Japanese national nabbed for ‘lewd act’ released after posting bail
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A Japanese national, who was arrested for allegedly committing a lewd act while on a plane to Cebu, was released on Friday after he posted bail of P3,000. Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO), said that the 20-year-old suspect was charged for the violation.....»»
Japanese firm to double stake in REDC
Japanese conglomerate Tokai Corp. will double its equity exposure in Repower Energy Development Corp., a subsidiary of Pure Energy Holdings Corp......»»
Petro Gazz taps Japanese as new coach
The Petro Gazz Angels have named a new coach in Japanese mentor Koji Tsuzurabara......»»
Man nabbed after breaking into neighbor s house and witnessing 'ghosts' entering
Man nabbed after breaking into neighbor s house and witnessing 'ghosts' entering.....»»
Lodging house robbery attempt foiled after culprit nabbed by roving cops in Barangay Kamagayan
Lodging house robbery attempt foiled after culprit nabbed by roving cops in Barangay Kamagayan.....»»
Senior citizen who enjoyed doing laundry after taking drugs nabbed
Senior citizen who enjoyed doing laundry after taking drugs nabbed.....»»
2 alleged habal-habal drivers nabbed by roving cops after grabbing woman’s bag in Barangay Mabolo
2 alleged habal-habal drivers nabbed by roving cops after grabbing woman’s bag in Barangay Mabolo.....»»
Thief nabbed after robbing store in Carcar City
Thief nabbed after robbing store in Carcar City.....»»
Woman nabbed after sibling filed libel complaint against her
Woman nabbed after sibling filed libel complaint against her.....»»
After SC victory, young activists face arrest as local court issues warrant
The Bulacan local court, which orders the arrest, sets a bail amounting to P18,000 each for Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano.....»»
Mother nabbed for ‘sexually exploiting’ 8-year-old daughter online
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old mother from Cebu City will be spending some time in jail after she was nabbed for allegedly peddling her 8-year-old daughter by offering the child’s explicit photos and videos to foreign customers online. The suspect (name withheld) was tagged as a high-volume producer and seller of child pornography. The.....»»
Plugging loopholes and leakages
Less than two years after it took effect, Republic Act 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, may already need a thorough review in order for our legislators to find out whether indeed there are serious flaws and loopholes in the law and in its implementation and enforcement......»»
Seized Chinese released after paying ransom
A Chinese man seized in Makati has been released in Imus, Cavite after his family reportedly paid ransom to the kidnappers......»»
Seniors advised to register at Osca to qualify for expanded Centenarians Act
AN OFFICIAL from the Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs (Osca) said that for senior citizens in Davao City to qualify for the expanded Centenarians Act they should register first in their office......»»
EcoWaste Coalition: Over 20 Stores Sell Mercury Cosmetics in Pasay City
9 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition denounced the rampant sale in Pasay City of imported skin-whitening products laden with mercury as if such act is within the bounds of law.The group revealed the unlawful act after identifying over 20 retail stores that sell one or more brands of cosmetics adulterated with mercury, a highly toxic chemic.....»»
FACT CHECK | Mindanao comprises 28 provinces, not 27 as ‘Kulas’ writes
The Facebook post of famous Canadian vlogger BecomingFilipino that Mindanao has 27 provinces is wrong. Mindanao comprises 28 provinces as of September 2023, after Maguindanao province was divided into Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte with the ratification of Republic Act 11550 (An Act Dividing the Province of Maguindanao Into Two Provinces, namely: Maguindanao […].....»»
Cebu City drug bust: 18-year-old man nabbed with P102,000 ‘shabu’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An 18-year-old man, who is believed to be the suspect of a previous shooting incident, will be spending some time in jail after he was caught in the act of counting illegal drugs by police who were implementing a Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) in a public market in Barangay.....»»
EDITORIAL — Next, speedy justice
After a year of being on the run, Arnolfo Teves Jr. is finally being brought back to the country to face multiple indictments for serious offenses. Teves was arrested Thursday in East Timor’s capital Dili by local police. He had been hiding in plain sight in Timor-Leste, occasionally posting videos taunting Philippine authorities who wanted him for multiple murder cases......»»
San Fransico drug bust: Ex-drug surrenderee, cohort nabbed with P816,000 shabu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A drug peddler, who voluntarily surrendered earlier and completed the government’s reformation program, and his alleged cohort will be spending time in jail after they were arrested in a drug bust in San Francisco, Cebu Friday night. Jufer Belmoro, 40, and Jilou Montalban, 34, were nabbed with five packs of suspected.....»»
Pura Luka Vega arrested again by Manila Police District
'This stemmed from a complaint filed against them by three churches affiliated with the Philippines for Jesus Movement. The recommended bail is P360,000,' 'Drag Den' showrunner Rod Singh writes......»»
Pelare tells motel, lodge operators to prohibit entry of minors on Valentine’s Day
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Minors should never be allowed to enter lodges and motels, especially this Valentine’s Day, so that they won’t be victimized by human traffickers. Those who will defy this mandate will be charged for conspiracy in relation to Republic Act 7610 or “An Act Providing For Stronger Deterrence And Special Protection Against.....»»