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Cebu City buy-bust: Over P12M ‘shabu’ seized from 2 HVIs

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police confiscated over P12 million worth of suspected shabu from the possession of two men during a bust-bust operation in Brgy. Bulacao, Cebu City on Tuesday evening, March 26. The buy-bust operation was conducted at around 10 p.m. in Lower Sario in Brgy. Bulacao. One of the suspects was identified as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings

The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Employee who drove away street kids using broom transferred

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu employee who drove away street kids sleeping on the welcome signage of the Mactan Economic Zone 1 was transferred to a different department. The video of the incident went viral online and gained mixed reactions from netizens. In the video, the employee was seen approaching the kids with a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Cebu City drug bust: 5 persons nabbed, P102,000 ‘shabu’ seized

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City drug bust led to the arrest of a man, who was once arrested for a drug case and released on bail, and his nephew and 3 others after a buy bust in Barangay Basak-San Nicolas, Cebu City on Thursday evening, February 15, 2024. The operation, which was initiated.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Cebu City buy-bust: 3 nabbed in Calamba drug den

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Law enforcers arrested a 51-year-old man, who was believed to the maintaining a suspected drug den, and two of his alleged visitors during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City Monday night. Reports coming from concerned citizens led authorities to the drug den in Sitio Mangga that is allegedly being operated.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Ex-con caught with P6.8M ‘shabu’ in Cebu City buy-bust

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An ex-convict is going back of jail after he was caught Monday night with P6.8 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City. Harold Domen Yu alias “Jono,” who was able to dispose one to two kilos of shabu per week, was considered a high-value.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Shear line affects over 80-K families in Davao

The shear line in the Davao Region has had a significant impact on over 80,000 families, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). The affected families are spread across Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental. Evacuation efforts have been underway, with some families still in shelters. Tragically, casualties have been reported, including fatalities and injuries due to landslides and flooding. The infrastructure has also suffered, with roads and bridges being blocked or damaged. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has been providing relief to affected residents, and the local government units have also contributed aid. In response to the shear line, the OCD-Davao has raised its Blue Alert status, emphasizing the need for intensified monitoring and immediate mobilization of resources. The situation remains challenging, with ongoing flooding and landslides affecting numerous areas in the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu buy-bust: HVI nabbed with P7.5M shabu

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A high-value individual (HVI) was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Sitio Lawis, Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City on Black Saturday, March 30. Police identified that drug suspect as Bryan Torrefranca Bolante, who is also known for his aliases ‘Bi-an or Bayan.’ Bolante, 20, works as a construction worker and is from the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Drug suspect yields 1 kilo of shabu in Cebu City buy-bust

Drug suspect yields 1 kilo of shabu in Cebu City buy-bust.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Naga City employee nabbed for ‘stealing’ P12M in gov’t collections

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 44-year-old liquidating officer of Naga City, Cebu was arrested by the police on Monday, February 19, for allegedly stealing City Hall collections that accumulated to a total of P12 million. The arrested employee was identified as Jesette Kristy Villarta Rivera, a resident of Barangay North Poblacion. City Treasurer Anna Maria.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu City Hall worker positive for drugs

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Another employee of the Lapu-Lapu City Hall has tested positive for illegal drug use. Garry Lao, the executive director of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP), confirmed that the employee is one of the 64 individuals working for the City Engineering Motorpool and General Services Office (GSO).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

2 tulak laglag sa drug bust

Aabot sa P2 milyong halaga ng shabu ang nasabat sa dalawang high-value target sa ikinasang buy bust operation. The post 2 tulak laglag sa drug bust first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and out of Cebu. Here’s what you need to know this Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City A 63-year-old father landed in jail after he allegedly gunned down his own son whom he had an altercation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Teacher, her live-in partner nabbed in buy-bust in upland Cebu City

Teacher, her live-in partner nabbed in buy-bust in upland Cebu City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News17 hr. 8 min. ago

Drug peddler nabbed in N. Ecija buy-bust

Drug peddler nabbed in N. Ecija buy-bust.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

P1.3M ‘shabu’ nakuha atol sa buy-bust

P1.3M ‘shabu’ nakuha atol sa buy-bust.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

2 nasikop sa buy-bust

2 nasikop sa buy-bust.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Man yields P1.5 million shabu in buy-bust

Man yields P1.5 million shabu in buy-bust.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Cebu City buy-bust: 2 street-level drug pushers arrested anew

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 62-year-old woman and her alleged cohort, who were previously arrested for possessing and selling illegal drugs, landed back in jail on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024. This was after they were arrested during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Sitio Ibabao, Barangay Mambaling in Cebu City. The buy-bust was conducted at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024