Lapu-Lapu drug test: Tourism office JO positive for illegal drugs
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- One tested positive for using illegal drugs during a surprise drug test conducted by the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) on Friday, March 15, for the occupants of the Tourism, Historical, and Cultural Affairs Commission (TCHAC) building. The government structure is occupied by tourism office personnel and employees.....»»
Around P10M in illegal drugs seized in two-day anti-drug ops in Central Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Close to 150 suspected drug personalities, and illegal drugs worth around P10 million were seized following a two-day anti-drug operation in Central Visayas. Police in the region conducted another round of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (Sacleo) over the weekend, Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police.....»»
Korean national dies after falling from Mactan building
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A Korean national died after he reportedly fell from the second floor of a building in Mactan Newtown, in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City. The incident was reported to the police at 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO), said.....»»
Lapu-Lapu City signs agreement with private firm for socialized housing project
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —The Lapu-Lapu City Government has entered into an agreement with a private firm for a socialized housing project in Barangay Calawisan that is scheduled to be realized this year. On Thursday, April 4, Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan and Johndorf Ventures Corporation President/CEO Richard Lim formally signed a Deed of Donation for the.....»»
Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»
Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»
Lapu-Lapu road clearing: Ahong promises relocation to 53 vendors near Plaza Rizal
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The Lapu-Lapu City Government is currently looking for an alternative vending site for approximately 53 vendors who will be displaced by a road clearing operation near Plaza Rizal in Barangay Poblacion. The planned road clearing operation was in compliance with the directive of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).....»»
DPWH to fund P5.385B worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu in 2025
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will fund P5.385 billion worth of projects for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. These projects were submitted to Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan during its City Development Council (CDC) meeting. The amount has four components, which consist of the Asset Preservation Program, National Road Network.....»»
Lapu-Lapu police nab ‘masterminds’ in murder of night market collector
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Policemen in Lapu-Lapu City have arrested the two individuals who were tagged as the alleged masterminds in the murder of night market collector Christopher Ceniza last January 2. Helen Madal, the head of the city’s clearing team, and her ‘right-hand man’ Reynan Maloloy-on were arrested on Thursday, March 14, in their.....»»
Lapu-Lapu killing: Construction worker stabbed dead by man with 23-inch bolo
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 52-year-old construction worker died after he was stabbed by another construction worker in Purok Thunder, Timpolok, Barangay Babag in Lapu-Lapu City on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024. The victim was identified as Victor Franco Tolo, with a live-in partner, a resident of the place. READ: Senior citizen hacked to death.....»»
Lapu-Lapu City: Suspects offered P75,000 to kill market assistant
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — One of the suspects in the murder of Lapu-Lapu City Market Assistant Christopher Ceniza said he was offered cash to serve as the driver of the gunman’s getaway vehicle. But he never received his share of the P75, 000 that was promised by the mastermind, whom he identified as a certain.....»»
7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war
Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»
Rising athlete Yee eyes upcoming Ironman 70.3 Lapu-Lapu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano rising athlete Franklin Ferdie Yee will test his mettle in the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu on April 21. Yee, a rising triathlete who represents both the Asian Orthopedics multisports team and the University of San Carlos (USC) track and field team, recently clinched a record-setting win in the 2024 Clark.....»»
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.....»»
Holy Week drugs: CV police seize P39.3M in illegal drugs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holy Week drugs worth P39,370,368 were seized by Central Visayas police who also apprehended 1,296 suspects during this period. According to data from the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), this accomplishment was the result of unrelenting police operations conducted from March 24-31, 2024. PRO-7 earlier relayed that this year’s.....»»
Murder case filed vs 5 tagged in slay of Lapu market collector
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A murder case was filed against five individuals tagged in the killing of a Lapu-Lapu City market collector. Public Market Executive Assistant for Market Operations, Christopher Ceniza was shot-killed by two individuals riding a motorcycle on January 5, while collecting market fees from the vendors. Two of the suspects, who served as.....»»
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.....»»
Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators
The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»
LCPO gets an acting city director
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has a new acting city director following the promotion and transfer of Police Colonel Elmer Lim to another region. This was confirmed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson for the LCPO. Torres stated that Police Colonel Noel Flores, the current Deputy Regional Director for.....»»
Mayor Chan inspects construction of Pangan-an bridge
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan of Lapu-Lapu City led an ocular inspection for the construction of a bridge linking the islet barangay of Pangan-an to mainland Olango Island. Accompanied by representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), City Engineering Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), City Planning.....»»
Hontiveros dares both Marcos and Duterte to undergo drug test
MANILA, Philippines — In order to put an end to tirades from both camps, opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros encouraged on Wednesday both President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former chief executive Rodrigo Duterte to undergo drug tests. “Drug testing should always be suspicionless and voluntary. Para matapos na ang patutsadahan sa drug use ng dalawang.....»»