Over 500 caught violating protocols in Cebu City markets in just 2 weeks
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 500 persons were apprehended at different Cebu City markets for failing to comply with the basic health protocols. The Cebu City Market Operations Division (MOD) has started intensely implementing the health protocols since January 25, 2021, due to the spike in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the city. […] The post Over 500 caught violating protocols in Cebu City markets in just 2 weeks appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Over 40 defective weighing scales seized in Carbon Market
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the City Markets (OCM) of the Cebu City Government has confiscated over 40 defective weighing scales in Carbon Public Market as of March 21. Led by Market Administrator Robert Barquilla, the operation, dubbed “Operation Timbangan,” aims to ensure accurate measurements for customers. Barquilla, with assistance from Task Force.....»»
Man jailed for stealing items from school
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 26-year-old man landed in jail after being caught stealing from an elementary school in Barangay Langtad, Naga City, Cebu, early Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024. The suspect was identified as Angelito Cudias Apeliano, 26, an unemployed resident of Barangay Pasil, Santander, Cebu. In a phone interview with CDN Digital, Police.....»»
Mason caught with ‘shabu’ in Cebu City drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 40-year-old mason who was reportedly on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA 7) regional target list was caught with P136,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Sitio NGA, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, March 14, 2024. The arrested person was identified as Ricky J. Palanas,.....»»
Moalboal gov’t launches investigation on viral diving incident
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The local government of Moalboal town in southwestern Cebu reminded the public not to touch marine wildlife when diving in their seawaters. This after a diver was caught on video touching a passing turtle while diving in Tañon Strait near Panagsama Beach, in Moalboal. READ MORE: Thresher shark joins sardine run in Moalboal.....»»
Brothers from Bohol nabbed with P68M shabu in Carreta buy-bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 47-year-old man took only more than two months to stay out of jail and this time around he brought along his 53-year-old brother with him to prison. This was after he and his brother were caught with 10 kilograms of suspected shabu with a market value of P68 million during.....»»
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.....»»
Man, his nephew caught with over P2M ‘shabu’ in Cebu City drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspected shabu worth over P2 million were confiscated from the possession of two men who were collared in a buy-bust operation in the mountain barangay of Malubog in Cebu City, Tuesday night. The suspects were identified as Ronald Gabunada, 40, and his nephew, Jestoni Rom, 32, who is an ex-convict. Both.....»»
‘Shabu’ worth P2.7M recovered from 2 ex-cons in Cebu City drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An electric bike (e-bike) driver and a delivery app rider, who are both ex-convicts, landed back in jail after they were caught with P2.7 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Cebu City on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The arrested persons were identified as e-bike driver Rimark Espinosa.....»»
Adultery: Brgy. kagawad, mistress caught inside motel in Mandaue
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A possible case of adultery awaits a barangay kagawad and his mistress who were caught inside a motel in Mandaue City, on Friday evening, January 26, 2024. The suspects were identified as Carl Nelson Arnoco, 41 years old, a resident of Tawason, Mandaue City, and Gilda Cadungog Labares, 60 years old,.....»»
Ex-con caught with P6.8M ‘shabu’ in Cebu City buy-bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An ex-convict is going back of jail after he was caught Monday night with P6.8 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City. Harold Domen Yu alias “Jono,” who was able to dispose one to two kilos of shabu per week, was considered a high-value.....»»
Love blooms at the CCLEX; marriage proposal draws ‘kilig’ online
CEBU CITY, Philippines — At about kilometer 20 of their 24-kilometer run in last Sunday’s Cebu City Marathon, Mikel Hermosada and Jesanine Bandang stopped to have their photos taken by photographer John Velez. They were in the middle of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway, which is part of the marathon route. The interaction was caught on.....»»
Bohol drug bust: Raps readied against 2 suspects caught with P1.8M shabu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Dauis town in Bohol Province are readying charges of illegal possession and selling of illegal drugs against a 21-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, who were caught with nearly P1.8 million worth of suspected shabu during the past weekend. They were caught during a buy-bust operation at Purok 5,.....»»
Talisay drug bust: E-bike driver, cohort caught with P68,000 shabu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An e-bike driver and his alleged female cohort landed in jail after getting arrested during a buy-bust operation in Talisay City, Cebu on Thursday evening, January 4, 2024. Both arrested persons are described by police as high-value individuals (HVIs). READ: Christmas eve drug bust: Shabu worth P13.6M seized in Cebu City.....»»
Shabu worth P20.4M seized in Lapu-Lapu drug bust
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Some 3 kilos of suspected shabu worth P20.4 million was confiscated during a buy-bust operation today, December 22, in Lapu-Lapu City. The operation was conducted against a man, whom police considered a high-value individual in their watchlist of drug personalities. READ: Sniffing shabu in Cebu city hall building: Man caught, lands.....»»
22-year-old man caught with shabu and firearm in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 22-year-old man will be spending his Christmas in jail rather than the comfort of his own home, as he was apprehended in Cebu City for possession of suspected shabu and a firearm. The arrest occurred during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, in the early hours of.....»»
Cebu City councilor calls out ‘foul, unhygienic’ restrooms of establishments
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “Foul and unhygienic” comfort rooms in various establishments caught the attention of Cebu City Councilor Jun Alcover. In his privileged speech during the council’s regular session on Wednesday, December 20, he raised concerns about unsanitary comfort rooms in establishments in Cebu City. “Ako lang gusto ipaabot nga obserbasyon sa mga establishments.....»»
Former convict caught with gun is back in jail in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES — Police have filed illegal possession of firearm charges against a former convict who was caught with an unlicensed gun on December 9 in C. Padilla St., Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City. Authorities identified the suspect as Roger Compacion, 38 years old, of Alaska, Barangay Mambaling in Cebu City. READ: Shooting and robbery.....»»
Shabu: Two women, including a mother of 3, caught with P6.9M shabu in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two women, including a 43-year-old mother of three, will be spending time in jail after shabu was discovered in their possession during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Puntod, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City on Friday dawn, December 8, 2023. The subject of the operation was identified as Judith Verdezola Dignos alias “Judith,”.....»»
Former barangay councilor nabbed with P136,000 shabu in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A former councilor of Barangay Sto. Niño in Cebu City will be spending some time in jail after authorities caught him with P136,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Quiot Pardo on Thursday morning, December 7, 2023. The arrested person was identified as 47-year-old Brian Dwight Gaviola,.....»»
Shabu worth P90,000 seized, 16 nabbed in a week’s operations — CPPO
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Cebu Province confiscated P90,168 worth of suspected shabu and apprehended a total of 16 drug personalities in law enforcement operations for one week. This was according to Police Colonel Percival Zorrilla, provincial director of the Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO). READ: E-bike driver caught with P6.8M worth of shabu.....»»