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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 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.....»»
Lapu-lapu’s Cecille Tennis Club hosts 1-day friendly tournament
Lapu-lapu’s Cecille Tennis Club hosts 1-day friendly tournament.....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 13 February 2024
Cagayan de Oro artist to be honored during National Arts Month The late Pennessencio “Nonoy” Estarte, the city’s foremost artist, will be feted with honors during the celebration of the National Arts Month celebration this coming February 19. JC Salon, officer-in-charge of the Cagayan de Oro Museum, said the works of Estarte will be displayed […].....»»
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.....»»
Cebu City’s 87th Charter Day: A celebration of hope and optimism
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama led the city’s 87th Charter Day celebration on Saturday with the “hope and optimism” of a brighter future ahead. In his Charter Day message, Rama said that as the city continues to grow and evolve, the celebration should serve as a reminder of the its journey.....»»
Top 5 Spots in Lapu-Lapu to celebrate Valentine’s Day
For most people, Valentine’s Day is all about grand gestures of expressing love. On this special day, couples explore unique places to create a memorable Valentine’s Day experience with their loved ones. While the island of Mactan is known for its world-class beach destinations, the island offers other destinations perfect for couples. This Valentine’s Day,.....»»
Solo parents deserve bigger cash subsidy – Rep. Chan
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Solo parents, who are receiving minimum and below minimum wage, deserve more than the P1, 000 cash subsidy that is provided for in the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act. This was according to Lapu-Lapu City Lone District Representative Cindi King-Chan. Chan, who delivered a privilege speech during the “All Women Legislators.....»»
Lapu-Lapu drug bust: P680,000 ‘shabu’ seized from HVI
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities seized suspected shabu worth at least P680, 000 from a 28-year-old man described as a high-value individual, during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City on Friday afternoon, January 26, 2024. The subject of the operation was identified as Argie Omolon, a resident of the same barangay. Suspected.....»»
Statement of the IBP in support of the integrity and independence of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines stands squarely behind the Honorable Supreme Court, particularly the Court’s integrity and independence in the discharge of its functions......»»
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»
CLOSAP welcomes passage of ordinance for drug-free workplace
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- The City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP) welcomed the recent passage of an ordinance that institutionalizes the implementation of a drug-free workplace here. The ordinance authored by Councilor Emilio Galaroza Jr., the Chairman of the Committee on Health, mandates the conduct of authorized drug testing in all offices of.....»»
Bangsamoro folks reject Duterte’s Mindanao independence call
People from different sectors in the Bangsamoro region on Friday blatantly rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for Mindanao independence, asserting that they will never ever ruin the gains of their peace process with the national government......»»
Septic canal where 2-year-old boy drowned, drained
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Officials of Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City have started cleaning the open septic canal in Sitio 3-H where a child drowned recently. In a post, Basak Barangay Captain Jasmine “Daday” Chan said that they already drained the water in the septiccanal, with the help of the Clean and Green personnel of the.....»»
Lidasan: Is Mindanao independence the solution to our problems?
Lidasan: Is Mindanao independence the solution to our problems?.....»»
Chan questions resumption of vessel dismantling works in Punta Engaño
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The cease and desist order (CDO) that Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan issued against the dismantling of a ship that got stuck on the shores of Sitio Jansen in Barangay Punta Engano has not been lifted. Chan issued the clarification following reports that cutting works to dismantle the ship has resumed......»»
‘Kampilan’: A film chronicling Lapu-Lapu’s heroism as told in Maranao’s version
The Sultanate Films International is brewing a historical film that chronicles the heroism of Lapu-Lapu, regarded as the first Filipino hero who, along with his men, gallantly fought and beat the Spanish forces in the Battle of Mactan in 1521......»»
“Tickler, pitik, panghadlok, pangatik,” Duterte now says of his Mindanao independence call
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Exactly four Tuesdays after he called for Mindanao independence, former President Rodrigo Duterte made a turnaround and urged people to stop talking about separating from the Philippines, claiming his call was just a “tickler,” a “pitik” (flick), a “panghadlok” (scare) and a “pangatik” (joke). “Tickler lang yan,” he […].....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»