Road rage victim’s kin to pursue case vs suspect
The relatives of a family driver who was killed during a road rage incident along the EDSA-Ayala tunnel in Makati yesterday vowed to pursue the murder case filed against the suspect......»»
Serious Crash, Longbeach Road, Willowby
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on Longbeach Road near Winslow Willowby Road, Willowby, Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter is enroute.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre Sou.....»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Cebu City police probes death of local basketball player in road accident
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is investigating a possible hit-and-run case that resulted to the death of a basketball player early morning on Sunday, February 4, 2024, near the Redemptorist Church in Cebu City. The victim was identified as Jeslar Larumbe, a former two-time.....»»
Kidnapped drug suspects’ kin, witnesses get threats
The family members of two drug suspects allegedly kidnapped in Calamba City and witnesses in the case have sought the help of authorities for fear of their lives......»»
Persons of interest in killing of Cebu City ex-convict identified
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Inayawan police say they have identified two persons of interest in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man along the road in Tagunol, Barangay Cogon Pardo, Cebu City on Tuesday, May 7. The shooting incident happened along the road at around 6:30 p.m. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Jonar.....»»
Lapu-Lapu accident: Motorcycle rider killed in road collision in Pajac
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 30-year-old man was killed in an accident that happened early on Sunday morning on H-Mall Road in Barangay Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City. The victim was identified as Roger Valiente, a resident of Sitio Abuna in the same barangay. ALSO READ: Lapu-Lapu accident: Rider dies after his motorcycle slams into parked truck.....»»
She’s telling the truth : Deniece Cornejo s father says daughter victim of trial by publicity
Deniece Cornejo's father, Dennis Cornejo, said his daughter was a victim of "trial by publicity.".....»»
Octogenarian fire victim gets immediate cash, relief aid from Himamaylan LGU
Octogenarian fire victim gets immediate cash, relief aid from Himamaylan LGU.....»»
Pre-dawn fire in Philippine capital kills 1
MANILA, March 30 (Xinhua) -- A 59-year-old man died in a pre-dawn fire that gutted a house in the Philippine capital Manila on Saturday, a firefighter officer said. Ronaldo Sanchez, marshal at Navotas City Fire Station, said the fire broke out at around 3 a.m. local time and trapped the victim on the second floor of the three-story house. Sanchez added that the victim was fast asleep when the fire spread,.....»»
Lawyer claims Isko Ouano was a victim of ‘mistaken identity’
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of Francisco “Isko” Ouano believed that his client was a victim of mistaken identity. Lawyer Nelson Macabocsit said he was prepared to prove that Ouano was innocent of the robbery and extortion charges against him. Ouano, 48, along with two other accused – Joselito Agtuca, 46, and German.....»»
PNP exec in sex scandal threatened victim with enforced disappearance
A Philippine National Police colonel embroiled in a sex scandal allegedly threatened his victim that he could make her disappear......»»
BI nabs fake Interpol agent at NAIA
A female trafficking victim pretending to be an Interpol agent was nabbed by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the departure area of the NAIA Terminal 3. In his report to BI chief Norman Tansingco, immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) Bienvenido Castillo III said the 34-year-old victim was intercepted while departing last March […].....»»
LTO probes alleged road rage incident in Subic
LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said he had directed the agency’s Central Luzon office to issue a show cause order to the registered owner of a Toyota Fortuner that hit a car driven by a male senior citizen. .....»»
Police continue to gather evidence on Larumbe hit-and-run case
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Cebu City have taken custody of the SUV believed to be involved in the hit-and-run case that killed Jeslar Uriel Larumbe. But its owner remains a free man as the police continue to determine if he was indeed involved in the hit-and-run case. The vehicle owner, whose name is.....»»
E-bike driver nabbed for allegedly molesting 14-year-old boy
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A 35-year-old e-bike driver was nabbed for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old boy in Sitio Holy Spirit, Brgy. Inayawan, Cebu City, on Sunday evening, May 26. The suspect, Arman (not his real name) is a resident of the same place. His alleged victim on the other hand, is a Grade 8 student and.....»»
Talisay shooting: Gunman was a ‘close acquaintance’ of 14-year-old victim
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Law enforcers said that a “close acquaintance” was behind the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Talisay City on Friday, April 26. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), said that the suspect was also involved in illegal drug activities. However, police.....»»
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.....»»
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,.....»»
Man nabbed for ‘stabbing’ ex-partner’s lover
CEBU CITY, Philippines- A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his former live-in partner’s lover on Wednesday afternoon, February 8, 2024, in Balamban town. The suspect was identified as Jason Racaza Lumbrino, 25. Lumbrino and the 29-year-old victim are both residents of Barangay Matab-ang, Toledo City. Based on the investigation by the Toledo Police Station,.....»»
Senior citizen hacked to death by nephew in Daanbantayan, Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines—A senior citizen was hacked to death by his own nephew in Sitio Malaumon, Barangay Tinubdan in Daanbantayan town, northern Cebu on Monday morning, February 5, 2024. The victim was identified as Cristitulo Broñona Casinillio, single, a resident of Barangay Tinubdan, while the suspect was identified as Jorge Camay Casinillio, legal age, the.....»»