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 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.....»»
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 CBDRP grads get livelihood aid
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Ninety-six individuals who completed the Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation Program (CBDRP) received P5,000 cash each from Lapu-Lapu City’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). The distribution of the livelihood assistance was held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the City Sports Complex. The beneficiaries of.....»»
Lapu-Lapu shooting: Drug surrenderee killed Sunday night
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A drug surrenderee died after he was shot four times by a still unidentified gunman while he was transporting a passenger inside a subdivision in Lapu-Lapu City. The shooting incident happened Sunday night at the Mactan Country Homes Subdivision in Barangay Babag, according to Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the.....»»
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: 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.....»»
Minglanilla drug bust: Security guard, construction worker nabbed with P3.4M ‘shabu’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A security guard and a construction worker, who moonlight as drug peddlers, were caught with suspected shabu worth P3.4 million during a buy-bust operation in Minglanilla, Cebu on Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024. The suspects were identified as Selfred Pojio Silva aka “Odo”, 48, a security guard; and Elmer Morales Bucog,.....»»
Man nabbed for carrying a gun in Lapu-Lapu City
Man nabbed for carrying a gun in Lapu-Lapu City.....»»
Mom stabbed dead by bro-in-law in Malabuyoc
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old woman did not survive after her brother-in-law allegedly stabbed her several times while she was breastfeeding her baby at home on the morning of Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The incident occurred in Sitio Calugtugan, Barangay Cerdeña, Malabuyoc town, southwestern Cebu. The victim, identified as 31-year-old Honeylyn Tamayo, a mother.....»»
Jeepney phaseout hinarang ng mga employer, worker
Naglabas ng nagkakaisang pahayag ang mga employer at worker group upang tutulan ang phaseout ng mga jeepney sa PUV Modernization Program. The post Jeepney phaseout hinarang ng mga employer, worker first appeared on Abante......»»
Higit 300 PNR worker nganga sa tigil-biyahe
Nasa 314 ang mga job order worker na apektado ng tigil-biyahe at humihiling na mabigyan ng trabaho dahil sa kanilang matagal nang serbisyo sa Philippine National Railways. The post Higit 300 PNR worker nganga sa tigil-biyahe first appeared on Abante......»»
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.....»»
Farmer stabbed by common-law partner over cellphone
CEBU CITY, Philippines –A 32-year-old farmer was stabbed by his common-law partner in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, on Wednesday morning, April 17, allegedly because of an argument over a mobile phone. The victim was identified as Ronjo Jesus Habolillo, 32, a farmer who lives in Barangay Kalamtukan of the said town while the suspect is.....»»
Grade 12 student stabbed in Argao town
Grade 12 student stabbed in Argao town.....»»
Mayor Chan promises legal assistance to swindling victims
LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU — The Lapu-Lapu City Government, through the City Legal Office (CLO), promised to provide legal assistance against an alleged swindler, along with her accomplice, after they repeatedly sold lots with questionable status in Barangay Canjulao. On Monday, February 19, the alleged swindler faced around 15 individuals who were her victims, with the.....»»
Calapan, Oriental Mindoro barangay councilman stabbed dead in his house
The Calapan mayor and the Rotary Club offered a reward of P300,000 for information to help solve the killing of Anacorito Bolor, a barangay official fond of wearing gold necklaces, bracelets, and rings in public.....»»
Man from Argao faces parricide charge for killing his grandfather
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities in Argao, Cebu have filed a complaint for parricide against a 37-year-old man who allegedly stabbed to death his own grandfather last April 14. The incident happened at the victim’s house in Sitio Alang-alang, Brgy. Bogo in Argao town, southern Cebu. Argao police identified the suspect as Weldrin Lovitos, 37,.....»»
Suspect in killing of young woman in Pinamungajan, Cebu arrested
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It seemed rage and fear drove an 18-year-old man to kill a young woman whose body was found in a creek in Pinamungajan town, southern Cebu. Police there confirmed arresting the suspect behind the killing of Jocelyn Caparida Samillon, 21. READ: Young woman found dead in Pinamungajan, Cebu He was identified as.....»»
IRONMAN 70.3 marks 10th anniversary with Lapu-Lapu race
The IRONMAN Philippines celebrates a milestone 10th anniversary staging of its 70.3 triathlon series in Lapu-Lapu City on April 21, featuring a diverse and international roster of competitors, all vying for the overall championships in the men’s and women’s divisions......»»
‘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......»»