post Cebu City sends heavy equipment to landslide-prone areas for super typhoon Betty appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu on Alert Level 2 sans restrictions
The provincial government of Cebu has assured its residents that there will be no renewed implementation of coronavirus disease 2019 restrictions amid the resolution issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force placing the province on both Alert Levels 1 and 2. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said that the provincial government will not restrict livelihoods and businesses from fully opening amid the implementation of the alert levels. “Cebu Province has moved on, moved forward earlier than all others. And now,we intend to soar to even greater heights. How do we do this? Not by restricting livelihoods and businesses once again, putting a dent on our economy. We are only trying to recover,” Garcia said. To recall, the IATF earlier issued Resolution No. 6-C series of 2023, recommending to place 26 areas, including majority of Cebu province, under Alert Level 2 and there were 13 LGUs in Cebu island have been placed at Alert Level 1 status. The IATF order said that areas placed under Alert Level 2 are “mandated” to impose restrictions such as 50 percent capacity in establishments indoors for fully vaccinated adults and 70 percent capacity outdoors, while areas under Alert Level 1 are allowed intrazonal and interzonal travel with no restrictions based on age and co-morbidities. Garcia stressed that Cebu’s priority is now focused on post-pandemic rebuilding of the economy. “It’s a very confusing list. It’s either they were confused or they just want to confuse, but we will not be part of their confusion,” said the governor. The LGUs in Cebu placed under Alert Level 1 are the Tri-Cities of Mandaue, Cebu and Lapu-Lapu; as well as Alcoy, Borbon, City of Naga, Talisay City, Oslob, Pilar, Poro, Santander and Tudela. The rest are under Alert Level 2. Meantime, the provincial government’s legal consultants Atty. Benjamin Cabrido and Atty. Rory Jon Sepulveda emphasized that Cebu “will not apply” and “will not recognize” the new mandate from the IATF, arguing that it’s only recommendatory and not the policy of the state. The post Cebu on Alert Level 2 sans restrictions appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BI on alert vs alien docs fakers
The Bureau of Immigration has alerted its personnel at the airports following several interceptions of Senegalese using fake travel documentation. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed concern over the number of Senegal nationals who were caught in possession of passports with fraudulent BI stamps and visas. “This implies that there might be a syndicate that defrauds these Africans and offers to fix their documents, but instead gives them fake ones,” he said in a statement. At the same time, the BI chief warned foreigners in the country not to fall prey to syndicates and report them to authorities in case they have encountered these unscrupulous individuals. “Foreign nationals in the country should not seek the assistance of fixers that promise to process your papers illegally,” he said. “Report these fixers immediately to the police so they can be arrested and jailed.” The BI earlier reported intercepting three Senegalese passengers, including two minors, at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport for attempting to leave with fraudulent Immigration stamps in their passports. Further examination of their travel documents by the BI’s forensic documents laboratory revealed that the Schengen visas pasted on their passports were also counterfeit. The Bureau also reported intercepting the application of a Senegal man with a fake BI stamp impressed on his passport early this month. Tansingco said the BI has already coordinated with the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police to investigate the syndicate behind the production of the fake travel documents. He also urged the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. “We urge the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Do not fall prey to these syndicates who are only looking to make a quick buck,” he said. The post BI on alert vs alien docs fakers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
IATF raises COVID-19 alert level in most parts of PH; some restrictions in effect
MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) raised COVID-19 Alert Level 2 in 26 areas, including Cebu Province, from April 15 to 30, 2023, with some restriction that needed to be followed. In a Resolution No. 6-C series of 2023, the IATF said it has approved the […] The post IATF raises COVID-19 alert level in most parts of PH; some restrictions in effect appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
All ports in Cebu will be under heightened alert for Holy Week
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) will activate its “Oplan Byaheng Ayos” for the Holy Week and Summer 2023. The CPA, in a statement, announced that it will place all ports in Cebu under heightened alert to step up all security and safety measures in response to the directive issued by the Department of […] The post All ports in Cebu will be under heightened alert for Holy Week appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu Province Plans to Adapt a Calculated Approach Against ASF
Culling pigs infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) is one way to prevent the spread of the disease. However, even pigs not infected with the disease are also culled if they are on the affected farm. Cebu detected its first ASF case in Carcar City earlier this month and is now on high alert to […].....»»
Cebu City To Celebrate Its 86th Charter Day
In line with the celebration of the 86th Charter Day of Cebu City on February 24, the city government announced a week-long celebration of the city’s charter day. The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said that they will be on high alert during the city’s week-long celebration of its charter day. CCPO will also tighten […].....»»
Cops on alert as CV residents welcome new year
CEBU CITY, Philippines –At least 2, 000 policemen are now deployed in the different localities in Central Visayas to ensure peace and order and compliance with firecracker-related regulations during the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations. Police Brigadier General Jerry Bearis, director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas, said they anticipate […] The post Cops on alert as CV residents welcome new year appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Lapu-Lapu cops already on full alert status for Christmas, New Year celebrations
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has already placed themselves in full alert status in lieu of the upcoming celebration of Christmas and New Year. This was confirmed by Police Colonel Elmer Lim, chief of LCPO. Due to this, Lim said that they had already minimized the leave of absence of […] The post Lapu-Lapu cops already on full alert status for Christmas, New Year celebrations appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
RMFB-7 on full alert status after ambush of Army intel officers in NegOcc
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Mobile Force Battalion in Central Visayas (RMFB-7) is on full alert status following the death of two Army intelligence officers, who were ambushed by unknown assailants on Thursday, Nov. 24, in Barangay Camboguit in Sipalay City in Negros Occidental. Police Lieutenant Colonel Ronan Claravall, force commander of the RMFB-7, […] The post RMFB-7 on full alert status after ambush of Army intel officers in NegOcc appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandaue police to remain on full alert status until Thursday
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue police will remain on full deployment despite recording fewer people visiting the different cemeteries in the city on Wednesday, November 2. Police Lieutenant Colonel Franc Rusolf Oriol, MCPO deputy city director for operations and spokesperson, said that their personnel will remain there until 6 a.m on Thursday, November 3. This […] The post Mandaue police to remain on full alert status until Thursday appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu port braces for Kalag-Kalag; 300,000 passengers expected
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Around 300,000 passengers would be expected to hit ports in Cebu as the long weekend drew near, port authorities reported. The Cebu Port Authority (CPA), in a statement, said they would be on heightened alert in a span of one week — beginning Friday, Oct. 28 until Nov. 4 — in […] The post Cebu port braces for Kalag-Kalag; 300,000 passengers expected appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Netizens gush over Jericho Rosales and son Santino’s new video: ‘Mukhang magtropa lang sila’
CEBU, Philippines— New heartthrob alert! Netizens could not help but gush over actor Jericho Rosales’ handsome son Santino Rosales. On Instagram, the actor shared their father and son moment and captioned it, “Suiiiiii.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jerichorosalesofficial As seen in the video, Jericho attended Santino’s recent football game. […] The post Netizens gush over Jericho Rosales and son Santino’s new video: ‘Mukhang magtropa lang sila’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»