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More king cobra sightings reported in Asturias, Toledo in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two more sightings of king cobras, locally known as “banakon,” were reported in different areas in Cebu: one in Asturias and another in Toledo City on Thursday, February 8. In a Facebook post by CDN Digital detailing the timeline of king cobra sightings in Cebu on February 8, several local residents.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerFeb 9th, 2024

Why are there several sightings of king cobras in Cebu?

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mating has been identified as the reason behind the increasing number of king cobra sightings in Cebu. This is according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR), which addressed the recent spike of cobra sightings in Cebu on Tuesday, January 30. READ: King Cobra spotted in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Large king cobra killed in Asturias, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A large king cobra, locally known as banakon, was sighted and killed in Barangay Ubogon, Asturias, a town in northern Cebu. In a Facebook post on March 6, a member of the Philippine Snake ID page shared an image of a deceased cobra, seeking assistance from the public in identifying the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

King Cobra sighted again in Dalaguete, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  Roughly two weeks after a 64-year-old farmer died in Dalaguete due to an alleged King Cobra bite, another sighting of the feared reptile was reported in the town. Recently, residents in Barangay Caleriohan, Dalaguete, reported seeing a King Cobra, locally known as “banakon,” on Sunday, February 11. In a Facebook post.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: King Cobra sighted again in Dalaguete, Cebu

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. King Cobra sighted again in Dalaguete, Cebu Roughly two weeks after a 64-year-old farmer died in Dalaguete due to an alleged King Cobra bite, another sighting of the feared reptile.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

2 king cobras spotted again in Busay

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There was apparently another sighting of the deadly king cobra in Cebu. This time it was in Brgy. Busay in the the capital Cebu City.  READ: King Cobra spotted in Busay, Cebu City 2 king cobras Several residents in Roosevelt, Brgy. Busay were shocked to see not just one but two.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

King cobra sighted in Naga City, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another king cobra, locally known as “banakon,” was  sighted in Sitio Guindulman, Barangay Patag in Naga City in southern Cebu. In a Facebook post on Saturday, February 10, a local resident shared an image of a deceased cobra, seeking assistance from the public in identifying the snake sighted in their area,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Another king cobra seen in Sogod, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another king cobra, locally known as Banakon in Cebuano, has been sighted in Barangay Bagakay, Sogod, a northern town in Cebu. In a Facebook post on Monday, February 5, a member of the Philippine Snake ID page shared an image of a deceased cobra, seeking assistance from the public in identifying.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Utlang calls for preservation of king cobras: ‘They do not attack unless provoked’

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Unless threatened or cornered, the king cobra, just like any other snakes, would not attack humans. This was according to Dr. Alice Utlang, Cebu City’s special assistant on veterinary, agriculture, and fishery concerns, who added that king cobras locally known as ‘banakon’ are ‘harmless’ animals. “Kanang mga bitin specifically cobra, mahadlok.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

UFO sightings mostly ‘ordinary objects’ says Pentagon report

WASHINGTON — A Pentagon report on UFO sightings said U.S. government investigations since the end of World War Two have found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology and had concluded that most sightings were misidentified ordinary objects and phenomena. The report released on Friday follows on from a 2022 Pentagon announcement that its then newly formed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

King Cobra spotted in Busay, Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A group of friends trekking in Barangay Busay, Cebu City got the shock of their lives when they saw up close a King Cobra, a highly venomous snake, blocking their path. In a post on Philippine Snake ID, a website that identifies and classifies snakes, one Eimanna Gutierez shared the experience.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Spot a snake? Contact the barangay first for assistance

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The sightings of king cobras and other types of snakes have become prevalent in Cebu recently. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) has previously stated that among the reasons for the increasing sightings in Cebu are the mating season and the destruction of their habitat. The agency.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

King Cobra bite not ruled out in death of Dalaguete farmer

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities in the town of Dalaguete in southern Cebu cannot conclude yet if the death of a 64-year-old farmer was caused by a king cobra. The Dalaguete Police Station and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) said that the death of the farmer from Barangay Babayongan still needs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Valentine’s Day Wedding: 26 couples exchange ‘I Dos’ in Toledo City

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — February 14 was a very important day for 26 couples in Toledo City who availed of the city government’s free wedding program. Mayor Marjorie Piczon Perales officiated the exchange of wedding vows and the special event was being held at the Toledo Sports Center, the city’s Public Information Office said. READ:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Toledo City robbery suspect tries to commit suicide

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Patrolman Jaymar Exequiel, who was accused of robbing the Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative in Sitio Luray II, Toledo City, tried to commit suicide while inside his detention cell at the Toledo City Police Station on Saturday morning, January 13. According to Police Chief Master Sergeant Dante Hilongos, Exequiel used the lace of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: 2 king cobras spotted again in Busay

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, January 29, 2024. 2 king cobras spotted again in Busay There was apparently another sighting of the deadly king cobra in Cebu. This time it was in Brgy. Busay in the the capital.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Pentagon study finds no sign of alien life in reported UFO sightings going back decades

WASHINGTON — A Pentagon study released Friday that examined reported sightings of UFOs over nearly the last century found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence, a conclusion consistent with past U.S. government efforts to assess the accuracy of claims that have captivated public attention for decades. The study from the Defense Department’s All-domain Anomaly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Barrita: King cobra

Barrita: King cobra.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: 2 King Cobras killed in Cebu City

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. 2 King Cobras killed in Cebu City Two King Cobras were recently spotted and killed in a Cebu City barangay heightening fears about the highly venomous reptiles’ presence in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Biz Leaders Welcome Coal-Fired Power Plant Expansion in Toledo City to Prevent Outages

Business stakeholders in Cebu welcomed the expansion project of a coal-fired power plant in Toledo City as a way to prevent outages that happened in Aklan early this year. They said that concerns about the environment will be “outweighed” by the economic benefits that will come with more power supply considering the dwindling reserves in […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Cebu’s 10th most wanted for rape nabbed in Toledo City

Cebu’s 10th most wanted for rape nabbed in Toledo City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024