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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

What does it mean to be Asian in America

More than two decades into her American journey, Shamarukh Mohiuddin navigates the crossroads of culture and identity.A Washington-area business consultant by day, Mohiuddin supports Asian American causes, performs with a dance group at the capital's annual Fiesta Asia and checks 'Asian' on forms. Yet, the label doesn't quite fit.She prefers 'Bangladeshi American,' a term that resonates more deeply with h.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Deniece Cornejo, Cedric Lee get life term

A Taguig court yesterday found model Deniece Cornejo, businessman Cedric Lee and two others guilty of serious illegal detention for ransom of actor-host Vhong Navarro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Marcos Jr. mobilizes PFP to prepare for 2025 polls

President Marcos yesterday mobilized the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas to forge alliances and prepare for the 2025 elections while continuing to push for national unity as Filipinos have been reaping its benefits almost two years into his term......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

BSP to keep policy stance unchanged

Monetary authorities may keep the benchmark interest rates unchanged in the near term as inflation quickened for the first time in five months, and could accelerate further to above the two to four percent target in the second quarter......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

What impact could a potential POGO ban have on the REITs?

I got this question in response to news that the House of Representatives approved two measures that seek to ban POGOs in the Philippines. POGOs, or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are licensed and monitored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and have been controversial since their presence exploded during Rodrigo Duterte’s term as president......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

The government has cut its two consecutive weeks of increased borrowing from local investors, returning within the regular program for short-term debts as rates went up across the board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Confess to Kidapawan radioman’s slay, suspect told

The suspected gunman in the killing of a Kidapawan broadcaster has been asked to cooperate with authorities or “rot in jail.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

NBI-7 entrapment operation nets 9 illegal recruitment suspects in Talisay

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A total of nine individuals landed in jail after they were arrested in an entrapment operation at a beach resort in Barangay Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu, last Sunday, May 12, for being part of a syndicate conducting large-scale illegal recruitment activities across Cebu province. The group is accused of illegally recruiting hundreds.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

PDEA jail guards, duty officer sacked over suspects’ escape

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has relieved the prison guard and officer on duty at the PDEA detention facility in this city following the escape of seven drug suspects on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Drunk habal-habal driver nabbed for alarm and scandal in Barili

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  A drunk habal-habal driver landed in jail for allegedly challenging bystanders to a fight while under the influence of alcohol in Barangay Poblacion, Barili town, southwestern Cebu on Monday evening, May 13, 2024. The incident happened at around 7:25 p.m. near the public market in the barangay. The arrested habal-habal driver.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

7 drug suspects bolt PDEA jail

Seven suspected drug traffickers escaped from the detention cell of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in this city at dawn yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

BuCor defends Bilibid strip search

The Bureau of Corrections defended yesterday strip searches conducted by BuCor jail guards on the wives of political prisoners during their visit to the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

SC orders judges to visit inmates amid extreme heat

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered judges to conduct jail visitations to check on the condition of inmates amid extremely high temperatures......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Abalos allows PNP, BJMP, BFP to wear light uniforms

To ease the working conditions of uniformed personnel amid the rising heat index across the country, Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday said police, fire and jail officers can wear light uniforms in the performance of their duties......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Drunk policeman nabbed for punching, threatening fellow officer in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A policeman will be spending some time in jail for allegedly punching and pointing his service firearm at a fellow police officer while intoxicated along the Sto. Niño road in Barangay Sambag 2, Cebu City on Wednesday evening, April 24, 2024. The incident reportedly happened at around 10:30 p.m. The arrested.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

SACLEO in CV: P11.5M drugs seized in 3 days

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a span of three days, P11.5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and a total of 176 drug personalities were sent to jail by authorities in Central Visayas. This was the result of a regionwide Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) against all forms of criminalities from Friday to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Liloan accident: Habal-habal driver’s family, van driver settle amicably

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The arrested suspect and the relatives of the habal-habal driver who died in a road accident along the national road in Barangay Yati, Liloan town in Cebu on Tuesday dawn, April 23, 2024, have agreed to settle amicably. Consequently, the suspect will be released from jail after an affidavit of desistance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Drunk habal-habal driver nabbed for mauling partner in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 33-year-old habal-habal driver will be spending time in jail after his live-in partner accused him of physically abusing her after a heated argument early Saturday morning, April 13, 2024. The incident took place at the couple’s residence in Sitio Wangyu, Alaska, Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City. The suspect was identified as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Cebu City buy-bust: 2 street-level drug pushers arrested anew

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 62-year-old woman and her alleged cohort, who were previously arrested for possessing and selling illegal drugs, landed back in jail on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024. This was after they were arrested during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Sitio Ibabao, Barangay Mambaling in Cebu City. The buy-bust was conducted at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024